Natural Hormone Therapy
Bioidentical Hormones
The natural aging process produces subtle changes in adult hormone levels that can have profound effects on health.
Women and men who choose hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are often given prescriptions for pharmaceutical grade, synthetic estradiol or testosterone. Unfortunately, patients often feel worse when using these products.
One alternative to conventional HRT is the use of natural Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). Natural hormones are derived from the hormone-like compounds in soybeans and yams. The molecular structure of these compounds is “identical” to human estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone.
Although these are often highly beneficial to patients undergoing hormone replacement, few mainstream practitioners include DHEA and Cortisol in their HRT prescriptions. They may, however, be included with Calmglow’s BHRT treatment, often with highly effective results. (DHEA and Cortisol are available over the counter as a supplement but should only be taken under supervision.)
Treatment
The best time to measure hormone levels occurs once women notice menstrual changes (menopause) and men exhibit changes in virility (andropause).
Testing hormone levels is done with a simple saliva test, with samples taken four times in a single day. Saliva testing has proven more accurate than blood testing for hormone levels. With these results, Calmglow can then prescribe BHRT at an optimal dose to return estradiol or testosterone to their normal physiologic levels. A compounding pharmacy is used to customize the proper mix of hormones rather than of a “one size fits all” prescription.
- Why use saliva.
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