You eat healthy, exercise frequently, don't smoke and visit the doctor every six months for routine checkups. So why don't you feel "well"?
Hormones don't get the attention they need and deserve when it comes to your overall health. When we think of hormones or hormonal changes, what comes to mind is the wild ups and downs of puberty, the competitive spirit of testosterone or the mood swings of waning estrogen.
The reality is that hormonal imbalances can wreak havoc on our physical, emotional and psychological well-being. As we age or experience certain life conditions, such as stress, pregnancy or menopause/andropause, our hormone balance is affected. Blood levels of some hormones decrease, some hormones increase, and some hormones remain unchanged. Maintaining hormone balance helps both men and women prevent chronic diseases as they age.
DECREASE OF OUR HORMONES
Around the age of 40, the hormones produced by women and men begin to decline. Optimal levels of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid hormone and cortisol are necessary to reduce the risk of numerous medical problems, in addition to working to balance other hormones essential for physical and cognitive health. The different endocrine, biological and clinical manifestations associated with hormonal changes require specific care guidelines, both in terms of quality of life and hormonal treatment.
It's all about balance! Our body reacts unpredictably to anything that is out of balance and that is why it tries so hard to adapt and achieve homeostasis, which is a state of balance and stability. We must give our body what it needs to stay in balance.
Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy is a procedure that helps maintain the hormone levels the body needs for an optimal life. Through this treatment, symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, anxiety, mood swings, weight gain, loss of muscle mass, loss of bone density, fatigue, decreased sexual desire, among others, can be drastically improved. Although all these symptoms are considered normal physiological processes, who is interested in having them? This is why a medical evaluation is necessary to address your symptoms and achieve the desired hormonal balance.
EFFECTS ON THE BODY
Hormones have a significant effect on our overall sense of well-being. Although they are found in small amounts, they have an effect on every cell in the body.
There are some basic rules that help maintain hormonal balance:
► Playing sports or exercising on a regular basis.
► Opting for a better eating style.
► Decrease sugar consumption.
► No smoking
► Moderate alcohol consumption.
► Maintaining active and safe sexuality.
► Perform a medical check-up, at least every six months.
Dr. José Negrón Pérez tells his patients "There is no magic solution, nor is there a magic pill that solves everything overnight. It requires lifestyle changes that must be long-term," he concludes.
To find out if hormone replacement may be beneficial for you, consult a physician, especially one with advanced training in the use of bioidentical hormone therapy, such as Dr. Jose Negron Perez.
At Bio-logiqué, we work with our patients by integrating hormone replacement with good nutrition and exercise to achieve an optimal and healthy life. Hormone replacement therapies have helped millions of men and women regain their health and vitality, call us for a consultation today!