BHRT - Bio-Identical Hormone Restoration Therapy
What are hormones?
Hormones are chemical messengers that direct every function in your body. From energy and metabolism, to blood pressure and sugar regulation; from how you gain or lose weight to your sex drive and vitality - hormones keep you alive and feeling your best.
HOW DO HORMONES WORK?
Hormones work like a lock and key, the "lock" being the receptor site at the cell and the "key" being the hormone. Just like a key cannot open just any lock; when we replace hormones; the hormone should be identical to what the receptor is used to seeing as it's "key".
WHAT CONTRIBUTES TO HORMONAL IMBALANCE?
1. INADEQUATE NUTRITION.
I'm in shock!!! The protein and vitamins worked within 3 days!!! My energy level is better so my depression is not that bad. I can't wait to start the hormones." Pam Harry, Calgary, AB. 51 years old.
You make your hormones from nutrients. Protein molecules provide the building blocks to make hormones. Vitamins and minerals attach to these protein molecules to make the different hormones. Hormone balance starts with adequate nutrition.
WHAT YOU CAN DO RIGHT AWAY:
Eat adequate protein. Make sure you know what a full serving of protein looks like. A quick easy way to start your day with adequate protein is to make a smoothie with protein powder, berries and avocados.
Pam Harry takes Chronos Apollo's Healthy Living Pack, your vital nutirents critical for optimal hormone production and function. 1 pack twice a day. She also uses Probasics protein powder in her smoothies or cereal every morning. MENTION 'WebPH' when you order your Healthy Living Pack and Probasics powder and save 20%. E-mail clientservices@chronosapollo.com right now! Limit 1 per person.
2. DIGESTIVE SYSTEM DISTURBANCES
If you cannot digest and absorb food and supplements: you will not be able to make or use your hormones well. It is very important to look after your digestive health.
WHAT YOU CAN DO TODAY:
- Make sure you have regular, daily bowel movements.
- Start Multi-probiotic daily to help with healthy estrogen balance; breast and prostate cancer risk reduction and boosting your immunity. Order now: clientservices@chronosapollo.com. Mention this page on the website and receive 20% off when you purchase 2 bottles of Multi-probiotic.
3. ENVIRONMENT
4. STRESS
What symptoms will I have?
Because hormones are responsible for every function in the body, when you experience a hormonal imbalance, you may experience a variety of symptoms including:
- Low energy and fatigue
- PMS
- Infertility
- Early or difficult menopause or andropause (male menopause)
- Poor mood and irritability
- Weight gain and difficulty losing weight
- Low or NO sex drive
- Reduced interest and enjoyment in activities
- Reduced strength and muscle mass
- Weak bones (osteopenia/osteoporosis)
- Insomnia and sleep difficulties
- Anxiety
- Thinning and aging skin
- Inflammation
- Hypoglycemia
Poor stress coping and feeling overwhelmed, recurrent illnesses, undiagnosed nausea and digestive issues, IBS, trouble getting going in the mornings and fatigue that is not relieved by rest...AND MORE!!!
What are bio-identical hormones?
Bio-identical hormones are chemically identical to those found in the human body. The treatment is tailored to each person and targeted to specifically remedy your unique symptoms. Dosing is monitored and adjusted according to your individual needs, as measured by laboratory testing. Bio-Identical hormone replacement is the mainstay of anti-aging medicine.
What does this mean?
Traditionally, we accept aging as a natural process. We accept that it is 'normal' to have falling levels of hormones. Well, hormones keep you alive! Hormones help you feel well. Hormones keep your mood stable, your energy great and direct every vital function that keeps you going. So, why should we simply accept falling levels; when we have the ability to 'top up' back to levels that kept you at YOUR PEAK, physically, mentally and sexually?
Synthetic hormones do not look like your own hormones. So your receptors (the locks) do not see them as the correct 'key'. This is why so many people do not get good results from synthetic hormones. Even more important is the understanding that hormones do not function by themselves! For the many hormones in your body - they all interact with each other to some extent. Specifically, the hormones that keep you alive are the most important. They impact how the other hormones are in balance and whether your body can 'use' them efficiently.
Simply trying to take just one hormone to correct an imbalance without attention to the effects on other hormones can lead to problems: either poor results right off the bat; or problems later. Sometimes, the problems could be seemingly unrelated: like developing diabetes or developing thyroid problems.
This is why having your hormones balanced requires special followup, testing and education.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
WHY DOES MY FAMILY DOCTOR NOT TREAT ME WITH BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONES?
Special training and study is needed to safely and effectively prescribe bio-identical hormones. Bio-identical hormones and the intricate balance of all the different hormones is not taught in medical schools. Even though bio-identical hormones are safe and far more effective, they are not made by drug companies. Bio-identical hormones are made in a special pharmacy called a compounding pharmacy. The use of bio-identical hormones has over 20 years of history; and in Europe, there are many studies and publications available. However, in N. America, drug companies predominate in the study and funding of medical studies.
HOW OFTEN DO I HAVE TO VISIT THE CLINIC?
After your first prescription, you will be required to return for follow up within 3 months. Once we have proven that your cancer risk is not elevated; that your hormones are all balancing well; you can return at less frequent intervals.
WHY DO I NOT GET A PRESCRIPTION AT MY FIRST VISIT?
Your hormonal health is only part of what we assess at your Healthy Living Assessment. We also look at your risk for heart disease, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis and other dreaded diseases of aging. We do this because we have sophisticated testing that can alert us to your risk years before your regular physical examination can detect these. Our philosophy is simple: why wait until it (ie. your health) is broken to fix it, when we can prevent it long before it breaks.
Depending on what we find and what needs attention - you will need to come in so we can look after your ENTIRE health and get you into your SUCCESS ZONES.
Rememebr that your general health, stress and diseases affect your hormonal health.
We do not simply prescribe a hormone to get rid of a symptom. That is like putting a band aid on your problem. We believe in FIXING it, which means paying attention to, and restoring your physical, mental-emotional and hormonal health.
Dr. Iyer introduces the Triangle of HEalth and how to get to your SUCCESS ZONES at her seminar 'Health is Your First Wealth'.
"This information will save your life!" Joan S, 53 years old. Oil and Gas Executive.
"I thought I knew everything about hormones. I had already been on them and they helped me for a while. This talk changed my whole perspective on what I need to do and why." Nancy F. 48 years old. Calgary, AB. Consultant.
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How are bio-identical hormones different from 'hormones'?
Synthetic hormones have a different molecular structure from what your own body makes and knows and you can have side effects to these drugs. But, Bio-identical means that there is no difference at a molecular level to your own hormones. This means your body recognizes them as familiar and your risk of side effects and cancer are not any different from when your body is making its own hormones. The goal of replacing hormones when necessary is to simply replenish what you are missing; and not take you to levels higher than what is normal.
BHRT Treatment
Your hormones are in a delicate balance. You have many, many hormones, and they all are like instruments in a symphony. The melody your body plays when your hormones are in perfect balance sounds awful when the 'instruments' play out of key.
This is why you may not get results from taking a single hormone. Some pharmacological hormones are identical to hormone metabolites (breakdown products of your hormones). Even with these, you may not feel like you are back to normal. This is because again, there are other hormones that need to be balanced for you to feel 'normal' again; like how you used to be.
It’s important to support your Bio-identical hormone restoration therapy with an overall wellness program. At Chronos Apollo, we will advise you on natural therapies that will support your hormone balance. Holistic Nutrition Principles, Naturopathy, homeopathy and Traditional Chinese Medicine are all used to help you maintain optimal hormone balance.
Nutritional therapy of vitamins, minerals, herbs and oils give your body everything it needs to use the hormones it makes, efficiently and optimally. Some medications are actually bio-identical as well.
Eating a wholesome diet of organic foods and whole grains, as well as avoiding chemicals and processed foods also help your body remain healthy and maintain good hormonal balance.
Does every person need hormones?
Yes! Every person needs the right amount of hormones to function at an optimal and healthy level. Some hormones are critical to life.
