Coenzyme Q 10 is a very popular supplement nowadays and rightly so. It has several important functions in the body, most notably it participates in the production of energy in the form of ATP in the mitochondria (These are the energy factories of you cells). It also is an antioxidant/free radical scavenger that is good… Continue Reading
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‘Gummy Bear’ Breast implants: Some things you might like to know
People have been asking me about my thoughts regarding the the new ‘gummy bear’ silicone breast implant which the Food and Drug Administration has just recently approved for use in humans. It is the latest innovation in silicone implant technology that utilizes what is called a ‘cohesive gel’ silicone, that is less liquid in nature… Continue Reading
Notes on Liposuction: Traditional ‘Cold’ Liposuction vs. Other Techniques
Today, I want to talk about traditional liposuction techniques versus the new and fancy laser and ultrasonic methods that are heavily marketed to patients. I’m going to break this into a few more blogposts that discuss the critical aspects for successful liposuction using the traditional methods, as well as why you should not always be… Continue Reading
Announcing my new mobile app!
It’s been a long time coming (because I have been tweaking the features of my app incessantly to try and get it right), but I finally finished my app. It’s pretty cool, although I always am thinking of ways to make something better. You’ll have to let me know how it runs, and what you… Continue Reading
Ep. 26 of The Dr. O Show: Cold for Inflammation and Abdominoplasty for Weight Loss
Podcast (the-dr-o-show): Play in new window | Download Welcome to Episode #26 of The Dr. O Show! On Today’s episode, I talk about my weekend away in Michigan with my family enjoying the winter in a variety of different ways. I talk some about cold thermogenesis, which has certainly had its run on the bloggosphere.… Continue Reading