It's That Time of Year!

By Anya Sebastian

Spring is in the air and as blossoms start to appear, signaling the end of the cold winter months, this is the time when thoughts turn to ways of improving our health. We all know the basics about exercising, eating right and adopting a healthy lifestyle, but other things are important, too, even if they do not get as much attention and in this magazine issue we highlight just three of them.

The first, as illustrated on the cover, is dental health. ‘Healthy mouth, healthy body,’ is more than just a catch phrase. Taking care of mouth, teeth and gums has a profound impact on our overall physical health. Regular check-ups are therefore important and will make sure that we really do have something to smile about. There are also many ways to improve that smile, including veneers, tooth whitening, bonding, inlays, implants and crowns. And since hardly anyone looks forward to going to the dentist, Vida Dental Studio has come up with ways to make patients almost enjoy their visit.

Dentistry has come a long way in the past few years, as have other areas of health care. One of them is medical marijuana, which research has now proven to be highly effective for treating many ailments, from insomnia and anxiety disorders, to post-traumatic stress disorder and even cancer. Dispensaries are now popping up all over the place, and the range and variety of products can be overwhelming. Having a knowledgeable and trusted guide to help make sense of it all, is invaluable, and that is something that Love for Life Dispensary considers a priority. So if conventional treatments haven’t been effective, or if you’re looking for a natural alternative to Big Pharma, head over there to check out what medical marijuana has to offer.

While it is not a physical illness, hair loss can nevertheless cause mental and emotional distress and can definitely undermine the quality of life. It is also a very common problem and there are now a number of ways to deal with it. Dr. Christopher Plaman, at Precision Medical Hair Restoration, is the only provider in the state to offer physician-assisted robotic hair transplantation, the latest and most advanced treatment. Since everyone is different, solutions can vary, and Dr. Plaman offers free consultations to explain the various options available.

So while it may be too late for new year’s resolutions, there is still time to celebrate the new year by focusing on creating a new and healthier you. There are many new and exciting options out there, just waiting to be discovered.