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By Maria Couto, on November 24th, 2010
 Hello Everybody!
My name is Maria Couto Alves, and for a long time I suffered from unbalanced hormones which caused cellulite and hair loss. Bound to find a solution, I started a research about hormone replacement therapies.
After several years only researching, I started to feel an abnormal tiredness , and having my hormone levels more unbalanced with the passing of time, I decided to try out a conventional medication called Angelic. I gave it up on the 6th day due to side effects such as breathing problems, tiredness, and difficulty to sleep. During my research I had read a little about bioidentical hormones – a subject that many doctors, even gynecologists, had never heard about before ! Fortunately, my conventional gynecologist – the same that recommend Angelic – knew about them, and gave me the telephone number of a specialist.
He asked me for all sorts of blood exams and got me started on bioidentical Estradiol/Estriol and Testosterone creams in September 2008. I never felt any adverse side effects, my hair stopped falling, and the cellulite is practically gone. To be more exact, I started to see improvement on the VERY FIRST week: better skin, and mainly on the energetic level. One year later I added Progesterone to my list, and since then I’ve been using all 3 hormones.
I was so excited about these results that I started writing about them, because I think that something so good must be shared. Of course I’m not telling anybody to use any sort of medication without a medical prescription accompanied by detailed examinations, but I think that every man and woman must get to know about bioidentical hormone therapy, since low hormone levels will sooner or later happen to everyone.
I welcome all who have any kind of experience with bioidentical hormones to share their results with us. Bioidentical-hormone-therapy.ca has the participation of two great doctors: Dr. Ricardo Vallejos from São Paulo, Brazil, and Dr. John Salerno M.D. From New York, USA. They will both be writing about hormones, anti-ageing medicine, and healthy lifestyle. Dr. Vallejos will also be available to answer readers’ questions.
I hope that the information found here will help you to decide whether to try this hormone balance therapy. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact me. If you want to share your experience, please go to our testimonial page.
By admin, on November 23rd, 2010
 Writen by Dr. Ricardo Vallejos
When we talk about hormones in Preventative Anti-Ageing Medicine, we refer to bioidentical hormones.
They may be of natural or synthetic origin, but the biggest difference between them and other hormones is that bioidentical hormones have the same three-dimensional structure as those produced by the human body, which allows a perfect fit of the bioidentical hormone molecule into the cell receptors where it will perform its functions. This process is what we call specific physiologic response.
On the other hand, hormones known simply as synthetic don’t have the same three dimensional structure as the ones produced by the human body, and therefore provoke a pharmacological response, that is, they force their connection into the cell receptor. These molecules are considered foreign by the human organism, which reacts to the presence of these “intruders”. Many times this reaction manifests as side effect, more or less evident, even imposing a health risk.
Examples of this kind of synthetic hormone, usually used by women in menopause, are the ones made with breeding mare urine, having in its formulas hormones foreign to the feminine organism, besides other no identified substances.
Bioidentical hormones, whether synthesized or made from plant or animal bases, have the physical-chemical properties natural to the human body. When administered in physiologic doses after a clinical-laboratorial analysis to determine the individual needs, are assimilated perfectly by the metabolism, benefitting the patient with a minimal risk of causing side effects due to the quick identification by the cell receptors.
Another advantage of the bioidentical hormones comes from the fact that they are applied on the skin, which avoids passing through the liver, and increases its absorption and bioavailability. Another characteristic is that they are conveniently found in compounding pharmacies where they are modulated into the correct dosage to be used in a certain amount of time. Bioidentical hormones have, for many years, become the healthier alternative to those who need to recover their hormonal levels and do not want to do it with “synthetic” hormones or to be at the mercy of premature aging.
About Dr.Ricardo Vallejos
Dr. Ricardo Vallejos has a a formal degree in Geriatrics and degree in Anti-Aging Sciences by UNIP Universy, of which the coordinator and main professor is Dr. Ítalo Rachid – the physician who brought anti-aging to Brazil. He has a 3-year course on BioIdentical Hormones at Dr. Salerno’s Anti-Aging clinic in New York, and courses on Stress Relief and Ortomolecular. Dr.Vallejos writes articles for several magazines, and has given talks and interviews in radio and television.
Best Health Clinic
Alphaville – São Paulo – Brazil
Phone +55 11 419-58467.
By admin, on November 22nd, 2010
Written by Dr. John Salerno
At The Salerno Center for Complementary Medicine, Dr. John P. Salerno is committed to helping his patients discover health and rediscover vitality. He obtains optimal results by investigating, diagnosing, correcting and rebalancing every aspect of the body. Specializing in anti-aging protocols and bioidentical hormone replacement, he takes great care to individualize his services to the specific needs of each patient.
The conventional medical community considers age-related hormonal decline to be normal and, therefore, takes little action to correct it. Anti-aging and complementary physicians, however, understand the importance of restoring the hormonal system: how it works and the vital necessity of replacement. Hormones coordinate the continuous biochemical activity that occurs in all of our cells throughout our body and brain. They are the chemicals that make things happen on a day-to- day basis within the systems of our body. As the body’s chemical messengers, they orchestrate our metabolic processes by stimulating changes in body cells.
Both women and men, at any age, can experience hormone imbalances resulting in various symptoms such as fatigue, insomnia, depression, anxiety, memory loss, bone loss, weight gain, low libido and brain fog. On the contrary, when your hormones are replaced in perfect balance, you look, feel, and act younger, plus you are protected against some of the worst diseases and effects of old age. Bioidentical hormones are not drugs. Made from soy, wild yam, and other plant extracts, they are synthesized in a lab to mimic the body’s natural production of hormones. “Bioidentical” means biologically identical to human hormones- exact replicas of what we make in our own bodies. They are natural and completely different from synthetic hormones, which are made from the urine of pregnant mares. Synthetic hormones do not replace lost hormones- they are drugs that simply cover up some of the nastier symptoms of menopause, and other issues related to aging.
Some of the hormones that decline with age include estrogen, estriol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and pregnenolone. Because every person’s body has genetically predetermined hormone levels, it takes the right combination of bioidentical hormones to achieve optimal balance. Everybody is different, and everyone needs a dosage prescribed just for them. Once balanced, bioidentical hormones offer extraordinary health benefits for both men and women on everything from the cardiovascular system to the aging brain and bones.
Treatment with bioidentical estradiol and estrogen help decrease the risk of breast and uterine cancer, as well as increase bone density. Progesterone treatment is used to increase hair growth and thickness, as well as improve sleep, and increase stamina. The adrenal hormones, DHEA and pregnenolone, affect mood, memory, and vitality. They also enhance the immune system to protect against infection, injury, and illness. Most people think of testosterone as a male hormone, however, testosterone plays an important role in a woman’s normal physiology. It benefits both men and women, by helping to improve libido, motivation, and muscle tone. It is also responsible for vital energy and an overall sense of well-being.
Hormone balance can profoundly influence every aspect of our lives, and just as importantly, every aspect of our lifestyle can affect our hormone balance. Diet, nutrition, exercise, and stress reduction are some of the basic changes men and women need to make in their lives in order to help restore hormone balance.
Dr. John Salerno has seen lives turned around and health make dramatic strides by simple changes in diet, with exercise and attitude adjustment. And from this deep experience, has evolved Dr. Salerno’s Silver Cloud Diet. He has partnered with award winning food journalist and cookbook author, Linda West Eckhardt, to bring simple, yet profound ideas for peak living to you.
Order your copy of Dr. Salerno’s The Silver Cloud Diet at www.TheSilverCloudDiet.com
“It’s not just a lifestyle, it’s a life.” – Dr. John P. Salerno
About Dr. Salerno
After decades of practicing medicine, Dr. Salerno’s techniques have been proven to slow the aging process and encourage a healthy and vitality-filled life for his patients by applying a preventative, whole-person, patient-centered approach together with his natural treatments. Specializing in anti-aging protocols, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, nutrition and weight-management therapies, Dr. Salerno combines the teaching of traditional medicine with the wisdom of alternative healing to clean the system of toxins and blockages that can cause heart disease, cancer, brain dysfunction, diabetes and many others. The restorative effects of his treatments and vitamins can be witnessed in the renewed exuberance and health of his patients- patients who often searched within mainstream medicine for years before finally finding Dr. Salerno and the remedies that sometimes quite literally saved their lives.
Dr. Salerno is a world-renowned pioneer in the practice of complementary medicine. Based in Manhattan, Dr. Salerno has been cited as an expert by national media outlets, retained as a consultant for the launching of treatment facilities across three continents, and referenced by Suzanne Somers in her #1 New York Times bestseller, Ageless, and in her 2009 follow-ups, Breakthrough and Knockout.
The Salerno Center for Complementary Medicine
161 Madison Avenue Suite 7SW
New York, NY 10016
phone 212-582-1700
fax 212-582-1727
By Maria Couto, on November 17th, 2011
This blog has the honour of having the participation of Dr. John Salerno, and I am here to talk about his new book, The Silver Cloud Diet, co-authored by Linda West Eckhardt. I read it and I loved it! Although I don’t need to lose weight, the book has lots of information which I intend to apply to my own life.
The Silver Cloud Diet does promise to help you lose weight, and also to be healthy and happy, eating delicious and nutritious foods. How is it possible? You will be delighted to find out. And when you try it, please share the results with us.
It reminds us that we need to come back to a simple and natural nourishment, to “real” food. It provides information about supplements, how to avoid diseases, and also teaches how to prepare many healthy and delicious dishes.
You can buy the book by Internet, in a paper format, or an e-book to read in your screen. Click here to buy yours:
http://thesilverclouddiet.com/purchase-book/
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