As you know… Many people want the Zerona laser because it will help them to shed some inches and therefore feel better about themselves and then possibly help them to find the love of their life!

Others want it because they just ended a relationship and they want to show themselves some love by getting into shape again and then get back out there to hopefully find some love!

It seems love (for yourself or from others)… seem to be a common denominator in many of the consultations I have.

And here is what I tell them… “While the Zerona laser will help you to get into the shape you want… it does not mean that you’ll find the love of your life.”

And while they understand and nod in agreement it still seems to be the motivating factor…

So today I’d like to share with you something that a doctor friend sent to me that I think will do way more to spice up your life than the Zerona laser (or any other thing that helps you to get into shape) could ever do.

Rarely in our busy days do we get exposed to this kind of stuff… treat yourself by turning off you phone and TV and watch this…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqAEfBMlJoc

I’m sure this may make many people angry…others cry… others smile… others become thankful… and hopefully everyone will love more.

Lets remember what’s important in this world…

Blessings,

Dr. Don

You’d be shocked at some of the things I hear (stories for another time)

But I had one consultation the other day that I need to share with you, because I think she had a very valid complaint!

She was a very pleasant lady in her 50’s who has spent many hours of her life behind a desk and busy with life… she put herself second (or third or forth) to her job and her family.  And now… it was her time.  She wanted to do something for herself.

She started to workout 2 to 3 months ago. She was eating better.  She was definitely on the right track to achieving her health goals.

But… she was getting frustrated.  Frustrated because she was not losing the inches in her tummy the she felt she should have for having been working out heavily for the past 3 months.

I reassured her that what she was doing with her diet and exercise was fantastic and to keep it up.

So I asked her how I could help.

And she this is where she “let me have it”.

It was obvious she was well prepared.  She pulls out a list and says she has some questions. She asked her basic questions that I hear all the time…

Then something changed…

She goes on to say that she has done her homework.  She tells me that I’m all over the internet (I don’t know if that’s a good thing or not) and that in all of her searching with the company, with the Zerona laser program, all the material out there she could not satisfy her one nagging and remaining question.

Do you know what she asked me?

I was actually taken back for a second because no one had ever really said it the way she did.

Here’s what she said:

“In all of the investigating I’ve done on Zerona and your program, I cannot fine the ‘small fine print.’”

What’s this small fine print she is talking about?

You know… the fine print at the end of every drug commercial… or any other “thing” out there.  The small fine print is the disclaimers and all of the “BAD” things about the product or service.

After listening to her tell me all the good things about the Zerona laser and letting her express her frustration with not being able to find anything bad…

Here’s how I responded. (I think my response to her shocked her)

“If there was something bad about the Zerona laser and my program it would be a lot more believable!”

I went on to say that most of us are taught to believe – “If something is too good to be true… it usually is.”  And because the Zerona is:

- so new,

- has no negative side effects (FDA approved, positive side effect is that it normalizes cholesterol),

- it gets such fast and great results (3.5 inches in 2 weeks),

- it is the easiest thing imaginable (you just lay there for 40 minutes for 6 sessions)…

…it really does seem too good to be true!

Look at all the alternative to Zerona – diet, exercise, liposution, drugs, etc – they all have their significant “bad” things.  That makes it more believable to us.

She seem satisfied with my response.

Then… after going over the price of the different programs I’d make available to her she even commented “even the price is too good to be true.”

Well… I’d much rather provide a fantastic service that is affordable and that truly helps someone be healthier and keep them from dangerous lifestyles.

I can’t wait until she is just as happy with the results of my Zerona program.

Blessings,

Dr. Don

For those of you who are subscribing to and commenting on my blog: thank you for the fantastic feed back, support, and sharing of my site with others.

This site was ORIGINALLY designed as an information source, a resource, a reference guide for MY patients… which it has accomplished nicely.  It’s humbling and a bit shocking that this site has become THE SOURCE throughout the entire globe.  I have doctors and patients throughout the world asking me questions (email has become something of a nightmare.)

NOT SURPRISINGLY… this site has also become a source of information for other doctors…

SURPRISINGLY… many sites use my blog as a “Word for word” resource!

They say “imitation” is the highest form of a flattery…

Okay fine.

But to use my material word for word?  That’s not flattery that’s something else.

Don’t get me wrong… I am very happy and willing to allow doctors to use my information for their patients … heck, they can even use my material on their site…

… Just give me some credit.

All of this came to me as a result of patients telling me about other website out there that were using my material.  I told them that didn’t bother me.  Then they explained that my information is being “sold” or “written” as if was the Doctor’s own information.

I want to believe that all of these “word for word” occurrences were done without the doctor’s knowledge – you see most doctors do not actually write their blogs, but rather have other write for them.  So the doctors have no idea this is being done.

If you are one of those website developers… please put my material in your own words… it helps everyone.  And if you do feel like using my material “word for word”, simply give me credit.

On the bright side… I guess this challenge comes with the territory.

Thanks again for making my site so popular.

Stay tuned because I have a lot more in store for you…

Blessings,

Dr. Don

PS – Also thank you to Erchonia Medical (www.erchonia.com), Dr. Paul Maguire, Dr. Madison Spurlock (www.bodybylaser.com) for your support and help.

Zerona Laser treatment is the “new kid on the block” and it is growing in popularity thanks to the Doctors TV show and the all the Network News TV segments.

I want to take a moment and discuss these two very different procedures because I get many questions during my consultations.  Let me share this information in a question/answer format as these are some of the questions I get during my initial meeting with clients.

Patient says, “I’m told that if I undergo liposuction that if I gain weight again, that the fat will be in a different area. Does that happen with Zerona?”

I can’t speak for liposuction or the validity of the comment that the fat returns in different areas, so I’ll limit my response to Zerona.

Zerona does not harm the fat cells.  The laser liquefies the fat within the cell. The laser allows the cell membrane to become temporarily porous and the liquefied fat seeps out into interstitial space.  The cell membrane closes again in 48 hours. There is no scaring and no connective tissue you growth as there is in surgical procedures.

If you were to go to an unhealthy life style, then you run the risk of your body storing fat again. That’s what fat is – stored energy.  So because with Zerona you have not damaged the cells, you’ll gain it in the area your body stored it last time.

I’d suggest that rather than planning on fat returning, how about we find the right solution for you so that you don’t gain any of that unwanted fat that you lost from Zerona or liposuction or whatever.  So be sure to work with a doctor that will aid you in finding out the best program for you – not just sucking out the fat or pointing a laser at your target area.

Patient says, “If I have liposuction I’m told that I’ll have a lot of loose skin… with that happen with Zerona?”

No.  I have had a patient lose up to 15 inches and the skin is as toned as ever.  This happens for a couple of reasons: 1) it’s a process and change that does not occur in an hour… it takes weeks (which in my mind is still fast). 2) The Zerona laser is a cold laser.  Cold lasers have been used for skin issues and skin conditions for longer than they have been used for body contouring fat.  Often a persons rash or scar looks better after treatment… I know, its another benefit that’s too good to be true. Its hard to believe.

Patient says, “If I have liposuction I’ll be put under anesthesia.  That’s scares me because I know that’s one of the most dangerous parts of surgery.  Does Zerona have that?”

No. Zerona is a NON-SURGICAL procedure.  People have it done and go back to work.  If you read my prior blog posts, you can even get work done while under the laser!  With Zerona you don’t even feel it – it is entirely painless!

INTERESTING SIDE NOTE:

Cold laser has been used to help patients eliminate pain due to musculoskeletal conditions such as injuries.  The predecessor to the Zerona was a laser that was used DURING liposuction – called LASER ASSISTED Liposuction.  FDA approved for safety and effectiveness.  During liposuction the Laser Anesthesiologist would use the laser over the area to be treated with liposuction.  The results were better – there was less blood loss, improved recovery time, less bruising, and smoother treated area.

Patient says, “I’m going to have liposuction, what can you do for me in conjunction with the liposuction?”

Great question.  If a person is heart set on liposuction, I won’t stop them… heck, I couldn’t even if I wanted to.  Because the laser has a window of effectiveness 48 hours and the fat cells close there is benefit in treating with the Zerona surrounding the Liposuction procedure for the benefits listed in the INTERESTING SIDE NOTE section.  Its called PRE/POST-OP Zerona treatment.  With this people get results with the liposuction and recover extremely fast with smoother results.  It’s not a common procedure, but it’s done. If I were going to have liposuction done, I’d be sure to have Zerona PRE/POST-OP Procedure done.

I find people hate the idea of surgery. Heck, I’m fearful of surgery.  In my mind, there is no such thing as a “Routine Surgical Procedure” (my father almost died from removal of his tonsils… I’m sure you have heard a story where routine was not so “routine”.)

That’s it for now…

Blessings,

Dr. Troy Don

Remember that system?  It’s the system that is responsible for carrying the emulsified fat out of the interstitial space and carrying it to the digestive system. If your lymphatic system is not working properly then the emulsified fat can re-enter the fat cell.

So lets get to it… here are 3 things you can do to help your lymphatic system.

#1 – 30 minute walk

If you go for a 30 minute walk every day you’ll not only have good exercise but you’ll stimulate your lymphatic system (and digestive system).  The oscillation of the body up and down and the contraction of your muscles while walking will “pump” your lymph and thereby get they liquefied fat out of the interstitial space.  Plus the walking will burn a few extra calories. Plus it’s a nice relaxing activity.

You need not walk hard or fast.  A simple causal walk will do the trick.

#2 – A small trampoline

Do you remember those small exercise trampoline where some would do aerobics on them?

Those little trampolines were, and are, great for simply and gently bouncing up and down for.  Do this for 5 minutes and it will do the trick. Do it longer and you’ll give your calves a nice little burn.

#3 – Bouncing on the bed

Ok, so you don’t have 30 minutes to walk and you don’t have a small trampoline… now what?

Well, if you have a spring mattress then you can get the same benefit by sitting down on the corner of your mattress and just bounce up and down.  Do this 5 minutes.

Try these 3 things and you’ll see that just a few minutes could make all the difference in your results!

Blessings,

Dr. Don

People fail to realize the importance of a properly working digestive system.  If you eat three meals a day you should have 3 bowel movements a day.

Why am I talking about bowel movements when you are reading this for Zerona results?  Well, let’s recap…

The Zerona laser liquefies the fat and it seeps out to the cell and remains in the extracellular space for the lymphatic system to pick up and transport to the digestive system for elimination.

So… if your digestive system is backed up with stuff and you are only having one bowel movement a day (or less)… your lymphatic system will not work as effectively…

This will leave the liquefied fat in the extracellular space… just waiting to be reabsorbed by the fat cell. That’ll produce poorer results!

You now can see how important it is that you have properly working digestive system.

It’s so important that I will not accept a patient for my Zerona laser program until they get things moving properly.  Once they do… then we can start working.

If you are not having at least 2 bowel movements a day you are constipated.  What goes in… must come out.

If you are constipated, by my definition I will send you home to get things moving. Here are some things that I recommend:

-          a cleanse with many servings of raw fruits and vegetables; more fiber

-          hydration

-          massages

-          Exercise such as walking

-          no caffeine or other diuretics (careful, you may be on med’s for your health conditions)

If those things don’t work, you might want to be evaluated for under active thyroid issues or underlying digestive infections (dysbiosis, parasites, tapeworms, etc. – you’d be surprised!)

If you are considering the Zerona laser program for yourself – address this issue first. You’ll thank me later.

If you are a doctor, you may want to maintain a standard such that you wont accept a patient unless they address this problem first – it will bring your patients much better results!

Like I said… this is so important, its worth repeating…

Blessings,

Dr. Don

Yes, the Zerona laser can help with these eye bags… however, it is not your typical protocol… let me explain…

The typical protocol is 6 40-minute session over 2 weeks with the goal of reducing inches of fat to the targeted area – stomach/hips/thighs then the average inches lost is 3.5 inches, based on the research.

With the eye bags as the target you should expect this… The laser is placed about 1-2 inches from each eye bag for a shorter duration. Not 20 minutes like the rest of the body, but for only 6 minutes…  The other thing is that we use a special cream that has niacin in it rather than the tablet.

But here is the real frustrating thing…

Don’t expect results in 2 weeks with this treatment!  Try 30 days!!!

I know! It’s crazy… if you are as impatient as I am, I want results for my patients yesterday.  Well, it is what it is….

While treating the eye bags I will put the other 3 lasers on the chin to help sculpt the fat from that area… that’s a nice little bonus…

Oh and the cost – this is my cheapest Zerona laser program – $2,200.

Obviously, you will NOT be using a compression garment with this these protocols.  Could you imagine a compression garment for the eyes and chin – you’d look like a mummy or like you just had plastic surgery.

And yes you will be wearing the special protective glasses while under the laser.

And yes you’ll be being hydrated as well.

I hope that answer all the questions.

Blessings,

Dr. Don

If you are unable to exercise, you may be able to perform these stretches that will stimulate your lymphatic system.

I was directed to these stretches by the Medical Director at Erchonia. The information is from Brian Dorfman. Thank you both for your contribution. Brian Dorfman holds a BS in kinesiology from UCLA and has 25 years of experience helping world-class athletes and others reach their goals. His proven techniques keep athletes performing at their peak. You may order his DVD by calling 866-787-3348.

While Mr. Dorfman focus is athletic recovery in this article, the strategy holds true for you and your goals with Zerona Laser.

Read it, but more importantly…. Do these – it will help!

“There’s an art to athletic recovery. At some point, you have to stop and wait for your legs to recover, and for your body to feel sharp and responsive. Recovery balances the immune and hormonal systems, aids digestion and facilitates the removal of cellular debris.
In order to perform at your best, it’s important to develop a sound strategy for recovery. No athlete can achieve peak fitness all the time, so an effective recovery plan is just as important as a proper training plan.
Stretching and improving circulation through the lymphatic system, located in the inner leg and groin area, will help accelerate the recovery process. Although there are powerful muscles in the inner legs, the focus of these stretches is on the lymphatic system.
The lymph system needs movement, stretching and gravity in order to circulate properly. An imbalance in the lymph drainage will cause swelling due to fluid accumulation, which will prevent the return of proteins and vitamins to the cells. In addition, lymph nodes are an important part of the immune system.
Lymph stretches
This series of stretches improve overall lymphatic functioning and focuses on:
• Releasing the powerful leg muscles to access the lymph duct.
• Decongesting the lymph nodes by opening the inner legs — this position facilitates the process.
• Relaxing and lengthening the inner-leg muscles and using gravity to flush out accumulated fluid.
Perform the stretches in order to gain the greatest benefits.
#1 Passive lunge (Dr. Don Note: You can do this very well on the Power Plate in our office for added benefit)

Passive lunge

Relieving tension from the front (quads) and the inner-leg (adductors) muscles helps lymph circulation. The passive lunge accesses a number of powerful leg muscles. It should always feel good and shouldn’t require extra energy.
• Step forward with your right foot, the left foot remains behind.
• The ball or top of the back foot can be on the ground.
• Lower your left knee, padding it with a towel or cushion. Allow your left hip to drop toward the floor.
• Place your hands on the ground on the inside of your front foot.
• Remain in this position for seven to 10 breaths. Focus on relaxing your left hip towards the ground.
Slightly rotate the back leg in or out and stretch different areas of the inner leg, find the tight areas.
Next, lean your weight forward as if you’re sliding the left knee on the floor. This will stretch or pull the skin of the thigh. Then relax the hip and breathe easy. For a stronger effect, put your elbows on the floor. Another option is to do this stretch with your front leg on a chair; your back knee will be off the ground.
Repeat this series on the other side with your left foot forward, right knee on the floor behind.
#2 Open hips on wall
This stretch promotes relaxation and recovery. Lying on your back automatically relaxes you, and by directly stretching the lymph nodes, you’ll accelerate recovery. In this move, the inner legs stretch without supporting the weight of the torso.

Open hips on wall

The most common stretching injury occurs when the inner leg is isolated, lengthened and required to support weight.
• Lie on your back while resting the weight of your legs on the wall (if done without a wall, hold your shins).
• Let your heels slide down the wall toward each other until the bottom of your feet touch.
• Move your knees away from each other.
• Place the palms of your hands on the inside of your knees.
• Hold for seven to 10 breaths.
If you’re tight, start with your hips farther from the wall. Let the heels move away from the hips/pelvic girdle. You should feel relaxed — if you don’t, change your position. This stretch helps promote recovery of the lymph nodes at the upper leg/lower pelvic area. Never push this stretch — simply spending time in this position will give you the benefits.
#3 Inner-leg lengthener
This stretch may be challenging for some athletes, so if it’s difficult for you, go slowly. Begin by separating your legs until you feel a light stretch. Wait and allow gravity to aid circulation. Weight on the sacrum will decrease nerve tension in the lower legs and invigorate circulation of the cerebral spinal fluid.

Inner-leg lengthener

• Lie on the floor while resting the weight of your legs on the wall (if done without a wall, hold onto the inner legs).
• Place the outside edges of your feet on the wall. Keep your knees bent and your ankles straight above the knees, perpendicular to the floor.
• Support the inside of the knees with your hands.
• Focus on moving your toes toward the shins and your heels away from your hips.
• Bring your chin towards the chest and elongate the neck.
• Hold this position for seven to 10 breaths.
This position should feel good — relax. Bring your legs closer together to feel more comfortable — find a position that doesn’t challenge you. Implement steps 4, 5 and 6. As you inhale, expand your chest; when you exhale, move the lower abdomen toward the floor. This will elongate the over-worked lower-back muscles.
Your legs will become more flexible as you use these stretches. The power of movement is dependent upon recovery, and slow recovery can prevent you from reaching your goals. Relax, recover and race and train forever.” – Brian Dorfman For Active.com

Thank you again Mr. Dorfman… if you do these 3 exercises… AND walk 30 minutes 6 times a week for the 2 weeks you are working with me… you’ll be thrilled with how you feel and the inches you shed.

Blessings,
Dr. Don

I get inquires from around the world as to who I recommend in their particular area – so I know that they also are look for me to refer them to. On many instances I’m able to speak with the doctor before referring the potential patient to that doctor. Though I get nothing in return by doing that – its just how I’d like some doctor to treat my mother. Know what I mean?

Some times I cant speak to the doctor, but I let you know a head of time.

So this blog is about how to choose the right Zerona doctor for your treatment. Remember, the Zerona Laser is a tool. Just like a scalpel – it’s a tool. In the right hands I can perform amazing things. In the wrong hand, less than favorable. You with me?

Here are a few pointers…
First, it should feel right. When you visit the office you pretty much know if you are in the right place. Right? Women have a blessed ability – a sixth sense if you will – to know if something feels right, or wrong.

Second, even before you go to the office do your homework on that doctor. Nowadays you can “Google” a person and find out all you know.

Third, the success of their patients. It should be evident to you that they have raving fans.

Forth, credibility. Your doctor should be credible. And I’m not talking about their degree on the wall – that’s a bare minimum. In fact, you have to be a licensed doctor to even own a Zerona Laser.

And this actually leads to another topic/question I’m asked.

I was recently asked by a visitor to my website if I could address the issue of chiropractors versus plastic surgeons in using the Zerona Laser.

Let me simply post my reply to her because it’s worth mentioning.

Hey Dr. Troy,
I looked him up and notice that he is a chiropractor. From my research, it seems that they are recommending it be done by a plastic surgeon. Can you comment on this?

Hi MaryAnn,

I would love to comment on this.
Yes, he is a chiropractor. As am I.
I don’t know what reference you found that said it should be done by a plastic surgeon – as that is incorrect.
Chiropractors have been using “cold” laser technology for many years. So it’s nothing new to chiropractors. “Cold” laser therapy is new to the plastic surgeons in that they have used “burning” “hot” “cutting” lasers as their tools for many years. The predecessor to the ZERONA laser is a LipoLaser that was used DURING surgical liposuction and that helped patients get better safer results from the surgical liposuction. That surgical Lipolaser was used by a cosmetic laser anesthesiologist. Now, the surgical aspect is not longer needed.
Having talked to Erchonia and the Medical Director there he reports to me that the Chiropractors using the ZERONA laser are getting significantly better results. He attributes it to the Chiropractors’ knowledge, understanding, and training in nutrition and supplementation to aid the Zerona Laser via lymphatic and digestive stimulation. While I cannot say that it’s true that we are getting better results than the plastic surgeons – I will say that he is correct in that our training and schooling gives us much more training in this department.
I commend your researching.
If you look at other blogs out there, you’ll find a Dr. Alan Bauman, MD from Boca Roton, Fl. He actually comments on the idea of Chiropractors using cold laser – his statement was something to the effect of what I mentioned: Chiropractors have been using cold laser for years. He goes on to say that when he went to a Cold Laser post graduate seminar he was the only MD there… the rest of the attendees were chiropractors. Interesting, huh?
I hope you find this helpful.
I’d love for this to be a post on my blog – if you are ok with it.
Thank you for your comments. Keep me posted.

Look… I know the public has a poor opinion of chiropractors. Though I can only control a patient experience in my office and make a change for the better – I totally understand where most people are coming from. Heck, I’ve been to chiropractor’s offices AND medical doctor’s offices and I think to myself – “THIS is a health care office?… gross!”

I’d be a bit concerned if I walked into a doctor’s office and felt that Zerona was something that that they just did to make money as opposed to specializing in that. You want a doctor that understands the fine details to managing your case – whether that’s a chiropractor, a plastic surgeon, or any medical doctor.

Follow the recommendations above and I’m sure you’ll find the right place.

By the way… I know I’m going to get a bunch of emails from chiropractor and medical doctors on this blog.

But – this stuff had to be shared.

MaryAnn – thanks again for asking…

Blessings,
Dr. Don (btw… my first name is Troy and my last name is Don )

I don’t know how many patients I’ve interviewed after there treatment… but I make it a point to do so… and I always ask them this question:

“What was the worst thing about my Zerona treatment?”

What would you think the answer is?

It was NOT the cost.

It was NOT the massages.

It was NOT the time it takes – six 40-minute sessions over 2 weeks.

It was NOT the supplements I gave them.

It was NOT that they didn’t do as well as other people – everyone wants to lose the most, 8 inches.

Well… their answer was the SAME as MY answer.

Part of my program is the compression garment – that was the winner!

Apparently the worse part of my Zerona Laser Program is the use of compression garments.

What are compression garments?

They are like panty hose. But tighter and don’t pass the knees.

Some doctors use biking shorts; not my recommendation.

Some doctors use medically manufactured compression garments; which are nice, but nothing special. Over priced in my mind.

Some doctors suggest you use store bought items that are comparable to Spanx. You know the “contouring” underwear that smoothes everything out. Sears has a brand, Target, Walmart, J.C. Penney’s, etc. They are every where.

While this is the worst part of my Zerona Laser program, once you get into the garment you get used to it in a couple of days. Women get used to them much faster than guys. Most of are not used to wearing pantyhose.

If you can handle that… and I’m sure you can… you’ll answer one of the questions at the end of your end interview just like everyone else.

THAT question is this: “How easy was my Zerona program compared to other things you’ve done in the past to get into shape?”

Everyone answers the same, including myself, “This was the EASIEST!”

Blessings,
Dr. Don

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Article by Dr. Troy Don, DC QME ,Your Zerona Laser Professional in Southern California