The Better Yoo Project: Optimizing Health, Hormones and Aesthetics.

In this Episode we have special guest Linda Hayes.  Linda Hayes, PharmD, ABAAHP,  is an A4M trained with a fellowship in peptide therapy.  She is the owner and pharmacist at Pure Pharmacy.  She started Pure Pharmacy as way to provide the highest quality compounds to patients. This past year, Linda completed the advanced fellowship from The American Academy of Anti-Aging and Metabolic Medical Institute. She has gained extensive knowledge in the Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Neurological, Gastrointerology systems as well as Mitochondrial Restoration, Lyme’s Disease, Weight Loss and Peptide Therapy. In this episode we discuss:  What are peptides? How do they work? What is an IPS certified pharmacy? Recommendations for providers on how to get started with peptides? Peptides discussed: CJC 1295 +IPAMORELIN, MELANOTAN, AOD, Tessamorelin, BPC 157 If you are interested in a peptide consults, please call the office (317)523-9160, or click here  https://www.patientfusion.com/doctor/alexis-yoo-87822 Pharmacy info:  https://purerxcompounding.com/ Pure Pharmacy 12425 Old Meridian, Ste B3 Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 740-1856

In this episode we have special guest Deanna McAllister RN, MSN, Nurse Injector, owner of Vanished Aesthetics and Contouring discussed all things filler!  Topics Covered:  Injector Selection Filler Selection Definition of G-prime, elasticity, flexiblity Different fillers, make up, and use Filler based on location Vycross  How to stay educated Cheeks: Lyft or Radiesse Jawline: Radiesse or Lyft Nose: Restylane-L or Lyft Nasolabial Folds: Defyne or Refyne based on depth of the lines (may layer in 2 phases) Undereyes: Silk or Belotero based on depth and whether it’s a repeat Temples: Radiesse or Lyft Lips: Silk or Restylane-L Lip-lines: Silk or belotero Corners of the mouth: Refyne or Defyne depending on depth Marionette Lines: Lyft, Restylane-L or Defyne Crows Feet: Silk, Belotero or Refyne 11’s: Silk or Refyne Email: info@yoodirecthealth.com

◾I had the privilege of sharing my podcast with one of my amazing patients! In this episode she shares a little bit about her story and how we got her health back on track with root cause medicine!  ◾Aging does not have be horrible, and you NEED to be able to advocate for your health!  ◾Presenting symptoms: weight gain, belly bloating, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, brain fog.  ◾Functional medicine approach: ▫️LISTEN to your patient ▫️Foundational hormone panel ▫️Thyroid panel: and I do mean all the thyroid 🦋  ▫️GI Stool test ◾Treatment: ▫️Balance the gut- (remove pathogens, repopulate good bacteria, replace missing nutrients, repair the gut!  ▫️Hashimotos protocol ▫️Nutritional support: remove gluten ▫️Manage stress and improve sleep Check out this week's podcast and get the inside scoop on how she has improved her symptoms, lost her bloat, and is leaning out!   

In this episode I have guest appearance Deanna McAllister MSN, RN with me to discuss COVID.  In this episode we discuss what the virus does to the body. Presenting symptoms and manifestations.  We get into detail about supplements to boost your immune system, these include oral, IV and IM nutraceuticals.  In Functional Medicine we focus on a "systems" approach, and guess what all the systems are related.  The root  of these start in the gut! ⠀⠀ ◾GUT HEALTH: (if you have IBS, constipation, diarrhea, GERD, leaky gut, or Auto-Immunity) you should be taking these ▫️PROBIOTICS- helps maintain gut microbiome balance ▫️L-GLUTAMINE-keeps unwanted toxins out of the body ▫️COLOSTRUM-contains immunoglobulins G (IgG), A (IgA), E (IgE), D (IgD), and M (IgM). Each has a specific role in immune health. Yes this is what is found in breast milk! ⠀⠀ ◾Imu-max (this is great for kids and adults) contains: echinacea, and propolis which support immunity and reduce inflammation. ▫️Offers microbial balance in the respiratory tract and help maintain normal inflammatory balance. ⠀⠀ ◾Vitamin D- supports health immune function Shot $25, Liquid $28, capsule $18 ◾Glutatione- protects from free radical damage and powerful anti-oxidant Price: IV $115, Capsule $42 ◾Vitamin C ◾Zinc ◾Selenium (Thyrotain *excellent choice)  ◾Berberine: berberine positively influences immune biomarkers related Th1 ◾Curcumin (Trameric *product choice) We close with how we as small business owners keep our clients and patients safe.  For questions:  Email: Yoodirecthealth@gmail.com Call (317) 523-9160 www.Yoodirecthealth.com Deanna Mcallister MSN, RN (812) 320-2284 https://vanishedaesthetics.com/contact

Goal of Episode 5 is to provide information on options offered at Yoo Direct Health for medically supervised weight loss.  - Treat underlying conditions: thyroid, adrenals, hormones, gut! This will make weight loss a lot easier if these are balanced.  - Lifestyle interventions: Exercise, stress management, mindful eating, food tracking, setting yourself up for long term success.  - Rx: Pharmacologic options (Adipex, Topamax, Qysemia, Contrave, Saxenda, Hcg)  -Lipo-mino + B12 injections (Lipotrophics) -Pep talk: Weight loss peptides: Cjc 1295 +Ipamorelin, Tesamorelin, AOD, Melanotan II Closing comments:  - Must be commited to the plan you chose -Everyone is different, we take an individualized approach -Call (317)523-9160 to book an appointment

Thyroid Optimization: -Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism -Clinical manifestations of Hashimotos -The problem with lab values -free T4 vs free T3 -free t3 to free t3 conversion issues -Prescription treatment options -Handling Hashimotos (gut, lifestyle, balancing hormones, LDN) 

Episode 4:  In this Episode I discuss hormone imbalance : -Review of Signs and symptoms -Triggers of a Hormone Imbalance - The classic patient with low testosterone.  -Testosterone options  -Troches, Creams, Shots and Pellets -T-shots! Common Side effects - Pellets life! 

In this episode I discuss: -Benefits of intermittent fasting -Contraindications of Intermittent fasting -3 examples (East- stop - Eat) method, Lean Gains Method, and Warrior diet Method -What constitutes as fasting? Depends on who you ask. -Going into Fasted exercise -Nutrient dense foods when breaking the fast -Promo code: (code word) to get 15% off this week only listed supplements, must say code word at check out!  -When to take supplements -Which supplement's should you take?

In this Episode I talk about: Peptide CJC 1295 + Ipamorelin. What it is, how it is used and why do we need it in our life! Recap my Keto 60 day challenge lab results and in body  Effect of peptide therapy on lipids, inbody and body composition, and hgba1c How to get set up with peptides Dosing CJC1295 +Ipamorelin Supplements I'm adding in to win this 60 day challenge! 

2020 has arrived friends! Lexi Yoo NP here and I'm so excited and a little be scared to bring to you some info over audio!  My goal is to be quick, informative and authentic.  I hope you like the show.  In episode 1 : I discuss my road as a nurse practitioner from pediatrics to family medicine landing me as a small business owner!  My journey into weight loss and hormones medicine. Why did I get into aesthetics, and what additions in 2020 will be happening.  Lastly, I review the direct primary care model, what an access fee is, and what it covers.  Be sure to check out our website www.yoodirecthealth.com, and if you are interested in more about our practice give us a follow @yoodirecthealth_aesthetics.