Hormone Articles
A Good Night's Sleep Doesn't Have to Be a Pipe Dream
Published by: Eric Honing, M.D. - Insomnia is present in approximately 1 out of every 8 Americans, most commonly in women. Sleep is a very important time for your body to renew and refresh itself - as a matter of fact, growth hormone, and DHEA, your body's "master hormone" are both produced during the first 90 minutes of sleep. Insufficient sleep leads to insufficient growth hormone production, which in turn leads to lower bone density and muscle mass and oftentimes causes adrenal fatigue.
The Estrogen Dilemma: BodyLogicMD Medical Director, Dr. Jennifer Landa Responds to NY Times Article
Published by: Jennifer Landa, M.D. - The NY Times recently published an article titled The Estrogen Dilemma and below are Dr. Landa's thoughts on it: This article highlights one of the quandaries for women of our time. The news about estrogen has been very confusing. Until ?02 before the WHI was prematurely halted we were told that we needed to take estrogen to protect our hearts but since the WHI the news on estrogen has been very confusing.
Balanced Nutrition and Your Health ? The Cornerstones of Longevity
The quality of American health is dwindling. 127 million American adults are currently overweight, 60 million of which are considered obese - at this rate, it's estimated that nearly 75 percent of all Americans will be overweight and 34 percent will suffer from obesity by the year 2015. According to the American Dietetic Association, "eating right and being fit are keys to staying healthy throughout life.
BodyLogicMD Patient Responds to Roanoke Times Article
In response to your article (Age Matters: Do Men Need Hormone Therapy?), I felt compelled to respond to your comments. I do not mean to be disrespectful to or towards you in any way. I do not pretend to be a doctor, however I am through in researching ways to manage my health and do understand a great deal about the human body. Not claiming to be an expert, but I do know quite a bit more than the average lay person. I am merely trying to show that TRT is very safe and effective.
What You Never Knew About Cancer and Your Hormones?But Should!
Published by: Jennifer Landa, M.D. - Have you ever wondered if there was a link between hormones and cancer? As we age, our hormones naturally decline and bring forth the onset of symptoms of hormonal imbalance. Having properly balanced hormones is an important aspect of cancer prevention. Suzanne Somers? new book: Knockout?
Keep Your DHEA Levels Balanced Now, to Avoid Health Complications Later on in Life
Published by: Eric Honing, M.D. - Hailed by anti-aging industry leaders as "the mother of all hormones", DHEA is known to boost libido, enhance memory and brain function, improve mood, restore energy and protect the autoimmune system. DHEA is a precursor to over 50 various hormones in the human body. Natural production of the hormone slowly tapers off once we reach our twenties - in fact, by the time we hit 80, our DHEA level is only 10 to 20 percent of that which it was when we were in our 20's.
Everything you wanted or needed to know about Resveratrol
Resveratrol was originally derived from the roots of the white hellebore in 1940, and the Japanese knotweed in 1963. However, it gained great popularity when it was found in red wine in 1992. Now, it is commonly known as "the red wine nutrient." But, there's more to resveratrol than red wine. Studies are taking place all over the world to see if the many benefits seen in animals can also be seen in humans. There is evidence that it may help to control blood sugar in diabetes.
Hormones in Wellness and Disease Prevention: Common Practices, Current State of the Evidence, and Questions for the Future
The study and use of hormones have long been the domains of endocrinology, which is primarily focused on the pathologic phenomena encountered in the human body as they relate to hormones. No specific field in medicine has been designated to study and analyze the effects of hormones on wellness and disease prevention.
Bioidentical vs. Synthetic HRT
Medical studies confirm that women report improved satisfaction when they are changed from MPA to progesterone and have an improved quality of life. The medical studies also show that HRT with bio-identical hormones are safer and far superior to Premarin and Provera with better outcomes and fewer risks and side effects.
The Bioidentical Hormone Debate
The relative safety of bioidentical hormone replacement compared with traditional synthetic and animal-derived versions, such as conjugated equine estrogens (CEE), medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), and other synthetic progestins is the subject of intense debate.
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