Lasting Beauty Begins at the Cellular Level, at Progressive Medical Center

Oct. 26, 2009 - PRLog -- September 5th, 2009- Atlanta, GA- True beauty experts understand that a glowing complexion, shimmering hair, and bright eyes can’t be entirely achieved at the make-up counter. Beauty is more than skin deep. At our most primal level, humans perceive certain characteristics as being attractive because they signify health, youth, and vitality. Progressive Medical Center approaches the objective of physical beauty the same way they do the chronic illness and conditions they treat: from the inside, out!

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Beauty Booster: Can increase mental clarity, improve energy, support rejuvenation, detoxify, clear and renew complexion, and promote normal sleeping patterns.

The body usually replaces the skin approximate amount of sleep, and nutritional deficiencies can slow that process over time, resulting in a dull complexion, fine lines and uneven pigmentation. Inside the hyperbaric oxygen chamber, the power of pure oxygen works at the deepest level to eliminate the negative factors that hinder the true potential for beauty.

A Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber surrounds your entire body with an increased level of oxygen, at three times the normal atmospheric pressure. Approximately 4 lbs of pressure, per square inch of skin press oxygen into deep layers of skin, organs, and tissue. “The mitochondria is the part of the cell that produces energy, and is one of the parts of our cells that deteriorate with aging, “ explains Dr Cheryl Burdette, ND, of Progressive Medical Center. “Hyperbaric oxygen stimulates production of mitochondria to slow the process of aging.”

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement                            
Beauty Booster: Can prevent the loss of collagen in skin and bone density, increase energy, clear complexion, improve memory, increase thickness/ firmness of skin, reduce wrinkles by increasing moisture levels in skin, and aid in weight loss.

During menopause and in the years before, the ovaries begin to decrease production of estrogen and progesterone, resulting in hot flashes, mood swings, vaginal and skin dryness, loss of elastic quality in the skin, decrease in ability to cope with stress, and urinary problems. Bio-identical hormones are exact replicas of what our own bodies produce, so our bodies recognize them as naturally occurring hormones. “Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement functions like new oil in the engine for many women”, explains Dr Burdette, whose specialty is hormonal testing and treatment at Progressive Medical Center.

When needed, Bio-Identical Hormones can transform a woman’s physical, emotional, and mental state to a place of balance. “Bio-identical hormones are critical to elasticity of tissue, which keeps us from wrinkling, sagging and experiencing loss of muscle integrity, but all those external pieces are indicative to how our insides are functioning as well”, Dr. Burdette explains. Along with comprehensive hormone testing, she emphasizes that the best results are achieved when additional elements, like nutritional screenings and supplements, regular exercise, and detoxification, to name a few, are implemented- all of which are offered at Progressive.

Thyroid Testing and Treatment
Beauty Booster: Can reverse chronic fatigue, stop hair loss, and make loosing weight easier in those who test low.

An under-active thyroid gland is extremely common, causing weight gain and making it difficult to lose weight. The thyroid gland sends chemical messages to burn fat in order to stay warm and maintain core temperature. Symptoms include weight gain, fatigue, depression, cold hands and feet, and dry skin could indicate an underactive thyroid.

A simple blood test done at Progressive, coupled with an on-site doctor’s visit, can give patients scientific results and a specific nutrient protocol, based not only on the hormone levels, but also how they are converting (being used in the body). Don’t bother with your conventional M.D. on this one; standard screening looks at 1-2 markers, while the Progressive facility measures a minimum of 14 different markers to assess complete thyroid function.

Infrared Sauna
Beauty Booster: Can clear skin, increase energy, aid in weight loss, and improve circulation.

Far more effective than heat used in traditional saunas, is far-infrared (FIR) heat, or the type of heat produced naturally by the sun. This type of heat creates micro-vibrations in cells up to two inches below the skin’s surface to eliminate toxins and water weight that other saunas leave behind. Many of these deep-residing toxins include heavy metals, like lead, aluminum, and mercury, which wear down the body inside and out—not conducive to beauty. “The less toxicity in the body, the lower the rate of "oxidation" or free radicals”, Dr. Burdette explains. “Just like oxidizing of food, this is the same process in people that causes aging.”

In addition to the deeply detoxifying effects, the heat also burns between 400-600 calories in a thirty-minute session. This treatment offers detox you can feel and the added benefit calories burnt, all while sitting back and enjoying your favorite book.

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About Progressive Medical Center
Our mission is to improve patient’s health and quality of life by finding and curing the root causes of your chronic illnesses. To do this, we integrate the best practices of conventional and integrative medicine. Our physicians are extensively trained and experienced in conventional practices, as well as complementary treatments that relieve patients from chronic illness and promote a life of health and longevity.