VMC and Weight Management

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Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

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Debbie L. Brinkman, CMA Dr. Julie Marchiol, DC, FIMA

Growing old is not for sissies Be prepared !!

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Improved HealthPrevention of Medical

Diseases

Sense of Well BeingImproved Libido

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Testosterone Estrogen Progesterone Pregnenolone DHEA Cortisol

Human Growth Hormone Thyroid Oxytocin Melatonin

Hormones that decline with age:

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Goal To replace and restore our natural hormones that decrease as we age to the optimum levels of a 30 year old Improve one's well being and quality of life Promotes a longer and healthier life span

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Prescribe only natural hormones that are made by our human body for our body Molecular structure is biologically identical to the hormones found in the human body Hormones are derived from soy and yam oils

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

We do NOT use synthetic hormones!! The medical literature conclusively documents that synthetic hormones are associated with major complications including cancer, heart attacks, and stroke

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PATIENTS CAN SENSE, “THINGS ARE JUST

NOT RIGHT”

MOST FREQUENT COMPLAINTSTirednessLess Energy↓ Sex DriveHot FlashesNight SweatsVaginal DrynessDry SkinAnxietyMood Swings HeadachesWeight GainDepressionMemory LossPalpitationsPoor Sleep

OsteoporosisHair Loss Food CravingsIrritabilityPainful JointsLoss of Pubic Hair   Painful Intercourse    Irregular Menstruation    Overly Emotional        Lack of Self EsteemRestless Leg SyndromeChronic Fatigue SyndromePoor Sexual PerformanceErectile DysfunctionUrinary Frequency

Symptoms of Hormone Loss

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Protects Against:Heart DiseaseStrokeBreast CancerColon CancerEndometrial CancerAlzheimer’s DiseaseDementia

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Protects Against:DiabetesOsteoporosisMacular Degeneration and BlindnessTooth LossDegenerative ArthritisSexual DysfunctionImmune System DeclineSleep Disturbances

WAYS TO ADMINISTER HORMONES

Pills Titrates Patches Creams Injections Pellets

Testosterone Treatment with Subcutaneous Pellet Implants

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Indications: Any man or woman that wishes to improve their quality of life, decrease morbidity or mortality, and increase longevity as convincingly documented in the medical literature

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