Posts Tagged ‘Hormone Therapy’
Growth Hormone – The Anti-Aging Movement – Aging Is a Disease
The last blog ended as Growth Hormone received FDA approval in 1985 for children and adults deficient in growth hormone, also known as ‘Growth Hormone Deficiency Syndrome.’ (GHDS) As an aside; GHDS is legally defined by the score obtained on a medically accepted questionnaire called, “Quality of Life Questionnaire”. This questionnaire can be found in…
Read MoreMen’s Hormone Pellet Therapy and Symptoms
Hormone Pellet Therapy for Men An increasing number of men are concerned about low testosterone. Also called low T, this condition refers to the decline in production of the hormone testosterone. This decline typically begins after age 30 and can cause serious symptoms that decrease quality of life. Thankfully, low testosterone can be treated with…
Read MoreHow is Hormone Imbalance Associated with Heart Disease?
Hormones are powerful chemical messengers that play a role in virtually all major bodily systems and functions including your cardiovascular system. A 3 minute cardiovascular assessment will provide valuable information to determine your risk for cardiovascular related disease. Insulin Resistance Cells don’t “open” normally and, in response, the pancreas creates too much insulin. When too…
Read MoreWhy Do I Suddenly Have Feelings of Hopelessness?
Patient Question, Why Do I Suddenly have Feelings of Hopelessness and Cravings? A Female Patient: “I tried to cut back on the DIM. I went to 600 and tried a couple days at 300mg. I started my period yesterday and had severe PMS for the past 10 days. When my period hit I didn’t get…
Read MoreHow Much Do You Know About Your Gut?
Gut microbiota is a fancy word for flora that lives in our gut. Flora means plants that live in a particular habitat. In this case, our gut is our habitat and the flora are microorganisms such as bacteria. Our gut microbiota is made up of tens of trillions of bacteria which is ten times more…
Read MoreDid You Know Broccoli Has the Power to Protect Your Skin?
Broccoli is high in sulforaphane, a compound found in cruciferous vegetables that prevents oxidative damage to the skin from sun exposure. Other sources include cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, radishes and arugula. Combine finely chopped broccoli with scallions, almonds and a honey vinaigrette for a summery slaw: serve steamed and chilled broccoli spears with red pepper…
Read MoreWhere Did All the Iodine Go?
What has happened to our iodine in the last half century? In the 1960’s, iodine was added to our bread dough. This was a good thing, since one slice of bread gave you your recommended daily allowance. Unfortunately, twenty years later, the National Institute of Health came to believe we were getting too much iodine.…
Read MoreKathryn’s Story
Kathryn is a thirty-eight-year-old female who came to see me with complaints of fatigue, weight gamin, muscle aches, and joint pain. She was taking fifty-eight prescription pills a day, including anti-depressants, narcotic pain medication, and two different anti-inflammatory prescriptions. She was feeling horrible and not getting any relief. Her marital life was in disarray and…
Read MoreNo-Pasta Mediterranean Zucchini Salad
Zucchini noodles stand in for wheat noodles in this gluten and grain free take on a pasta salad that’s packed to the brim with chickpeas, olives and feta. Salad: (2) zucchini, trimmed 1/2 small red onion, sliced (1) 14oz. BPA-Free can quartered artichoke hearts, drained (1) cup BPA-Free canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup…
Read MoreIntegrated Genetic Solutions Program
Your DNA is your key. Gene expression controls body chemistry. The up-regulation and down-regulation of your genes control the processing of hormones, proteins, vitamins, minerals and electrolytes. Inadequate nutrition, sleep, and medications, along with stress, can improperly regulate your genes. This can negatively affect your energy, cognitive ability, body composition, immune system, and overall health.…
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