The answer to where to go for help: Body-Logic Physicians and their supporting network of compounding pharmacies. Absolutely life changing and enhancing care. My wife has been consulting with Dr. Page in Boise, ID since 2013. Pre diabetic, hypothyroid, struggling with weight at 220+ lbs. Over a decade later, including rebounding, dietary and lifestyle changes later, she’s 56, the picture of health at 142 lbs, and maintaining bio-identical hormone therapy with a tremendous appreciation for life AND health! Don’t put it off.
Two footnotes: The Women's Health Initiative was purposeful fraud (many have analyzed this in print), as was placing testosterone into a highly regulated category. The goal was to make us less healthy, for hormones are possibly the safest and most effective drugs ever used. They have universal applicability for seniors and should be commonly used for many problems of younger people. Here is the link to download the book free: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/p7dvqow83g
It would be terrifically helpful if you could tell us how we could find and reasonably use these bio-identical hormones without a good doctor or lab, because these are very expensive and hard to find. Also, you’ve mentioned many times the importance of thyroid function; it would be good to know some helpful things we can do to improve that on our own. Also, what about people who have had their thyroid removed, as so many have?
How to find reputable and knowledgeable doctors who specialize in hormone optimization and evaluate all hormones mentioned in this article and not just testosterone and estrogen?
Great write-up and appreciate the detailed, numbered sections that will allow me to easily refer back for information. I’m a 70yr old 125 lb woman, been lifting weights and on a high-fiber, whole food diet for decades. Diminished thyroid function has been a big problem (energy, cognition) and main-stream medicine has not been helpful, so your information gives me a new avenue to explore - thank you!
I'm not convinced that everyone needs hormone therapy as they age, but a relative of mine just started the typical perimenopause hormones. I had already heard about bio-identicals being much better, but she says they are so much more expensive and can't afford them. I suggested that the first thing would be to get her Vitamin D level in a better range, change the diet a bit, and lift weights, but are there any affordable options for bio-identicals?
The answer to where to go for help: Body-Logic Physicians and their supporting network of compounding pharmacies. Absolutely life changing and enhancing care. My wife has been consulting with Dr. Page in Boise, ID since 2013. Pre diabetic, hypothyroid, struggling with weight at 220+ lbs. Over a decade later, including rebounding, dietary and lifestyle changes later, she’s 56, the picture of health at 142 lbs, and maintaining bio-identical hormone therapy with a tremendous appreciation for life AND health! Don’t put it off.
Very helpful, thank you!
Can you provide a rough idea of what your wife's treatment costs are? Do you do any hormone therapy?
Fantastic summary.
Two footnotes: The Women's Health Initiative was purposeful fraud (many have analyzed this in print), as was placing testosterone into a highly regulated category. The goal was to make us less healthy, for hormones are possibly the safest and most effective drugs ever used. They have universal applicability for seniors and should be commonly used for many problems of younger people. Here is the link to download the book free: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/p7dvqow83g
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It would be terrifically helpful if you could tell us how we could find and reasonably use these bio-identical hormones without a good doctor or lab, because these are very expensive and hard to find. Also, you’ve mentioned many times the importance of thyroid function; it would be good to know some helpful things we can do to improve that on our own. Also, what about people who have had their thyroid removed, as so many have?
How to find reputable and knowledgeable doctors who specialize in hormone optimization and evaluate all hormones mentioned in this article and not just testosterone and estrogen?
I have zero disposable dollars for expensive (or even inexpensive!) hormone therapy however will up my vitamin D intake and buy some melatonin.
Just as soon as whatever weird bug that hit me yesterday takes its leave.
Thanks for being here.
Merry Christmas.🎄
Sunshine. Natural light everyday and then your body makes both Vita D and Melatonin. Look up circadian health.
Great write-up and appreciate the detailed, numbered sections that will allow me to easily refer back for information. I’m a 70yr old 125 lb woman, been lifting weights and on a high-fiber, whole food diet for decades. Diminished thyroid function has been a big problem (energy, cognition) and main-stream medicine has not been helpful, so your information gives me a new avenue to explore - thank you!
I'm not convinced that everyone needs hormone therapy as they age, but a relative of mine just started the typical perimenopause hormones. I had already heard about bio-identicals being much better, but she says they are so much more expensive and can't afford them. I suggested that the first thing would be to get her Vitamin D level in a better range, change the diet a bit, and lift weights, but are there any affordable options for bio-identicals?