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 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.

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.

2. ENVIRONMENT

3. 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. 

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.



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.

Discover how BHRT can benefit you!