WOMEN
Life is a continuous learning process. What is unfortunate to most
of us is how little we know and understand about our own bodies. Becoming aware of our bodies and acquiring the ability to
recognize changes in our bodies is a necessity to good health.
As we get older and realize that we are no longer invincible and that our
bodies are changing, like it or not, a serious consciousness about getting older becomes more focal in our lives. If
for no other reason but self defense, we need to start learning about and understanding our bodies. Who doesn't want to look
and feel younger?
There are three key elements to a more healthy body: awareness, education,
and taking control. Awareness is the conscious recognition of your total body. Early recognition and a reasonable understanding
of potential problems and symptoms displayed by the body is the easiest and simplest way to prevent problems. Practicing
preventive medicine for ourselves as we get older, not only involves awareness but education. A good understanding about
the changes your body will experience with age will allow a more active and effective involvement to maintain your health.
Finally, take all those good intentions for better health and put them into action.
What has become obvious throughout the years in talking to people about
their health concerns is a general lack of awareness of their symptoms. This is in part due to the notion that if we
just "simply ignore" the problem it will go away. Because of this attitude, in some cases, the early signs or signals
that our body is broadcasting goes unnoticed as anything significant. A change or symptom in the body may be recognized
as a single symptom, but most generally is associated with multiple changes. They may be very subtle at first, but will
eventually become more apparent with time.
The small AWARENESS list which we have provided for your convenience is
an attempt to stimulate your involvement for better health. Some of the most dramatic age-related changes are endocrine or
hormonal. All of the symptoms we have listed can be hormone-related in one way or another. Proper balance of these hormones
can certainly make a big difference in the way a person acts and feels in spite of their age.
IMPROVE YOUR AWARENESS
The following symptoms may be associated with hormonal changes. These
imbalances may be characteristic to ONE specific hormone, or may represent SEVERAL hormonal imbalances. The symptoms listed
under a particular hormone suggest a primary involvement of that hormone to the imbalance observed.
ESTROGEN
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Vaginal dryness
- Water retention
- Memory lapses
- Sleep problems
- Headaches
- Incontinence
- Thinking problems
- Menstrual bleeding
- Depression
- Continuous fatigue
- Weight gain
- Wrinkles around mouth, eyes and cheeks
- Joint pain
- Irritability
- Loss of scalp hair
- Bone loss
- Heart palpitations
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PROGESTERONE
- Tender breasts
- Nervousness
- Fibrocystic breast
- Thick uterine lining
- Mood swings
- Premenstrual tension
- Uterine fibroids
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DHEA
- Dry eyes
- Cellulitis
- Poor pubic hair
- Noise sensitivity
- Excess body odor
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CORTISOL
- Sugar cravings
- Fibromyalgia
- Aches and pains
- Allergies
- Inability to handle stress
- Low blood pressure
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THYROID
- Morning fatigue
- Hypertension
- Nocturnal cramps
- Morning hoarseness
- Dry skin
- Diffuse hair loss
- Morning stiffness
- Low back pain
- Carpel tunnel syndrome
- Sensitive to cold
- Poor circulation
- Constipation
- Puffy face
- Partial eyebrows
- Thin, brittle, striated nails
- Edema - hands, face eyelids
- Low body temperature
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TESTOSTERONE
- Increased facial or body hair
- Acne, greasy hair
- Lack of self assurance
- Lack of muscle strength
- Tired all the time
- Aggressive behavior
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GROWTH HORMONE
- Evening fatigue
- Fatty cushions above knee
- Dropping triceps
- Sagging cheeks
- Thin lips
- Thin skin
- Decreased muscle strength
- Light sleep
- Low self-esteem
- Poor wound healing
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MELATONIN
- Early graying
- Abnormal dreaming
- Light anxious sleep
- Easily awakened
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Call (505) 243-3777 today!
MEN
Life is a continuous learning process. What is unfortunate to most of us
is how little we know and understand about our own bodies. Becoming aware of our bodies and acquiring the ability to recognize
changes in our bodies is a necessity to good health.
As we get older and realize that we are no longer invincible and that our
bodies are changing, like it or not, a serious consciousness about getting older becomes more focal in our lives. If
for no other reason but self defense, we need to start learning about and understanding our bodies. Who doesn't want
to look and feel younger?
There are three key elements to a more healthy body: awareness, education,
and taking control. Awareness is the conscious recognition of your total body. Early recognition and a reasonable understanding
of potential problems and symptoms displayed by the body is the easiest and simplest way to prevent problems.
Practicing preventive medicine for ourselves as we get older not only involves
awareness, but also education. A good understanding about the changes your body will experience with age will allow
a more active and effective involvement to maintain your health. Finally, take all those good intentions for better
health and put them into action.
What has become obvious throughout the years in talking to people about
their health concerns is a general lack of awareness of their symptoms. This is in part due to the notion that if we
just "simply ignore" the problem, it will go away. Because of this attitude, in some cases, the early signs or signals
that our body is broadcasting goes unnoticed as anything significant. A change or symptom in the body may be recognized
as a single symptom but most generally is associated with multiple changes. They may be very subtle at first, but will
eventually become more apparent with time.
The notion of using hormone replacement for men is nothing new, but the
wide spread acceptance of using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for men has just begun. With the recent FDA approval
of a topical testosterone gel for men to be used on a daily basis for HRT, the stage has been set. HRT in men is 20 years
behind women and their involvement with HRT. When compared to women, hormone levels in men decrease more slowly and
over a longer period of time as they age. The sometimes subtleness of these hormonal changes may allow men to be less
aware of their symptoms.
The small AWARENESS list which we have provided for your convenience is
an attempt to stimulate your involvement for better health. Some of the most dramatic age related changes are endocrine or
hormonal. All of the symptoms we have listed can be hormone related in one way or another. Proper balance of these hormones
can certainly make a big difference in the way a person acts and feels in spite of their age.
IMPROVE YOUR AWARENESS
The following symptoms may be associated with hormonal changes.
These imbalances may be characteristic to ONE specific hormone, or may represent SEVERAL hormonal imbalances. The symptoms
listed under a particular hormone suggest a primary involvement of that hormone to the imbalance observed.
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TESTOSTERONE
- Decrease in spontaneous early morning erections
- Decreased libido or desire for sex
- Reduced fullness of erections
- Decreased volume of ejaculate
- Decreased strength of climax
- Difficulty in starting erection or no erection
- Mental fatigue, feeling burned out
- Sleepiness in afternoon or early evening
- Decreased mental sharpness
- Change in creativity
- Decrease in initiative or desire to get involved
- Decrease in competitiveness
- Memory changes, forgetfulness
- Feeling depressed
- Joint aches and pains
- Decline in flexibility or increased stiffness
- Decrease in muscle size, tone, strength
- Decrease in stamina
- Back pain, neck pain
- Pulled muscles or leg cramps
- Development of osteoporosis or arthritis
- Increase in total cholesterol or triglycerides
- Decrease in HDL cholesterol
- Rise in blood sugar level or diabetes onset
- Hypertension
- Weight gain ("beer belly")
- Increased fat distribution in breast area or hips
- Diagnosis of heart disease or blockage in arteries
- Shortness of breath with activities
- Lightheadedness, dizzy spells, ringing of the ears
- Onset of new headaches
- Poor circulation in legs, swelling of ankles
- Changes in visual acuity, focus reading fine print
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CORTISOL
- Sugar cravings
- Fibromyalgia
- Aches and pains
- Allergies
- Inability to handle stress
- Low blood pressure
|
THYROID
- Morning fatigue
- Hypertension
- Nocturnal cramps
- Morning hoarseness
- Dry skin
- Morning stiffness
- Low back pain
- Carpel tunnel syndrome
- Sensitive to cold
- Poor circulation
- Constipation
- Puffy face
- Partial eyebrows
- Thin, brittle nails
- Edema - hands, face, eyelids
- Low body temperature
|
GROWTH HORMONE
- Evening fatigue
- Fatty cushions above knee
- Drooping triceps
- Sagging cheeks
- Thin lips
- Thin skin
- Decreased muscle strength
- Light sleep
- Low self esteem
- Poor wound healing
|
MELATONIN
- Early graying
- Abnormal dreaming
- Light anxious sleep
- Easily awakened
|
DHEA
- Dry eyes
- Cellulitis
- Poor pubic hair
- Noise sensitivity
- Excess body odor
|
Call (505) 243-3777 today!
