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 […]
Bioidentical Hormones and Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition of gradual bone loss. “Osteo”, meaning bone, and “poros”, which is Greek for porous, refers to the loss of bone density, which you can see the stages of progression in the image here. Both women and men have increased risk of osteoporosis as they age, especially after age 50. The biggest […]
BHRT For Men – It’s Not Just Testosterone
Did you know that men can greatly benefit from bioidentical hormone replacement therapy — BHRT for Men — just as much as women? It’s common knowledge that women enter menopause sometime between their late forties and early fifties and many are turning to BHRT for relief from their symptoms. But men go through a change […]
Adrenal Fatigue
Adrenal Fatigue refers to overworked adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are triangular shaped and sit just above the kidneys. They are part of the endocrine system and produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and cortisol. These glands are responsible for helping to regulate metabolism, blood pressure, heart rate, sex hormones, and responses to stress. […]
The many benefits of CoQ10
CoQ10 is an antioxidant produced naturally in our bodies. It is considered a coenzyme and works with enzymes within the cells to help them function properly and maintain good health. All living cells (human, animal, plant) contain CoQ10 in them which is used for growth and maintenance. The amount produced naturally by the body reduces […]
Low Thyroid Symptoms, But Tests Show Normal?
Your thyroid gland is in the front of your neck, as shown in this photo. This is the gland that regulates your metabolism by controlling the rate at which the body converts oxygen and calories into energy. In fact, the metabolic rate of every cell in your body is regulated by thyroid hormones, primarily T3. […]