Introducing RegenCen – The Growth of Regenerative Treatments in Traverse City and Petoskey
When Dr. Gustav Lo, MD left his primary care/urgent care practice of 30 years, he didn’t wonder what to do next. “We had just transitioned the clinics to McLaren, but I was still eager to continue practicing medicine,” he recalls. “We immediately got to work on our RegenCen plan.” RegenCen isn’t primary care. It’s a…
Continue ReadingThe RegenCen Platelet-rich Fibrin Mobility Shot for Arthritic Joints
If you have arthritis, you’ve probably heard about “cortisone shots,” where steroid are injected into arthritic joints to reduce inflammation and improve function. “They work great, for a while,” says Dr. Gustav Lo, MD, RegenCen’s Medical Director. Steroid injections are considered a short-term solution, reducing inflammation and pain for a few weeks to a few…
Continue ReadingBladder Control Problems Underestimated?
Embarrassing medical conditions are particularly frustrating because people feel like discussing it is taboo. And when they can’t talk about it, they feel very isolated. Then they feel both embarrassed AND alone, which makes them clam up about it even more. It should be no surprise then that the number of women with of bladder…
Continue ReadingBioidentical Hormones in Boca Grande
Imagine revitalizing your energy and zest for life as you navigate your 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond in the beautiful surroundings of Boca Grande, Florida. Does this sound like a distant dream? Are you facing mood swings, weight changes, sleep disturbances, and a decline in energy while enjoying life in Boca Grande? Maybe you’ve noticed…
Continue ReadingThe Prevalence of Osteoarthritis
According to the American Arthritis Foundation, 1/3 of all adults under 65 have arthritis – that’s 10s of millions of people who are actually pretty young! Over 65, it’s reported to be more than 50%. But we know these numbers greatly underestimate the prevalence, because many of those statistics are based on a formal diagnosis…
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