As we age, our bodies slow down their normal, growth, repair, and nutrition processes, making weight management extremely difficult. Whether you’re struggling with age-related weight gain or a misaligned diet and exercise plan, there are many options available to help...
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Cosmetic Enhancement Center of New England, Advanced Vein Center, and Age Management Center Break Ground on New Headquarters
WHO: Michael Bedecs, D.O., owner and Medical Director of the Age Management Center Maria Atkins, D.O., co-owner and Medical Director of the Cosmetic Enhancement Center of New England Robert Abrahamsen, M.D., Medical Director of the Advanced Vein Center David Branch,...
The Cosmetic Enhancement Center of New England Closes on Environmentally Sensitive, Modern Headquarters
Innovative New Location to House Three Practices: Cosmetic Enhancement Center of New England, Advanced Vein Center and Age Management Center Portland, ME, May 8, 2017 – The Cosmetic Enhancement Center of New England (CEC), the leading provider of medical aesthetic and...
Using Integrative Medicine to Combat Food Allergies
Our approach to chronic conditions like metabolic disorders, hormone imbalances, allergies, and food intolerances is simple, if not easy: At , we believe in using a whole-body, or integrative, medical understanding to heal....
Five Common Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue and How to Treat Them
You may have heard about a condition called adrenal fatigue in recent years. As we come to better understand the aging process and how our bodies respond to a lifetime of stress, the theory of adrenal fatigue has gained prominence. What’s Adrenal Fatigue? In essence,...
Difficulty with Weight Loss? Try Our Weight Management Plan!
Weight loss is no easy task. Even for those who seem to be able to shed pounds at will, the challenge is always a difficult one. That’s why we at want you to know that you don’t have to do it by yourself. We’re here to...
Testosterone for Women
Testosterone is as Important for Women as it is for Men It’s something we’ve all grown accustomed to: the woman’s hormone is estrogen, and the man’s hormone is testosterone. So, when women hear a diagnosis of “testosterone deficiency” they may wonder why they hear a...
Advantages of Hormone Replacement Therapy
Decrease in hormones and aging are intimately related Losing hormones are directly responsible for our aging process. Because this is a natural process, many of the unwanted and treatable effects of aging are too often considered to be “normal’. However, if your...
Why am I Losing Energy with Age?
Have you begun to lose some of the energy and invigoration you used to feel regularly during your youth? This, unfortunately, happens to many people as they begin to grow older. Fortunately, this loss of and vitality is not something that people have to take lying...
Adding Pharmaceutical-Grade Vitamins to Your Age Management Program
Age management programs are an excellent treatment option for patients beginning to experience declines in energy, mood, and fitness as the result of getting older. These programs begin with a comprehensive evaluation of the health of each individual patient. Using...
What is LGBT Hormone Replacement Therapy?
When it comes to hormone replacement therapy, there is no one-size-fits-all approach that works for every patient. This is particularly true in the case of members of the lesbian, gay, and bisexual and trans community who desire to optimize their hormones in...
Restore Mental, Physical and Emotional Health with Our Age Management Services
As people grow older, their mental, physical, and emotional health can begin to dramatically decline. Many individuals accept this decline as a natural part of life, and never seek out treatment to improve their daily quality of life. At [acf field="practice_name"...
Can Women Suffer from Low Testosterone Levels?
As men get older, their health and well-being can decline as a result of decreased testosterone levels. While testosterone is a hormone that is often exclusively associated with men, it is also a vital part of women’s health and wellness. This hormone is essential to...
Reduced Libido and the Aging Process: What is the Correlation?
As both men and women age, the likelihood of them experiencing a reduction or loss in sexual libido increases dramatically. A person suffering from this decrease in libido may be left confused, wondering how it happened and what they can do to improve their sex drive....
Non-Invasive Male Sexual Rejuvenation with the Priapus Shot
As men get older, being able to perform sexually becomes more and more difficult. This trouble can come in many different forms, including difficulty becoming aroused and trouble maintaining an erection. While this change is perfectly natural, it can be incredibly...
Why Does Weight Loss Become more Difficult with Age?
While losing weight is rarely easy, it becomes significantly more difficult as you get older. This increased difficulty can be due to a number of factors that encompass both biological and lifestyle changes. If you’ve noticed that it has become harder to lose weight...
Benefits of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women
As a woman, you are used to being at the mercy of your hormones. It’s been the story of your life. It all began with your first period. Ever since then, your menstrual cycle has sent you on plenty of ups and downs. If you experienced pregnancy, your world was really...
Common Causes of Low Testosterone Levels in Men
Testosterone is a natural substance responsible for several crucial metabolic functions in humans. Secreted by the testicles and the adrenal glands, the steroid hormone has a significant role in the formation and activity of male sex organs, as well as secondary...
Pre-Menopause vs. Peri-Menopause: What’s the Difference?
As a woman, you have been used to feeling like you are on a roller coaster when it comes to your reproductive hormones. The journey began when you were in your early teens and you had your first period. Ever since then, you’ve experienced many ups and downs. Your...
The Right Time to Start Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement
As a woman, you are used to riding the rollercoaster of hormones in your body. The journey began when you reached puberty and you’ve dealt with monthly fluctuations ever since. If you experienced pregnancy, your hormonal changes were even more extreme. Nothing...