Author: Nick Miller, Pharm.D One of the primary concerns men and women have as they age is the accumulation of body fat, especially around the midsection. Not only is this weight gain unwanted and unsightly, it is also unhealthy. The prevalence of high caloric intake and...
Estrogen has over 400 functions in the body including: See Slides 17-19 Different Types of Estrogen and their function - Slide 20 - See Women's BHRT Brochure middle panel on Estrogen The term “Estrogen: actually refers to a group of related hormones, each with a unique profile...
By Nick Miller, Pharm D. Hormones are messenger molecules. Their purpose is to convey a message from one part of the body to another. These messages are varied in their purpose, and their effect on their target cells. For sex hormones, such as testosterone, these hormonal...
For those of you who are either exploring the various options or already using Bio-identical hormones, one of the things brought up frequently is about the balancing of hormones. What does this exactly mean and how do we achieve it? In this discussion it is...
Many women notice that at various times of life they tend to gain weight unexpectedly. They have not changed any eating or exercise habits, yet put on 5 or 10 pounds within a short time. While there are multiple reasons for this, including thyroid issues,...
Sleep is one of the most common and important things that hormonal changes can affect. Without good quality sleep, it becomes difficult for our bodies to regulate appetite, burn fat, and to feel good especially happy and calm. Poor sleep leads to inflammation in the...
