Blog Articles

What Is Menopause?

If you or someone you love suspects they may be starting the transition into menopause, read on to learn more about the symptoms, reasons why some people go through it earlier than others and treatments that may provide relief for symptoms.

Feb 22nd, 2023

Night Sweats During Menopause: Treatments And Prevention

Featured in Forbes, 2023. Reviewed by Dr. Jessica Cho, 2023-2024 Forbes Health Advisory Board Member.

Feb 21st, 2023

Oral Minoxidil Is a Buzzy, Mess-Free Way To Regrow Hair—Here’s What Doctors Want You To Know

Originally published in Well+Good, September 2022.

Jan 18th, 2023

Why You Shouldn’t Resolve Anything This Year

Each January sparks a flurry of New Year’s resolutions: drink less alcohol, eat better, quit smoking, spend less, exercise more, and so on. Some have given up the age-old practice altogether, practicing slow and steady change instead...

Jan 11th, 2023

Everything You Need To Know About Breast Reductions

Featured in Forbes, 2022. Reviewed by Dr. Jessica Cho, 2022-2023 Forbes Health Advisory Board Member.

Dec 30th, 2022

Hyaluronic Acid: Benefits, Uses And More

Featured in Forbes, 2022. Reviewed by Dr. Jessica Cho, 2022-2023 Forbes Health Advisory Board Member.

Dec 14th, 2022

Supplements Won’t Reverse Hair Loss—Here’s What They *Can* Actually Do

Originally published in Well+Good, September 2022 by Kara Jillian Brown

Nov 22nd, 2022

Natural Fixes: Ear Seeding for Insomnia

Carefully placed beads could make slumber easier.

Oct 14th, 2022

I Went Bald After My First Pregnancy: Here's What It Taught Me About Hair Loss

Six months after Jessica Cho, MD, had her first baby, she went bald. "I had to regrow every hair on my head," says Dr. Cho. This experience challenged everything she knew about herself and her approach to medicine.

Sep 13th, 2022

Are you suffering from “unexplained” weight gain?

My Five Fundamentals for Medical Weight Loss beyond diet and exercise - Restorative sleep - Measure your stress hormone: cortisol - Balance your hormones - Improve Insulin sensitivity - Optimize your inflammation: hs-CRP

Aug 3rd, 2022

Benefits of Vitamin D3

Vitamin D3 (Vit D3) is a sunshine vitamin made in your skin after exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB). This means you are especially at risk for Vit D3 deficiency during the winter months.

Jul 28th, 2022

Does CBD Show Up on a Drug Test?

Despite the widespread popularity of cannabidiol (CBD), a lot of confusion about the plant compound remains, including whether it shows up on a drug test.

Jul 18th, 2022

Women In Wellness: Dr Jessica Cho On Five Lifestyle Tweaks

An Interview With Candice Georgiadis for Authority Magazine On The Five Lifestyle Tweaks That Will Help Support People’s Journey Towards Better Wellbeing

Jul 8th, 2022

What You Need to Know about Cannabidiol (CBD)

Cannabidiol (CBD) is efficacious in treating pain, inflammation, stress, anxiety, and overall well being by modulating pain receptors in the brain.

Jun 17th, 2022

Everything You Need to Know about EmSella

Dealing with your pelvic floor dysfunction on your own is a thing of the past.

May 25th, 2022

EmSculpt Neo is the Next Big Thing

Wellness at Century City is now introducing a game-changing, non-surgical body contouring treatment: EmSculpt Neo.

May 20th, 2022

Quercetin: What It Is, How Much You Need, and Where to Find It

You can find quercetin in whole foods, but this antioxidant is also available as a supplement, which may provide certain health benefits.

Apr 29th, 2022

Using CBD For Migraines: What You Need to Know

Cannabidiol (CBD) has made waves for its ability to alleviate pain and reduce anxiety. Learn more about how CBD can even help with migraines.

Apr 26th, 2022

5 Reasons to Consider a Heavy Metal Detox

Have you ever wondered how pollution and the chemicals in your food and the products you use impact your health? Learn more about how heavy metal toxicity occurs and why it might be a good idea to get a detox.

Aug 1st, 2019

Myths and Facts About Acupuncture

When it comes to healing, there are many ways to approach the issue, including techniques that have been used successfully for millennia — which is the case with acupuncture. Here’s what you need to know about this ancient practice.

Jul 17th, 2019

Suffering From Fibromyalgia? IV Vitamin Therapy Can Help

Fibromyalgia is an incredibly painful and frustrating illness to deal with since treatments boil down to management, not cures. Explore how vitamin IV therapy may be one way to offset the negative symptoms of fibromyalgia.

Jun 17th, 2019

How ADHD Can Prevent You From Living Your Best Life if Untreated

Children don’t outgrow ADHD. Up to 70% of them still struggle with ADHD throughout adulthood. Without treatment, the core challenges of ADHD can seriously interfere with living your best life — but it doesn’t have to be that way.

May 15th, 2019

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Adrenal Fatigue

Do you often get tired, crave salty snacks, or feel a bit depressed? You may be suffering from adrenal fatigue. Here are five things you may not know about this stress-related condition.

Apr 11th, 2019

Symptoms to Look For If You Think You Are Suffering From a Hormone Imbalance

You can’t sleep, you get annoyed easily, and your knees ache. These seemingly unrelated symptoms could be the sign of a hormone imbalance. Learn how to recognize the signs of a hormone imbalance, so you can get help to improve your quality of life.

Mar 5th, 2019

Feel Confident in Your Body Again with SculpSure

When you’re working hard to achieve your best body shape, those fat stores that stubbornly resist reshaping are a nuisance you can do without. SculpSure® provides an easy way for you to lose some of the most common fat deposits.

Feb 1st, 2019

How Heavy Metal Contamination Could Be Affecting Your Health

The symptoms you develop from heavy metal toxicity may be similar to those of other common medical conditions, but the health outcomes are different. Here’s what symptoms to look for and how we can help you detox.

Jan 7th, 2019

Maintaining a Healthier Lifestyle with the HCG Program

Losing weight and keeping it off requires more than willpower. The HCG program can jumpstart your weight loss, help you feel better, and keep you on the right path to a healthier, leaner you.

Dec 18th, 2018

Hormone Replacement Therapy: Are You a Good Candidate?

Both women and men experience changes to their bodies as they age. While often these are more pronounced for menopausal women, in some cases men can be severely affected too. Hormone replacement therapy is a treatment option available to all.

Nov 29th, 2018

Sleep Disturbance and Weight Gain: Understanding the Connection

You’re likely aware that staying up too late, tossing and turning, or other sleep problems can rob you of energy the next day, but did you know that poor sleep quality can also increase your waistline?

Jun 15th, 2018

The Benefits of Integrative Medicine

Integrative medicine borrows certain elements and techniques from complementary medicine, but it's still a scientific, medically-based form of mainstream healthcare.

Jan 5th, 2018

Why Men and Women Alike Are Loving SculpSure Treatments

Those stubborn pockets of fat on your thighs, back, and tummy don’t discriminate between the sexes. And whether you’re male or female, exercise and diet won’t move them. But SculpSure® can.

Oct 29th, 2018

Re-Energizing Your Body with IV Therapy

Would you like to re-energize, revitalize, and invigorate your body in just a few minutes? IV therapy is the fastest way to introduce the nutrients your body needs for optimal performance.

Sep 22nd, 2018

Are Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies Impacting Your Weight?

Most Americans are falling short of getting the recommended intake of vitamins and minerals. Not only does this impact overall health, it may also impact weight. Assessing vitamin and mineral status is a good place to start.

Jul 12th, 2018

Sleep Disturbance and Weight Gain: Understanding the Connection

You’re likely aware that staying up too late, tossing and turning, or other sleep problems can rob you of energy the next day, but did you know that poor sleep quality can also increase your waistline?

Jun 18th, 2018

SculpSure: All Your Questions Answered

Stubborn fat that doesn’t respond to diet and exercise is frustrating. SculpSure® body contouring eliminates areas of fat without surgery or invasive procedures. Dr. Cho answers your SculpSure questions so you can decide if it’s right for you.

May 2nd, 2018

How Hormone Imbalances Can Hinder Your Efforts to Lose Weight

It’s perfectly normal to feel frustrated when you follow a healthy diet, hit the gym several times a week, and get on the scale only to find your weight hasn’t budged. If this sounds familiar, there may be something undermining your weight loss efforts.

May 1st, 2018

Mental Health and Acupuncture

Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health disorders affecting adults of all ages.

Mar 29th, 2018

How Invisa-RED™ Laser Therapy Facilitates Weight Loss

Invisa-RED™ laser therapy uses dual energy waves to help you lose fat for good. You experience a loss of fat cells and a boost in your metabolism following treatment, helping you achieve the body you want.

Mar 16th, 2018

These Lifestyle Factors Could Cause ADHD

ADHD is diagnosed in up to 13% of all children and it persists into adulthood. Lifestyle factors such as nutritional deficiencies and exposure to environmental chemicals can contribute to the cause of ADHD, especially in those with genetic susceptibility.

Jan 31st, 2018

What is Hormone Replacement Therapy and How Can it Help You?

At Wellness at Century City, one of the many treatments we offer our patients as part of our full array of integrative medical services is hormone replacement therapy

Dec 6th, 2017

Tackling Adrenal Fatigue for Weight Loss

If you're feeling unusually exhausted and you're gaining weight or struggling to lose it, you might be suffering from adrenal fatigue. Dr. Cho explains adrenal fatigue, how it impacts your weight and how it can be treated.

Oct 17th, 2017