Estrogenic compounds mimic the action of the estrogen in the body and can alter hormonal activity, leading to hormonal imbalances. It’s important to be aware of these hormone-mimicking chemicals and how overexposure can negatively impact our overall health.
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January 14, 2011
Estrogen. Not Just for Women
Even as recently as the 90’s, estrogen was only considered important in women and of little value to men. However, a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association proves just how critical estrogen is for males and how unbalanced levels of estrogen can increase mortality rates in men. While men like to blame estrogen for their female issues, their life may actually depend on their own healthy balance of the hormone. It is believed that approximately 99 percent of men today do not know where their estrogen levels stand, so it should be no surprise that our nation is bogged down with age-related diseases.
January 5, 2011
Alzheimer's Disease and Menopause
When Maria Shriver published a report on Alzheimer’s, it shed new light on the dreaded disease—and it also hinted at a way women can prevent falling victim to its grip. In The Shriver Report, which was published with the backing of the Alzheimer’s Association, California’s First Lady takes an up close and disturbing look at the dread disease’s impact on women—and estrogen’s possible role in preventing it.
Below Orlando Bioidentical Hormones Expert Dr. Jennifer Landa shares her opinion on the NY Times article “The Estrogen Dilemma” published April 12, 2010. This article highlights one of the quandaries for women of our time. The news about estrogen has been very confusing. Until ‘02 before the WHI was prematurely halted we
February 15, 2010
Heart Attack: What does gender have to do with it?
In light of American Heart Month, BodyLogicMD’s bioidentical hormone doctors have taken the time to compare some of the signs and symptoms of heart attack in men and women and offer advice on what they can do to reduce their risk.
February 12, 2010
Make YOU your number one priority this Valentine's Day
We often use Valentine’s Day to reflect on the relationships we have with the important people in our lives. Perhaps the most important person to build a relationship with is you. We have an obligation to take care of our health – not only to ourselves, but to our loved ones as well. We owe it to ourselves – and to our loved ones, to be proactive about our health and wellness to guarantee many more, happy and healthy years to come.
Estrogen dominance is a common hormonal imbalance in women from the ages of 30 to 50. It results in either too much estrogen or progesterone, effectively throwing the natural balance out of whack. A combination of bioidentical hormone therapy alogn with a lifestyle plan that includes fintness and nutrition along with avoidance of certain external influencers can help reduce the suffering you may be experiencing.
March 25, 2009
How Young is too Young for Hormone Therapy?
How young is too young for natural bioidentical hormone replacement therapy? Can bioidentical hormones relieve PMS or PMDD?
Before rushing to the anti-depressants, consider that your depression may be caused my a hormonal imbalance and natural bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help.
Find the lighter side of all those menopause symptoms with Menopause the Musical!
The follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is often used to determine whether a woman has entered menopause or not. But testing your other hormones, including estrogen and progesterone may provide a more accurate and complete answer.
February 19, 2009
Dr. Landa BodyLogicMD Orlando Explains Estrogen Dominance
Dr. Jennifer Landa of BodyLogicMD Orlando explains estrogen dominance and the estrogen:progesterone balance in menopausal women.