Treating Symptoms of Peri-menopause, Menopause & PMS with Natural, Alternative Solutions

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I will be discussing topics like PMS, Hormonal Imbalances, Peri-menopause, Vitamins & Nutritional Supplements, Natural Alternatives, & HRT, plus many other issues that are impacting the lives of women of all age groups.

The series launched on January 1, 2012 on MyInfoWebTV.com and there will be an information-packed episode airing every week.

This is one series you do not want to miss!

At Alternative Hormone Solutions, Debbie Williams is a Registered Nurse dedicated to talking & listening to women experiencing symptoms of PMS, Perimenopause, & Menopause. We advocate a natural approach to hormone therapy that considers nutrition, exercise, supplementation, stress reduction & also bioidentical hormones.

In our clinics, we understand hormone imbalance from personal experience, and from our many clients, that extraordinary lifestyle, physical and emotional demands experienced by women in today’s society are causing many women to notice unsettling changes, both physically and mentally.

We hear everyday that women are interested in a natural approach but do not know where to go. Many women have come to us already frustrated and feeling as though no one understands or truly listens to them. They have been dismissed and/or prescribed medications that they don’t really want and, often, are not as effective as they had hoped. Many women become overwhelmed with the vast amount of information and products available and just want someone to help them.

If you are experiencing symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, anxiety, mood swings, weight gain, heavy or missed periods, depression, decreased libido or lack of energy, we understand and will take the time to listen, in order to recommend the best solution possible.

At Alternative Hormone Solutions, we provide ongoing information and support via face-to-face consultations, saliva hormone testing, blood spot testing, telephone/electronic communications, newsletters and seminars.

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TESTOSTERONE
Testosterone performs the following important roles in women: improvement of mood and assertiveness, reduction in depression and anxiety, improvement in bone density, muscle density, muscle size, enhancement of sex drive and sexual sensitivity. The decrease of testosterone occurs earlier and initially at a greater rate for women than for men.

ESTROGENS. (estradiol, estrone, estriol)
These are predominantly female hormones. In adults they are important for maintaining the health of the reproductive tissues, breasts, skin and brain. High estrogen levels can cause fluid retention, weight gain, migraines and over stimulation of the breasts, ovaries and uterus. Insufficient estrogen levels can lead to hot flashes, vaginal dryness, rapid skin aging, urinary problems, excessive bone loss and changes in memory/cognition. Hormones are chemical messengers that are delivered to body tissues through the blood. Once hormones enter tissues, they flip genetic switches which regulate everything from reproduction to emotions, general health and well-being. Natural hormones are produced in many different glands and organs in the body. The pancreas produces insulin, ovaries produce estrogens and progesterone and the adrenal glands produce cortisol and DHEA. Other glands such as the pituitary in the brain secrete hormones such as FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone), which control estrogen and progesterone aproduction by the ovaries. Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHT) is the therapeutic use of hormones that are identical in every way to the natural hormones in the body. Bioidentical hormones used in therapy include estradiol, estrone, estriol, progesterone and testosterone. Some bioidentical hormone therapies are available from drug companies as standard prescriptions, while others must be compounded for the individual by a licensed pharmacist.
Let's take a closer look at hormones
PROGESTERONE:
This is a hormone balancer, particularly of estrogens. It enhances the beneficial effect of estrogen therapy while preventing problems associated with excessive estrogen. Progesterone creates a balance of all other steroid hormones. It has intrinsic calming and diuretic properties. Many Treatment Options Oral Treatment. Products taken by mouth must pass through and be broken down by the liver. Oral delivery metabolizes differently and requires higher doses and some hormones can transform into other unintended hormones, so it isn't always the safest way to give bioidentical supplements. There are some exceptions to the rule such as Estriol and, in some cases, progesterone. Transdermal (Through the skin) or TRANSMUCOMAL (via vaginal tissue). Products miss the liver so doses can be smaller and are less likely to metabolize into "bad" hormones. Hormone balance is so individual, and, as Dr. Uzzi Reiss, MD pointed out in a recent book "The Sexy Years" by Suzanne Somers, "Our unhealthful environment makes us more prone to illness and also "confuses" the natural function of our hormones. Processed foods and the materials they are packaged in are full of artificial hormones that compete with and therefore confuse women's natural hormone balance." We strongly recommend that customized analysis and treatment are essential for any woman experiencing any symptoms of hormonal imbalance in which alternative therapy and solutions are being considered.