The small, butterfly-shaped thyroid gland located at the front of the neck controls and regulates your heart rate, temperature, metabolism, energy and a whole lot more. When your thyroid is not functioning well, your entire endocrine system suffers. Dr. Lynne Ahn of Ahn Point Wellness discusses ways to protect the health of your thyroid gland.
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Why Has My Metabolism Decreased With Age?
Metabolism slows with aging. Remember when you could eat anything you want and not gain an ounce? A slowing metabolism doesn’t allow you to do that anymore. Dr. Lynne Ahn, a board-certified gastroenterologist and anti-aging and regenerative medicine specialist at Ahn Point Wellness, explains why your metabolism has decreased and suggests ways to boost metabolism.
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When it comes to menopause, every woman knows to expect hot flashes. What your mother and physician might not have prepared you for is the full range of other symptoms you may experience during this new phase of life.
Dr. Lynne Ahn is a board-certified anti-aging regenerative medicine physician and integrative gastroenterologist who regularly helps women control their hormone levels and limit the negative side effects. Some of these side effects include:
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As Wellesley, MA’s top integrative gastroenterologist, Dr. Lynne Ahn is contacted by many new patients who are not sure whether an integrative gastroenterologist is the kind of doctor they are looking for. The confusion is understandable — although integrative medicine programs are opening at top universities across the country, the idea of combining traditional medicine with holistic practices is still a newer approach than many patients are accustomed to.
Board-certified gastroenterologist Dr. Ahn shares the following information to help prospective patients better understand who can benefit from integrative gastroenterology.
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If you are having trouble managing anxiety in your life, controlling your diet may be part of the solution. Foods can play a significant role in helping to reduce cortisol levels. Since cortisol is the body’s primary stress hormone, lowering it can have a positive effect on the amount of stress you experience in your daily life.
Dr. Lynne Ahn, a board-certified anti-aging regenerative medicine physician and integrative gastroenterologist, emphasizes the importance of eating whole foods rather than processed items. Below she discusses the types of food that can have the biggest impact on your stress.
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder that causes symptoms like bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation and cramping. Research suggests that around 10 to 15% of Americans have this disorder, but that statistic is hard to pinpoint since at least half of people with IBS do not get a formal diagnosis. Women are about twice as likely to have IBS as men.
If you have IBS, you are no doubt already aware how uncomfortable the condition can be. Here, integrative gastroenterologist Dr. Lynne Ahn shares some useful tips for overcoming the worst of IBS.
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Microbes in your gastrointestinal tract make up your gut biome. The majority of these microorganisms consist of bacteria. Maintaining the good bacteria in your gut and minimizing bad bacteria is key to a healthy, well-functioning gut. The health of the gut also affects the brain and immune system. There is a very strong gut-brain connection, so what is happening in the gut also affects the brain (mood and cognition). In addition, a huge proportion — approximately 70% — of our immune system is in our GI tract.
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Is something just not right? You want to feel your best, but vague conditions nag at you. Our bodies are exposed to toxins every day, through food, air or skin. This exposure takes a toll. Board-certified Gastroenterologist Dr. Lynne Ahn of Ahn Point Wellness discusses how a medically supervised detox enhances you physically and mentally.
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The thyroid gland is responsible for producing hormones that control your metabolism. If you are diagnosed with thyroid disease, it means that your body has problems producing the right amount of thyroid hormones. An imbalance in thyroid hormones can manifest in a variety of medical symptoms — your weight, energy levels, muscle strength, digestive health, cognitive function, mood and tolerance to hot and cold temperatures can all be impacted by thyroid disease.
Individuals in and around Boston with thyroid disease seek out Dr. Lynne Ahn for personalized expert care. She stays at the forefront of advances in conventional and integrative treatment for thyroid disease, so she can offer her patients the best care possible.
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Endoscopy and colonoscopy are medical procedures that involve the use of a special camera to look at parts of the gastrointestinal tract. In this post, Dr. Lynne Ahn will review the differences between the exams, including the reasons why a person may need one or both, and the diseases that each exam can detect.
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