Over the last 30 years or so, there’s been some debate regarding hormone replacement therapy (HRT) due to a report from the Women’s Health Initiative that seemed to indicate the treatment could raise the risk of cardiovascular events. However, many studies since then have shown that the risk is higher...
You may have seen people who’ve gone too far with dermal fillers or Botox® injections and don’t quite look like themselves anymore. If you’re considering cosmetic treatments, you’re hoping to achieve a look that’s more youthful but also natural. At Living Waters Regenerative Medicine Center, Dr. Deborah Viglione and her staff want to...
Time takes a toll on your skin, no matter how well you care for it. After all, you’re exposed to dangerous UV rays from the sun, gravity is a constant force, and simply aging depletes your essential collagen and elastin stores. Dr. Deborah Viglione and her staff at Living Waters Regenerative Medicine...
Most men have the experience of being unable to maintain an erection at some point or other, and that’s normal. When you can’t get an erection or keep on long enough to have sex on a regular basis, or if it disrupts your sex life, you may have erectile dysfunction...
There are lots of reasons you might have joint pain. One of the most common reasons for joint pain is arthritis, particularly osteoarthritis, but people also have joint pain due to injury, overuse or repetitive motion injuries, or injuries to the tendons, muscles, and other structures that support joints. At...
Although medical marijuana is available in many states, including Florida, the scientific debate about what it can be used to successfully treat continues. Studies regarding medical marijuana and anxiety have presented conflicting results. Dr. Deborah Viglione and the staff at Living Waters Regenerative Medicine want you to live as full...
Liposuction is a popular procedure, but, like any surgery, it carries some significant risks. Newer techniques and methods are safer and as effective as traditional liposuction. At Living Waters Regenerative Medicine Center in Gulf Breeze, Florida, Dr. Deborah D. Viglione and her staff know that sometimes a good nutritional approach...
Have you ever watched the Olympics or another elite sports competition and wondered how those athletes reach such amazing levels of performance? One of the most crucial aspects of improving endurance, strength, or speed is proper recovery. At Living Waters Regenerative Medicine Center, our staff, led by Dr. Deborah D. Viglione, offers...
Aging offers many rewards: wisdom, more time with family and friends, and an expanded perspective that allows you to see the world in a different light than you may have seen it in the past. Living a long life truly is a blessing and a gift. Unfortunately, however, the years...
Maybe you love to fly to faraway places and exciting new destinations. Or perhaps you travel for work, hopping around from time zone to time zone to meet with clients or manage employee teams. Either way, long-distance travel can leave even seasoned adventurers with jet lag. More than just an inconvenience,...
It’s a common complaint from both men and women: Why have I lost my libido? Why am I less excited about sex than I used to be? Why do I have trouble with my sexual performance? There’s no easy answer to these questions about your sexual health, in part because decreased...
You’ve probably heard the phrase “oxidative stress.” And perhaps you’ve also heard of free radicals and antioxidants. But do you know what they are and how they might affect you? If you have more questions than answers when it comes to the topic of oxidative stress, don’t worry: You’re not...
If you’ve never heard of MTHFR mutations, don’t worry: Most people know little or nothing about them. But even if the name is unfamiliar, you may know about some of the physical and mental health conditions that can be associated with them, including heart disease and depression. MTHFR stands for...
Do you want to be your very best self? Are you intrigued by strategies and processes that help optimize your energy, strength, focus, and productivity? Do you believe in outside-the-box thinking when it comes to maximizing your health and performance? If your answer to any of those questions is "yes,"...
Most people have occasional gut troubles, such as gas, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. But if you're experiencing gut problems on a regular basis, you may be living with some kind of dysfunctional gut disorder. Gut dysfunction isn't just a problem for your health. It can also interfere with your quality...
When beach weather returns, you want your body to look its best. But if you wait until bathing suit season to finesse your figure, you may not be ready in time. The solution? Use winter downtime to make sure your body is ready for summer. At Living Waters Regenerative Medicine...
Conventional medicine. Alternative medicine. Complementary medicine. If you care about your health, you've probably heard these terms, which define different approaches to wellness and reflect different medical traditions and practices. Conventional medicine treats health issues with medication and surgery. Alternative medicine offers just what its name suggests: alternatives to the...
Age can take a real toll on your skin. That’s especially true here in Florida, where our beloved sunshine can contribute to lines, wrinkles, and other skin damage. Fortunately, you don't have to put up with aging skin. At Living Waters Regenerative Medicine Center in Gulf Breeze, Florida, Deborah D....
As you get older, your skin may start to sag and wrinkle. This is a normal part of aging. On your face, sagging skin can lead to the development of wrinkles and what's known as marionette lines, vertical creases that run between the edges of your nose or mouth and...
If you have questions about hormone therapy, relax: You're not alone. There are so many myths and facts surrounding this topic that it can certainly be difficult to know whether hormone therapy is right for you. Fortunately, Deborah D. Viglione, MD, an integrative and internal medicine physician at Living Waters...
You probably know the advice that's always given for weight loss: Eat less and exercise more. But when it comes to exercising for weight loss, you may wonder what type of exercise is best for burning excess fat and shedding unwanted pounds. At Living Waters Regenerative Medicine Center in Gulf...
If you're looking for a way of boosting your health and healing your body without resorting to surgery or other highly invasive procedures, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may offer a treatment option you can feel great about. PRP is a type of regenerative medicine treatment that offers both medical and aesthetic...
Health isn’t just an absence of illness. Living a robust, healthy life means having access to all of the components of optimal wellness. One of these components is a vital, satisfying sex life. Various physiological conditions can interfere with ideal sexual health. Diseases, chronic health conditions, aging, nutritional deficiencies, hormone...
Healthy vaginal tissue is strong, moist, and flexible. It’s rich in collagen, a protein that provides elasticity and resilience. Highly functional vaginal tissue plays an important role in sexual and urinary health. As women age, their vaginal health and wellness can suffer. Changes in hormone levels can lead to reduced...
Life can take a toll on your body. Each day, you’re exposed to environmental toxins that challenge your physiology. And situations such as dehydration, aging, nutrient deficiencies, illness, medical treatments, and stress can wear your body down and leave you feeling fatigued. IV therapy offers an excellent way to refresh...
If you have pockets of unwanted fat on your face or body that exercise and diet can’t eliminate, you may wish you could wave a magic wand and get rid of it. Wouldn’t it be nice to simply banish unwanted fat? Although there’s no such thing as a magic fat-dispersing...
Botox® and fillers are the two most popular nonsurgical cosmetic treatments in the United States. Why you may ask? Because they’re both fast and convenient ways to help your battle against the visible signs of aging. Though Botox and dermal fillers smooth out lines and creases, they address different types...
