Dr. Z & Hormone Therapy

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Dr. Z & Hormone Therapy

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is unique because it uses hormones that are identical to the hormones made in the human body. Because the hormones are identical, they are more compatible with the body. This allows the body to respond naturally and lessens the chance of harsh side effects.

 Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy has numerous benefits for both women and men. Age related hormone decline is one of the most common reasons for hormone imbalances; however, hormones may become imbalanced at any time due to stress, lack of sleep, poor lifestyle choices, and poor nutrition. 

Dr. Z specializes in bio-identical hormone replacement and treats patients at The Regenerative Medicine Center.

Benefits of Bioidentical Hormone Therapy for Men and Women include:

Balanced Moods: Hormone fluctuations can cause mood swings due to hormonal interference with blood sugar and brain chemistry. Balanced hormones can remedy feelings of anger, anxiety, and depression.

Increased Muscle Mass: A testosterone deficiency can occur in both men and women. Testosterone directly affects the building of muscle. If testosterone levels are too low muscle mass will decrease.

Fat Loss: Muscle influences the burning of calories. When muscle is abundant, fat stores are tapped into in order to sustain energy. If estrogen is low for either a man or woman, the body attempts to conserve estrogen by storing extra fat. This is because fat contains estrogen. Adding regular amounts of estrogen to the body can decrease fat storage.

Higher Libido: If hormone levels are decreased, then desire for sexual activity is also decreased. When hormones are restored to normal levels, libido is boosted.

Healthier Sleeping Patterns: The body’s internal clock sets sleeping patterns and is located in the part of the brain known as the hypothalamus. Hormonal imbalances can interfere with signals in the hypothalamus and create disturbed sleep.

Increased Vitality: Fluctuations of hormones can cause blood sugar to not be processed properly, and this can cause feelings of fatigue. When hormones are balanced, the body can effectively produce energy to restore and increase vitality.

Higher Bone Density: Estrogen and testosterone influence the way bones absorb calcium. If the bones cannot properly absorb calcium, they become weak, which leads to osteoporosis. Balanced hormones can regulate calcium absorption to keep bones healthy and strong.

Benefits of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women include:

Decreased Hot Flashes: The hypothalamus is the body’s internal thermometer. Hormonal deficiencies can cause signals going to the hypothalamus to get crossed, and this can result in hot flashes and night sweats.

Increased Vaginal Lubrication: Vaginal tissue needs estrogen to be healthy. Low estrogen levels can cause vaginal dryness. By supplementing the deficient hormones, vaginal dryness can be relieved.

Increased Skin Elasticity: Collagen is responsible for skin youth and elasticity. When the collagen bonds break apart, skin can appear dry or wrinkled. Vitamin C and estrogen influence the formation of collagen and help keep skin youthful.
Benefits of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men include:

Improved Erectile Function: Testosterone directly affects reproductive functions. Sexual functions may be decreased when testosterone is deficient and improved when testosterone levels are brought back to normal.

Reduced Hair Thinning: Testosterone assists hair follicles in the producing of hair, and cells can die away due to a lack of hormonal production and dryness.

Restored Muscle Mass: When testosterone levels decline, men can lose between 12 or 15 pounds of lean muscle mass. Restoring testosterone to healthy levels improves the ability of muscles to regenerate with exercise.

Benefits of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men include:

Improved Erectile Function: Testosterone directly affects reproductive functions. Sexual functions may be decreased when testosterone is deficient and improved when testosterone levels are brought back to normal.

Reduced Hair Thinning: Testosterone assists hair follicles in the producing of hair, and cells can die away due to a lack of hormonal production and dryness.

Restored Muscle Mass: When testosterone levels decline, men can lose between 12 or 15 pounds of lean muscle mass. Restoring testosterone to healthy levels improves the ability of muscles to regenerate with exercise.

To learn more you can visit the Regenerative Medicine Center website:

http://www.bioidenticalhormonemd.com/

Thank you Dr. Z for joining and informing us about the benefits of hormone therapy on the Fat To Fit Radio Show!





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