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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

We revamp and routinely remodel our home to prevent depreciation in value. We take our cars in for tune-ups to maintain their longevity every time the light on our dashboard turns on. Why is it that when it comes to our bodies, we use them until they are broken and then look for a quick fix to cover up the problem?

The idea of using functional medicine revolves around understanding your body at a cellular level and using this knowledge to optimize your health. This is achieved through not only proper diet and exercise, but proper rest and stress management. Truly committing to a proper functional medicine plan can essentially prevent disease because the plan is based on the results of a series of tests and assessments. These assessments include medical and lifestyle history. The tests can include genetic abnormality tests, toxic overload testing, testing to assess gut health and nutrient status, and more. All these tests and assessments help pinpoint potential diseases and thus enable a personalized path to prevention.

Like our homes needing redecorating or our cars needing tune-ups, proper maintenance of our bodies will ensure longevity. Here at Pacific Coast Dermatology and Wellness Center, our goal is to help you ensure longevity by optimizing your body’s health from the inside out with IV vitamins, a healthy diet, and an exercise program tailored to your individual needs. We also provide preventative treatments to reverse sun damage, stimulate and tighten collagen, and repair and regenerate damaged skin cells.

All wellness services are supervised by Priyanka Shah, PA-C.

 
“My experience with Pacific Coast Dermatology & Wellness Center has been fantastic. Their services, products, expertise, and customer service are top notch. Their attention to detail, warmth, and professionalism is far superior to that of other clinics in my opinion. I tried PCD because my last visit at another clinic was negative, leaving me with embarrassing facial bruising from botox and filler injections. Not the case at PCD. Dr. Khosla’s technique was painless, and within a few days I was left with remarkable results. It’s obvious that she cares deeply about her patients and goes the extra mile to ensure satisfaction. Their overall approach to wellness is evident with the treatments that they offer. While I was there, I decided to try their customized IV vitamin procedure and I instantly felt a feeling of well-being. I had no idea what to expect and I was amazed. I have recommended PCD to my friends and family and I will definitely be a regular client.”
— Sheila O.
 

IV Nutrition Therapy

IV Nutrition Therapy delivers vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other vital nutrients directly into the bloodstream leading to 100% absorption and bioavailability. Intravenous delivery of nutrients bypasses the gastrointestinal tract (GI) avoiding GI side effects from heavy doses of oral vitamins. The more direct, higher concentrations of vitamins and nutrients via IV infusion makes them therapeutically useful in ways not achievable through oral intake.

Benefits of IV Nutrition:

• Guaranteed vitamin absorption

• Energy boost

• Instant rehydration

• Fast treatment times (30 minutes or less)

• Customized treatments

• Reduced reliance on pills

• Enhanced immunity

• Immediate results

As every patient is unique, each IV solution Is created to meet your individual needs. Weekly, or every other week, dosing is usually recommended. All IVs are inserted and monitored by Myron Ubungen, MSN, RN.

Myer’s Cocktail

Myer's Cocktail is a 30 minute IV infusion designed to help your body work at optimum health. This versatile formula is a special blend of nutrients (magnesium, calcium, B vitamins, and vitamin C) effective for a wide range of clinical conditions, which include:

  • Migraines

  • Asthma

  • Fatigue

  • Muscle spasms

  • Seasonal allergies

  • Depression

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Upper respiratory tract infections

  • Cardiovascular disease

Glutathione

Glutathione is the master antioxidant that not only aids in detoxification, but is essential for many healing processes. Glutathione plays a crucial role in immune function. Glutathione supplement is a 15 minute IV push.

Health benefits of glutathione:

  • Boosts the immune system

  • Decreases oxidative stress

  • Protects against infection (viral, microbial, and parasitic)

  • Protects from environmental toxins

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin for the production of red blood cells and DNA. This essential nutrient affects mood, energy, memory, heart health, skin, hair, digestion, and more. Vitamin B12 is given as a quick, painless intramuscular injection.

Conditions that benefit from Vitamin B12:

  • pernicious anemia

  • chronic fatigue

  • mood disorders like depression

  • hair, skin and nail disorders

fitness and Skin

Our health and fitness coach, Satish Panchal, is a vital addition to our team in helping and encouraging our patients to live a healthier lifestyle. His knowledge and passion for fitness continuously inspires us and our patients in achieving this goal. 

Exercise increases blood flow to nourish skin cells. As blood circulates throughout the body, it provides oxygen to cells, and filters waste. With increased blood flow, necessary nutrients are provided to our skin, allowing cells to repair and rejuvenate to maintain  skin health. This increase in blood flow also aids in the production of collagen. Collagen, a protein found in our skin, is responsible for its elasticity. Promoting the production of collagen aids in the reduction and prevention of wrinkles. Exercising increases blood flow to our skin.

Exercise also aids in decreasing stress. The main hormone released with stress is cortisol. When we are stressed this hormone, cortisol, can cause a variety of breakouts in the skin, ranging from acne to eczema. When we exercise, cortisol levels in the body decrease. 

SecretRF

Dermal Remodeling From the Inside Out

SecretRF Micro-needling:

Is a radio frequency(RF) fractional micro-needling system that rebuilds and revitalizes your skin. More specifically, using controlled RF energy, heat is delivered to specific layers of the skin to improve fine lines, wrinkles, and scars from the inside out, leaving the outer layer of skin intact. 

Over the course of weeks, cumulative Secret RF treatments will boost collagen production creating smoother, lifted, clearer skin on the face and body. It can even be used in combination with PRP, Botox, and dermal fillers for an overall anti-aging effect!

Skin Conditions that Secret RF treats

  • Fine lines

  • Crepey skin on face, neck, chest, body

  • Wrinkles

  • Stretch marks

  • Large pores

  • Uneven skin texture

  • Acne scars

  • Facial/body scars

  • Sun damaged skin

  • Uneven skin tone

PrP for hair restoration

How does is work?

Blood is made of two main components, red blood cells, and plasma.  Plasma contains white blood cells and platelets, which are rich in growth factors.

Growth factors can help stimulate the activity of the hair follicles and promote new hair growth.

PRP is a great treatment option for hair loss because it has a number of scientifically based articles showing its efficacy in increasing hair count, hair thickness, and the growth phase of the hair cycle. This treatment has become very popular within the last few years.

Who it works for.

Anyone experiencing hair loss is essentially a good candidate for PRP treatments, but those with early hair loss tend to respond best.  PRP is best used for patients with androgenic alopecia, which is a genetically determined type of hair thinning that typically occurs along the top of the head. In women, this might look like a widening part with normal hair thickness at the back of the head.

The results.

For best results, we need consistency.  Treatments are typically performed once a month for the first three to four months, and then every three to six months thereafter, depending on the individual patient's response and results. Sometimes, results can be seen after the first treatment!

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