What are the Benefits of HRT on Hair?
Menopausal women deal with a lot of symptoms: hot flashes, vaginal dryness, loss of libio, mood swings, frequent UTIs, thinning hair and insomnia to name a few. Which symptoms, the severity of these symptoms, and how long they last vary from woman to woman. Women in their 50s with severe symptoms can seek relief through […]
Estrogen May Help Fight Dementia
Dementia affects millions of people around the world, with an adult developing it every 4 seconds worldwide. This disease robs people of their awareness, their memories, their cognitive functions, and eventually their ability to perform tasks for themselves. Dementia often forces people to live in a nursing facility for the rest of their lives. As […]
Boost Your Energy Levels with Hormone Replacement Therapy
If you find that you always seem to be running on empty when it comes to your energy levels, you should talk to your doctor and see if you would benefit from hormone replacement therapy. As we begin to age our hormone levels start to decrease and this puts our body out of its natural […]
Will I Feel Sexy Taking HRT?
After menopause women are faced with a number of major changes in their bodies. Along with the decline in hormones a woman may experience a decline in libido. Add that to some discomfort during intercourse due to vaginal dryness and the result may leave a woman feeling not very sexy. Well ladies, there is hope […]
How Does Metabolism Affect Achieving Your Weight Loss Goal
Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. During this compound biochemical process, calories in food and beverages combine with oxygen to release the energy your body needs to function. However, your hormones control every aspect of weight loss including your metabolism, where you store your fat, […]
Do Hormones Cause Anxiety Attacks?
Anxiety attacks can be a serious issue affecting a person’s daily functioning. The causes of anxiety attacks are often linked to different factors, and are not caused by a single aspect. According to Hidden Stream Counseling in Raleigh, North Carolina, “Women are twice as likely as men to experience anxiety attacks during their lifetimes. Anxiety […]
Hormone Replacement Therapy Can Get Your Sexy Back
Growing older brings with it many changes in our bodies. There are ways to counteract many of these changes through lifestyle adjustments like eating healthier, exercising, and meditating. But some changes may require some medical intervention. Hormones play an important role in the body and when they are out of balance the body suffers in […]
Fatigue & Lack of Energy Could be a Sign of Low Testosterone
A lot of men notice feeling different as they age. Sure, the aging process has an affect on all of us, but for some men it’s more than just the aging process. They could have a low testosterone level. First of all, it’s important to realize that you’re not alone. It’s actually quite common. And […]
Understanding Your Hormones: Melatonin
Melatonin is a hormone that is secreted by the pineal gland that is found in the center of the brain. It is produced in the human body as well as in other animals. According to the studies conducted by Dr. Aaron B. Lerner, the person who discover melatonin, and his colleagues from Yale University School […]
Understanding Your Hormones: Testosterone
There is a common misconception that testosterone is a male hormone and thus, women do not need it. However, this hormone is vital if balance is to be maintained within the female body. What is testosterone and why is it important for women? Testosterone is a steroid hormone that occurs in both men and women […]