Author:Gina Pastore

Jan 17 2023

What Is Semaglutide?

What is Semaglutide? The FDA recently approved the use of Semaglutide, a weekly injection, for the management of chronic weight. However, it should be used with exercise and a healthy diet for effective results. Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide that was initially used to manage blood sugar levels in patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Most people who use this drug to control their sugar levels also lose weight as an added benefit. What is a Peptide? As mentioned, Semaglutide is a peptide. However, what are peptides? Peptides are small versions of proteins...

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Dec 28 2022

Are Compounded Hormones Better?

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

by Gina Pastore

What is Compounded Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Hormone replacement therapy treats hormone deficiencies in both men and women. Estrogens, progesterone, and androgens, or testosterone, are hormones that may be given to treat deficiency. Forms of hormones are either considered synthetic or bioidentical. So what’s the difference, and why does it matter? Synthetic Hormones Synthetic hormones are hormones that are created or made in a lab setting. They may be look-alike replacements for your body’s natural hormones, but they are often not exact replicas. These hormones are chemically altered. An example is a commonly prescribed medication...

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Dec 21 2022

What Are the Emotional Effects of Low T

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

by Gina Pastore

How Does Low T Affect You Mentally? Testosterone is a hormone largely thought to fuel sexual desires. As such, most people often think of diminishing sexual desires and physiological complications, such as erectile dysfunction, as the primary effects of low T. However, the effects of testosterone hormone in the body go beyond stimulating sexual arousal. Testosterone affects many body organs, including the brain and the general state of mind.Low testosterone levels can cause serious mental health problems in men. Individuals with low testosterone often experience mood swings and fatigue. Below...

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Nov 29 2022

What is the Best Menopause Treatment?

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

by Gina Pastore

What Is The Best Treatment For Menopause? Menopause is the period of a woman’s life when reproductive hormones experience a decline. This typically begins during the 40s. While often called “menopause,” this period leading up to menopause is the perimenopausal period. A woman is considered “in menopause” when they have not had a period for at least 12 months. Women usually experience menopause between 45-50 years old. If you’ve had surgery like a hysterectomy and your ovaries were removed, this will cause you to enter menopause immediately, regardless of age. Some women...

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Nov 15 2022

What Does Pellet Therapy Do?

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

by Gina Pastore

What is Hormone Pellet Therapy?Hormone pellets are increasingly becoming a popular method of delivering hormones for patients on hormone replacement therapies. Hormone pellets are typically implants inserted under the skin to release bioidentical hormones. Both men and women may require hormone replacement procedures to balance testosterone, estrogen, and other deficient hormones.Men with testosterone deficiency require hormone replacement therapies to augment testosterone levels in the body. Women primarily use hormone therapies to treat menopause symptoms, while transgender people use these treatments to enhance or suppress specific sex characteristics.What are Hormone Pellets?The...

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Oct 31 2022

Is HCG For Men Better Than Testosterone?

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, weight loss service

by Gina Pastore

6 Benefits of HCG Injections for Men HCG, or Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, is a widely known pregnancy hormone used by women to maintain pregnancy. HCG stimulates ovulation and supports normal growth and development of the human egg. HCG levels in the body increase during pregnancy. However, recent studies have uncovered additional benefits of HG beyond supporting pregnancy, especially when used by men.HCG, in combination with other drugs, is used to treat infertility in women. Similarly, HCG injections for men increase testosterone and sperm production. It can also be used to...

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Oct 25 2022

Can Erectile Dysfunction Happen for No Reason?

Anti-Aging Specialist, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

by Gina Pastore

What Can Cause ED? Erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence can include symptoms like: Trouble getting an erection Trouble keeping an erection Lack of sex driveIt’s not unusual to experience erection trouble from time to time, but when it becomes a frequent issue, it can lead to stress, loss of self-confidence, and problems in relationships. ED can also be a sign of other health problems that need treatment. Let’s explore the causes of ED and the treatments available. Common Causes of ED Because sex involves both emotional or psychological and physical factors, the causes of...

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Sep 25 2022

What Happens to a Woman’s Hormones During Menopause?

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

by Gina Pastore

Side-Effects of Menopause Menopause generally describes the period when women permanently stop menstruating. Also called “change of life,” menopause is the culmination of the woman’s siring ability. However, healthcare practitioners use menopause as a reference to a situation where the level of female hormones starts changing/fluctuating. The menopause period is termed complete when a woman stops having menstrual periods for twelve months.The period just before menopause is called perimenopause, which is characterized by the slow production of mature eggs from the ovaries and irregular ovulation. Similarly, the production of progesterone and...

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Sep 20 2022

Three Glands and How They Interact With Stress (Adrenal, Thyroid, Pancreas)

Anti-Aging Specialist

by Gina Pastore

The Endocrine System - Thyroid Adrenal Pancreas Axis Did you know that three of your hormone-producing glands control and respond to stress and anxiety? These glands produce and release hormones as part of your body's response to stress. And while that is a normal response and function, chronic stress can be harmful. Let's learn more about these glands and how they interact with stress. What is Stress? First of all, let's discuss what we mean by stress. We are all under stress and spend a lot of time these days discussing how to...

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Aug 16 2022

Can You Lose Weight With Peptides and Boost Metabolism?

Anti-Aging Specialist, weight loss service

by Gina Pastore

Peptides and Your Metabolism - Can Peptide Hormones Reboot Your Metabolism? Peptides are small amino acid chains. Long chains of peptides are what form proteins. Each peptide in the body is responsible for a specific function. Peptides signal cell-to-cell communication and tell your cells what to do. Peptide therapy can: Decrease body fat Increase lean muscle mass Increase cell turnover of skin, hair, and nails Increase recovery time and healing Improve sleep Increase hormone production Decrease blood sugar Support the immune system Improve the strength of bones But perhaps one of the most...

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