If you've been living with a nervous system that won't settle down, you know how exhausting it is. You've tried to rest, reduce stress, maybe even seen a therapist or tried medication. But something still feels stuck. In many cases, it's the sympathetic nervous system holding a pattern it no longer needs. And that's exactly what the Stellate Ganglion Block is designed to address.
If you've been researching GLP-1 medications like semaglutide or tirzepatide, you've probably come across stories about hair loss. It's one of the most googled side effects of these medications, and the concern is legitimate. But here's something I tell every new patient at Avara Medical: in my practice, this isn't something we see. And that's not luck. It's how I prescribe.
Inflammation is one of those words that gets thrown around a lot in health and wellness circles, and peptide therapy is increasingly mentioned as a potential solution. As a nurse practitioner in Provo who works with peptide therapy regularly, I want to give you a realistic, honest look at what the research actually supports, what we're still learning, and how we approach this at Avara Medical.
Avara Medical is excited to introduce two breakthrough treatments that are transforming how patients approach pelvic health and body wellness: Emsella and Emsculpt NEO.
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