Bioidentical Hormone Resource Center

Stop suffering from hot flashes with BHRT.

That dreaded two-letter word is back! Hot Flashes. That shock of unbearable heat enveloping your face, neck and chest making you want to tear off your clothes, blankets, whatever is on you as fast as possible and run towards the nearest a/c unit even if it’s in the middle of winter in Maine.

And what’s worse, is that it happens at the worst times imaginable-during sleep, in the middle of a presentation or putting an abrupt halt to intimacy with your loved one. And you typically feel the need to explain the obvious shift in your demeanor and blushing skin to others causing further embarrassment.

Hot flashes are the top complaint of women experiencing peri-menopause or menopause. What is happening is that your estrogen and progesterone levels are declining and becoming imbalanced. The annoying symptom of hot flashes can last as long as a year.

The good news is that bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help. Many patients of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy claim that they have eliminated hot flashes and therefore get a full nights rest making them feel young again.

We have the largest list in the nation of bioidentical hormone replacement therapists at www.bioidenticaldoctors.com. Search it to find one in your area to start getting a good night’s sleep and reclaiming a full life without the embarrassing and uncomfortable interruptions of hot flashes.

The thyroid is a very important hormone! Not only does it affect every organ, cell and hormone in the body, we cannot survive without its presence. As we age, it decreases and with this comes among many other negative side effects, including our least favorite – weight gain.

Renowned hormone specialist Dr. Neal Rouzier says of one of his patients: “After two months (on thyroid replacement therapy), her added pounds began to fall off.”

When an individual is suffering from imbalanced thyroid levels, a proper diet and vigorous exercise routine are of no use. Improvement in weight can only be obtained once thyroid levels are optimized.

Like all other hormone replacement therapy, natural is always best. That is why it is in your best interest when beginning this type of treatment to only see specialists that practice bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. We offer a huge list of such specialists nationwide at: www.bioidenticalhormonedoctors.com.

Thyroid levels are easily checked with a simple blood test. If your levels are inadequate, then you are most likely suffering from a decreased breakdown of fat and slower cellular metabolism.

If you are still not sure whether you should have your thyroid levels checked, please consider these other benefits of this very special hormone: * increased metabolism, temperature and warmth, increase of fat breakdown, lower cholesterol, protection against cardiovascular disease, improvement of cerebral metabolism, prevention of cognitive impairment.  Low thyroid also causes sparse hair, dry skin, thin nails, fatigue and depression.*

We here at www.bioidenticalhormonedoctors.com are here to help you feel and look the best that you possibly can. Please delay yourself this right no further and contact a specialist in your area today!

*This information was gleaned from Dr. Neal Rouzier’s book, How to Achieve Healthy Aging.

The thyroid is a very important hormone! Not only does it affect every organ, cell and hormone in the body, we cannot survive without its presence. As we age, it decreases and with this comes among many other negative side effects, including our least favorite – weight gain.

Renowned hormone specialist Dr. Neal Rouzier says of one of his patients: “After two months (on thyroid replacement therapy), her added pounds began to fall off.”

When an individual is suffering from imbalanced thyroid levels, a proper diet and vigorous exercise routine are of no use. Improvement in weight can only be obtained once thyroid levels are optimized.

Like all other hormone replacement therapy, natural is always best. That is why it is in your best interest when beginning this type of treatment to only see specialists that practice bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. We offer a huge list of such specialists nationwide at: www.bioidenticalhormonedoctors.com.

Thyroid levels are easily checked with a simple blood test. If your levels are inadequate, then you are most likely suffering from a decreased breakdown of fat and slower cellular metabolism.

If you are still not sure whether you should have your thyroid levels checked, please consider these other benefits of this very special hormone: * increased metabolism, temperature and warmth, increase of fat breakdown, lower cholesterol, protection against cardiovascular disease, improvement of cerebral metabolism, prevention of cognitive impairment.  Low thyroid also causes sparse hair, dry skin, thin nails, fatigue and depression.*

We here at www.bioidenticalhormonedoctors.com are here to help you feel and look the best that you possibly can. Please delay yourself this right no further and contact a specialist in your area today!

*This information was gleaned from Dr. Neal Rouzier’s book, How to Achieve Healthy Aging.

Keep your hormones and diet in balance - Keep your life in balance

One of the most dreadful things about menopause is weight gain. As we age, our hormones become imbalanced and this side effect can be difficult to escape. One of the reasons is because our metabolism is directly linked to our hormones. Many of our hormones control our metabolism.

One hormone that plays a pivotal role is the thyroid hormone. This hormone regulates our body temperature and regulates our metabolism. Thyroid in optimal levels gives us good energy and mood. If our levels of thyroid hormone are below optimal, we will have decreased energy and feel sluggish. Low thyroid causes the metabolism to slow down which in turn causes fat to be stored.

Another important hormone in regards to metabolism is cortisol. Cortisol is a hypoglycemic hormone that becomes imbalanced in times of stress (like during menopause). Cortisol slows metabolism and produces weight gain-especially around the tummy. Cortisol can also increase your hunger for food as it is linked to depression and anxiety as well. Cortisol also produces more of the hormone insulin which causes blood sugar to spike.

Ghrelin, also known as the “hunger hormone” is the hormone that makes you feel hungry. Its counterpart, Leptin, is the hormone that makes you feel full.

These are just a few of the hormones related to metabolism. In truth all hormones need to be at optimal levels and balanced for any positive benefits such as ramping up a sluggish metabolism.

No doubt that proper nutrition: lean protein, fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and good -for- you fats like olive oil will certainly play a role too as well as vigorous exercise.

If you wish to rev up your metabolism, increase your energy level and burn calories faster, please visit our list of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy specialists at: Bioidentical Hormone Doctors. If your hormones are balanced, this is certainly possible!

In our previous blogs we have mentioned how hormones, holiday stress and weight gain go hand in hand. We have talked about the hormone cortisol in particular, and how of all the hormones, it can wreak the most havoc on your weight- especially around your mid section.

According to Alicia Stanton, MD, leading hormone expert, and author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Hormone Weight Loss:

“Stress wreaks havoc on our cortisol and insulin levels, which is why during stressful times our bodies crave sweet and starchy foods,” said Stanton. “People who are normally restrained eaters are more likely than others to eat more during times of stress. Stress eating is a way to soothe or suppress negative emotions, but it can really derail weight loss efforts.”

Dr. Stanton offers these tips for combating stress eating:

• Tame your stress – if stress contributes to your emotional eating, try a stress management technique like yoga, meditation, etc.
• Check to see whether you’re really hungry – Is your hunger physical or emotional? If you ate recently and your stomach is rumbling then you’re probably not really hungry. Give the craving a little time to pass.
• Keep a food diary – Writing down what you eat, when you eat, how much you eat and how you’re feeling when you eat, may show a pattern over time revealing your connection between mood and food.
• Get support – You’re more likely to give in to emotional eating if you lack a good support network. Lean on family and friends or join a support group.
• Remove temptation – Don’t keep supplies of comfort foods in your home if they’re hard to resist. And if you are feeling stressed or sad, postpone your trip to the grocery store until you’re sure that you have your emotions in check.
• Don’t deprive yourself – Let yourself enjoy an occasional, small treat to help curb cravings.
• Get enough sleep – If you’ve tried self-help options, but still can’t get control of emotional eating, consider therapy with a professional mental health provider

At Bioidentical Hormone Doctors you can find a hormone replacement specialist near you and we can help you get a grip on stress and weight gain so that you may focus only on the joy and celebration of the holiday season.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is a safe and effective method of replacing and balancing the hormone levels in your body.

At Bioidentical Hormone Doctors, you may make an appointment with any one of our specialists nation wide to have your hormone levels checked. You will be prescribed a dosage of hormones that the doctor feels need tweaking for your particular case and you will be encouraged to begin a healthy eating program and exercise routine that will only expedite the process.

Without knowing how much or how little your weight loss is affected by hormonal imbalance, it can be impossible to keep the pounds from creeping on even with the best exercise and nutrition. This is the time to make an appointment with a bioidentical hormone replacement specialist at Bioidentical Hormone Doctors to get a reality check on what is happening inside your body with your hormone levels. In a very short period of time you can regain control, stop the stress and be merry! Ho ho ho!