Are you getting enough sleep?
Sleep is an overlooked aspect of healthcare and overall wellness. Learning and adapting your sleeping patterns can help aid in a stronger immune system while giving you more energy and focus. Sleep is often overlooked in Western medicine, when is the last time your doctor asked you about your sleeping patterns? Most adults need 7
Why You Should Be Getting B-12 Injections at MetroMD
B-12 Injections are becoming more and more common among health-conscious patients who may be too busy or unable to get proper nutrients in their day to day lives. B-12 is an essential vitamin according to a study done by Harvard stated; “The human body needs vitamin B12 to make red blood cells, nerves, DNA, and carry
Intravenous Stem Cell Therapy
Intravenous Stem Cell Therapy might be new to the United States and MetroMD but this treatment has been in use for over a decade. Specifically in countries like Panama, however thanks to the Right To Try bill patients now have access to these treatments in America. This treatment involves using embryonic stem cells that are
Tips on Wellness from MetroMD Doctors!
I’m sure you have heard the saying ‘wellness or healing begins from within”, but what does that exactly mean? This phrase common among naturopathic doctors is the core emphasis of natural medicine. That is creating an ideal healthy environment so that our bodies can fight and avoid disease without relying on external factors such as surgery or
Stem Cell Treatments For Athletic Injuries
Stem Cell treatments are becoming more common among amateur and professional athletes who have been active for a long period of time. As joints, muscles, and ligaments deteriorate from extensive exposure to physical activity many former athletes begin to develop painful symptoms. When Kayvon Webster, a Superbowl 50 Champion and professional NFL cornerback who has
Nutritional Well Being and The Role it Plays in Health
At MetroMD we know the importance of nutrition and the effects it has on the human body. Proper nutrition can play a role in everything from a quicker recovery time to a better overall mood. Our doctors and nurses take into account all aspects of a patient’s nutritional intake before diagnosing any disease. Examing potential vitamin deficiencies and
Micro-needling at MetroMD!
At MetroMD we use all natural facial cleansers and can incorporate PRP, Vitamin- C, or even Stem Cells into our micro-needling procedures. Micro-needling is a very effective treatment for reducing scars, aging skin, improving skin texture and tightening. Microneedling is a cosmetic facial treatment that involves the puncturing of the skin with tiny, sterile needles
The Importance of Daily Rituals
As a natural practitioner, our focus is on the human body as a whole. Rather than solely examine an area of pain or a certain illness our goal is to develop a lifelong understanding of patients eating habits, lifestyle and mental state. This is traditionally an uncommon approach in Western medicine. As usually a series of
The Practice of Hot and Cold Showers
The practice of hot to cold water immersion is nothing new. There is evidence of ancient Romans utilizing this practice for health. Hippocrates, the father of medicine consistently used cold water bathing with his patients. The use of this water technique for health is called hydrotherapy and it is one of many naturopathic modalities. A
A Deeper Understanding of Adult Stem Cells
Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can become specialized cells. And they can replicate rapidly. For example, a stem cell injected into your body could become cartilage, bone, collagen, or some other tissue. There are two major classes of stem cells, embryonic stem cells, and adult stem cells. Adult stem cells exist throughout the body.
