Pregnenolone is one of the most important “repair molecules” because it is the “mother” to all other hormones. I will paraphrase Dr. Spurlock in saying, “Aging and deteriorating health are due to lack of repair molecules.” From Pregnenolone we synthesize DHEA, Progesterone and Cortisol. DHEA is a precursor to Estrogen and Testosterone. Progesterone is a […]
Weight Loss for the New Year
Put on a few pounds over the holidays? Or maybe you’ve been battling weight loss problems for a while. Weight seems to be so easy to put on, yet quite difficult to take it off. And with so many different diets and diet plans being promoted, it’s hard to find what’s right for you. One […]
Renewed Vitality Welcomes N.P. Amanda Hoelscher
We are excited to announce that Nurse Practitioner Amanda Hoelscher will now be seeing patients at our Renewed Vitality Dallas location. We look forward to working closely with Amanda as she brings her knowledge and enthusiasm to our office. Amanda will be seeing patients on Tuesdays beginning January 22nd. Our hope is that with the […]
Magnesium Deficiency
Magnesium deficiency is very common. Without magnesium, we would not be able to survive. It’s responsible for over 400 functions in the human body including cellular, bone, heart, and muscle function. Only about one fourth of Americans get adequate amounts through their diet and it’s estimated that 50% – 75% of people are magnesium deficient. […]
More About Chronic Viral Syndrome
What exactly is Chronic Viral Syndrome? Chronic Viral Syndrome can happen when a virus that was previously dormant becomes active again and gets worse over time. Symptoms aren’t necessarily what they were when the virus was acute. This can make diagnosis particularly challenging because many physicians focus on treating symptoms rather than looking for underlying […]
Low testosterone in women
Low testosterone in women is as common as it is in men, and symptoms of an imbalance are similar. Testosterone is considered an androgen (a male sex related hormone), but women do also have testosterone, although much lower levels than men. It is produced in the ovaries, adrenal glands and fat cells. Just like with […]
More about Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are both complicated disorders with similar symptoms that can be debilitating and life-changing. Oftentimes, people who are afflicted with these disorders have seen countless doctors looking for relief, only to be prescribed opioids and benzos which only mask the symptoms and can cause some of their own problems. There have […]
Does Synthroid® Work?
Synthroid® (also known by Levothyroxine and Thyroxine) is a medication often prescribed for the treatment of Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s Disease. While some patients see improvement from Synthroid, many get no relief from taking this medication. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of your neck. Its function is to regulate metabolism, heart […]
The Importance of Vitamin D
Vitamin D is not just a vitamin; it’s also considered a pre-hormone because it’s critical to hundreds of chemical reactions needed for the hormones in the body to perform optimally, especially the sex and adrenal hormones. It is also involved in every single cell function in the human body. The sun is the best source […]
Perimenopause Symptoms
Perimenopause is the transition between child-bearing years and menopause. Pregnancy is still possible because ovulation still does occur, but this is the time when hormone levels begin to fluctuate. The average age that a woman enters perimenopause is 40, and it usually lasts around 4 years. However, that is just an average; some women begin […]