WOMEN'S
HEALTH ISSUES
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There
have been incredible changes in Hormone Replacement for women in these
last few years. This is because well-informed women are demanding safe,
effective natural products. Twenty years ago when women requested hormone
replacement, they were prescribed synthetic hormones that caused side
effects and put them at risk for other disorders, particularly increased
risk of cancers. Now women are insisting on safe, bio-identical natural hormones, but
are being told they are not available.
WHY? Because most physicians just don't know how to prescribe
and adjust this virtually risk-free, natural and effective alternative
to the cancer-causing, symptoms-ridden, synthetic hormones that are currently
being prescribed. Medical Doctors at ALE&EC specialise in prescribing and
balancing bio-identical (natural) hormones.
- Bio-identical
(Natural) hormones prevent the symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes
and depression.
- Natural
estrogen and progesterone protect against heart disease, stroke and
osteoporosis.
- Natural
progesterone is the only treatment found to protect against breast
cancer (synthetic hormones promote cancer).
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A
balanced program of hormone replacement therapy might be the best health
and life insurance you can buy!
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Hormones
are not drugs. Hormones are natural substances which function as messengers
to stimulate cells to heal, reproduce and rejuvenate. Disease and symptoms
of ageing occur when hormone levels decline. Physical deterioration is
not a requirement of growing older. Natural hormone supplementation can
reverse and forestall the ageing process. It is possible to stop much
of the undesirable aspects, symptoms and diseases associated with ageing.
ALE&EC's Hormone Replacement Therapy is a state of the art science
which has shown to prolong your life, plus improve the quality of your
life. After a complete physical examination and laboratory evaluation
will a personalized hormone supplementation program be prescribed for
you and then monitored by our physicians, until the appropriate optimal
hormone levels for you have been achieved. Only Bio-identical (natural) hormones will
be supplemented. You will achieve all of the benefits of hormone replacement
without the risks and side effects associated with synthetic hormones. |
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Women's
Frequently Asked Questions
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How are natural estrogen and progesterone produced? |
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Estrogen and
progesterone are produced naturally in yams. These natural ingredients
are extracted from these vegetables. The natural hormone is then processed
by a special compounding pharmacy into a capsule or tablet. These hormones
are identical in molecular structure to our own natural hormones even
though the natural base is from yams.
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How do these differ from the synthetic estrogens and progestins? |
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estrogen and progesterone are produced in a laboratory in an attempt to
elicit the same response as your naturally produced hormones. They are chemically
altered so that they can be patented by pharmaceutical companies. Since
these synthetics are not identical in chemical structure to our own natural
hormones, they may adversely stimulate receptor sites that lead to side
effects and cancers. |
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What are the problems with synthetic estrogen replacement? |
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first developed, synthetic estrogens were well received because they offered
the benefits of estrogen replacement for fighting osteoporosis and heart
disease. They also helped to reduce the symptoms associated with menopause.
However, the long-term results have shown that these synthetics were also
eliciting a metabolic response that was not obvious at the start. In some
patients, synthetic estrogens contributed to the development of breast and
uterine cancer.
There are receptor
sites in the body that receive messages from hormones. These receptor
sites are being tricked by synthetic hormones into producing a nearly
identical result to a natural hormone. However, these receptor sites,
when stimulated by synthetic hormones, have, evidently, in the long-run
produced other, unacceptable results in some patients leading to cancer.
A natural hormone does not try to trick the receptor site and it acts
as an identical hormone replacement.
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What are the signs of low Progesterone? |
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is responsible for balancing estrogen and the female reproductive cycle.
Deficiency results in symptoms of PMS, water retention, bloating, tender
breasts, headaches, cramping, irritability and mood swings. |
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What are the health benefits of Progesterone? |
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shows natural progesterone stimulates bone building osteoblasts, thus providing
protection against osteoporosis. Progesterone reduces the mitotic change
in breast and uterine tissue, thereby protecting against cancer. Progesterone
is responsible for the physiologic equilibrium with estrogen. It should
be used for treating menopausal symptoms, PMS, and osteoporosis. At menopause,
women lose both estrogen and progesterone. It only makes sense to replace
them both together, building back to physiologic levels. |
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How does one know whether they are receiving adequate amounts of
replacement hormones? |
| Blood
tests determine hormonal deficiencies. Blood tests also indicate whether
adequate replacement has been prescribed. All people will absorb, assimilate,
and respond to hormones differently. If the proper level (and
therefore tissue level) is not achieved, then the full benefit of hormone
replacement is not realized. |
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What if I've been taking synthetic hormones? |
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is now a revolution occurring because of new data from years of research.
Synthetic estrogens have been associated with adverse side effects and risks
unacceptable to women. Natural, plant derived hormones avoid these problems.
If your physician refuses to prescribe this for you (or really doesn't know
how), then find a physician who is knowledgeable about natural hormones. |
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Should I take estrogen and progesterone or not? |
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risks of not taking hormone replacement therapy include elevated cholesterol,
heart disease, strokes, osteoporosis, depression, menopausal symptoms, and
Alzheimer's Disease. The adverse effects of swelling and breast cancer can
be almost eliminated by using the natural estrogen and progesterone. Overall
health and well-being are enhanced, long term survival is greatly improved
and the quality of life is greatly enhanced. The medical community has long
recognized the long-term benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy particularly
in preventing heart attacks, strokes, and osteoporotic fractures, all of
which result in over 95% of the major cause of death in post-menopausal
women. |
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Call today
to start hormone replacement therapy!
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