Meet your best friends: Your Hormones:


 

You may have heard Suzanne Somers taking about the hormone deficiency symptoms as the “seven dwarves of menopause” We call our Hormones as the star players in the dynamic interplay among your 73 trillion cells! who play a very important role in keeping away the seven dwarfs.

Meet Thyroid: The Regulator

The thyroid gland is vital to the regulation of all bodily systems.  It renews energy levels, controls metabolism and weight maintenance, modulates cholesterol, breaks up fat, regulates body temperature, improves heart and vascular health, improves concentration, affects hair and skin, and boosts immunity.  Thyroid imbalances are one of the most common yet most neglected hormone imbalances.

*40% of adult population suffers from it

*Treatment is often not provided because of so called Normal blood levels.

*Some patients are even referred to Psychiatrists

Symptoms


*Poor concentration                                     *Mental confusion

*Memory disturbance                                  *Cold hands and feet

*Overweight                                                *Difficulty losing weight

*Puffy face                                                   *Swollen lips tongue

*Dry skin                                                     *Brittle nails                                                

*Yellow palms                                             *Thin hair

*Low energy levels                                      *Migraine headache

*Hypertension                                             *Depression

*Hypoglycemia                                            *Arteriosclerosis

*Diabetes


Meet Estrogen: The Protector

Estrogen is produced by the ovaries and fat cells and serves an amazing 400 functions in the human body! There are three forms of estrogen: estrone (E1), estradiol (E2), Estriol (E3). Estradiol is the principal ovarian estrogen. An essential reproductive hormone, levels decline rapidly at menopause.

*Replacement relieves menopausal symptoms. Some of the more salient roles of estrogen is its role as a “protector” It protects and reduces the progression of osteoporosis, improves skin and muscle quality, protects against heart disease, and increases female life expectancy.

 

 

Symptoms of deficiency:


*Pale face                                                      *Hollow face

*Small Breasts                                               *Droopy breasts

*Pale skin                                                      *Vaginal atrophy

*Dry dehydrated skin                                     *Sharp wrinkles

*Hot flashes                                                   *Irregular cycles

*Amenorrhea                                                 *Vaginal itching

*Récurrent UTI                                              *Bladder prolapse

*Joint pains                                                    *Fatigue

*Foggy thinking                                              *Depression

*Low libido                                                    *Poor memory


Meet Progesterone: The Relaxer

 

Progesterone is produced by the ovaries and is an essential reproductive hormone, with declines occurring rapidly at menopause.  It is essential for keeping estrogen in balance. Replacement relieves menopausal symptoms.  One of its most important roles is that it serves as a natural anxiolytic hormone.  The brain is rich in receptors for progesterone and there it serves as a natural antidepressant, sedative, diuretic and tranquilizer.  It also: improves metabolism of fat, protects against cancer, and helps to prevent or reverse osteoporosis.

 

Symptoms of deficiency:

 

 *Reddish face                                                *Swollen face              

*Enlarged breast                                             *Breast cysts

*Bloating belly                                                *Fibroids

*Swollen feet and ankles                                 *Tense muscles

*PMS                                                             *Abdominal pain

*Menorrhagia                                                  *Endometriosis

*Painful intercourse                                          *Nervousness

*Irritability                                                        *Anxiety

*Pain sensitivity                                                 *Insomnia

 

Meet Testosterone: The Re-energizer

Testosterone is produced by testes, ovaries and the adrenals.  It plays a key role in maintenance of male and female libido (sex desire), Improves heart health, raise good cholesterol, increases muscle tone, strength and lean body mass.

 

Signs and Symptoms of testosterone deficiency:


*Pale look                                                        *Aging face

*Obese                                                             *Decreased height

*Male pattern baldness                                      *Pool Muscles

*Lack of body hair                                             *Cellulite on Thighs

*Small wrinkles at the corner of eyes                   *Vertical wrinkles above the lips

*Poor beard and mustaches                                *Decreased axillary hair

*Flabby Belly                                                      *Increased Abdominal fat

 

Meet DHEA: The Destressor

 

 

DHEA is made by the adrenal glands. Levels measured by lab tests are key indicators of adrenal efficiency and functioning, and indicating the presence or absence of “adrenal exhaustion” a common problem inflicting many in the midst of the harried, stressful life of today.  DHEA boosts the immune system, protects against diseases such as cancer, arthritis, and diabetes, lowers cholesterol, protects against heart disease, and improves energy and libido.

 

Signs /Symptoms of Deficiency

Dry eyes                                                                 Moderate fatigue

Dry skin                                                                  Low mood

Weak muscles                                                         Intolerant to noise

Loss of axillary hair                                                  Low libido

Loss of pubic hair                                                     Poor erections

 

Meet Melatonin: The Regenerator

 

Melatonin is produced by the pineal gland in the brain.  Most associate melatonin with sleep, and while it is key to providing restful, restorative sleep, it also plays a vital role in boosting the immune system and is a powerful anti-oxidant.  In fact, it is shown to powerful have anti-cancer effects and greatly improves skin condition

 

Symptoms of Deficiency:

Nervousness                                                             Premature aging

Anxious eyes                                                             Tired looks

Tense muscles                                                            High blood pressure

 

Meet Growth Hormone: The Rejuvenator

 

 

Growth hormone is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. FDA approved in 1994 for replacement in adults due to age-related deficiencies. It rejuvenates every cell in the body, improves mood, memory, alertness, and concentration, promotes restorative sleep, helps the body lose fat and maintain lean muscle, strengthens bones, and promotes skin and internal organ rejuvenation. Improves sexual vitality and exercise capacity, improves normal healing, and restores youthful immune system providing high energy.

 

Symptoms of Deficiency:

 

Poor muscle tone                                                           Thin, sagging skin

Sagging cheeks                                                              Fat under knees

Wrinkled face                                                                Thin Skin

Pouches under eyes                                                       Obesity

Loose old under chin                                                     Thin hair

Sagging belly                                                                 Thin Lips

Less muscled shoulders                                                 Gingival Retraction

Less muscled hips                                                         Thin Jaw bones