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Overview of biologically identical hormone replacement for men and women FOREWORD BY NEAL ROUZIER, M.D. HORMONES Hormones are molecules that are synthesized and secreted by specialized cells often localized in endrocrine glands.  Hormones are released into the blood stream and exert biochemical effects on target cells.  Hormone action is determined by the presence of specific hormone receptors located either on the cell surface or intracellularly in the target cells.  Hormones turn on the cellular machinery and therefore cause increased metabolism,...

Hormone Replacement Therapy Book FOREWORD BY NEAL ROUZIER, M.D. REPLACING ALL OF OUR DEFICIENT HORMONES – thyroid, testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, DHEA and growth hormone – to levels we had in our youth is beneficial to both our health and quality of life. This booklet is an overview of biologically identical hormone replacement for men and women.  This specialty of medicine is growing at an impressive rate due to the increasing awareness of the health benefits of natural hormones and the...

Hormone Replacement therapy Ever since Oprah aired two shows on bioidentical hormones there have been question and concerns about comments voiced by the “experts” that appeared on the shows. Unfortunately the interviews created some confusion, even amongst our enlightened clients. The following is an attempt to clarify some of the issues raised. It remains amazing to me that these that these “experts” do not understand and/or are unaware of the medical literature supporting bioidentical hormones and hormones in general. #1...

Though thyroid problems are often the subject of cruel fat jokes, they are very real and can be difficult to detect. Sometimes people will have thyroid conditions that don’t show up on the standard TSH test. In such cases it is necessary to delve deeper into the blood test results to find an accurate diagnosis. People with thyroid problems can still lose weight, but find it very difficult to stay motivated when they are suffering from any of the nearly...

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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is a problematic condition which results in weight-gain and can also cause infertility. Approximately 40% of the women with PCOS struggle with fertility issues. Sadly teenage girls account for a large percentage of women with PCOS, and they have a very difficult time dealing with the symptoms and side effects, some of which are: Ovarian cysts (typically controlled with oral contraceptives) Irregular menstrual cycles Ovulation problems Abnormal hair growth in masculine areas like the face,...

Metabolic Syndrome, Syndrome X, or insulin resistance are all weight-gaining medical conditions. Each of these conditions are characterized by individuals with abdominal obesity – the “apple” body shape (a large concentration of fat around the waist). The following symptoms are very common in people with these conditions (some symptoms may be similar to other weight-gaining medical conditions): Can go long periods of time without eating before their glucose levels drop The LESS they eat, the MORE weight they gain They...

These are just some of the conditions we address… PCOS Hysterectomy Type-II Diabetes Insulin Resistance Hypothyroid Underactive Thyroid Fibromyalgia Chronic Fatigue Chronic Headaches & Migraines Hypertension Elevated Fasting Glucose Pre-Diabetes Abdominal Obesity High Triglycerides High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol Gestational Diabetes Epstein Bar Infertility Infertility Drugs Anti-Depression Medications

The causes of weight gain are very individual in nature. While many overweight people will readily plead guilty to eating poorly and being lazy, there are numerous medical conditions which result in weight gain and cannot be solved by simply following the old adage of "eat less and exercise more." Often people attribute the cause of their exhaustion and stress to their weight gain, when, in fact, it is more likely the other way around. Although the common complaint may...