Dr. Merna Matilsky - Boca Center for Healthy Living

11/21/2025

🌿 Welcome to the team, Kaylee! 🌿

We’re thrilled to welcome Kaylee Bachmann, NP to the Boca Center for Healthy Living! Kaylee brings a warm, patient-centered approach and a passion for functional medicine that aligns beautifully with our mission of helping individuals thrive from the inside out.

Join us in giving her a big welcome — we can’t wait for you to meet her and experience the care, expertise, and heart she brings to our community! 💚✨

11/20/2025

Press is delivering plaudits to U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the recent announcement on hormone replacement therapy for menopause—a breakthrough moment for women’s health.

11/19/2025

Ready for fantastic hair improvements without pain? At Boca Center for Healthy Living, we offer AlmaTED hair restoration, just one of our many great services. Whether you're in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, or Delray Beach, we're here to help with hair loss concerns. Beyond hair care, our clinic also specializes in weight loss clinic services and preventative care to tackle tough health challenges. We focus on integrative practices to boost your overall wellness. Discover how Dr. Matilsky's complete care can make a difference. Visit us online and schedule your consultation to start your journey to better health and confidence.

11/19/2025

Can hormone therapy save a marriage?

I’ve lost count of how many couples have walked into my office convinced their relationship was failing—only to discover that what they thought was a “marriage problem” was, in fact, a hormone problem.

When hormones shift, so do we. Energy drops. Irritability spikes. Sleep fractures. Libido disappears. Confidence takes a hit. And when two people are quietly struggling in their own bodies, the distance between them can grow fast.

Bio-identical hormone therapy isn’t a magic wand, and it’s certainly not the answer for every couple. But I’ve seen something remarkable: when we restore balance to the body, people often rediscover parts of themselves—and each other—that they thought were gone for good.

A patient once told me, “I didn’t realize how much my low hormones were stealing from us. It wasn’t that I didn’t love my husband—I didn’t feel like me anymore.”
After treatment, she described feeling “awake” again—emotionally, physically, and intimately. Her husband noticed too.

This isn’t about turning back the clock. It’s about providing people with the biological support they need to fully engage in their relationships. When someone feels well—rested, emotionally steady, and connected to their own desire, they communicate better, laugh more easily, and reconnect more naturally.

Of course, hormones are only one part of a healthy partnership. Therapy, communication, and mutual effort matter enormously. Bio-identical hormones don’t replace those things. But when used appropriately and monitored by a qualified professional, they can remove a major barrier that many couples don’t even realize is there.

The bottom line?

Sometimes the spark doesn’t die—it just gets buried under symptoms no one recognized as hormonal. And when we treat the body with the precision it deserves, marriages often get a second chance to thrive!

Ready to feel like yourself again?

Book your hormone consult now! Call us at 561-994-2007 and get a personalized plan to rebalance your health and rekindle your connection.

11/18/2025

🌿 The Gut–Estrogen Axis and The Estrobolome: Your Hormones’ Hidden Connection 🌿

Did you know your gut + hormones are in constant conversation? This is called the gut–estrogen axis, and it becomes extra important during perimenopause + menopause.

✨ Why it matters:
Your gut houses the estrobolome—bacteria that help your body metabolize and balance estrogen.
When the gut is thriving → estrogen is processed smoothly.
When it’s imbalanced → symptoms can hit harder: bloating, mood swings, hot flashes, stubborn weight, and brain fog.

🔥 In your 30s and 40s:
Estrogen naturally shifts.
Gut diversity often drops.
Together, this can amplify hormonal symptoms.

💛 Support your gut–hormone harmony:

Your gut isn’t just about digestion—it’s a MAJOR player in your hormone health. Nourish it, and your whole body feels the shift. 💫

• Eat more fiber (think veggies, beans, oats)
• Add fermented foods (kimchi, kefir, yogurt)
• Reduce stress—your gut feels it too
• Stay hydrated + support detox pathways
• Consider personalized probiotics/prebiotics

11/17/2025

Discover a path to better health at Boca Center for Healthy Living in Boca Raton. We focus on more than just treatment; we aim at addressing the root causes of health issues. Whether you're interested in functional and integrative medicine or want to learn how hormone therapy could benefit you, we're here to help. Our AlmaTED hair restoration treatment is just one of the ways we care for your needs right here in our clinic. Try holistic practices to boost gut health and overall wellness. Get started on your wellness journey today with a visit to our clinic.

11/16/2025

11/13/2025

✨ Transform Your Hair with Alma TED ✨

Check out these incredible before and after photos! Our patient achieved tremendous success with Alma TED Hair Restoration — and the results speak for themselves. 🙌

So, what makes Alma TED different?
💡 TransEpidermal Delivery (TED):
Alma TED uses gentle ultrasound-based sound waves and air pressure to create microchannels in the scalp — no needles, no cutting, no pain. These microchannels allow a powerful growth serum to pe*****te the hair follicles deeply.

💧 Delivery of Growth Factors & Peptides:
Once those channels are open, the TED+ Hair Care Formula is infused into the scalp. This potent blend of peptides, growth factors, and nutrients helps stimulate dormant follicles, improve circulation, and nourish the scalp for stronger, fuller hair.

🌱 Stimulating the Follicles:
The combination of enhanced absorption and gentle mechanical stimulation helps “wake up” hair follicles, extend the natural growth (anagen) phase, and gradually increase hair density.

💆‍♀️ No Trauma, No Downtime:
You’ll feel only a warm, vibrating sensation—similar to a relaxing scalp massage. There’s no trauma, irritation, or recovery time. Just healthier, thicker hair over time.

✨ Why It Matters:

Better absorption = more powerful results.

Non-invasive delivery = less irritation and faster recovery.

Fully customizable treatments to fit your scalp and hair needs.

If you’re ready to see your own transformation or want to learn how Alma TED can work for you, book a consultation today!

📅 DM us or call our office at 561-994-2007 to schedule your personalized hair restoration plan.

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11/12/2025

11/12/2025

🌞 The Dynamic Power of Vitamin D — Your Body’s Silent Superhero! 💪

Vitamin D isn’t just a vitamin — it’s a hormone-like powerhouse that influences nearly every system in your body! 🧬

Once activated, vitamin D:
✨ Enhances calcium absorption for strong bones and teeth
🧠 Supports brain function and mood balance
🛡️ Strengthens immune defenses and reduces inflammation
❤️ Helps regulate blood pressure and metabolic health

But here’s the key ➡️ optimal function happens when your vitamin D levels are between 60–100 ng/mL (not just “barely normal”).
Many people hover around 20–40 ng/mL — technically sufficient, but far from ideal for full-body vitality.

☀️ How to reach functional levels:

Get 15–30 minutes of direct sunlight a few times per week

Include vitamin D–rich foods (salmon, egg yolks, mushrooms, fortified foods)

Consider high-quality supplementation if needed, but always check your levels first. You can access professional lines on Fullscript (link in bio).

🩸 A simple blood test can reveal where you stand. Don’t settle for “okay” — aim for optimal and let your body perform at its best.

📞 Call us today at 561-994-2007 to schedule your vitamin D test!

11/12/2025

Important update on the safety of estrogen.

11/11/2025

🌸 Big update in women’s health!

The FDA has officially removed the “black box” warning from many forms of hormone therapy (HT) used to treat menopause symptoms — like hot flashes, night sweats, and bone loss.

For years, these treatments carried the strongest safety warning due to older studies suggesting higher risks of heart disease, stroke, and breast cancer. But newer research shows that for many women — especially those who start therapy before age 60 or within 10 years of menopause — the benefits can outweigh the risks.

👉 What this means:
This change supports more open, individualized conversations between patients and healthcare providers about whether hormone therapy is right for them. It’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, but it’s a huge step toward evidence-based, personalized care for women in midlife.

💬 Talk to your doctor about your options, and share this post to help spread awareness — many women still don’t know that hormone therapy is considered safe and effective for the right candidates.

📚 Learn more from the FDA’s announcement here:
🔗 https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/hhs-advances-womens-health-removes-misleading-fda-warnings-hormone-replacement-therapy

💛 Balanced hormones = a better you.

💪 Book your appointment with us and discover your personalized hormone therapy plan. Call or DM us to schedule your hormone consult today!

📞561-994-2007