Bio-identical hormones are all the craze these days. No doubt you have heard the name, know someone who uses them, or maybe even use them yourself. But what are they? Where do they come from? Who needs them? Are they safe?
We all have hormones, and we all need hormones to survive. Cortisol, DHEA, Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone are just some of the hormones that are present in the human body.
Each of these hormones have multiple functions in the body, ranging from waking us up in the morning, giving us energy and stamina, providing anti-inflammatory benefits, enhancing our immune system function, regulating menstrual cycles, protecting our cardiovascular system, preventing heart disease, aiding in bone growth, improving muscle strength and body composition, sustaining healthy sex drives, etc.
The normal aging process and certain medical conditions in the body can create imbalances in these hormones, which then lead to dysfunction in their actions. This is when we begin to experience symptoms.
Whether they are symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, menopause, andropause (“male menopause”) , poly cystic ovary syndrome, depression, migraines, or sexual dysfunction, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) may provide relief.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy can also be beneficial for treatment of many other health conditions, such as: Acne; headaches/migraines; fatigue; anxiety; depression; low libido; insomnia; osteopenia/osteoporosis; body aches/pains; memory/focus/concentration difficulties; hair loss; and incontinence.
Bio-identical hormones are hormones that are structurally identical to the hormones that we produce in our own bodies. Because bioidentical hormones are structurally identical, these hormones exactly mimic what your body produces on its own (or used to produce on its own), so there are much fewer (if any) negative side effects.
Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) has been around for over 25 years, and Dr. Strand has been successfully prescribing them to her patients for the past 10 years. She has helped thousands of patients balance their hormones and achieve their optimum level of health. As a naturopathic physician, Dr. Strand recognizes that each person she works with is unique and has individual needs. She understands that we each have our own definition of optimal health and she believes in the potential of each individual to achieve that goal. She respects that one thing will not work for every person, so together with her patients, Dr. Strand creates an individual therapy plan that encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of each person.
For more information please call Creative Healing Solutions at 800-775-4902 Ext. 136 to talk with Dr. Roxie Strand, NMD about your options and schedule your first visit!
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