Nutritional Differences Between White and Brown Rice

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Brown rice contains higher amounts of vitamins and minerals than white rice, except for iron, folate, and it contains the same amount of selenium.
Rice is gentle on the digestive system and generally well-tolerated. Both white and brown rice are naturally gluten-free.
Cooling rice after it is cooked results in higher levels of a fiber called resistant starch. This even applies if the cooked, cooled rice is later reheated. This form of fiber may help promote gut health.
Both white and brown rice develop more resistant starch when cooled after cooking, but brown rice contains more fiber overall.

Overall, brown rice seems to be a more healthful choice than white rice. However, there may be certain situations where white rice is a better choice. Both types of rice can fit in a healthful diet.
While brown rice contains more fiber than white rice, it has less fiber than many other whole grains. This may make it a good option for people who want to add more whole grains to their diet, but do not currently consume much fiber.

Compounded Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN): Off Label Use for Fibromyalgia, Crohn’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Weight Loss, and Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome

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Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) has been demonstrated to reduce symptom severity in conditions such as fibromyalgia, Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and complex regional pain syndrome.

“While stille experimental and off label, several studies have shown effectiveness in various medical condition,” Dr. Birken said. “It may act as an effective anti-inflammant as well as immuno-modulator for auto-immune diseases”

Also, LDN may help to decrease insulin levels which may improve growth hormone levels and increase metabolism. Some studies indicated appetite suppression as well.

“Side effects include constipation, vivid dreams, and sleep disturbances,” Dr. Birken said. “It’s best to start patients at a low dose and increase as tolerated to avoid these possible side effects.”

For more information, call 281-419-3231 and press option 1 or email at info@drbirken.com

Laser Skin Rejuvenation at Birken Medical Aesthetics

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Dr. Birken has purchased a Cutera skin rejuvenation device that can tighten both face and neck, eliminate brown and red discolorations caused by sun damage, and enhance skin tone and texture. Also available are permanent hair removal treatments.

“I’m happy to be back with Cutera,” Dr. Birken said. “As a previous trainer for this excellent laser company, I’m pleased to offer these painless, non-invasive skin treatments for facial and neck photo-rejuvenation.”

Cutera offers 3 treatment modalities:
Titan for skin tightening using an infra-red wavelength
Laser Genesis for skin tone and texture using a 1064 nanometer YAG laser
Limelight for both brown and skin discolorations with an adjustable wavelength intense pulse light.
These treatments can be done together at one session or separately.
Additional, the YAG laser is excellent for hair removal as well as small blood vessels.

Kate Somerville, Hollywood’s leading skin health expert, recommends these Cutera treatments:
“Titan stimulates your collagen to tighten sagging and reduce wrinkles and can be used on your face and neck – I call it the nonsurgical face-lift.”
“Laser genesis is great for gradually building volume and reducing redness, not to mention for textural issues such as “orange peel” skin and fine lines. This is one of my personal favorite treatments.”
“IPL (Limelight) is highly effective for hyperpigmentation, freckles, broken capillaries, sun damage, age spots and surface rosacea. It also reduces pore size and redefines the overall texture and tone of the skin.”

For more information regarding Cutera photo-rejuvenation treatments, call 281-419-3231 and press option 1 or email at info@drbirken.com