When thinking of testosterone, we imagine the hormone of large burly men. Not to be confused with steroids, testosterone is a critical hormone in both men and women’s bodies. Few realize the fact that women also need testosterone. Testosterone for Women Women produce testosterone in the ovaries and adrenal glands. Testosterone is an important hormone in sexual development as well. As women age, their testosterone level drops, as does their libido. Restoration of testosterone in women not only … [Read more...] about Understanding Testosterone for Women and Why it’s Important
Hormone Balancing
Why Women Are Suffering Through Menopause
When a woman complains of hot flashes or insomnia due to ‘the change’, it makes most wonder why they haven’t began taking hormone replacements such as Estrogen. Well, women used to take their estrogen happily until the Spring of 2003 when the Women’s Health Initiative study came out stating that hormones caused an increased risk of heart attacks, stroke, breast cancer and dementia. Overnight, women stopped their hormones and few to no doctors offered them alternatives or explanations. The … [Read more...] about Why Women Are Suffering Through Menopause
Estrogen and Its Important Role In Your Body
We are reading a lot about estrogen in the news lately as some studies believe low estrogen is the basis of anxiety disorders. If you are low on estrogen, you might be wondering if you need it and what it does. Estrogen has a number of functions and this only includes the ones we know about. It balances out your cholesterol, specifically your HDL and LDL levels. It also helps maintain calcium in the bone and preserves the blood vessels youthfulness keeping everything stretchy. The blood vessel … [Read more...] about Estrogen and Its Important Role In Your Body
Why We Age and What Hormones Have To Do With It
Aging is inevitable. How we age, or even slow down the effects of aging, can actually be improved with knowledge of the aging process itself. Today we know that the rate of disease and aging are partially controlled by our endocrine and immune systems. Our endocrine system does a handful of things that include: regulates our body’s temperature, growth, reproduction, aging and immune system. We also know that the immune system, endocrine system and nervous system have to communicate properly … [Read more...] about Why We Age and What Hormones Have To Do With It
Hormone Therapy: Bioidentical Hormones vs Synthetic Hormones
Correcting hormonal deficiency is the most powerful way to prevent age related diseases. When examining your options for hormone replacement--just like understanding the complex food industry--often the most natural and least processed is the better choice. Hormone replacement therapy is by far the most effective treatment for not only pesky symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, weight gain, low thyroid and other menopausal and andropausal (male menopause) symptoms, but also in the prevention of … [Read more...] about Hormone Therapy: Bioidentical Hormones vs Synthetic Hormones
The First Step toward a New Year’s Resolution to Lose Weight, Might Not Be in the Direction That You Think
Chances are you have once again added the words “lose weight” to your list of New Year’s Resolutions. And if the numbers on your scale haven’t changed for the better since last year, you may be asking yourself, “What will make 2015 different when it comes to my weight loss resolution?” Most likely, the changes you desire won’t come from that new diet program alone, or even from greater willpower. The truth is that until you uncover some of the contributing factors for those stubborn extra … [Read more...] about The First Step toward a New Year’s Resolution to Lose Weight, Might Not Be in the Direction That You Think
Why Women Are More Susceptible to Thyroid Disorders and What to Do if You Suspect a Problem
Ask any woman - female hormones are complex, and imbalances from PMS to Menopause impact our lives on a daily basis. Complicating the problem is the thyroid gland. There’s no definitive answer as to why women are more susceptible to thyroid imbalances than men, but studies suggest that of those suffering with the disorder, seven out of every ten are female. Thyroid Disorders Women often complain of weight gain, joint or muscle pain, hoarseness, tiredness, depression and lethargy. Upon thorough … [Read more...] about Why Women Are More Susceptible to Thyroid Disorders and What to Do if You Suspect a Problem
Symptoms of Thyroid Disorder: Six Thyroid Tests You Should Ask For
Many people suffer for years with undiagnosed or underdiagnosed thyroid problems. How does this happen? When investigating the possible causes of the often debilitating fatigue that brings a patient to the Doctor’s office, many physicians only perform the routine TSH test. The average TSH test doesn’t tell the whole story. As the range of results accepted as “normal” is so broad, patients are often left without a definitive answer or solution. In addition, people who have the autoimmune … [Read more...] about Symptoms of Thyroid Disorder: Six Thyroid Tests You Should Ask For