Healthy Heart Essential

by Erik Johnson, Manager, Health Hutt

Does having a healthy heart interest you?

There is a supplement that could help give you better flow of oxygen in the veins, boost energy levels, strengthen and protect your blood vessels, improve the immune system, and also help protect against free radical damage. This supplement is called CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10).

This is a micronutrient that is essential to human life. It is used by the body's electron transport system where all the body's energy is stored and derived. CoQ10 declines with age and this appears to cause problems with deterioration of the immune system, less proper flow of blood through the heart and veins, fatigue and more.

The heart needs adequate energy to perform optimally and CoQ10 helps in this energy process. Supplementing with CoQ10 may help reduce the problems associated with coronary heart disease and at the same time help increase the amount of physical activity a person is capable of, thus increasing the energy levels.

A recommended daily allowance is 100mg. At the Health Hutt we recommend Olympian Labs CoQ10 100mg, a very good high quality product.

Stop in today at one of the four locations of the Health Hutt for your CoQ10!

To ask about natural remedies or other vitamin supplements phone the Health Hutt closest to you. In Muskegon call (231) 739-1568. Be sure to watch "Forever Young" Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. and Thursdays at 3:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on Comcast Cable 97.

Sciton Laser Treatment Added to MSA Tech

from Muskegon Surgical Associates, PLC

In the world of skin rejuvenation, eliminating spider veins and removal of unwanted hair, technology has made huge advances in the last couple of years.

With the addition of the new Sciton laser to Muskegon Surgical Associates Plastic Surgery division, patients will now get better and faster results with far less discomfort and less recovery time than ever before.

Dr. Stephen Zonca and Dr. Dena Thayer, MSA's Board-Certified plastic surgeons, have continuously been on the forefront of reconstructive and cosmetic procedures for the past several years and acknowledge that the Sciton laser's state-of-the-art technology will bring a new level of results to their patients along the lakeshore.

There are several applications of the Sciton laser that the patient will find beneficial.

For those who have sun-damaged skin, age spots, or redness and flushing, the broadband light therapy will give the patient's skin a smoother, more youthful appearance with no down-time. The photo rejuvenation treatment can be used on sun damage on the face, upper-chest, and hands.

For those who are looking for younger looking and healthier feeling skin, the MicroLaser Peel treats skin conditions associated with aging and an active lifestyle. The MicroLaser- Peel requires only a two to three day recovery period and the patient will see results after this short time.

For more dramatic improvement in wrinkles, acne scars and sun-damaged skin, the ProFractional laser offers a deeper treatment. The procedure is quick and comfortable, down-time is minimal, and the results are impressive for those who are looking for younger-looking skin.

The Sciton laser can also be used for the removal of unwanted coarse, dark hair on the face and body as well as unsightly capillaries and rosacea.

The addition of the new state-of-the-art Sciton laser to Muskegon Surgical Associates will give patients along the lakeshore a wealth of new treatment options to enhance their appearance.

For a consultation with one of the Board-Certified plastic surgeons to determine the procedure right for you, call the Muskegon Surgical Associates, PLC scheduling office at (231) 739-9461.