Alpha-Stim: Prescriptive Medical Device for Anxiety, Insomnia, Depression, and Pain
Alpha-Stim is an electrotherapy device prescribed around the world by physicians and other healthcare professionals to effectively treat chronic, acute, and post-traumatic pain, and anxiety, insomnia, and depression. "I studied the use of this non-medication device for mood disorders and chronic pain several years ago," Dr. Birken said. "It's a ...
What Are The Best Vitamin and Supplements?
Almost every day, a news item recommends a certain vitamin or supplement for health. But what is essential for well-being? "There are many factors that determine proper vitamin/supplement use," Dr. Birken said. "Also, depends on the individual's needs. But there are essential and important pharmaceutical grade supplements to consider." Vitamin ...
Weight Management Medicine Program at Birken Medical Aesthetics: Improve Metabolism and Increase Fat Loss
Losing weight can be challenging as well as frustrating, especially if an individual is exercising regularly and eating correctly. Dr. Randy A. Birken, a board certified physician, offers patients many ways to improve metabolism effectively in order to lose fat and gain muscle, the key to successful and sustained weight ...
SkinBetter Science: The Most Advanced Skin Products Available at Birken Medical Aesthetics
Regenerating AlphaRet® Overnight Cream for the Face: Revolutionary and proprietary retinoid technology provides visible skin rejuvenation with real retinoid efficacy with little to no irritation. Glycolic acid helps retexturize to increase the efficacy of AlphaRet. Benefits: A significant reduction in the appearance of depth and size of wrinkles in as ...
Sugarcane Extract May Relieve Stress-Induced Insomnia
A new study - published in the journal Scientific Reports - examines the effect of octacosanol in stressed sleep-deprived mice. Octacosanol is an antioxidant whose anti-inflammatory, anti-adipose tissue, and anticoagulant properties have previously been documented in studies referenced by the authors. The compound has also been shown to help to ...
Does Vitamin C Kill Cancer Cells: Hype or Hope?
Hype or hope? According to the NCI, clinical studies using vitamin C in combination with other cancer drugs have shown mixed results. In some cases, patients felt that their quality of life improved. Other studies showed that tumors had stopped growing. In some studies, however, vitamin C and conventional drugs ...
CoolSculpting at Birken Medical Aesthetics: CoolAdvantage and DualSculpting – Faster, More Tissue Treated, and Increased Comfort
CoolSculpting® by ZELTIQ® Aesthetics recently launched the adaptable 3-in-1 CoolAdvantage™ applicator, which represents a leap forward for the CoolSculpting procedure for non-surgical fat reduction Physicians and patients alike can count on the same safety and efficacy, with treatment time cut nearly in half, improving patient comfort and throughput. Already FDA ...
How To Lose Subcutaneous Fat – Article From Medical News Today
This article from Medical News Today describes the difference between subcutaneous fat and visceral fat. Excellent information. Go to http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319236.php ...
Hurricane Harvey Volunteering at Interfaith of The Woodlands
Assistance is needed for disaster relieve from Hurricane Harvey at the Interfaith Clinic of The Woodlands. For more information, go to http://woodlandsinterfaith.org/volunteer ...
The Bio-Identical Way: Patient Profiles in Natural Hormone Optimization by Randy A. Birken, MD
Dr. Birken has published a new book on bio-identical hormones containing clinical vignettes intersperse with the scientific data supporting the benefits and safety of natural hormone optimization. "I wrote this book to validate the use of bio-identical hormones for our current patients and to dispel criticism from other physicians who ...
Sculptra® Now Available at Birken Medical Aesthetics – Increased Facial Volume and Stimulation of Natural Collagen
Sculptra® Aesthetic works subtly and gradually over time for a more youthful-looking appearance. Unlike hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers, Sculptra Aesthetic helps stimulate your skin’s own natural collagen production to help restore its inner structure and increase facial volume that has been lost to aging.1 "I'm impressed with the facial volume ...
CoolSculpting – Now CoolAdvantage for Quicker Treatment Times, More Tissue Treated, and Increased Comfort
Birken Medical Aesthetics is the only facility in The Woodlands offering CoolAdvantage - Quicker treatment times, more tissue treated, and increased comfort. CoolSculpting® is a revolutionary non-surgical contouring treatment that freezes stubborn fat, which then is naturally eliminated from your body. No needles, no special diets, no supplements, no surgery. ...
Non-Surgical In-Office Treatment for Female Urinary Incontinence and Vaginal/Labial Laxity
In-office and non-surgical treatment for vaginal dryness, stress and urgency urinary incontinence, and for orgasmic enhancement is available. ThermiVa uses radiofrequency to tighten both vaginal and labial structures resulting in increase sexual response as well as reduction of urinary stress and urgency incontinence and vaginal dryness. "I'm impressed with the ...
Ultherapy: Non-Invasive FDA-Cleared In-Office Procedure for Facial Lifting at Birken Medical Aesthetics
The Non-invasive Lift Ultherapy is the only non-invasive procedure FDA-cleared to lift skin on the neck, under the chin and on the eyebrow. Also FDA-cleared to improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the décolletage, Ultherapy can help you achieve a fresher, more youthful look from your brow to ...
Non-Surgical Treatment for Female Stress Urinary Incontinence at Birken Medical Aesthetics in The Woodlands, Texas
Many women suffer from stress urinary incontinence as well as urinary frequency, urgency, and incomplete emptying. "As a urogynecologist, these symptoms are not only life altering but can cause emotional turmoil," Dr. Randy Birken said. " Now we have a non-surgical treatment that is simple, painless, safe and effective." ThermiVa ...
Non-Surgical Vaginal Rejuvenation and Labiaplasty in The Woodlands, Texas
Non-surgical laser technique for vaginal dryness, stress and urgency urinary incontinence, and for orgasmic enhancement is available. ThermiVa uses radiofrequency to tighten both vaginal and labial structures resulting in increase sexual response as well as reduction of urinary stress and urgency incontinence and vaginal dryness. "As a uro-gynecologist for 36 ...
CoolSculpting Fat Freezing with the New CoolAdvantage Dual CoolSculpting Technique at Birken Medical Aesthetics
CoolSculpting® is a revolutionary non-surgical contouring treatment that freezes stubborn fat, which then is naturally eliminated from your body. No needles, no special diets, no supplements, no surgery. And most importantly, no downtime. It is now offered at Birken Medical Aesthetics of The Woodlands. CoolSculpting® is completely non-surgical, so typically you ...
ThermiVa Treatment in The Woodlands, Texas: Non surgical Vaginal Rejuvenation
ThermiVa is a non-surgical technique for vaginal dryness, stress and urgency urinary incontinence, and for orgasmic enhancement. "As a uro-gynecologist for 36 years, I'm amazed how effective these treatments can be and without any discomfort of downtime," Dr. Randy Birken said. One of Dr. Birken's patients, P.G., said "ThermiVa not ...
CoolAdvantage™: The New CoolSculpting® DualSculpting® Technique for Faster and Better Fat Reduction at Birken Medical Aesthetics in The Woodlands, Texas
CoolSculpting® by ZELTIQ® Aesthetics recently launched the adaptable 3-in-1 CoolAdvantage™ applicator, which represents a leap forward for the CoolSculpting procedure for non-surgical fat reduction Physicians and patients alike can count on the same safety and efficacy, with treatment time cut nearly in half, improving patient comfort and throughput. Already FDA ...
Bioidentical Hormones at Birken Medical Aesthetics of The Woodlands
As we age, some experience weight gain, loss of muscle tone, fatigue, poor sleep, reduced libido, moodiness, mental fog, more aches and pains, and lower motivation. Younger men and women may experience the same symptoms as well. "Patients experience significant reduction in quality of life, vitality, and sense of well ...
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