HormoneSynergy refers to the interactive way that hormones influence each other, and emphasizes that vibrant health is the result of balanced hormones. Hormone balance requires adherence to the “Goldilocks principle” – not too much, not too little, just the right amount! This is why the standard of care “one-size-fits-all” approach to hormone replacement often leads to side effects. This is also why testing your hormones and working with an experienced physician who focuses on your individual needs and unique hormone blueprint is crucial.
In addition to providing bioidentical hormone options, HormoneSynergy focuses on the foundation of extraordinary health. By following the 8 Steps to Achieving HormoneSynergy you can slow the effects of aging, keep your mind sharp, maintain an attractive body, and continue to experience all the joys of life. You may also prevent diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Balanced hormones may also help you avoid arthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and some forms of cancer.
The 8 Steps for Achieving HormoneSynergy:
- Decrease stress
- Eat a healthy diet & keep your blood sugar balanced
- Exercise
- Sleep well & enough
- Avoid toxins and do a yearly detox
- Maintain a healthy weight, including muscle and fat percentages
- High quality supplements: multi-vitamin & mineral, antioxidants, CoQ10, vitamin D, resveratrol, fish oil, and neurotransmitter precursors
- Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, weighing your individual risks and benefits
The Role of Neurotransmitters
Your brain performs 20 million-billion calculations per second. Neurotransmitters are the chemicals that relay messages between nerve cells (neurons) to make brain function possible. Neurotransmitters are responsible for movement, thinking, mood, behavior, and the ability to experience pleasure and pain. When neurotransmitters are out of balance, many symptoms and disorders can result including depression, anxiety, attention problems, food cravings, and obesity. In addition, migraine headaches, insomnia, chronic pain, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease are associated with neurotransmitter imbalances.
The main causes of neurotransmitter imbalance include genetics, stress, environmental toxicity, and poor diet and lifestyle habits. Achieving neurotransmitter balance requires treating the cause when possible, as well as understanding the influence hormones have in the brain. Natural therapies, including specific amino acid supplementation and bioidentical hormone replacement, will often correct insufficient neurotransmitter levels. When necessary, medications may be used, but emphasis is placed on short-term duration while the root cause is treated.
“No matter what the term “anti-aging” implies, we all know that aging isn’t optional. However, you can choose to experience optimal aging!”
