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- Pain Management: Will Ozone Injections help my Chronic Pain?
Today I'll be talking about how medical ozone injections can help with pain relief. Ozone is a form of oxygen that contains three atoms instead of the usual two - it is created by exposing medical grade oxygen to an electrical charge which causes the oxygen molecules to split apart and recombine as ozone. One of the key mechanisms of medical ozone injections for pain relief is its ability to reduce inflammation. Ozone gas has been shown to reduce the production of certain pro-inflammatory cytokines which can help to decrease inflammation in the body. This can be particularly beneficial for patients with chronic pain conditions such as osteoarthritis, back pain, neck pain, or any muscle spasm that hasn't improved with time. Another important mechanism of medical ozone injections for pain relief is its ability to stimulate the production of certain growth factors such as VEGF, which is vascular endothelial growth factor, and IGF-1, insulin-like growth factor one. These growth factors are important for tissue regeneration and can help to promote healing and damaged tissues. Medical ozone injections have also been shown to have a number of other effects that can help prevent pain, for example the Ozone gas is able to increase the production of endorphins which are natural painkillers produced in the body. It is also able to increase the oxygen supply to tissues which can help to reduce pain and promote healing. Medical ozone injections are safe and well tolerated side effects are typically mild and short-lived and can include bruising, swelling or soreness at the injection site. It's important to note that while medical ozone injections have been shown promising results in treating a range of pain conditions, they should only be administered by qualified medical professional. So in conclusion medical ozone injections can be a very effective treatment option for patients with chronic pain especially in the joints, the back and the neck. They are able to reduce inflammation, stimulate tissue regeneration, increase endorphin production, and improve oxygen supply to tissues. If you feel you'll benefit from medical ozone injections please book your free initial consultation to discuss whether your symptoms would be beneficial with this sort of treatment. Let Healand be part of your Healthcare journey.
- Hormone Therapy: Do I have a testosterone deficiency?
Hi everyone, Felix here, Advanced clinical practitioner with Healand clinic. Today I'm going to talk to you about hypogonadism. Hypogonadism refers to a condition where the testicles are not producing enough hormones which can result in the decrease in levels of testosterone. There are different types of hypogonadism including primary, secondary, tertiary, and functional hypogonadism is often referred to interchangeably as testosterone deficiency. So firstly primary hypogonadism occurs when there's a problem with the testicles themselves such as genetic disorders, injury, or infection. This can lead to a decrease in testosterone production and potentially affect fertility. Secondary hypogonadism occurs when there's a problem with the pituitary gland and/or the hypothalamus in the brain which can affect the production of hormones that stimulate the testicles, namely Luteinising Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH). This type of hypogonadism can be caused by certain medications, tumours and even radiation therapy. So now we're on to tertiary hypogonadism - this is a little bit rarer and occurs when there's a problem with the hypothalamus which can affect the production of hormones that stimulate the protein gland and also other hormones such as prolactin. This can result in decreased production of hormones that stimulate the testicles. Now lastly we have functional hypogonadism which is a type of hypogonadism that occurs due to lifestyle factors such as obesity, stress, lack of exercise and steroid abuse. These factors can affect hormone production and lead to decreased levels of testosterone. Treatment for hypogonadism may include hormone replacement therapy, lifestyle changes and in some cases even surgery. If you're interested in any of our services including screening, blood tests, and treatments, book your free consultation with one of our clinicians to discuss your needs. Let Healand be part of your Healthcare journey.
- Psychotherapy: Can psychotherapy help me?
Hi there, I'm Shabnam, a qualified psychotherapist. Today we're going to be talking about what psychotherapy is. Psychotherapy can be a powerful tool for relieving psychological and emotional suffering. Within psychotherapy there are numerous approaches that therapists may use but there are several key principles. The first is a notion that many of our psychological issues originate from unconscious internal conflicts and struggles. Psychotherapy works to support us to bring those unconscious feelings into our consciousness so that we can understand how our internal conflicts affects us in the present day. It can be difficult to identify the origins of present day feelings or relationship patterns as our experiences throughout our lives shape who we are emotionally and affect how we think and react to events. Early childhood experiences in particular have a strong influence on our emotional lives; we may have developed defenses in childhood that helped us feel safe and relieve distress but as adults these defenses may be causing us problems. Within our relationships with ourselves and with others, while it can be challenging to heal emotional distress, psychotherapy can bring crucial feelings and ideas from the unconscious to the consciousness through a number of methods and modalities. By making sense of underlying difficulty, clients can feel better equipped to face life challenges. In the safe and non-judgmental environment of therapy, clients can express their needs, anger and distress without fear of retaliation and with development and experience of this kind of empathetic relationship they can come to develop a model for safe and bounded relationships. If you're interested in Psychotherapy or any other services, then please book your free consultation with one of our clinicians to discuss your needs. Let Healand be part of your Healthcare journey.
- Meet Dr Syed Omar Baber - Medical Director of Healand Clinic
Hi my name is Dr Syed Omar Baber, I am the medical director of Healand Clinic. I trained in emergency medicine and currently work as a consultant emergency medicine physician in Leicester. I have been part of Healand Clinic from the very beginning and the reason I love working with the team here is that because of our aligned passion for improving our patients quality of life. I have a keen interest in pain management, hormone replacement, weight loss, and bio-enhancement. I have traveled and trained extensively across the globe to learn various therapies and treatment regimes to be able to offer them to my patients here at Healand in a safe and controlled fashion. What you'll find at Healand is a great team with a wealth of experience in our own fields. You will be in safe hands for sure. Book your free consultation and let Healand be part of your Healthcare Journey