Tired of Being Tired? Tired of Being Told “You’re labs are normal” but you don’t feel the normal? Tired of seeing specialist after specialist?
READY TO GET BACK TO FEELING LIKE YOUR NORMAL SELF?
Hormonal imabalances happen to both men and women. Hormonal imbalances related to PMS, perimenopause, menopause/andropause, thyroid and cortisol can drastically impact your everyday quality of life. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), is a method of treatment that can help reduce symptoms such as the following.
- Hot Flashes
- Night Sweats
- Sleep Problems
- Weight Gain
- Low Energy or Fatigue
- Low Sex Drive
- Skin Changes
- Brain Fog
- Mood Swings
- Thinning Hair
- Infertility
- Miscarriage
- Anxiety
- Heavy or Irregular Periods
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Vaginal Dryness
Many of our patients have seen multiple providers and specialists – who have dismissed their symptoms, have been told they need to “just live with it”. Commonly, many of these symptoms may be diagnosed as “Normal Aging”, Depression or Anxiety, Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Often patients are sent home with instructions to clean up their diet and begin exercising to “loose weight”, but they never given the directions/instructions on why this is important or “HOW” to incorporate these instructions into daily life.
Oftentimes, they are given prescription medications that don’t address the root cause and cause possible side effects – all in an attempt to treat the symptoms and simply manage the patient on a monthly basis.
Does this sound familiar?
In our clinical experience, the answer is getting to the root of what is causing the imbalance. Correcting specific imbalances in your body, your mind, and your life encourages healing and rehabilitation to get you back on track to living the life you deserve to have.
While some can do it on their own with a little support, given the right plan. Others need more help with personal accountability to stay on track. Let’s work together to create the best environment for natural healing and a personalized plan that you can use for a lifetime of health and wellness. We work exclusively with men and women who are ready to put in the work at home to reclaim their quality of life!
Numerous clients report that coaching positively impacted their health as well as their lives by helping them to:
• Build and implement an action plan towards achieving less pain and fatigue
• Become more self-reliant to create and maintain new healthy habits
• Gain more life satisfaction
• Take greater responsibility and accountability for overall health
• Gain more effective results
Your Story, Lab Testing, Program Development
We are determined to get to the root cause of your health issues. Your story is the most important component to your case. By listening closely and investigating your medical history with more detail, we are able to recommend the most appropriate lab testing and lifestyle modifications, and targeted supplementation. Your customized program will be developed by putting together your story, your lifestyle and your lab findings.
Customized Solutions
Based on your initial assessment and lab findings, a customized plan will be created for you. This attention to detail allows us to ensure you’re taking the right supplements, eating a balanced diet, putting into practice the skills and movements necessary for daily living.
Personal Support
Did you ever wish that you could speak directly with your doctor… without waiting weeks or months? Our goal is to provide exceptional service to you by providing you direct access to our staff. Get your answers quickly via phone, email or text. Better access equates to better results.
Restored Vitality
By maximizing your health and vitality you are able to contribute to your life once again. You are now an active member of your own life, and a contributing member to your family and community.
Lifestyle Education
Education is the driving force of your success and we are committed to empowering you with it. Knowing the “why” and “how” of health allows you to have informed conversations with you all your providers!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What Are Bioidentical Hormones?
Hormones are chemicals produced by your endocrine glands that serve as messengers, telling particular functions of your body how and when to work. Throughout our lives things like stress, illness, menopause/andropause, your body goes through major hormonal changes. Bioidentical hormones are hormones that contain the same molecular structure as the hormones made by your body, and produce the same functions/actions in the body as your nature hormones. At SNVHS, we use only bio-identical hormones at doses no greater than what your body needs naturally.
Bioidentical hormones can be created by a pharmaceutical company or a compounding pharmacy, and differ from the conjugated estrogen formulas used in older forms of hormone replacement therapy. At SNVHS, we only use FDA-approved bioidentical estradiol and micronized progesterone that are standardized and available at compounding pharmacies.
Bioidentical vs. Synthetic Hormones
While both bioidentical and synthetic hormones are made in a lab, the raw ingredients used are different. Both can be useful solutions, but bioidentical hormones often have far better results with fewer risks of negative side effects. Synthetic hormones have been shown to be harmful and can increase cancer risks.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Contraindications
People who have a history of or who experience the following should consult their healthcare provider:
Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
Breast/Uterine/Ovarian, Thyroid, Prostate cancer
Porphyria
Severe active liver disease
Does Estrogen Causes Cancer?
One of the myths out there is that estrogen is dangerous and can cause cancer. However, the reality is that current data indicates estrogen does not cause breast cancer. The preponderance of evidence suggests that using FDA-approved BHRT does not increase your risk of breast cancer over your baseline risk.
In fact, in the WHI study, women only taking estrogen had a 30% decreased incidence of breast cancer.
Can BHRT Can Delay Menopause?
Unfortunately, BHRT cannot delay menopause. BHRT can help you manage menopause symptoms, which can make aging more pleasant. With the right hormones, you can enjoy the privilege of aging without the uncomfortable side effects.
You Shouldn’t Start Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Too Young
In fact, starting BHRT earlier can have meaningful benefits, especially if you’re experiencing severe perimenopausal symptoms or PMS. Some studies show that there’s a critical window wherein if you begin BHRT earlier, you’re more likely to have more positive results, reducing symptoms and possibly avoiding further health complications that crop up with age.
Can You Can Be on BHRT For Too Long?
You can continue BHRT for as long as you and your doctor are happy with the results. Your healthcare provider will continue to monitor your symptoms and any side effects to determine the best dose, formulation and duration of therapy.
Herbs and Vitamins Are Safer Than Hormone Treatments
While certain herbs and vitamins may help alleviate some perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms, the lack of regulation around their distribution and raw ingredients can make it difficult to find the proper dose and formulation.
With FDA-approved BHRT, your healthcare provider can recommend an exact dose and formulation backed by evidence-based guidelines to treat your current symptoms.
Is This Right For Me?
If you’re tired of shuffling from doctor to doctor without ever getting to the root of your chronic health issues, and if you want to optimize your health holistically through sound lifestyle modifications, advanced lab testing and mind-body techniques without unnecessary medications, then our services may just be what you’ve been looking for all along. Just know that it takes a serious commitment to make the lifestyle changes necessary to transform your health once and for all.
What About Supplements & Lab Testing?
As a prospective patient, we know that you’ve likely been to other providers before that may have already run lab tests.
The reality is the lab testing ordered for you is easy and convenient. A simple saliva/urine test to look at hormones and cortisol status that are not tested for by regular blood tests. These tests are generally not covered by insurance. While we are often able to utilize previous testing, often we look deeper and may need to order additional serum labs (blood draw); which would be covered by most insurance.
In terms of supplements, we may recommend certain pharmaceutical-grade supplements for a limited time to support your body’s innate healing and rebalancing process. But long-term, we believe that supplements can’t make up for a poor lifestyle. While some supplments may only be temporary, others may be intermittent, and a few should become daily.
We understand there is a financial piece to all of the supplements, prescriptions, and lab testing. We do have a number of options that may be helpful on those prices.
Do You Accept Insurance?
The short answer is No, but here’s why. At SNVHS, we’re passionate about what we do and have a responsibility to provide our patients with the highest quality natural health care possible. Just as our approach is different from mainstream medicine, so are our financial policies.
We will provide you with a detailed billing summary that you may submit to your insurance for reimbursement (except Medicare). Additionally, just in case you weren’t aware, alternative medical care is tax-deductible!
Is Lab Testing Necessary?
Yes! Labs are a vital part of the process in uncovering hidden malfunctions, discovering healing opportunities, and getting to the root cause of your health issues. Without the data and information that labs provide us, we would just be guessing what’s wrong with you. We don’t guess…we test.