You may be wondering exactly how skin and sexual health go together! International speaker and clinical practice owner Dr. Amy Killen is here to explain how regenerative medicine can help with both sexual optimization and maintaining younger, healthier skin. Listen to find out what regenerative medicine is and the cutting-edge therapies that are being used, including stem cells, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and exosomes. Dr. Killen also reveals how regenerative techniques can help with stress urinary incontinence, plus she talks about the importance of nitric oxide when it comes to your skin and sexual health and how to increase nitric oxide levels naturally with diet and exercise. Dr. Killen’s mission is to help you look and feel your best!    Freebies From Today’s Episode Get  Dr. Amy Killen’s free Sex and Skin Guide by going to jjvirgin.com/sexandskin.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Nitric oxide is responsible for dilating your blood vessels, which is important when it comes to your skin and sexual health. Certain factors, such as the use of antiseptic mouthwash and acid blockers, can affect your nitric oxide levels. Regenerative therapies that Dr. Killen uses include stem cells, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and exosomes. Dr. Killen explains what each of these cutting-edge techniques are, as well as how they are used for skin and sexual health. Platelet rich plasma is made of growth factors obtained from your blood. These growth factors send the signal to your stem cells to increase the production of collagen and elastin.   Episode Play-By-Play [1:13] Introduction to today’s podcast episode  [2:18] Dr. Amy Killen’s career briefing  [3:15] Listener shout-out  [4:25] If you’re over age 35 or under stress, you may not be digesting protein well. Try JJ’s Metabolic Digestive Balance!  [5:17] Welcoming Dr. Killen to the show  [5:51] Why Dr. Killen made the shift from the emergency room to regenerative medicine  [6:46] Dr. Killen specializes in skin and sex. What does that mean?  [8:08] Diet and lifestyle issues that can affect your skin and sex life [9:10] What is nitric oxide and why does it matter? [10:04] Factors that can impact your nitric oxide levels: antiseptic mouthwash and acid blockers like proton pump inhibitors   [11:10] Examples of foods that are rich in nitric oxide: spinach, arugula, and beets   [11:58] Exercise increases nitric oxide levels.  [12:14] The importance of balancing your hormones for great skin and sexual health  [13:13] Regenerative medicine tools that promote the healing process in your body: stem cells, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and exosomes   [14:35] How stem cell therapy can help with skin rejuvenation  [14:44] What is platelet rich plasma, and how can it help your skin?  [16:10] The rejuvenating effects of exosomes  [17:11] How Dr. Killen uses regenerative techniques to improve skin health [18:55] How often is treatment recommended?  [20:20] Why you need to find a healthy balance when it comes to sun exposure  [21:37] Therapies for sexual optimization   [23:24] How regenerative techniques can help with sexual optimization and stress urinary incontinence [25:30] How to get Dr. Killen’s free Sex and Skin Guide [26:30] JJ’s challenge for you  [27:40] Foods rich in nitric oxide: beets, garlic, meat (grass-fed), dark chocolate, leafy greens, nuts and seeds, citrus, red wine, pomegranate, watermelon  [28:30] Your feedback is important to us!   Mentioned in this episode: Metabolic Digestive Balance Holistic Dental Health with Trina Felber Subscribe to the JJ Virgin Lifestyle Show Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices