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According to Dr. Neal Rouzier, who has been called the expert on bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, and who has trained thousands of physicians, including all of the practitioners at RWC, replacing all of our deficient hormones.to levels we had in our youth is beneficial to both our health and quality of life. Hormones decline in all women as they age, resulting in symptoms that alter a womans quality of life and also increase her risk of chronic and age-related diseases. Conventional medicine has always held the belief that aging is inevitable and that the progressive deterioration that occurs in our adult years cannot be altered. THIS IS SIMPLY NOT TRUE. We have also been led to believe that the diseases of aging such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, and senility are all part of the normal aging process, and the only way to slow that process is through lifestyle interventions (nutrition, exercise, sleep, etc.). HOWEVER, there is an exciting revolution in science and medicine today that identifies hormone replacement as preventive medicine. over 50 years of research has shown that maintaining our hormone levels in a youthful state can prevent the debility and illness that accompany the aging process. By optimizing a womans sex hormones, she will not only feel better but she will also be protecting herself. The providers at RWC are committed to replacing and optimizing hormone levels to allow patients to be in the lowest risk categories for the development of chronic disease.

At RWC, we firmly believe in the benefits of improving a womans quality of life using bioidentical hormones. Bio-identical hormones are the exact replica of the hormones produced naturally in the body and can result in relief of symptoms and provide women with protection from age-related chronic disease. Also, Bioidentical Hormone therapy is tailored to the individual based on her symptoms, her age, her past medical history, her family history, her current medications, and her hormone levels. Because there is no one size fits all when using Bioidentical Hormones, it can take time (anywhere from 3-6 months) to achieve maximal benefit and optimal hormone levels. All of our providers at RWC are committed to working with each individual patient to ensure that her symptoms are addressed, and her needs are met in the most effective manner possible using Bioidentical Hormones.

It is a common misconception that Bio-identical Hormone Therapy is reserved for post-menopausal women. A tremendous benefit of using Bioidentical Hormones is that types of medication, doses, and route of administration is highly customizable, thus making Bioidentical Hormone Therapy a wonderful option for symptom relief for women of all ages. At RWC, we can administer hormones in the form of pellets, as an in-office procedure. We also may prescribe hormones in the form of pills, creams or combination of all of these. We work closely with multiple compounding pharmacies to ensure that each hormone regimen is specifically tailored to each patient.

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As women and men age, the bodys decreased production of hormones can bring about uncomfortable symptoms that may include: increased anxiety, mood swings, depression, loss of concentration and memory, difficulty sleeping, diminished sex drive, loss of muscle strength and lean muscle.

ProMD Health is one of the first medical practices in the area to offer pellet Bio-identical hormone optimization therapy (HOT) for both women and men to relieve symptoms of hormonal decline or imbalance. Advanced cardiovascular risk assessments and continued monitoring will track your progress. Most patients observe improved mood, better muscle tone, improved energy levels, Lower BMIs, improved cholesterol profiles, healthier blood pressure, better sleep, and compliments from their friends and family.Contact us today at ProMD Health and schedule a consultation at our Annapolis, Baltimore, Columbia, or Arlington location!

Bio-identical HOT restores certain hormones to levels that mimic youth, thus reducing many of these undesirable effects of aging. Bio-identical HOT is identical in structure and function to the hormones naturally produced in our bodies.

Find balance with topicals, injectables, capsules, or pellets. Chose what works best for you. Frequency of dosing, ease of administration, and preference are all taken into consideration when planning your personalized therapy.

Unlike animal-derived pharmaceutical hormones, they are plant-derived and are absolutely identical to human hormones. Dr.Gavrila prescribes a precise dosage to address and improve each patients specific symptoms and concerns.

Our goal is to relieve symptoms with the lowest possible dosage. In the initial stages, blood testing is more frequent. Once hormonal balance is restored, testing may be reduced to once per year.

Bio-identical HOT can correct hormonal imbalances in both men and women. Restoration & balancing of DHEA, Thyroid hormone, Melatonin, Testosterone, Estrogen and Progesterone (in women) can have you feeling like yourself once again.

All too often, men automatically assume that as they age, their sexual capacity will diminish. There is no need to accept this loss of sexuality. We should be able to live our lives with the same excitement and enthusiasm we enjoyed during our youth. We live in an age where we can take an active role in our healthcare.

Hormones like testosterone, DHEA, thyroid and others are essential for male health. Hormones can be thought of as messengers that are produced by the endocrine system and then sent all over the body to stimulate specified activities.

Growth, digestion, reproduction, and sexual function are all triggered by hormones and they all depend on each other to work properly. Testosterone in particular is critical for muscle growth, bone strength, brain function, mental health, energy, sex drive and metabolism.

Many men who receive testosterone therapy regularly report that they feel sexier, stronger and healthier. ProMD Health clients say that it makes them feel as they did when they were in their prime. The treatment plans can stop and reverse the physical decline that robs us of our energy, strength and libido.

Testosterone can restore muscle tone and improve stamina. Hormone therapy can restore healthy sexual excitement and desire, which in turn, results in an improvement in mood and overall well-being. Imagine having the drive, motivation and ambition you once had as a twenty something!Potential results of Bio-identical Hormone Optimization Therapy include the following:

We hear you loud and clear, Youre sick and tired of feeling awful Oprah Winfrey. Popularized by many high-profile celebrities, especially Suzanne Somers and Oprah Winfrey, Bio-identical HOT Is not only making Hollywood headlines but is the topic of conversation among women across America today.

Menopausal women have many choices in hormone optimization, but estrogen and testosterone pellets seem to be stealing the show! Lets face it patches are cumbersome, creams are messy and dont work well, and pills create swings in blood hormone levels on a daily basis.

Women who receive hormone pellets find that they feel normal again; many, after suffering for years with difficult menopausal symptoms. These women report no more hot flashes or night sweats. They regain their ability to sleep through the night peacefully and wake up feeling refreshed with a general feeling of well-being. Women who receive both estradiol and testosterone pellets also report a renewed sex drive, and ability to enjoy sex and experience orgasms for the first time in years.

In our experience, no other method of hormone optimization attains the same consistent blood levels and actual positive results.

Women suffering from one or more of the following symptoms may be a candidate for hormone optimization:

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Hormones are the regulators of the body they tell your cells how to process nutrients (fuel) and what to do with them. They are like air traffic controllers, and if they are not balanced and working properly then your various systems cannot handle the demands placed on them by an active life. The result is a slowing down a loss of energy and interest. And it is often accompanied by increased fat and decreased activity.

But thats just getting old, isnt it?

It neednt be!

These hormones in particular: thyroid, testosterone, estrogen (and progesterone for women) are intimately involved in your general metabolism and energy levels. (We think of estrogen for women and testosterone for men, but in fact both sexes are dependent on both of these hormones just in different amounts.) The production of these hormones declines as we age, and lead to many of the unpleasant effects that are usually ascribed to aging: loss of energy, increased weight, loss of libido, weakness, and mental fogginess.

If you go see your doctor about any of these symptoms, he or she might check your hormone levels (it is a simple blood test). You will probably be told, everything is normal. Guess what, normal levels for a thirty-year-old are very different from normal levels for a fifty-year-old! Do you want the normal physiology of old age, or the normal physiology of when you were younger?

By boosting and balancing your hormone levels, it is possible to turn back the clock for many of the effects of aging. It wont reverse every aspect of aging, and it wont cure any underlying illness that might be causing your symptoms (which is one reason why a physician-guided program is important; dont rely on infomercials or internet stories to make decisions about your health!). The health-enhancing effects of restoring your hormones to the levels you had when you were younger make a significant difference in how you feel! It also augments all the other steps that you are taking towards better health such as weight loss and more activity.

The health effects of natural hormones have been well known for a long time. But delivering those hormones has not been easy. Testosterone, for example, is destroyed in the human gastrointestinal tract, so pill forms are not efficient. Transdermal creams are messy and hazardous for others in the family. And injections are painful and cause irregular spikes in blood levels. The BioTE method overcomes these pitfalls by implanting tiny pellets of bio-identical hormone under the skin (using a small device under local anesthesia in your doctors office). Once in place, the pellets produce consistent and reliable delivery of hormones for months (usually 3-4 months for women and 5-6 months for men). Dr Weaver is a certified Biote provider, educated and trained specifically to evaluate and treat patients who can benefit from hormone optimization.

But dont hormones cause cancer? No! While synthetic hormones (such as Premarin, which is derived from horse urine) have been linked to certain cancers, natural hormones have never been shown to cause cancer. In fact, they decrease the risks of many age-related illnesses, cancers included. The important point is to use only bio-identical hormones the ones that are exactly the same molecules as the ones produced naturally by your own body. (Why havent the drug companies made these available to patients? Simple: they cant be patented, so they arent profit makers. Dont fall for advertising from giant pharmaceutical companies.)

The evaluation of your symptoms is like any other doctor visit: she will take your health history and order appropriate tests. If hormone optimization is right for you, she will outline a personalized plan of hormone and supplement therapy for you, and explain how each part works to boost your health. The evaluations are covered under your health insurance. Although insurance does not currently cover the implant procedure, it is affordable for everyone (equivalent to just a few dollars per day). Finding a scientifically-based regimen that is tailored to you might eliminate the costly guess-work of off-the-shelf remedies you may be using now. If you take multiple medications for several problems (or even medications to treat the side effects of other medications!) then you might be surprised to discover how getting to the root of the underlying problem (inadequate hormone levels) can reduce the need for some prescription drugs.

We are happy to answer your questions about the benefits and limitations of hormone optimization! Please call (573) 582-0444 to schedule a visit.

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Dr. Amy Garza and the staff at AgeWell provide patients with a full range ofhormone replacement therapyoptions for women during the initial consult. Because we have already analyzed patient lab samples prior to the first office visit, we are able to begin treating the root cause of symptoms during that initial trip to the clinic.

Treatinghormonal imbalancein women is not just limited to a focus on replacing estrogen or testosterone. The symptoms of declining progesterone are often the first things our female patients notice. Additionally, chemical compounds such as cortisol, thyroid and vitamin D often factor into the overall picture, too. After all, women are progressively asked to juggle more and more and it can take a toll on their emotional and physical heath. At AgeWell, each of these important hormones are evaluated through thorough patient interviews and in-depth lab evaluations.

AgeWell offers a number ofbioidentical hormone replacementtherapy (BHRT) programs for women, includingPro-Pellhormone pellet therapy. Dr. Garza is a certified Pro-Pell provider with exclusive training on the administration of this type ofhormone pellet therapy. The universe of therapies that can be custom-tailored to the female patients biology and needs are discussed in detail in theBioidentical Hormone Replacement TherapyandPro-Pell Therapysections.

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Did you know our Littleton Chiropractic Care office is a Certified BioTE Medical Provider? We have helped hundreds of patients get their lives back with the help of hormone optimization. We are one of the few Certified BioTE Medical Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) providers in Littleton, CO that offers BHRT pellet therapy, nutraceuticals and a high-quality standard of care to patients all around the country.

Did you know the BioTE method can help you age healthier and achieve hormone optimization?

Do you suffer from exhaustion, stress, foggy thinking, weight gain, sleep disturbances, or other symptoms? If so, the benefits of HRT may be able to help you.

BioTE Medical provides bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) to help solve hormone imbalances in both women and men. Your hormones are one of the most important regulatory systems that exist in your body that act as messengers, and interact with specific target cells and organs to stimulate them into action. As we age, hormone production changes and hormone imbalance can occur.

Pellet Therapy(same as BHRT) uses hormones derived from natural plant sources to replicate the bodysnormal hormonal levels. Our Littleton patients have found BHRT with pellet implantsis extremely effective. Implants placed under the skin, consistently release small, physiologic doses of hormones providing optimal therapy.

Unlike typical oral and transdermal forms of therapy which produce roller coaster hormone levels, resulting in mood and energy fluctuations for the patient BioTE Medical Hormone Pellet Therapy, is the only method of hormone therapy that providessustained hormone levelsthroughout the day, for up to 4 to 6 months, without that roller coaster effect. Because the hormones used are completely natural, Pellet Therapy is ideal for patients wanting the benefits of a natural hormone, without the drawbacks of a synthetic.

Pellets contain a natural plant source ofestrogen and testosterone. A compounding pharmacist, using strict federal guidelines, compounds the estrogen and testosterone utilized in the pellets.

These pellets, which are smaller than a grain of rice, are placed in the fatty tissue underneath the skin and most closely mimic the actions of healthy ovaries and testicles with regards to hormone release into the bloodstream. Thehormone pellet implantation procedureis easily performed in our Littleton medical office with no downtime.

BioTE Medical is one of the nations leaders in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, with over one million insertions performed. Every therapy is customized for each individual patients needs. We only use bioidentical hormones because they have fewer of the unwanted side effects of synthetic hormones. Hormone optimization with BioTE Littleton will change your life for the better, even after one visit.

Read more about Hormone Optimization with this Littleton BioTE FAQ.

If you or someone you know is suffering from hormone imbalance, we invite you to learn more about hormone optimization with BioTE Littleton by scheduling a FREE consultation with our experienced and compassionate medical team. Many of our team members have done BHRT and can speak about the experience firsthand.

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Schedule your FREE consultation today to learn how BioTE can change your life! Call us at 303.904.0331 or click the button to schedule online.

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