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5 Signs You May Have Leaky Gut and How It Affects Your Hormones
5 Signs You May Have Leaky Gut and How It Affects Your Hormones

5 Signs You May Have Leaky Gut and How It Affects Your Hormones

You may have heard a lot of talk about gut health in recent years, and it’s for a good reason. Your gut plays a large role in your overall immune, brain, and mental health! How is that possible? Our body has more bacteria cells than human cells. These bacteria, along with viruses and fungi present in our bodies is known as microbiome. Gut microbiome is extremely important for our health, and the good bacteria (probiotics) can even affect our hormones. But before we get to the hormones let’s dive into a condition known as “leaky gut.” What Is Leaky Gut? Basically, leaky gut is what happens when the tight junctions in our intestinal lining break down and allow substances to escape from our intestines and travel throughout our body. These substances range from undigested food particles, bacteria, and toxic waste and can “leak” through into our bloodstream. If left

By Terri DeNeui|

Revitalize Your Skin with AcuPulse
Revitalize Your Skin with AcuPulse

Revitalize Your Skin with AcuPulse

Between a hot summer out in the sun and preparing for cooling weather, your skin can’t quite catch a break. Even the most dedicated to a healthy skincare routine will still experience trouble from time to time. If you really want to replenish aged, dehydrated, hyperpigmented, or wrinkled skin, you may need a little more help than the average skin care regimen can provide—and that’s where lasers come into play. Our team of trained, experienced professionals is always looking for the latest, greatest, and safest technology to provide our patients with non-invasive aesthetic treatments. That’s why we love the AcuPulse CO2 laser! What is Acupulse? The Long Definition AcuPulse Fractional CO2 Laser is a fractional ablative resurfacing system used to aid the skin in restructuring itself to a healthy complexion by removing the top layer of your skin in a targeted manner. What It Really Means This laser combines

By Terri DeNeui|

Don’t Give Up: One Woman’s Weight Loss Journey to a Healthier, Happier Life
Don’t Give Up: One Woman’s Weight Loss Journey to a Healthier, Happier Life

Don’t Give Up: One Woman’s Weight Loss Journey to a Healthier, Happier Life

Meet 35-year-old, EVEXIAS patient Stephanie Blackshear. To say Stephanie is busy may be viewed as an understatement by many. Mother of five children (6, 7, 14, 14 (Stephanie’s stepson) and 21). All the while working as a senior manager at a Fortune 500 company where she performs biannual audits with more than 4,000 vendors. We know. It’s not easy. Right about now is when those New Year’s resolutions tend to get tougher and tougher. In fact, according to an article in US News & World Report, 80 percent of those ‘I’m going to lose weight’ or ‘I’m going to eat healthier’ or ‘be more fit’ resolutions fall by the wayside by February. There are many reasons why individuals don’t stick with their resolutions and we are leery of anyone trying to better themselves without the right approach. As such, we recently

By Terri DeNeui|

Resolution: Jumpstart Your Girl Power
Resolution: Jumpstart Your Girl Power

Resolution: Jumpstart Your Girl Power

The new year is all about refocusing and recommitting to being your best self. You already live an active life, but it’s time to look at some areas that maybe didn’t receive as much attention last year. Like your vaginal health. If you’ve had kids, experienced a not-as-strong bladder, or felt a slight dip in your frisky business, we are thrilled to tell you about a solution that can revitalize your private parts. Let’s get down to it This month, we are introducing FemTouch™ vaginal laser rejuvenation to our progressive list of offerings. This non-surgical, non-hormonal, minimally invasive procedure can noticeably improve your vaginal health. The treatment is administered by one of our experienced, licensed medical clinicians and involves a sterilized CO2 (carbon dioxide) laser applicator that is inserted to promote stimulation of your vaginal tissue growth. And when we say laser, we’re not talking about those seen in

By Terri DeNeui|

How to Boost the Immune System and Avoid the Flu Now
How to Boost the Immune System and Avoid the Flu Now

How to Boost the Immune System and Avoid the Flu Now

If you’ve watched the news lately, you know we’re facing one of the worst flu epidemics in recent years. And it’s not over yet! According to the CDC, the U.S. flu season typically peaks between December and February and can run as late as May. In addition, the flu is a highly contagious and sometimes deadly disease that can be transmitted days before an infected person notices any symptoms. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of getting sick and having to deal with the miserable symptoms that accompany the flu (fever, chills, dehydration, body aches, headaches, cough, congestion, runny nose and fatigue). 10 Simple Precautions To Take Now Wash hands. Wash hands. Wash hands Wipe down grocery carts handles with sanitizer wipes Arm yourself with hand sanitizer in the event hand washing isn’t an option Avoid touching your face – nose, eyes, mouth –

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The Top 5 Reasons New Year’s Resolutions and Diets Fail
The Top 5 Reasons New Year’s Resolutions and Diets Fail

The Top 5 Reasons New Year’s Resolutions and Diets Fail

AS YOU GEAR UP TO TAKE ON THE NEW YEAR, the EVEXIAS® team wants you to know that we are here to support you on your wellness journey. To successfully reach your goals for 2018, it’s essential to look to the past and examine what strategies and miscues held you back and why. Since so many of our patients have resolved to lose weight this year, this newsletter focuses on why weight loss resolutions fail and steps to take to help ensure you reach your goals. If you have any questions, know that your support system here at EVEXIAS is ready to listen and provide the tools you need to succeed. Here’s to you! Reason No. 1: The Quick Fix (THE top reason weight loss resolutions fail) If you want to lose weight for good this time, you probably need to change your approach to weight loss. So many

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Strike Gold with PRP Therapy
Strike Gold with PRP Therapy

Strike Gold with PRP Therapy

We at EVEXIAS Medical Centers are thrilled to have been featured in one of WFAA’s (ABC; Channel 8 in Dallas) series of ‘Original’ segments. Liquid gold: How plasma is being used to heal, rejuvenate, with health reporter Sonia Azad, does a wonderful job explaining what exactly Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is all about. The segment shows the different ways PRP is being used and how it has helped two of our very own patients, Holli Jetsel and Deanna Murray. PRP therapy is an innovative treatment addressing various physical concerns by providing cellular rejuvenation. The treatment uses the patient’s own blood to stimulate stem cells and growth factors in the body to create new tissue and help repair old, damaged tissue. PRP is often used to treat wrinkles, acne, scars, rosacea, and supports sexual health, hair regrowth and more! Please watch the segment below for more information. We chatted with

By Terri DeNeui|

Struggling with Turkey Neck? Tighten Your Skin for a Holly, Jolly Holiday
Struggling with Turkey Neck? Tighten Your Skin for a Holly, Jolly Holiday

Struggling with Turkey Neck? Tighten Your Skin for a Holly, Jolly Holiday

There’s no getting around it – ‘tis the season for holiday parties, family photos, shopping and the never ending “fa la la la la.” Along with the abundance of cheer, there can also be a fair share of self-consciousness and lack of confidence. For Jolene Oaten, Medical Aesthetician at EVEXIAS Medical Centers in Rockwall, it is common to have individuals come into the office for the first time, questioning themselves and being unhappy with their appearance. “I see it all of the time,” Jolene said. “Women and men will come to us wanting to make a change. They are unhappy with the looseness in their skin or how their skin looks.” As one of EVEXIAS’ Medical Aestheticians, Jolene helps those individuals who are looking for non-surgical solutions for their skin. One of the biggest culprits is laxity in the skin, or – as it is commonly known – turkey neck.

By Terri DeNeui|

Good sleep takes more than counting sheep
Good sleep takes more than counting sheep

Good sleep takes more than counting sheep

Stress, travel, diet, lack of exercise, hormonal changes and yes, aging are just a few of many factors that can affect and disrupt our sleep patterns. If you’ve tried everything from warm milk to medication and still aren’t getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep, we have an amazing product for you. Previously only available by prescription from our compounding pharmacy, FarmaKeio Sleep is now available over the counter, and we have it in stock. Not familiar with compounding? It’s the ability of a pharmacist to customize prescription medications for each patient. Shhh…sleep improvement is at work This unique formula specifically focuses on sleep and mood improvement, and contains only five ingredients: Phenibut (phenylbutyric acid), a cognitive enhancement drug that may reduce stress and anxiety; Honokiol (magnolia seed extract) that helps to promote a calming, relaxing effect and reduces the mental “chatter” just before you sleep; Valerian,

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Take the Challenge

Trash talking? You bet. Good-natured ribbing? Absolutely. A healthy competition? Excuse me, a free, healthy competition? Wouldn’t have it any other way, especially since “healthy” is the primary focus of EVEXIAS’ Wellness @ Work Challenge. Evexias’ 12-week Wellness @ Work Challenge began in Rockwall in May of 2017 and featured a minimum of three employees from these companies and organizations: Rockwall Chamber of Commerce, Rockwall Police Department, City of Rockwall, Rockwall County, Housewarmers, Ebby Halliday Realtors, Baylor Scott & White Lake Pointe, and Straughan Team. When Rockwall Police Department Officer, Colt Church, learned about the challenge from the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce, his response was a no-brainer. At 6’5” and 275 pounds, Officer Church knew that if he was going to have a chance of becoming a member of SWAT, he would need to get into better shape. And by shedding the extra weight, he would be able to participate

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