Desert Health News - January-February 2025

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Indian Canyon Drive | Palm Springs C tinasalon.com Cetina raw natural beauty www.desertglowspa.com • Injectables: Botox, Fillers, Sculptra • Laser services: skin resurfacing, acne treatment, hair removal, tattoo removal • Non-surgical thread lift • IPL photofacial • PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) • Microneedling • Chemical peels • Medical weight loss • Vitamin shots • IV drip • Body sculpting "Pam was great. She was very thorough during my consultation and offered several options for treatment, without any pressure to do any particular treatment. I was very nervous going in, but Pam is very gentle and reassuring." Leslie Burns 760.565.3990 73241 Highway 111, Ste. 5A | Palm Desert desertglowspa.com Pamela Gossman DNP, APN, BC-FNP, CPHQ Board Certified Nurse Practitioner Feel confident and beautiful inside and out Desert Glow Medical Aesthetics and Wellness As women age, their bodies undergo many changes — especially when it comes to vaginal health. Hormonal fluctuations during menopause, the physical demands of childbirth, and the natural aging process can all lead to issues including vaginal dryness, decreased elasticity, urinary incontinence and reduced sensation during intimacy. While these changes are common, they can affect a woman’s overall well- being, self-esteem and confidence. Fortunately over the past couple of years, women’s sexual health is making its way to the forefront as a growing wellness trend. As such, many promising products are making their way to market including CO2 laser vaginal rejuvenation, a non-invasive treatment that effectively addresses both function and comfort. CO2 laser therapy utilizes fractional CO2 laser technology to gently deliver micro- pulses of laser energy into the vaginal tissues. This energy stimulates the body's natural collagen and elastin production, which strengthens and rejuvenates the vaginal walls. As new, healthier tissue forms, women often experience improved elasticity, increased moisture and enhanced muscle tone, which can alleviate symptoms such as vaginal dryness, discomfort and laxity. Additionally, CO2 laser treatment helps with urinary incontinence, improving bladder control and reducing the frequency of leaks. What makes CO2 laser therapy so effective is its ability to target both the superficial and deeper layers of vaginal tissue, providing comprehensive rejuvenation. The procedure is non-invasive, requires no anesthesia and typically takes only 20 to 30 minutes with minimal discomfort. Most women report mild, temporary sensations of warmth or tingling, but there is no significant downtime. You can return to your normal activities immediately after the procedure. While results can be seen after just one session, a full treatment plan typically involves 2 to 3 treatments spaced out about 4 to 6 weeks apart. As collagen production continues, many women experience lasting benefits, including improved vaginal tightness, enhanced lubrication and a reduction in urinary incontinence. These changes not only help restore physical comfort but can also improve sexual satisfaction, making intimacy more enjoyable and fulfilling. CO2 laser vaginal rejuvenation is ideal for women experiencing post-menopausal symptoms, those recovering from childbirth or those who simply want to restore vaginal health. This gentle and non-surgical alternative to more invasive treatments has transformative benefits. With this new therapy, women are able to reclaim their comfort, intimacy and overall confidence so they can feel their best at every stage of life. Pam Gossman is a doctor of nursing practice and owner of Desert Glow Medical Aesthetics and Wellness. She offers medical wellness programs and aesthetic procedures and can be reached at (760) 565.3990 or at pam@desertglowspa.com . For more information, visit www.desertglowspa.com . The Benefits of CO2 Laser for Vaginal Rejuvenation By Pam Gossman, DNP, APN, BC-FNP, CPHQ In today’s fast-spinning world, the ancient practice of yoga offers three transformative gifts that extend far beyond the mat: strength, balance and peace. While many newcomers seek yoga for its physical benefits, long-time practitioners discover that these elements contribute to overall well-being and transform both body and mind. Strength: more than muscle When we think of strength in yoga, we may picture held postures or flowing movements. Indeed, yoga builds remarkable physical strength, but its true gift of strength runs deeper. Through consistent practice, we develop mental fortitude and emotional resilience through challenging poses that teach us to breathe through discomfort, trust our capabilities and cultivate patience with our progress. This translates directly into daily life, helping us face challenges with steadiness and determination. The strength we build extends to our inner resolve. As we learn to hold difficult postures with steady breath, we simultaneously learn to hold space for difficult emotions with the same steadiness. This emotional strength becomes particularly valuable during life's inevitable storms, allowing us to remain grounded when circumstances feel overwhelming. Balance: finding center in a tilting world Balance in yoga begins with physical postures — standing on one leg, finding equilibrium in twisting shapes or maintaining stability in flowing sequences. Yet this physical practice serves as a gateway to a more profound formof balance. As we coordinate breath with movement, we learn to balance effort with ease, strength with flexibility, and activity with rest. This practice of finding our center translates beautifully into daily life. Over time, we begin to notice when we're pushing too hard and need rest, or when we're holding back and need to challenge ourselves. The balance we cultivate helps us navigate work and our personal lives, relationships and solitude, and the acts of giving and receiving. It's about finding that sweet spot where we're engaged but not overwhelmed, ambitious but not stressed, connected but not depleted. Peace: the ultimate gift Perhaps themost profound gift yoga provides is the pathway to inner peace. Through mindful movement and breath awareness, yoga naturally guides us into the present moment — where true peace exists. The physical practice serves as an anchor, drawing our scattered attention back to our breath and body, creating a moving meditation Yoga practice helps build strength. Balancing postures help beyond physical balance. Continued on page 24 Strength, Balance, Peace: 3 Gifts of a Yoga Practice By Jennifer Yockey