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Do you have a history of certain types of cancers in your family tree, or are you completely unaware of what risks your genetics hold? Genetic testing can be a great way to learn more about your body and its genetic history as well as a way to ensure that the treatments and medications you use are optimized for your specific care. Peggy Demetriou, ARNP, FNP-BC, and the team at Qvita Health & Wellness believe it’s important to understand the possible health risks associated with your personal and family history, as well as to obtain treatment that suits your needs.

Does your holiday season often feel jam-packed? It can be hard to catch your breath with everything that’s going on: parties, family gatherings, and work gatherings all pile on top of your day-to-day routine and activities. The time squeeze might even cut into your beauty routine and aesthetic concerns. Why take it out on your face? With so many fun events scheduled through December and the start of the new year, now is a great time to get a quick treatment that will have you looking your absolute best. Whether you’re looking for a quick lift or a little more

If you suffer from chronic pain, you can take some comfort in knowing that you aren’t alone. A 2016 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study found that one in five Americans suffer from chronic pain. Chronic pain has many culprits, but a lot of Americans deal with pain that originates in their muscles, joints, and tendons. Injuries to these tissues are often slow to heal, even with physical therapy and a doctor’s guiding hand.  For a long time, corticosteroid shots have been the answer when it comes to relieving pain in these areas. While these shots provide short

Every weight loss journey is different, but many people seem to hit a point where they stop seeing the results they wanted. It can be defeating to not see improvement in some of the areas you’re most self-conscious about. Is all of the dieting and exercise really worth it if you still have a muffin top or haven’t lost any weight in your thighs?   In the past, you didn’t really have a lot of options when it came to eliminating pockets of stubborn fat. Thankfully, you can now achieve a natural-looking, slimmer appearance without surgery or a severely limited

If you have damaged or sensitive skin, it can sometimes feel like you get left out of the conversation when it comes to facial treatments. You have to consider more variables when choosing what’s right for you and probably need to stay away from treatments that might aggravate your skin, dry you out, or cause additional damage. More invasive treatments, like skin ablation or resurfacing, are most likely out of reach as well.  Thankfully, not everyone has forgotten about those with sensitive and damaged skin. If this is your skin type, come see our team at Qvita Health & Wellness.

If you took a quick look into your makeup bag, would mascara be there? Odds are that answer is yes, considering that 65% of women use mascara to make their eyelashes look longer and fuller. In 2018, beauty companies sold $8.1 billion in mascara alone. However, if you don’t use mascara, maybe it’s because you’re part of the growing group of women who use false lashes — a market that is projected to have a value of over $1.8 billion by 2024. If the numbers above tell you anything, it’s that women care a lot about the way their eyelashes

Few things define our teenage years more than acne. Although official estimates vary slightly, almost 80% of teens get acne. Girls start to get pimples around age 11 and boys start noticing blemishes a couple of years later. Even the best skin care routine can’t always stop the arrival of puberty-induced skin issues. It’s unfortunate that the arrival of acne coincides with a period in which people care so much about their appearance. A 2017 study found that 71% of teens reported that acne had a negative effect on their body image while 67% said it hurt their self-esteem. It’s