In recognition of American Heart Month, we’re focusing on cardiovascular health in our 4-part series. This week we’re exploring how hormone replacement therapy can improve heart health. Heart health is both a national and global concern. According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. 50% of […]
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January is National Thyroid Awareness Month which aims to spread awareness on how to care for the thyroid. If you’re suffering from hypothyroidism, there are a variety of methods to reduce hypothyroidism symptoms and support thyroid function. Nutritious foods, supplements and hormone therapy can provide natural solutions to balancing thyroid hormones. What is the
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If you’re lacking energy, you may have andropause. If you suspect you have an androgen deficiency, testosterone replacement therapy can help increase vitality. Testosterone is a type of androgen hormone that regulates reproductive, digestive, and cardiovascular functions in both men and women. Optimal levels of testosterone maintain healthy hearts. In men, testosterone influences vocal
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If you’re suffering from hypothyroidism fatigue, thyroid hormone therapy can provide a natural hormone balancing solution. What is the Thyroid Gland? The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ located at the front of the neck. It consists of two lobes located on both sides of the windpipe (trachea). A normal thyroid gland is not usually
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If you’re suffering from menopausal symptoms, bioidentical hormone therapy can provide a more natural form of relief. Menopause is a natural biological transition that occurs when ovaries stop producing estrogen and progesterone hormones. Menstruation stops and the ovaries no longer produce eggs. The menopausal transition often begins between ages 45 and 55, sometimes earlier. It
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The human body is a complex network of systems that work together in harmony. The endocrine system is an example of how the different systems work together to keep us healthy. The endocrine system includes 9 major glands that produce hormones. Each small organ has a special function and also significant influence over other
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Hormones and the Brain This year, Brain Awareness Week runs from March 16-22 and marks its 25th anniversary. This global event, observed every year in mid-March, celebrates the brain and recognizes medical research and advancements relating to our most complex organ. Brain Awareness Week is organized by the Dana Foundation, “a private philanthropic organization dedicated
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What is being touted as Viagra for women or the female Viagra, is a tiny pink pill called Flibanserin that has little if any effect on the sexual drive (libido) of women at any age. The answer to the question, “Why do I have no sex drive,” is that females, just like men, often have
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There are many myths about the various forms of testosterone replacement therapy especially pellet therapy, which is an alternative delivery method for testosterone and estradiol. Other forms of therapy include the use of testosterone creams or injectibles, and estradiol pills or creams. If you are on one of those treatments and happy with your results
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Is surgical menopause preventative medicine? In a recent published letter, Angelina Jolie discusses her decision to have her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed because she carries the rare BRCA1 gene mutation. This gene mutation put her in a high risk category for both breast cancer (she has had a mastectomy for the same reason) and
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