With expert advice from Dr. Swapna Kallikadan, owner and medical director of Health + Glow, Tampa’s first primary care and medical spa.

In 2023, self-care is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. Dr. Swapna Kallikadan, owner and medical director of Health + Glow,  recommends the following tips to feeling and looking your best this year. Dr. Kallikadan has 20-plus years of experience in the industry and has treated hundreds of patients. Health + Glow is Tampa’s first primary care and medical spa, offering a full spectrum of health, wellness and cosmetic enhancements to help patients lead happier, healthier, longer lives.

Tip 1: Medically Supervised Weight Loss
Looking to shed some pounds this new year?

“Medically supervised weight loss programs are the most effective approach to lose unwanted body fat while maintaining muscle mass,” Dr. Kallikadan says.

The secret is out: The FDA approved Semaglutide injection, also known as the Skinny Shot. It’s the weight loss solution that’s sweeping Hollywood. Semaglutide decreases appetite, reduces food cravings, and improves insulin resistance.

Schedule your consultation with Health + Glow today and receive a free body composition analysis.

Tip 2: Hormone Replacement Therapy
Aging can come with unwelcome changes, but there’s a helpful solution for you to try in 2023.

“Men and women are led to believe that as they age, the problems they struggle with – lack of energy, weight gain, menopause symptoms, decreased sex drive and loss of mental clarity — are just a part of getting older,” Dr. Kallikadan notes. “However, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can address many of these problems.”

For women, benefits include helping with brain fog, weight loss, vaginal discomfort and dryness, night sweats and hot flashes.

For men, benefits include increasing lean body mass, improving mood and memory, increasing energy, improving libido and helping with erectile function.

Tip 3: Improve Your Sexual Health
Have the best sex of your life this year – and experience a variety of health benefits.

“Sex is not only pleasurable; did you know it’s also good for you?” Dr. Kallikadan shares. “The benefits of sex range from reducing stress and anxiety to lowering blood pressure and risk for heart disease.”

For women, if the act of having sex is difficult for you, try the DiVa Vaginal Rejuvenation. The DiVa procedure tightens the vaginal canal and opening, increases lubrication, and improves the appearance of the labia. In addition to improving sexual satisfaction, the DiVa Vaginal Rejuvenation can reduce or eliminate urinary stress incontinence, a very common concern for women.

Dr. Kallikadan recommends adding having more sex to your list of resolutions this year!

Tip 4: Annual Physicals
Regular checkups are key to your wellness, so make sure to schedule yours this year.

“Now more than ever, we understand the importance of good health,” Dr. Kallikadan comments. “Stay on top of your health by scheduling annual physicals.”

Annual physicals help you identify any issues that may become health concerns in the future and check for any possible issues so they can be treated early. One of the most important relationships you can build is the one with your PCP, so schedule your annual physical today.

Tip 5: Aesthetics
Beauty is more than skin deep and 2023 is your time to become your best self.

“When you look good, you feel good,” Dr. Kallikadan points out. “I recommend adding regenerative skin treatments to your self-care routine.”

Regenerative treatments are ones that promote natural wound-healing response, which kick-starts the biological processes that create new collagen and elastin.

For beautiful, natural looking results, try broad band light by Sciton, radio-frequency Microneedling, thread lifts, PRP and Aquagold.

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