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The effectiveness and safety of bioidentical hormones

The effectiveness and safety of bioidentical hormones

Bioidentical hormones – Hormones perform a series of important bodily functions such as growth and development. Hormones affect puberty, ovulation, menstruation, sexual desire, pregnancy, menopause, emotions, reactions, hair growth, and bone and muscle strength. When the Hormonal levels fluctuate, it causes a person to feel a series of negative and positive effects.  When your hormones […]

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PEPTIDES – THE COMING REVOLUTION IN MEDICINE

PEPTIDES – THE COMING REVOLUTION IN MEDICINE

PEPTIDES Peptide therapy is a growing field in medicine, helping in the treatment of a wide variety of conditions. They are simply chains of amino acids which are the building blocks of your body’s proteins. After a treatment is given to a patient, the body’s own natural ability is enhanced- whether by producing its’ own […]

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Why Natural Thyroid Treatment is Superior to Synthetic

Natural Thyroid Treatment If you do not have a balanced thyroid, you may need thyroid treatment. There are two primary types of treatment—natural and synthetic. Some doctors swear by synthetic thyroid, commonly known as Synthroid. Yet the evidence suggests that natural thyroid is much better at regulating thyroid in patients. There are several reasons why […]

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Testosterone Therapy: “Significant Reduction” in Heart Attack, Stroke Risks

Testosterone Therapy: “Significant Reduction” in Heart Attack, Stroke Risks

A United States Veterans Affairs study of greater than 83,000 men found that men who had low testosterone levels and received treatment, significantly lower their risk of heart attack and stroke, or death from any cause. If the men’s testosterone levels were restored to normal, then a dramatic reduction of 56% in the overall death rate was seen in comparison to men whose low testosterone level was never treated . Treatment was found to be effective whether the testosterone prescribed as given via injections, gels, or patches.

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Reduce Blood Sugar Spikes At Lunch By Eating More Protein For Breakfast

Reduce Blood Sugar Spikes At Lunch By Eating More Protein For Breakfast

Researchers at the  University of Missouri report that by eating  more protein at breakfast , Type 2 diabetics reduce their  glucose spikes at both breakfast and lunch. “People often assume that their glucose response at one meal will be identical to their responses at other meals, but that really isn’t the case,”  Professor Jill Kanaley, […]

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Lack of Sleep Promotes Pre-diabetes

Lack of Sleep Promotes Pre-diabetes

New research published  in Diabetologia, the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, provides evidence that lack of adequate  sleep disrupts fat metabolism and reduces the ability of insulin to regulate blood sugars. At a  population level this could mean that more people getting a better nights’ sleep could help counter the […]

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The Natural Hormone Solution

The Natural Hormone Solution

Synthetic female hormones are among the most widely prescribed medications in our country today. They are prescribed most often at menopause for symptoms such as hot flashes, but also as a preventive measure against osteoporosis. In younger age groups, they are prescribed for other hormone related problems. There are many side effects associated with hormone […]

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Newsletter #1- General Health Tips

CANCER PREVENTION – NOT JUST EARLY DETECTION PREVENT BREAST AND OTHER CANCERS VIA THE ESTROGEN METABOLISM URINARY PROFILE Perhaps you’ve heard about “good” and “bad” cholesterol? Research shows that the risk of acquiring certain cancers may be related to the presence of too much ‘bad” (16-hydroxyestrogen) and not enough “good” (2- hydroxyestrogen) estrogen. A first […]

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