¿Qué es la psoriasis?

La etimología de la palabra psoriasis viene del griego y significa condición con picor. Psora significa picazón y el sufijo iasis, acción, condición. Se piensa que por primera vez fue descrita por Cornelius Celsus en la antigua Roma. La enfermedad primero fue clasificada por un médico inglés, Thomas William, y el dermatólogo británico Thomas Bateman describió un posible vínculo entre la artritis y la psoriasis en 1813.

En nuestros días se conoce que es una condición crónica inflamatoria de la piel, caracterizada por pápulas y placas escamosas circunscritas en los codos, las rodillas, partes extensoras de las extremidades, el cuero cabelludo, y menos comúnmente en las uñas, orejas, y en la región umbilical.

¿Cómo se presenta? ¿Cómo uno es capaz de reconocerla?

Psoriasis en placas: caracterizada por lesiones en placas elevadas con una erupción escamosa superficial plateada-blanquecina. La escama se desprende fácil y deja una piel debajo muy friable, que sangra con facilidad.

Psoriasis Guttata: Se caracteriza por lesiones eritematosas escamosas en formas de gotas de agua, distribuidas en el tronco y extremidades. Estas lesiones brotan casi siempre después de una infección de vía respiratoria.

Psoriasis pustulosa: Dos variantes. Psoriasis postular generalizada aguda (von Zumbusch), que es rara, severa y urgente; palmoplantar pustolosis, que es lesión crónica de manos y pies.

Psoriasis eritrodermica: es un eritema generalizado y escamoso, asociado con dolor, mucho prurito y sensación de quemazón.

Artritis psoriásica. Además de las lesiones en la piel hay compromiso articular, con inflamación y deformidad a largo plazo de las articulaciones. El 10% de las personas con psoriasis tienen asociada una artritis psoriasica, generalmente es asimétrica (50% de los casos).

Queraroderma blenorrágica (artritis reactiva). Inmune desorden caracterizado por lesiones psoriasiformes, uretritis/cervicitis, conjuntivitis y artritis.

¿Cuáles son sus factores desencadenantes o que la predisponen?

  • Factores fuertemente asociados:Genéticos: Muchas personas con psoriasis tienen antecedentes positivos familiares.
  • Infecciones: después de una infección respiratoria alta, generalmente estreptocócica, es el trigger para la Psoriasis guttata.
  • Local trauma: después de una inyección o una cicatriz se ha observado el desarrollo de una lesión psoriatica nueva.
  • Factores débilmente asociados:
  • Stress: agrava la enfermedad y empeora el cuadro.
  • Cigarro
  • Bebidas alcohólicas.

¿Cómo se diagnostica?

La mayoría de las veces el diagnóstico es clínico. Cuando es una entidad muy difusa, hay que pensar en diagnósticos diferenciales y tomar biopsia en los casos que tiendan a confusión. La asociación con VIH y enfermedad psoriaisica diseminada es muy frecuente y el pronóstico es desfavorable.

B-12 & Lipotropic Shot

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The Vitamin B Complex:

Vitamin B6, or pyridoxine, helps the body to absorb and metabolize amino acids, to use fats, and to form red blood cells. Deficiency in the vitamin may result in smooth tongue, skin disorders, dizziness, nausea, anemia, convulsions, and kidney stones. Whole grains, bread, liver, green beans, spinach, avocadoes, and bananas are rich food sources that are high in this vitamin. The RDA ranges from 1.3 to 2 mg depending on age and gender.

Vitamin B12, also known as Cobalamin or Cyanocobalamin, assists the function of the nervous system and the formation of red blood cells. If the body is unable to absorb sufficient B12, pernicious anemia can result. B12 can only be found in animal sources such as eggs, milk, fish, meat, and liver. Therefore, vegetarians are strongly encouraged to supplement. The RDA for adult males and females is 2.4 μg.

Choline: is a fat emulsifier which aids in emulsifying cholesterol so that does not settle on the arterial walls. The body can produce choline with the help of B12, folic acid and methionine. Without choline fat can become trapped in the liver, where it can block normal metabolic functions and can lead to weight gain

Vitamin B1, known as thiamine, serves as a catalyst in carbohydrate metabolism and helps synthesize nerve-­‐regulating substances. Deficiency can cause heart swelling, leg cramps, and muscular weakness. Rich food sources high in thiamine include liver, heart, and kidney meats, eggs, leafy green vegetables, nuts, legumes, berries, wheat germs, and enriched cereals. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is 1.5 mg. Some believe thiamine helps protect against alcoholism and that it is good for depression, stress, and anxiety. It is also said to improve mental ability and to help indigestion.

Inositol: metabolizes fats and cholesterol and aids in transportation of fat in the blood system. It also aids in the redistribution of body fat and can help to lower cholesterol levels.

(L-­‐Carnitine)

Carnitine is a substance that helps the body turn fat into energy. Your body makes it in the liver and kidneys and stores it in the skeletal muscles, heart, brain, and sperm.

Usually, your body can make all the carnitine it needs. Some people, however, may not have enough carnitine because their bodies cannot make enough or can’ t transport it into tissues so it can be used. Some other conditions, such as angina or intermittent claudication, can also cause low levels of carnitine in the body, as can some medications.

Carnitine has been proposed as a treatment for many conditions because it acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants fight harmful particles in the body known as free radicals, which damage cells and tamper with DNA. Antioxidants can neutralize free radicals and may reduce or help prevent some of the damage they cause.

These are the lipotropic agents we commonly recommend at Anti Aging Clinic Medical Spa.

HCG 1200 Calorie Diet Plan

HCG 1200 Calorie Diet Plan: very important to eat every 3 hours 6 times a day.

  1. Breakfast: 1 Protein shake or 1 Protein Bar
  2. Snack: 1 Protein shake or 1 Protein Bar
  3. Lunch
    • 4 ounces of lean protein, weighed raw on a kitchen scale.
    • Your cooking options are: Grilled or baked without any oil.
    • You can choose one of the these options : Veal , Lean beef without visible fat, skinless chicken breast or turkey breast, fresh white fish (tilapia, tuna, Magi magi, snapper, salmon, lobster, crab or shrimp).
    • Substitution for meat: 100 grams for cottage cheese 2 % or 1 whole egg (boiled).
    • Allowed Vegetables: All the amount of green’s you like. Asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber, celery, spinach, lettuce, green tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, and zucchinis.
  4. Snack: 1 Protein shake or 1 Protein Bar
  5. Dinner: 4 ounces of lean protein with green salad. Same as lunch.
  6. Snack: 1 Protein shake or 1 Protein Bar

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  • Your dressing will be: Organic Apple cider vinegar, Bragg Amino Liquid, and Lemon Juice.
  • You can also use: Salt, pepper, natural garlic, basil, parsley, thyme, and regular mustard.
  • The only sweeteners allowed are Truvia, Stevia or Agave Nectar.
  • No seasonings or creamy dressings are allowed.
  • No oils or artificial sweeteners.
  • You can use low sodium chicken broth.
  • Chew sugar free gum.
  • No alcohol for the first 2 weeks. After this period only 2 half glasses of vodka or whiskey are allowed.

FINANCING

FIRST VISIT
Arrive 20 minutes prior to your first treatment to allow ample time to check-in and prepare for your treatment. Arriving late will simply limit the time for your treatment, reducing its effectiveness and your pleasure. Your treatment will end on time so that the next guest is not delayed.

LATE POLICY
If arrival is delayed, we will make every effort to accommodate your full appointment but this is not always possible. Service time may be abbreviated to avoid delays for other guests as treatments and are charged at full value. Appointments missed by 15 minutes or more are cancelled with a 100% spa credit, which is yours to use for your rescheduled future reservation. Last minute changes to appointments will be honored only if a service appointment is available for a later time in the day (of your appointment) and other guests are not inconvenienced.

CANCELLATION AND NO SHOW POLICY
Guests who book appointments and cannot join us for their scheduled reservation are granted full credit at the spa provided at least a 24-hour notice is provided. We do not provide refunds for cancelled/ no show appointments. Spa packages, multiple service reservations, No show, or for parties of three or more are charged a $50.00 dollars cancellation fee without appropriate notice. Last minute changes to appointments will be honored only if the service time is available and other guests are not inconvenienced. Last minute cancellations (4 hours prior to your appointment) will be charged 100% of the service value and are not refundable or available for spa credit. All service sales, retail sales and gift certificate sales are final, with no refunds. If you dot wish to redeem a gift certificate you can use as a spa credit towards retail items. If appointment made to redeem a gift certificate is not cancelled or rescheduled within the reasonable times as stated in the policies above, we will be unable to redeem your certificate. We understand life happens but we also appreciate your cooperation.

DOCTOR CONSULTATION FEE

Anti Aging Clinic Anti Aging Clinic reserves the right to charge the of $200 for a Doctor Consultation or interview for any procedure. This would be available toward credit to any service. Only 50% refundable in the scenario of not being treated by us.

PAYMENTS & GRATUITY
The Spa accepts cash, MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover as payment, (“ All payments must be done at the front desk at all times”). Please ask for your receipt at the front desk. All gratuities may be paid directly to the aesthetician/clinician in cash . We apologize for the inconvenience, but the Spa cannot add a gratuity to your credit card. We proudly recruit and train our staff to be the most qualified spa professionals in the industry. Our recommended standard gratuity for spa treatments is 18%-20%.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Please notify our Spa Consultant before reserving your treatments if you have high blood pressure, special physical concerns, diabetes, or are pregnant. All spa guests will be asked to complete a brief questionnaire upon check-in, designed with your well-being in mind.

AGE REQUIREMENT
Spa guests must be 18 years of age or older to receive treatments without the approval or accompaniment of an adult.

QUIET ENVIRONMENT
As a courtesy to other guests, please maintain a quiet level of conversation. Cell phones and pagers must be turned off when entering the spa.

GIFT CERTIFICATES (SEE ALSO TERMS & CONDITIONS)*
Gift Certificates are available for specified services, packages, or dollar amounts beginning at $50 and are not redeemable if lost or stolen. If you are a recipient of a donated or auctioned Gift Certificate, please give our receptionist the certificate number to book your appointment. Donation certificates are non-transferable, and expiration dates may not be changed or extended. If appointment made to redeem your spa gift certificate is not cancelled at least 48 hours in advance, your spa treatments and your spa gift certificate will be forfeited.

PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
We are constantly expanding our services to bring you the latest and greatest. Although we make every effort to keep our website and spa menu updated, please note that prices and services are subject to change at any time. We love having you as a client, but we do reserve the right to refuse service at any time, to anyone, for any reason.

VISITORS
We are unable to accommodate visitors accompanying clients in the treatment area of the spa including those complying with our age restriction policy. All non-clients must remain in the waiting lounge.

CLIENTS RIGHT TO KNOW
We strive to exceed our clients needs. We believe that advising our clients of the products best suited for them is as essential as the service we perform. Therefore, our client’s right to know policy advises each client on the products and techniques best suited for the client to maximize the benefits of their service.

THERAPISTS
While we will make every effort to meet your requests, we cannot guarantee a specific therapist or gender. All therapists are trained in both treatment and draping protocols to ensure your comfort at all times.

REFUND POLICY
No refund on product purchases or services offered. Exchange or credit for other services is only available within 30 days of receipt. No returns on gift certificates, spa packages or treatment series. Sorry, no exceptions. Gift certificates/packages are transferable, but not refundable.

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). Doctors. Miami, FL
Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) Regulates and restores hormones found in the human body which begin to diminish as we progressively begin to age.

Scientific studies have come to show that exhausted hormone levels usually commence when the individual reaches the age of 30 and continues to decline with the passing of the years. Along with these changes, patients can also begin to experience the loss of energy, sleeplessness, a lack of sexual appetite and, in some cases, symptoms of menopause in women as well as andropause in men.

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Replacement Therapy:

  • Increased sexual performance
  • Higher energy levels
  • Restoration of vital organs
  • Lower cholesterol & blood pressure
  • Strengthened immune system
  • Increased Bone density
  • Faster wound healing
  • Reduced body fat
  • Increased muscle mass
  • Smoother, firmer skin
  • Hair re-growth

Please consult with one of our physicians/doctors to see if you are a candidate for bio-identical hormone therapy.