The interest in anti-aging continues to grow as Baby Boomers begin to retire and look for ways to stay, look, and feel younger. Unfortunately, it has not been easy to find new anti aging information that is reliable and current in print form – until recently. New You Magazine is a publication that highlights evolving anti-aging treatments and the doctors who use them providing up to date information on the exciting field of Anti-Aging Medicine.  Like AntiAgingWorld New You features current information on hormones, nutrition, and supplements while providing advise on skin care products and general health. New You Magazine will prove to be an invaluable … [Read more...]
5 More Alternatives to Female Hormone Replacement Therapy
December 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Move Over, Female Hormone Replacement Therapy! I’m sure menopausal women would totally agree with me when I say that menopause is a b*tch. Hot flushes, night sweats, dry vagina, impaired libido, crumbling bones, mood swings, and other symptoms that basically compromise her sense of well-being. These are some of the things that harry millions of women reaching this ripe phase of their lives. So how should they combat this hellcat of a condition?  In addition to female hormone replacement therapy are there other options as well? Some women turn to natural alternatives. Let us get acquainted with these to find out if they are indeed viable options. Replacing … [Read more...]
What is Hormone Replacement Therapy and What it Does
December 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Often called as the “change of life” menopause is such a dreaded thing. They say it literally changes everything about you, your emotions, your social skills and how you deal with life. This is where hormone replacement therapy can help. What is Hormone Replacement Therapy and Why Do You Need It? As mentioned above, HRT is used by women in menopause. This is the state when a woman’s period stops. It is a normal part of life, yet, most women cannot accept it altogether because of the difference it gives to their lives. When a woman is in menopause, hot flashes are very common. There will also be vaginal dryness and sleep disturbance. This condition … [Read more...]
How Natural Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Differs From Traditional HRT
December 16, 2011 By 1 Comment
Natural Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Eclipses Traditional HRT Thanks to celebrity endorsements, natural bioidentical hormone replacement has become the next big thing after traditional hormone replacement therapy has been muddied by major research that linked it to heightened health risks. However, is bioidentical hormone replacement any different from conventional HRT? Well, the two types of HRT actually differ in four ways. Read on to find out... 3Â Main Differences Between Natural Bioidentical Hormone Replacement and Traditional HRT 1. Compounding pharmacies produce natural bioidentical hormones, while large pharmaceutical companies manufacture traditional … [Read more...]
Replacement Hormone Therapy At A Glance
December 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Replacement hormone therapy, otherwise known as hormone replacement therapy or HRT, is a commonly used treatment of menopause and its symptoms. Why The Need for Replacement Hormone Therapy? When a woman enters menopause, or the time when the period stops, a lot of changes happen to her. It changes her mood, she becomes very sensitive, very ill-tempered and she becomes more susceptible to diseases like osteoporosis and heart illnesses. All these she experiences because her ovaries have stopped producing the hormone estrogen. Kinds of Replacement Hormone Therapy HRT can be in the form of injectables, pills and creams. There are two main types of these therapy: … [Read more...]
Men: Steps to Fight Aging
November 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
FoxNews Health published this article on November 20 on ways men can combat aging. Â The article looks at treatments that more men are exploring to maintain that youthful appearance as well as younger energy levels. Â These treatments increasingly include Botox injections, use of human growth hormone, testosterone replacement therapy, and various skin creams and cosmeceuticals. The article makes an excellent point that while aging is inevitable there is no reason to sit back and simply accept it when there are treatments available to combat both the physiologic and aesthetic aspects of aging. Â And the great news is none of the treatments discussed involves any … [Read more...]
Demystifying Hormone Replacement Therapy
September 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
What is Hormone Replacement Therapy? Hormone replacement therapy or HRT involves the supplementation of small doses of estrogen and progesterone, two female hormones that decline in amount as a woman ages, to address the menopausal syndrome. Hormone Replacement Therapy Comes in Various Forms HRT could make use of either hormones, or both. So there are HRTs that are estrogen only, or progesterone only, or estrogen plus progesterone. They could come as tablets, creams, skin patches, or implants. Why is Hormone Replacement Therapy Needed? The ovaries of a woman naturally produce estrogen and progesterone until menopause kicks in. These are the only organs in the … [Read more...]
Androgen Deficiency: Not Just For Men
July 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Women need testosterone and other androgens just as much as men do. Women also need testosterone just as much as they need estrogen. Androgens are hormones responsible for development and maintenance of male characteristics. But, they also provide health benefits to women too. Estradiol, one of the estrogens, is primarily produced from testosterone. Testosterone is produced in women in the ovaries along with estrogen and progesterone, and in the adrenal glands. Testosterone levels in women are about 10% of those in men. Women really go through two “pauses” when they age; menopause characterized by declining levels of estrogen and progesterone, … [Read more...]
Side Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Men and Women
April 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Hormone replacement therapy improves quality of life and can reduce the risk of future disease. But, hormone replacement therapy needs to be done under close medical supervision to minimize and prevent side effects. Side effects of hormone replacement therapy are generally related to either excessive doses of hormones or an imbalance between two or more hormones. These side effects typically resolve once doses have been adjusted and proper balanced achieved. But some side effects do occur even with proper doses. We will take a look at the side effects for three of the more common hormones used in replacement therapy – estrogen, progesterone, and … [Read more...]
Androgen Replacement Therapy
April 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Androgens are hormones that stimulate, regulate, and maintain male sex characteristics. Two primary androgens that are used in androgen hormone replacement therapy include testosterone, and dehydroepiandrosterone or DHEA. Both of them have great health benefits. Testosterone: It Does More Than You Think Testosterone is frequently called the male hormone, yet it has many benefits that go beyond improving libido and building muscle. Testosterone helps to decrease body fat. It improves blood sugar and insulin sensitivity, and it is now recommended that males recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes be screened for low testosterone. Testosterone … [Read more...]
