Are you looking into bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)? If you are, you want to know how much it will cost. A myriad of factors determines the cost.
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Sometimes we forget how important hormones are to our body functions and well being. If you’ve been experiencing a hormonal imbalance, then you know how taxing it can be on your body.
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According to the Urology Care Foundation, 2 out of every 100 men have low levels of testosterone. Women also experience a drop in testosterone as they age.
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About 1% of women experience menopause before the age of 40. But for most women, the average age is 51.
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As many as 50 million Americans are living with autoimmune disease—and at least 50 percent of cases are triggered by unknown factors. Now, a growing body of research reveals that stress may be the driving force behind autoimmune disease—and practices to reduce stress can be an important part of managing these chronic conditions.
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Many of us have heard of the essential mineral magnesium but may not be aware that magnesium plays an important physiological role in many different bodily processes—with over 300 enzymes dependent on magnesium for proper functioning and regulation. Magnesium is a vital component of health, and many studies have found that magnesium deficiency can lead to a range of health problems. However, a recent study has shown that regular consumption of magnesium-rich foods can actually help prevent serious health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes.
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The concept of finding hormone balance may seem foreign because we tend to think about issues in silos. You have a shortage of testosterone, or you’re making too much estrogen.
But here’s the thing. When you experience one of these issues, you’re experiencing both. That’s because all hormones are interconnected, and not just the big T and E, commonly referred to as “the sex hormones.”
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Waking up drenched in sweat can be unpleasant, but there is often an easily identifiable cause, like a bad dream, too warm a temperature setting, or too heavy a blanket. But sometimes hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, continues to occur despite the lack of these factors.
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Male hypogonadism, also known as testosterone deficiency, is a common issue that affects an estimated four to five million men in the United States. It can begin as early as fetal development, before puberty, or most commonly, during adulthood and in older males. While hypogonadism in males is more common, female hypogonadism is also possible.
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If you’ve tried every diet and weight loss strategy under the sun and still can’t drop pounds, it might have as much to do with what’s lurking in your gut as what’s sitting on your plate. A new study published in the International Journal of Obesity found that the balance of bacteria in your microbiome, which resides in your gastrointestinal tract, may determine your success or failure on any diet—in some cases more so than your food choices.