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Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormones are amino acids linked together into long chains called polypeptides. These polypeptides are manufactured in endocrine glands, which include the adrenal glands, the testes, ovaries, pancreas, thyroid, pituitary gland and pineal gland. When there is degeneration and aging of the organs, the levels of hormones diminish.

In addition, as we age, the specific receptor sites in the cells tend to change and become insensitive to the hormones. Whatever the cause may be, any decrease in stimulation of the receptor site will result in a decrease in stimulation of the cell, decrease in cellular repair, decrease in protein synthesis, and inability for the cell to regenerate and a gradual destruction of the cell. This is what occurs with aging.

With the advent of genetic engineering, it is now possible to produce natural hormones that in every way match those produced by our body. The medical procedure to replenish these hormones with natural hormones is called "Natural" Hormone Replacement Therapy, which is the science of simply restoring the balance of the endocrine system to that which we had at an earlier age.

Hormones control virtually all of the functions of the body including our reproductive, immune and metabolic systems. Hormones actually determine how we age by controlling our over all physical and mental health. As the levels of hormones decline so do our physical and mental capabilities. We lose our energy, vitality, and health, as well as our longevity. By restoring these hormones to their youthful levels it is now possible to restore our youthful zeal and energy and to strengthen and bolster our bodies as well as our minds.

We can eliminate and reverse many of the symptoms that we have come to associate with aging. We can also regain the youthful resilience that enables us to cope gracefully with the stressors that challenge us every day. It has been shown that the catabolic changes seen in normal aging, including osteoporosis, muscle atrophy, sleep disorders and decreased sociability are in part caused by a decrease in hormones.

Aging in men and women is associated with reduced protein synthesis, decreased lean body mass, decreased bone mass and increased body fat. The body composition changes are accompanied by a progressive decline in the secretion of hormones. Replenishment of these hormones to physiological levels (optimal, but within normal limits and not excessive) has been shown to alleviate these age-related changes.

Much of what goes wrong in old age is the effect of our hormones no longer maintaining the balance that they once did. In fact, the diseases that have become associated with normal aging, such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer are largely a result of what happens when the correct balance of hormone levels is upset. By restoring the proper hormone balance, immunity is restored and this can prevent many of the diseases associated with the aging process. 

In summary, some research has shown that declining hormone levels are the basic causes of many ailments associated with aging and hormone replacement is the solution to alleviate these ailments.

Remember the key is to replenish all of the deficient hormones back to a more youthful balance, thereby producing a synergistic effect among the hormones. Which hormones to replenish, how much to replenish and how to adjust the hormones so that they have a synergistic effect is the art and science of the new specialty of natural hormone replacement. 

This is what I do. I work with patients on an individual basis through my Optimal Health & Wellness Program. If you’re over age 40, you owe it to yourself to check this out. Entertain the thought of waking up refreshed every morning ready for a full and active day. Envision having the stamina and energy to accomplish goals and the cognitive acuity to be on top of your game at home and at work. Strengthening your immune system will buffer you from everyday ills. Life can be good. In fact, life can be better.

We applaud you for taking the first step; now let us help you achieve the quality of life you desire.