By now, most people have heard of Bio-identical Hormone Replacement (BHR). Popular books by Suzanne Somers and others have helped spread awareness of this important anti-aging and disease-preventing therapy.
Dr. Shallenberger has been a pioneer in the field of BHR for more than fifteen years. He has written extensively on the subject in his books Bursting With Energy and The Type 2 Diabetes Breakthrough.
Request an AppointmentIt is essential not to confuse bio-identical hormone replacement with synthetic hormone replacement. You’ve seen the headlines about synthetic hormones — they have been conclusively proven dangerous and should never be used. Bio-identical hormones are entirely different. They are the same hormones your body naturally produces, and not a single study has shown them to be unsafe when used appropriately.
Bio-identical hormones are not just for women. Men benefit equally from properly individualized hormone replacement programs. These therapies can help you feel and function years younger while providing protection against the diseases and challenges associated with aging.
Despite overwhelming scientific and clinical evidence, the benefits of hormone replacement may seem almost too good to be true. When people hear there is an anti-aging therapy that can:
- Increase exercise performance
- Improve overall energy levels
- Enhance sexual performance
- Support regrowth of organs such as the heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, and brain
- Promote an average of 14.4 lbs of fat loss in 6 months without dieting and an 8.8% increase in muscle mass without exercise
- Improve cardiac function
- Lower blood pressure
- Tighten and thicken skin while reducing wrinkles
- Improve mood and sleep
- Boost mental function
- Enhance injury healing
- Strengthen bones
- Lower LDL cholesterol and increase HDL
- Improve immune function
—it can seem unbelievable. Yet these are the documented effects of proper hormonal support.
Hormonal Replacement Is the Key
The biggest difference between you at 50 and you at 25 is hormonal. Hormones are molecular messengers that regulate healing, tissue regeneration, immune health, sexual function, memory, mood, strength, body composition, skin thickness, energy, digestion, and nearly every aspect of human function.
Most people think only of sex hormones when they hear the word “hormone,” but many others play essential roles — including growth hormone, thyroid hormone, and adrenal hormones. Age-related hormonal decline is the primary driver behind most symptoms and diseases of aging.