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FEATURING ARTICLES
LONGEVITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
CELEBRATING NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH
PG 48
Featuring
Dr. Desirée Cox MD, MPhil, Ph.D
Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are. - G.K. CHESTERTON
T O P D O C C L I N I C S M I A M I AT T H E F O U R S E A S O N S O F F E R I N G B O DY C O N TO U R I N G, FAC I A L R E J U V E NAT I O N, & L A S E R T H E R A P Y
magazine EDITOR IN CHIEF:
Brianna Connors
JUNIOR EDITOR:
Riley George
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER:
H a n n a h To w n e s
MARKETING DIRECTOR:
Derek Archer
SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST:
Lauren Rider
GRAPHIC DESIGNER:
Sarah Cook
contributors Adreana Mendez A n n Y. Drew B. Gaye Newton Gentry Shannon Ionuț Raicea
Louisa Emhof Luke Argue Mălina O. R. Nathan Pipkin Peter C. Yuko Tabasa
trigger & content warning To p D o c t o r M a g a z i n e c a r e s a b o u t y o u r w e l l b e i n g . We a d v i s e r e a d e r d i s c r e t i o n as some of the following articles contain topics related to eating disorders, body image, and mental health. If you or someone you know may be struggling with a n e a t i ng d i s o rd e r, c o n t a c t t h e Na t i o n a l Eating Disorder Associations for support.
a letter from the editor
Living a healthy and balanced life is a daily challenge many of us face. With the constant flow of medical advancements and health trends in lifestyle mixed with the busy rhythm of our lives, we often are prevented from learning these new techniques to improve our lives for the betterment of our health. Here at Top Doctor Magazine, we are on a mission to bring these advancements to your attention and become a source of inspiration for those who want to live their healthiest and best lives. We seek to bridge the gap between medical professionals and consumers who are seeking to improve their overall health and wellbeing. Our contributors guarantee to constantly keep you up to date in the latest health trends and medical advancements with fresh, entertaining, and reliable content, varying from anything like nutrition and travel to lifestyle choices and the latest medical technologies! We hope that our exclusive articles, recipes, and pieces will guide you towards self-realization, self-improvement, and willingness to help those around you better themselves in every health aspect. Because we at Top Doctor Magazine know that when you look your best, feel your best, and understand your health best, you can be the greatest version of yourself possible.
FEATURED 10 How to Start a Garden For the First Time
contents 16 How to Cope With an Anxiety Disorder: 10 Ways to Prevent a Panic Attack
22 Identity and Eating Disorders
30 The Positive and Negative Effects of Plastic Surgery
36 Does a Lack of Serotonin Really Affect Depression?
42 The Connection Between Insomnia and Mental Health
FEATURED 48 Longevity and Quality of Life Through Regenerative Health: An 49 Interview with Dr. Desirée Cox 8
54 Are Eating Disorders Considered Mental Illnesses?
62 What Is Intuitive Eating? Learning to Trust Our Bodies
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66 Morinaga: Recent Trend in Functional Food Science
70 What Food Helps with a Bloated Stomach?
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High Protein Snack Recipes
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How to Engage in Sexual Self Care
90 What Is Menopause?
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