Functional medicine doctors like Dr. Nishath Hakim, MD, in Royal Oak, offer a comprehensive and integrative approach to healthcare that focuses on addressing the root causes of illness, preventing disease, and promoting optimal wellness. In this article, she answers patients’ frequently asked questions about the principals and benefits of functional medicine....
If you're struggling with unexplained symptoms you may be suffering from a hormone imbalance. Hormone therapy, specifically 100% natural BHRT pellets, can provide a safe and effective solution for restoring balance to your body so you can reclaim your health and restore your quality of life....
Most women are aware that with the hormone decline of menopause comes symptoms like hot flashes, low energy & unwanted weight gain. But many women are not aware that hormone decline can also cause serious mental health issues as well. The good news is that replacing or rebalancing the hormones lost due to menopause can help stave off certain serious mental health issues - including Alzheimer's disease...
It’s no secret that getting older typically comes with some frustrating conditions: increased weight gain, lower energy, higher blood pressure, aching joints, and in some cases even elevated blood sugar. But most people don’t realize that all of these health conditions are often related to each other – and part of a complex condition known as “metabolic syndrome”. By understanding the underlying factors contributing to metabolic syndrome - and addressing them with personalized treatment plans – men and women can restore health & vitality....
Your favorite face cream may not be delivering the results you hoped for, because it only works superficially. But there is a solution that actually works to resurface skin from the inside out. Revolutionary PRP microneedling available at Prosperity Health in Royal Oak reverses the lines, wrinkles, and skin laxity of aging by stimulating the body to replenish its own collagen and elastin infrastructure. PRP microneedling combines two of the most advanced skin resurfacing procedures to reduce lines and wrinkles, minimize age spots and redness, and plump, tighten, and smooth the complexion for a dramatically more youthful appearance....
There are an estimated 2 million fractures due to osteoporosis in the United States every year. 1 in 2 women and 1 in 4 men over the age of 50 will experience an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime. While osteoporosis medications are commonly used to prevent fractures and maintain bone density, there have been some very valid concerns about the safety of these osteoporosis drugs and their side effects. In this article, integrative medicine specialist Dr. Nishath Hakim explores the risks of the most common osteoporosis drugs - and offers a natural alternative that can strengthen bones without harsh drugs medications....
More than half a million people die from heart disease every year - which is equivalent to 1 out of every 4 deaths. But heart disease is not something that occurs suddenly. Often, by the time patients realize they have heart disease, permanent damage has been done. The good news is that by taking care of our arteries – the way that we take care of our teeth or skin – we can help keep arteries young and healthy and prevent heart disease....
Food “allergies” and food “intolerances” are not the same thing. Food intolerance refers to the difficulty or inability of the body to digest certain types of food. Most people know if they have a “food allergy” – because it typically causes immediate symptoms. But many individuals are not aware of “food intolerances” which may be causing them to have uncomfortable digestive issues, headaches, fatigue, and other symptoms. Food intolerance testing can tell you what you should or should not be eating – so you (and your gut) always feel your best!...
Women experience a decrease in hormone levels throughout the course of their lives – especially as they get older - due to various factors such as menopause, aging, medical conditions, certain medications, or surgery. And low hormone levels can cause a variety of sexual problems. In this article, the women’s sexual health experts at Prosperity Health in Royal Oak, MI discuss how hormone replacement therapy pellets can improve women's sexual health, restore sex drive, increase sexual enjoyment, and help eliminate pain during sex....
Having difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection is something almost every man will experience from time to time, but most men simply don’t want to talk their doctor about it. Instead, many men waste hundreds of dollars on drug store and online ‘miracle cures’ that cost a lot but ultimately do nothing. The good news is that remarkable, all-natural and highly effective BHRT treatment offered by men’s sexual health doctor Nishath Hakim, MD can help many men treat ED and other sexual problems....