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BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (BHRT)

Estradiol, Progesterone, Thyroid, Testosterone, DHEA, and Melatonin.

Who needs BHRT?
Anyone who wants to improve their life by drastically improving their health.
Research has demonstrated hundreds of improvements with BHRT. Some of the improvements seen include:

Increased energy and capacity to exercise.
Improved vitality, well-being, and quality of life.
Increased strength, energy, endurance.
Stronger muscles and bones.
Stronger libido and better sex life.
Lower incidence of type two diabetes.
Decreased incidence of cardiovascular disease.
Thicker, less wrinkled skin.
Improved mood.
Improved sleep.

Do all hormones, synthetic and bioidentical/natural, used in hormone replacement therapy work the same in the human body? No.

Are any of the synthetic hormones as good as natural hormones?

The answer is an emphatic NO. Synthetic hormone commonly used today are structurally and molecularly different from those produced in the human body. These unnatural hormones, which are responsible for the adverse side effects attributed to women's hormone replacement therapy, should be avoided. Bioidentical hormones are structurally and molecularly identical to the hormones produced in the human body. Bioidentical hormones work perfectly in our bodies, producing excellent results and improving one's quality of life.

Can BHRT stop aging? Of course not. However, it can delay and, in some cases, reverse some of time's debilitating effects. BHRT Offers optimism to live a life you should be living.

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DYNAMIC MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS

Dynamic because an effective program must be individualized and adjusted according to each client's unique needs. Medical because Michael Furci, CNP, and Catherine Hernon, MSW, will guide you through your personalized program, ensuring your needs and concerns are addressed. It is well documented that carbohydrates consuming is the most significant factor in glycemia (blood glucose) and that restricting carbohydrates results in the highest reduction in overall blood glucose levels and weight loss (Feinman et al., 2015; Russell-Jones et al., 2007).

Although reducing carb consumption is the best way to reduce blood sugar, lower insulin resistance, and lose weight, navigating this process can be daunting. That's where our professional guidance comes in. We are just a phone call or text away when you have questions, or you just need a little motivation. Let's get to the bottom of your inability to lose weight.

Feinman, R. D., Pogozelski, W. K., Astrup, A., Bernstein, R. K., Fine, E. J., Westman E. C., . . . Worm, N. (2015). Dietary carbohydrate restriction as the first approach in diabetes management: Critical review and evidence base. Nutrition, 31(1), 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2014.06.011

Russell-Jones, D., & Kahn, R. (2007). Insulin Associated Weight Gain in Diabetes: Causes, Effects, and Coping Strategies. Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism, 9(6), 799-812. DOI: 10.1111/j.1463-1326.2006.00686.x

SEMAGLUTIDE AND TIRZEPATIDE (GLP-1s)

Semaglutide or Tirzepatide offers a variety of health benefits. Whether you’re aiming to shed excess weight or manage blood sugar levels, semaglutide or Tirzepatide is a great addition to a good diet and workout program. Carrying extra body weight can result in health complications, including but not limited to insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, hormone imbalance, and some forms of cancer.

Benefits

Reduces cravings and appetite
Improves insulin resistance
Accelerates weight loss
Can reduce the risk of diabetes
Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease
Can improve overall health and wellbeing

Semaglutide and Tirzepatide will seamlessly integrate with your hormone replacement therapy. Here at Optimal Hormone, Health & Wellness, we will not prescribe GLP-1s to clients who are not hormonally optimized. GLP-1s have been found to cause a disproportionate percentage of weight loss to be muscle.

Prado et al. (2024) emphasized that muscle loss accounted for up to 39 percent of total weight lost over 36 to 72 weeks. This rate of muscle loss is detrimental to one’s health and cannot be overlooked. Muscle drives the metabolism, so when one loses muscle, their metabolism slows. If you lose muscle on GLP-1s, you will gain all the weight back once you discontinue the drug.

This is why Optimal Hormone Health & Wellness insists on clients being hormonally optimized. If one is hormonal optimized and is active, muscle loss can be mitigated while on GLP-1s.

Prado, C., M. et al. (2024). Muscle matters: the effects of medically induced weight loss on skeletal muscle. The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, 12(11), 785 - 787.

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