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Mommy Health Tips to Feel Your Best Post-Baby!

The early days after arrival of baby mark many new beginnings, and very often health concerns and risks. In addition to the frequent visits to track baby’s growth, milestones and early development, it is a good idea to check on Mom’s health and wellbeing too! Here are five tips to help Mom feel her best!

Sleep is the New Sex
Yes! Until the little one is sleeping a solid 6 hour stretch at night, take cat naps when baby does. Establishing a consistent sleep routine for both your baby and you will be an important step to your baby’s development and your recovery.

Eat for Two
The caloric cost of breast feeding is 60% greater than the energy needed in pregnancy. Ensuring your energy and nutritional needs are met will help to ensure your supply. We recommend most moms supplement a good diet with calcium and vitamin D3, and limit caffeine, alcohol, and refined sugars.

Hormone Health
Dramatic changes in many hormones can occur through out and after pregnancy. Periods usually resume once food has been introduced to the infant diet and breast feeding is no longer exclusive or within 3 months of delivery for moms who choose not to breast feed. It is important to check in with your doctor to check hormones and discuss contraception options.

Fitness for Mom
It is never to early to start on your postpartum fitness program, but go slow and start with low intensity. If there is any bleeding or if you have had a surgical delivery, only low intensity work outs should be tried in the first 4 to 6 weeks. A balanced fitness program should include a gradual aerobic conditioning element and a strength program to tone and tighten. A focus on the core and pelvic floor will help prevent bladder control problems later on.

Mental Health for Mom
If the tears are not simply tears of joy- you may be experiencing symptoms of a postpartum mood disorder. Postpartum blues are common but if they are persistent or progressive it is important that timely medical care be provided. There are many options available and early recognition and treatment is essential to ensure the nurturing maternal-infant bond.

While these five tips address some of the most common health issues facing new moms- there are countless possibilities and each mom’s journey is unique. Wherever you are in your mommy journey- there are many options to help you reclaim your health and vitality.

Getting Started with PRP Hair Restoration

If you’ve reached your limit when it comes to dealing with your hair loss, then it’s time for a real solution. The truth is that medicated shampoos, serums, and supplements just don’t work, no matter what they promise. Yet just because you’re fed up doesn’t mean that you want to go through traumatic, invasive hair procedures that only leave you with scars and unnatural-looking hair plugs. The one true way to get your hair back is through PRP therapy. This state-of-the-art, modern procedure is both effective and non-surgical. Getting started with PRP hair restoration is easy. You are invited to learn more about PRP, how it works, and how it can give you back your own natural hair.

How PRP Works

Your blood consists of several different kinds of components. One of these components is something called platelet-rich plasma, or PRP. This specific part of your blood is full of proteins that are known as growth factors. It is these proteins that are responsible for healing cells and tissue in the human body. PRP therapy works in a very simple way: it uses a highly-concentrated dose of PRP in order to supercharge the healing response.

A Closer Look at PRP Hair Restoration

PRP uses your own blood. There are no chemicals, no grafts, and no hair plugs. PRP is able to get at the real cause of your hair loss, which is your malfunctioning, damaged, or aged hair follicles. The dose of growth factors and white blood cells your hair follicles will be flooded with will be able to heal them so that the area is able to produce hair once again.

The PRP Procedure

PRP therapy is also a simple procedure. First, we will need to draw a small amount of your blood, which we will place into a centrifuge so that we can separate your PRP in order to extract it. Then, we will create a stable serum that can be used on your scalp.

There are no ill side effects associated with PRP hair restoration. The entire PRP procedure is performed in the comfort of our office, and then you can get back to your life right away. Results take a small amount of time to show up, because essentially, you are regrowing your own hair.

Most patients make good candidates for PRP. If you are in the early stages of hair loss, suffer from alopecia, or are experiencing female pattern hair loss, then you could be an ideal candidate for PRP hair restoration.

Take the First Step

To get started with PRP hair restoration, schedule your consultation at Pearl MD Rejuvenation in Toronto. Together, we can come up with a treatment plan to get you back the hair you once had. Contact us today to book an appointment and get started!

The Restorative Power of BOTOX Injections

If you’re tired of looking at your wrinkles and the deep frown lines you’re developing as time goes by, you are not alone. We all go through it, and even supermodels and Hollywood’s finest all see wrinkles forming from general aging and sun damage. The best way is to fight back with the right method for improving these common imperfections. BOTOX® injections happen to be the gold standard for anti-aging. You still look like yourself but with fewer lines. It’s a natural result that allows you to appear refreshed and more youthful.

The Number One Injectable

Ever since BOTOX® got the green light by the FDA for approval as a cosmetic treatment in 2002, the super serum has never looked back. It remains the number one injectable and is used in some 80 countries globally. People love BOTOX® injections because they are a temporary solution without commitment, they are safe, they take only minutes to administer and they offer no set downtime. Best of all is their staying power. The anti-wrinkle injections create long-lasting results for months at a time.

These days, women and men are both looking for a quick fix that avoids surgery and a long recovery. No one wants to appear pulled back and artificial. Instead, we prefer a natural face that looks radiant, healthy and with fewer wrinkles. That’s what BOTOX® does best; it halts wrinkles and frown lines in their tracks by stopping the injected muscles from contracting. That means that wrinkles and lines soften and relax.

A Versatile Treatment

BOTOX® injections can be administered at various sites for smoothing effects. When the injector is skilled and talented, the injections can be quite versatile. Common injection areas include the “elevens” or the two vertical frown lines between the eyebrows. The anti-wrinkle serum can also be placed in the crow’s feet at the outer eyes and in the horizontal forehead lines.

BOTOX® is suitable for all skin types and skin tones, and the procedure is performed in the comfort of our office. You will begin to notice results within just days, and the treatments can be repeated as needed for ongoing benefits.

Let’s be totally honest. It’s no fun watching wrinkles form on the face. That is why BOTOX® injections are the most sought-after cosmetic treatment. The product works incredibly in a natural anti-aging way, and when it’s injected by a skilled technician like the ones at Pearl MD Rejuvenation, the effects are impressive. Contact us today to book an appointment at our office in Toronto and get started!

Get Your Gut in Gear This Spring!

By Dr. Jennifer Pearlman

Internationally recognized women’s health, hormone and aging expert and Medical Director of Pearl^MDRejuvenation.

With springtime in the air, a good gut cleanse may be in order. The long winter can wreak havoc on our digestive health due to seasonal changes in our lifestyle, immune system, circadian rhythm and microbiome. A well-planned nutritional approach interwoven with mind-body wholistic healing can get our gut back on track.

The digestive tract truly is the cornerstone of our health. From mouth to anus, the gut is like a wonderous garden that simultaneously serves as; a nutrient-absorbing surface, a barrier to potentially harmful waste, an immune defense system, a sensory signaling network and a home to the bugs of the microbiome. Optimizing the gut’s complex immune system, neural network and barrier function is key to digestive health and a thriving microbiome, contained within.

The microbiome is the collection of diverse microorganisms that have symbiotically evolved with humans housed largely in our digestive tracts (but also in other areas like our skin and nasal passages). The microbiome contains a range of bacterial species and outnumbers our own cells by 10-fold. The billions of bacterial cells lining our gut mucosal surface play a critical role in our metabolism. Referred to as a second genome, the microbiota bacterial DNA is 100-fold more abundant than human DNA and can further affect human health by altering expression of human genes. Dysbiosis describes unfavourable shifts in the microbiome, leading to loss of bacterial diversity and overgrowth by pathogenic (disease causing) and immunogenic (inflammatory) strains. Dysbiosis is associated with a range of human health problems and diseases including; obesity, diabetes, eczema, allergies, depression, anxiety and Alzheimer’s disease. While we may be born with a near sterile gut, the microbiome is shaped throughout our lifetime. Eating a highly processed diet void of soluble fibre, inadequate nutrition, exposure to infection and illness, medication use (especially antibiotics), sleeplessness, psychological stress and even negative emotions can all contribute to an unhealthy gut microbiome. It is thought that a one-week course of antibiotics can alter the gut flora for over two years. Conversely, the practice of meditation can improve the microbiome and bacterial diversity. Clearly, gut bugs are vital in shaping our health and aging and contribute to an important gut-brain connection.

Indeed, the gut is equipped with a brain of its own. The enteric nervous system, or second brain, is a complex network of over 100 million neurons, more than what is found in the spinal cord. These enteric neurons feed information from the lumen of the gut to the Vagus nerve, which in turn sends 80% of all sensory information to the brain. Nerve conduction studies suggest that as much as 90% of the sensory signals carried within the Vagus nerve arise from within the gut. The gut brain not only plays a sensory role, but also controls gut health, motility and function. Over 95% of the body’s serotonin, a neurotransmitter associated with mood, is produced by the gut and is involved with gut-brain signaling.

The intricate connections of the gut-brain-immune system and our microbiome necessitate a true mind-body-environment approach. With this in mind, these five steps can help repair, rebalance and restore digestive wellness.

The 5R GUT PROGRAM is a personalized mind-body-gut approach that involves the following steps:

REDUCE and REMOVE

This step involves removing harmful chemicals as well as inflammatory and immune-triggering foods and substances. Reducing your intake of processed foods and selecting organic produce can protect you from ingesting potentially harmful chemicals. Screening tests can help guide the strategic elimination or rotation of immunogenic foods associated with food sensitivities or allergic reactions.

REPAIR

Increased intestinal permeability triggers the immune system and adversely affects gut health. Through direct measurement, the protein serving as the tight junctions between our luminal gut cells, known as Zonulin, can be determined. Increased blood or fecal Zonulin is associated with gut permeability and increased susceptibility to the deleterious effects of toxins, immunogenic food and pathogenic bacteria within the gut. Consuming soluble fibre and gut-healing anti-inflammatory herbs and nutrients, as found in Pearl^RX GI Revival Rx, can repair the barrier function and help heal a leaky gut.

REPLACE

Optimal digestion and metabolism depend on many vital factors. Replacing inadequate or missing micronturients (vitamins, minerals), enzymes and other substances is key to digestive health. Through targeted testing for micronutrient deficiencies and enzymatic imbalances, a personalized replacement plan can be determined.

REPOPULATE

A robust microbiome is the cornerstone of good health for the gut, body and brain. Measurement of the metabolic waste of pathogenic strains can be a clue to dysbiosis, and further qualitative testing can be done to elucidate the type of bacterial strains comprising the microbiome. Measured spikes or overgrowth of specific pathogenic strains have been associated with a range of conditions and diseases. A multi-pronged approach can help favourably repopulate the microbiome through consuming prebiotic foods like asparagus and onions with symbiotic or fermented foods like sauerkraut and kombucha. While the concept of single strain targeted probiotics is not yet mainstream, we can strategically supplement a gut-healthy diet with evidence-based strains of probtiocs, like Pearl^RX BioFlora, to support the microbiome and to target certain symptoms and diseases.

REBALANCE

The intricate gut-brain connection requires that we address the neuro-psychological signals shaping digestion. Ensuring optimal sleep, stress management and emotional wellbeing is key to a thriving gut, and only through gut healing is total mind-body wellness possible. Employing evidence-based practices like meditation, yoga and deep breathing can help rebalance the microbiome and your digestive health. With neurobiofeedback tools, you can train yourself to masterfully use these practices in your day-to-day lives. Because even more than food, our thoughts and feelings are the fuel to our inner wellbeing.

The 5R Gut approach offers a step-by-step plan to better digestive wellness and health. From removing and rebalancing to repairing and replacing, we can restore our digestive wellbeing for a more balanced and healthier gut, mind and body. So, make this springtime the season of your best gut health!

Dr. Jennifer Pearlman, MD CCFP CFA NCMP FAARM ABAARM

For any questions and inquires, contact info@pearlrejuvenation.com or 416.644.1112. More information can be found at www.pearlrejuvenation.com. The above is not intended as medical advice but only general health information and does not constitute or replace a physician-patient relationship.

Take Your Figure to the Next Level with Body Contouring

Are you dealing with stubborn pockets of fat on your body? Do you regularly go to the gym with the goal of sculpting your body and getting rid of those pockets of fat? You may feel overall satisfied with the way you look but disappointed because your efforts to get rid of those specific areas of fat are proving pointless. We would like to show you how you can take your figure to the next level and reach your goals with body contouring.

How Body Contouring Can Benefit You

Treatments that are designed to contour the body are not the same as the programs and treatments that are available for individuals who would like to lose weight. It is true that you will lose fat when your body is contoured. However, you are not going to lose a significant amount of weight. It is good to mention this in order for you to know if you will qualify for certain treatments and also for you to have realistic expectations for them.

When your body is contoured and specific pockets of fat are removed, you may lose a pound or two. However, that is not really the benefit that you should be looking forward to the most. The main benefit that you will enjoy is the fact that your body is going to look more shapely. If you have been working hard to build or tone your muscles, you could finally be able to see more muscle definition once the fat on top of them has been addressed. You may also notice that your clothing fits better after body contouring. For example, if you have what is often referred to as a muffin top, that fat right above your jeans can be targeted. So your jeans are going to fit better.

Forms of Body Contouring

There are a few body contouring options that are available that can help you to get rid of stubborn fat on your body. One popular form of fat removal is liposuction. However, as you can imagine, this surgical procedure has its downsides.

Fortunately, there are various non-surgical options available. These treatments are designed to damage the fat cells and allow the body to remove them naturally. These treatments do not produce immediate results, but many people prefer them over invasive surgery.

If you would like to learn about the specific non-surgical body contouring treatments that we have available at Pearl MD Rejuvenation, you are warmly invited to book an appointment at our office in Toronto. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and get started on the journey to achieving the figure of your dreams!

The Future is Female Women are the Gatekeepers of Health & Longevity

The power to age well is within our reach. Less than 20% of our aging is preprogrammed within our DNA, while the rest is highly influenced by our lifestyle and life choices. Stored in a woman’s reproductive tract are powerful signals that significantly impact the health and wellbeing of her generations to come. For women the gene-environment connection, or epigenome, plays a powerful role in shaping her offspring’s health destiny.

While the science of aging is complex, there are four primary pillars underlying our capacity to age well. We can proactively strengthen these four pillars to extend our healthspan and lifespan. And for women, these four factors serve as posts to the gates of health and longevity for her generations to come. Indeed, women are gatekeepers to aging.

Telomeres as limits to our Lifespan.

Telomeres set a biological limit to longevity. Non-coding protective DNA capping our chromosomes, telomeres shorten as we age. Genetic and lifestyle risks, can lead to shortening of telomeres and accelerated cellular aging. Stress is a toxic trigger of telomere loss. Although women are born with longer telomeres than men, telomere shortening is much more likely to be triggered in women by chronic stress and lifestyle factors. The female telomere advantage is most notably lost in times of stress. Mothers who are caregiving to children with chronic illness have been shown to have dramatically shortened telomeres. The Noble prize winning research into telomeres and aging was performed in this stressed group of women who demonstrated advanced aging. To date, one of the most robust ways to lengthen and protect telomeres from the deleterious effects of stress is in fact through stress reducing techniques like meditation, deep breathing, tai chi and enjoying time in nature. These stress busters can lengthen telomeres and promote a longer, happier life!

Epigenetics shape our HealthSpan

While telomere length and variaions in about 200 genes may influence longevity, our healthspan is largely determined by our epigenome, the complex set of gene-environment interactions. The epigenetic code is a three-dimensional super-code that scaffolds the genome predominantly through DNA methylation patterns and determines genetic expression, metabolism and function. Genetic susceptibilities to diet include heightened risk for gluten sensitivity or celiac disease, obesity, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, cancer, advanced cellular aging and inflammation. Epigenetic risk held in our methylation pattern is primarily passed on via maternal transmission. Women, therefore, play a pivotal role in transmitting epigenetic risks to their offspring.

Hormones as Vital Messengers of Health and Longevity

Our hormones shape our health, risks and aging in direct ways by binding their tissue receptors and indirect ways by binding nuclear receptors and changing gene expression. Hormonal signaling changes with aging, genetic variation, and under the influence of lifestyle. Changes in estrogen signaling, can increase the risk of hormone related disease like breast cancer. Estrogen is an important longevity hormone- and directly affects telomeres and other aging genes. Women who experience a late menopause, after the age of 43 years, have a longer life expectancy but also a higher risk of breast cancer. Optimizing hormonal health throughout our lifespan, and especially during the menopause transition, can promote both improved health and longevity.

Mind Body Connections and Transformation

The body achieves what the mind believes. Our thoughts, mindset, and perspective can be powerful predictors of our wellbeing. Having a state of mind rooted in optimism, with a strong sense of self and mind-body awareness can help us achieve the full potential encoded in our DNA. In fact, negativity and rumination have been shown to adversely alter gene expression while daily mindfulness practices and spirituality can help us overcome physical challenges or genetic susceptibilities. For women, the power of positive psychology extends to her offspring through epigenetic transmission. A happy mom makes a healthy family.

While women are biologically and hormonally advantaged to age well, they are more susceptible to lifestyle risks in a way that can be inherited by their offspring. Genes, telomeres, hormones and lifestyle combine into a risk profile that can be transmitted by a woman to her unborn children. In this way, women play an important role gatekeepers of health and longevity.

Our DNA is not our destiny. Our health and longevity can be shaped by our lifestyle and life choices. Decoding our unique risks, we can harness leading science to take charge of our aging and live our best life.

What Can BOTOX Injections Do for You?

If you are interested in improving your appearance as you are getting older, it is likely that you are looking at different cosmetic treatments that are on the market. One of the most popular treatments that is available is BOTOX®. We would like to tell you what BOTOX® injections can do for you.

Say Goodbye to Dynamic Wrinkles

If you are going to take the time to visit a cosmetic doctor, you want something that is going to work. When you have BOTOX® injections performed, you can feel confident knowing that the treatment is going to be effective. This is one of the reasons why it is one of the most popular treatments that is performed today. The results are predictable. Thousands of people in the United States and in other countries have used this exact treatment to erase their dynamic wrinkles.

You may use over-the-counter treatments in order to prevent wrinkles and soften your skin. While it is definitely good to maintain a healthy skin care routine, you are only going to be disappointed in these products if you are hoping for them to produce real anti-aging results. This is because over-the-counter treatments only go down into the first few layers of the skin. When you have BOTOX® injections given, the muscles that actually cause dynamic wrinkles are going to be treated. This is a treatment that actually gets to the root of the problem and solves it.

It is good for our clients to know that this is not an all-purpose treatment. It is not going to address every sign of the aging process that you may be experiencing. It is extremely effective at erasing dynamic wrinkles. However, if the issue that you are experiencing and that is causing you the most concern is static wrinkles, it may be better for you to use dermal fillers. Many have found that combining the two treatments actually gives them results that are on par with a temporary facelift.

What to Expect During Treatment

Many are surprised to find out how easy it is to receive BOTOX® injections. Your first visit starts with a consultation with one of our doctors. The goal is to make sure that you qualify for treatment and that this is the best treatment to help you address your specific concerns. When the consultation concludes, you can have the injections given.

In most cases, it takes at least a few days for a person to notice a difference in their facial muscles. You can go right back to normal activities once the injections have been given. Many of our clients visit our office during their lunch break. This is possible because of how simple and easy it is to perform the treatment and because it does not require any recovery.

Get In Touch with Us Today for More Information

If you are interested in finding out what BOTOX® injections can do for you, we invite you to reach out and make an appointment with Pearl MD Rejuvenation. At our convenient location in Toronto, ON, we would be happy to explain this treatment in greater detail and answer any questions you may have. Contact us today to set up your consultation – we look forward to speaking with you!

Fat Reduction Therapy With UltraShape Power

The UltraShape Power procedure uses pulsed, focused ultrasound energy to selectively target and destroy fat cells. This procedure is different from liposuction because it does not require surgery or any downtime. This treatment is also different than any other procedure designed to reduce fat through freezing or heat. The process is entirely comfortable and no sign of the treatment is left behind. This means you can have the fat reduction therapy done and go right back to work or run your errands with no worries.

UltraShape Power provides you with smooth results, fat reduction, and no unwanted side effects. In some cases, the results become visible in only two weeks after completing the first treatment. The satisfaction rate of the individuals who have experienced this procedure are high. This is because the treatment destroys the fat you have been unable to get rid of.

UltraShape Power uses an ultrasound energy that is gentle. This energy destroys the fat cells and the fat is released from the body as triglycerides. Your liver processes the triglycerides and eliminates them naturally from your body. All of your muscles, nerves and surrounding tissues are left unharmed. The treatment has been described as both relaxing and pleasant because there is no surgery required.

Visceral fat can be reduced by working out and eating a healthy diet. It is often extremely difficult to lose subcutaneous fat. UltraShape Power targets the stubborn subcutaneous fat that has resisted both exercise and diet until it is eliminated. Your treatments are fully customizable due to the new power system. This means every treatment meets the specific needs of the patient. The individual simply relaxes during the course of the treatment. This procedure has been performed in more than fifty countries for thousands of people.

If you are interested in eliminating stubborn fat with UltraShape Power, please feel free to get started by reaching out and making an appointment with Pearl MD Rejuvenation! At our convenient location in Toronto, ON, our friendly team of experienced professionals will be happy to explain this fat reduction therapy in greater detail and answer any questions you may have. Contact us today to set up your consultation – we look forward to speaking with you!

Why Women Love PRP Hair Restoration

When you were young, you might’ve taken your gorgeous, full head of hair for granted. For some reason you thought it would always be lush, so you put it through the ringer: bleach, hair color, curling irons, and hair straighteners. Then one day you began to notice that your hair was thinner than it once was or perhaps you saw a balding spot on your scalp. That’s when you freaked out! The simple truth is that as we age, our hair naturally thins, and that thinning is helped along by heat and bleach damage. But there is a remedy for your hair loss and thinning, a remedy that actually works: PRP hair restoration!

How PRP Therapy Works

Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, is a treatment that has been used for years to help restore, rejuvenate, and refresh the body in a number of different ways. Very simply, platelet-rich plasma is the part of your blood that contains white blood cells and proteins that are called growth factors. These two components of your blood are responsible for healing cells and tissue.

The PRP Procedure

For the procedure, we will first need a small blood sample, which we get through a routine draw. Your blood will then be placed into a centrifuge that can break your blood down into its different parts. Extracting your platelet-rich plasma, we will create an injectable serum that will be used to target the areas of your scalp where you are experiencing hair loss or thinning.

The PRP treatment is completely non-invasive and non-surgical. Unlike other hair loss treatments, there are no openings made, no unnatural hair plugs, and no scarring. There is also no risk of an allergic reaction, as we only use your own blood. The entire procedure should take no longer than an hour, and there is no downtime associated with PRP.

Women and PRP Hair Restoration

PRP therapy works to naturally heal your damaged or malfunctioning hair follicles. The influx of concentrated white blood cells and growth factors will heal those hair follicles so that they can begin producing hair once again. PRP also helps reduce inflammation and flushes your scalp with healing blood. Women who suffer from hair thinning due to hormones or genetics, alopecia, or chronic hair shedding make excellent candidates for PRP therapy. If you have any blood diseases, liver disorders, or other serious health conditions, PRP may not be for you.

Get In Touch with Us for More Information

There’s no point in trying all those medicated shampoos, supplements, or harsh medicines that promise to strengthen and regrow your hair—they simply don’t work. But that doesn’t mean you have to live with thinning hair. PRP therapy has been proven to be effective and safe. Women love PRP hair restoration because it gives them back the beautiful hair that the once had. To learn more about PRP for hair loss and how it can help you, we warmly invite you to get started by making an appointment with Pearl MD Rejuvenation! At our convenient location in Toronto, our caring and devoted professionals will be pleased to explain the process in further detail and answer any questions you may have. Contact us today to set up your consultation – we look forward to hearing from you!

The Science of Sex: How to Rewire Your Desire

When you’re more excited about the chocolate on Valentine’s Day than getting it on between the bed sheets, a languishing libido could be at play.

Sexual desire, thoughts and fantasies are the output of our sexual brain designed to help ready the entire body to both engage in and enjoy sex. An underactive libido is the most common sexual complaint in women, affecting about 2/3rds of women after the age of 50. Confounding the problem of low desire are additional common problems such as slower arousal, diminished or absent orgasm and vaginal pain and dryness, which can further dampen the flame of sexuality. For women, sexual problems are largely under-diagnosed and under-treated as there are no approved treatment options. This contrasts the situation for men, with nearly two dozen approved treatments designed to target erectile dysfunction, which affects 50% of men over 50.

Enhancing sexual vitality for women is an important goal as women who remain sexually active into their later years report a higher quality of life and may actually live longer. Yes, sex is a key to longevity.

The path to improved sexuality is complex and needs to start with a rewiring of the neural circuitry of the sexual brain. Here are my top six tips to rewire your sexual desire:

Be Present and Get Primal

To be more sexual, it first requires being more present. Forever the multi-taskers, women tend to be less able than men to set aside their worries and the endless mental “to-do list” and simply be in the moment. To start, we must quiet our cognitive mind and clear the mental slate. Mindfulness can bring us to the moment and help us shift gears to the primal sexual brain that responds in a more reflexive way to sexual cues.

Inspire Intimacy

Women are far more likely to report sexual satisfaction in a supportive relationship. Intimacy for women is key to a healthy libido. Cultivating and maintaining a supportive relationship can be a labour of love, and it takes two to tango. With our busy lives, it may take advanced planning to pave the way to more connectedness. Childless date nights, candlelit dinners and gestures of affection are great ways to inspire intimacy.

Be Sensual

Heightened sensuality can trigger our sexual brain. The billion-dollar perfume and fragrance industry is built upon the connection between our noses and our lust. But what about the body’s own sexual scent signals? Animals, plants and even bacteria release chemical signals to attract mates. Although no human pheromone signal has yet been discovered, researchers have found chemo-signals that may play a role in mating. Variations in immune system genes have been shown to imprint us with a unique “odourprint”. The “odourprint” may play a role, as do pheromones, in matching us with a potential partner to yield a more diverse and robust immune system in our offspring.

Our taste buds can also be triggered to send sexual signals. Aphrodisiacs are ingested substances that increase sexual desire. Chocolate, long considered an aphrodisiac, contains PEA (phenylethylamine), a love chemical which releases dopamine in the pleasure centre of the brain. Other foods and herbs claimed to be aphrodisiacs include; oysters (zinc), chili peppers (capscacin), avocados, ginseng and horny goat weed. https://pearlrejuvenation.com/products/

Don’t Forego the Foreplay

Foreplay and sexual touching play a vital role in eliciting a sexual response in women. Foreplay readies our bodies and our brain for sex. The body responds with an increase in our heartbeat and increased blood flow and sensation to the genital organs. Simultaneously, the release of oxytocin helps to relax and ready the body. For women facing low desire and arousal, there may be greater reliance on foreplay to get into the moment. The nape of the neck, the lower back, the sole of the foot: the erogenous zones are highly individualized and may change over time. Women can help their partner by giving them the roadmap to these special hot spots.

Try Something New

Research has shown that novelty is a powerful sexual enhancer. While a new sexual partner may be a great libido booster, monogamy does not need to mean monotony. Try something new and spice things up with your current partner for a similar effect. And yes, you can teach an old dog some new tricks.

T-Up

In women, androgens like testosterone, are vital to sexual wellbeing. Testosterone stimulates sexual desire and arousal, increases orgasm and improves the function of the pelvic floor. A delicate balance exists between a woman’s testosterone and her estrogen, and this changes dramatically throughout her reproductive years and menopause transition. With an individualized assessment, androgen therapy can help support female sexuality.

While there likely will never be a magic bullet to boost female libido, rewiring the sexual brain and seeking expert care can help rekindle the flame. Emerging therapies are on their way, including female Viagra and combination therapies.

To keep the flame burning, the above six steps can help reboot the sexual brain and rewire desire.

By Dr. Jennifer Pearlman, MD CCFP NCMP FAARM ABAARM

Dr. Pearlman is an internationally recognized women’s health, hormone and aging expert. She is the medical director and owner of Pearl^MD Rejuvenation.

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