Andropause is the male equivalent to menopause and is characterized by the decline of hormone levels. With bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and a customized program including fitness and nutrition, men can find relief for the symptoms of hormonal imbalance, including erectile dysfunction, fatigue, depression, hair losss, muscle loss, night sweats, and urinary problems.
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May 22, 2009
Hormonal Headaches?
Headaches that correspond to your cycle frequently have a hormonal basis and usually result from an imbalance of estrogen and progesterone. Hormonal headaches usually worsen as you advance through perimenopause (the decade prior to menopause) because hormones fluctuate more wildly and depletion becomes more profound. The best approach is to see a physician who specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement and have all your hormones checked so they can be balanced and optimized. A typical hormone panel should include estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, testosterone, thyroid, and cortisol.
May 14, 2009
Getting Fragmented Sleep?
Dr. Roger Spahr of BodyLogicMD of Indianapolis discusses fragmented sleep and the connection with your hormone levels.
May 12, 2009
The Connection Between Hormones and Sleep Apnea
Insomnia in men resulting from low testosterone and sleep apnea can lead to several other problems including fatigue, reduced insulin sensitivity, low human growth hormone levels and high cortisol levels. Cortisol, the stress hormone, will increase with prolonged insomnia because of the stress on the body. Constant high levels of cortisol can create a hormone pattern that further reduces testosterone production. It can also lead to adrenal fatigue which often worsens the fatigue and insomnia.
Weight gain in men and women can be a result of a hormonal imbalance. Hormones decline as we age and as they do, contribute to men and women's propensity to gain weight.
April 30, 2009
Top 10 Tips for Managing Hot Flashes
We all want to know how it feels... a hot flash is like carrying around your own personal Summer. All of a sudden, outside of your control, you start to feel your temperature rise. It's like your internal furnace is turned on high... and there is not a thing you can do about it - you're burning up from the inside out and no matter what you do, you cannot seem to cool down.
There are many celebrities who have started on bioidentical hormones - first was Suzanne Somers, then Oprah, now Dr. Phil's wife, Robin McGraw. Read more about Dr. Phil's show: "What's Hormones Got To Do With It?".
Make the commitment to "go green" and manage stress naturally on Earth Day this Wednesday, April 22nd. With the increased level of stress we are managing, it's important to take steps to protect your adrenal glands. Adrenal fatigue can set in after your adrenals have been forced to work extra hard for a long period of time. BodyLogicMD offers top 10 tips to manage stress naturally and avoid adrenal fatigue.
April 15, 2009
Tax Day – You Are in Control of Your Cortisol Levels
Although we don't have a lot of control over things like paying taxes, we can control our hormone levels and how we are prepared to respond to the stressors of every day life.
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.
January 27, 2009
What makes a BodyLogicMD Expert Anti-Aging Physician different?
How do I know if you are the right anti-aging doctor for me?
Dr. Jennifer Landa of BodyLogicMD Orlando talks about the importance of having your hormone levels tested and finding a reputable doctor with experience with bioidentical hormone replacement thereapy prior to self-medicating with over the counter hormones.
Women whose hormone levels are balanced – including estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, insulin, thyroid, and cortisol – may have a more stable environment for overall breast health. Balanced hormones, along with reducing stress and living a stress free life style may limit excess cell growth and potentially reduce the risk of breast cancer.