Hormones In The News

July 2009 - Feeling sluggish? Lost interest in sex? Cranky? Have you had these symptoms for a while now and just can’t shake the feeling that something’s not right? You could be experiencing andropause. Andropause is the term many people are using to describe the gradual loss of testosterone in men. Often compared to menopause, this MANopause is characterized by irritability, sleep problems, diminished libido, erectile problems, muscle loss, weight gain, memory loss, thinning hair, decreased bone density and depression.

July 2009 - Vitamin D deficiency is a problem that can be brought about due to factors such as aging, winter season, less sunlight exposure, and individuals with cystic fibrosis or inflammatory bowel disease. This deficiency affects many health conditions, including high blood pressure and ischemic heart disease. People who have heart disease along with low levels of vitamin D are at an increased risk for high blood pressure or sudden death. The reason why patients with heart failure are prone to have an imbalance of nutrients is that the imbalance leads to an activation of certain hormones.

July 2009 - A study was done to determine what effect the combination of flaxseed, which is rich in compounds that promote healthy skeletons, and low-dose estrogen therapy had on bone health. Ovariectomimzed rats were tested to determine the combination’s effect on bone mineral density, biomechanical strength, and fatty acid composition throughout the skeletal system.

July 2009- Menopause brings about many health issues, but with a change of diet and fitness, a woman can prevent them from affecting their lives. One symptom that many women deal with during menopause is weight gain. This is due to the fact that when a woman enters menopause, her levels of testosterone increase at the same rate as her estrogen levels, resulting in weight gain around the midsection.

June 2009- Newsweek recently published a scathing article about Oprah titled "Why Health Advice on Oprah could make you sick." In it, Weston Kosova and Pat Wingert criticize Oprah for having Suzanne Somers on her show as the "expert" on bioidentical hormones. Dr. Alicia Stanton, Chief Medical Officer of BodyLogicMD shares her thoughts on Newsweek's attack on Oprah.

May 2009 - When Oprah talks, people listen. And when she hits a nerve, the nation feels it. This year, Oprah has dedicated herself to Balance and her own experience with hormone balance led the charge.

May 2009 - Suzanne Somers discusses the insanity around why people are not taking better care of their health. She touches on how we put NutraSweet and Splenda on our food, and then take drugs to be able to sleep at night. Suzanne then goes on to discuss how taking bioidentical hormones made from plants, not chemicals have given her a new lease on life...

May 2009 - Vitamin D intake is especially important as you reach menopause to maintain optimal health. It plays a large role in disease prevention associated with aging, as well as both physical and mental health. Half of all adults are deficient in Vitamin D and are not benefiting from it...

May 2009 - Testing the saliva is a great tool to measure the balance of hormones such as estrogen, testosterone, progesterone and cortisol. They are our body’s messengers, so it is important that they are balanced, otherwise both physical and emotional distress occurs. Fortunately, once we know what the imbalances are, they can be corrected...

April 2009- Compounding pharmacies are a great way to manage your personal health. They specialize in preparing customized medicine that is not available over the counter. This type of medication is prescribed by both physicians, as well as veterinarians. Some of these pharmacies even offer free educational seminars that discuss all of the benefits of customized...