Anti-Aging Hormone Replacement Therapy
Your doctor should supervise any hormone replacement therapy (HRT) you undergo, but be aware that HRT designed to slow or reverse the signs of aging is a growth industry. There are many different types of anti-aging HRTs. Before you decide which HRT is right for you, investigate your options, insist on before and after photos and make sure the testimonials are really true. Does this Spark an idea?
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Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
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Bioidentical hormone therapies (BHRT) are plant-based hormones that claim to be identical to the hormones produces by your body. Bioidentical hormones include thyroid, testosterone, progesterone and estrogen. BHRTs are free of synthetics that are frequently used in hormones that are not plant based.
The anti-aging claims of BHRT include an increase in energy; decrease in symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes; and increased ability to burn fat and loose weight. BHRT is also believed to guard against osteoporosis and enhance sex drive.
Anti-Aging Menopause Therapy
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Some women experience signs of menopause as early as their late 30s. The onset of menopause is caused by a reduction of estrogen production.
Anti-aging HRT addresses more than 30 symptoms believed to be associated with menopause. Women suffering from the symptoms of menopause who use menopause therapy report a more youthful appearance as well as a cessation of menopause symptoms such as thinning skin, hot flashes and fatigue.
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Testosterone Therapy
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Anti-aging hormone replacement therapy includes testosterone therapy for men and women. Both men and women have claimed to benefit from testosterone therapy. The anti-aging benefits of testosterone therapy include increased muscle development, increased libido and a general sense of increased well being.
Human Growth Hormones
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Human growth hormones (HGH) are produced naturally by our pituitary gland. HGH is credited with stimulating anabolic activity in every area of the body. Men and women who use HGH claim to experience an increase of muscle mass, increased weight loss, smoother firmer skin and more energy.
Additional claims from patients that receive HGH therapy include more flexibility, a greater sense of well-being and a decrease of chronic pain associated with arthritis and joint pain.
Is Hormone Therapy Right For You?
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If you are determined to fight the signs of aging with HRT, consider the adverse reactions, which include increased fluid retention and high blood pressure. HGH has been reported to cause an increase in bone and cartilage growth.
Make sure you consult with more than one medical doctor who specializes in anti-aging HRT before undergoing any treatment. Try eating a well balanced diet and exercising five to six hours a week as part of your anti-aging effort. Speak with men and women who have benefited from anti-aging HRT and if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
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