You Deserve to Feel Great Too: The Road to Optimal Health

Ask several people what optimal health means, and you will receive quite different responses. Some may prioritize physical or athletic skills, while others may view optimal health as maintaining social interactions and relationships. Others still may consider it to be intellectual and emotional well-being. It is important to recognize that people are different and can change and grow as they face different needs, problems, or challenges.

Healthcare professionals agree that optimal health is more than just being free from disease. It involves all aspects of life, including physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Optimal health is not just about medical treatment or self-care for health issues, but also about increasing potential. That is where hormone optimization comes in.

Understanding Hormones

Hormones serve as messengers between the cells in the body, responsible for regulating many of the body's functional systems. However, hormonal imbalances or negative changes can occur as we age. That is why many people explore hormone optimization therapy as a potential solution.

Hormones play a crucial role in essential body functions such as metabolism, growth, and reproduction. These hormones are produced by the endocrine system glands, which constantly communicate with body organs and instruct them on when to activate, how to behave, and how to disperse energy. For example, hormones help us know when to sleep or eat. Many factors, such as health conditions, age, and chemical interference, can affect hormone production. Too much or too little of any hormone can cause unpleasant side effects and disrupt the body's balance.

What is Hormone Optimization Therapy?

This therapy aims to determine whether your body's hormone levels are below their ideal levels and, if so, to address the issue. Hormone replacement therapy can be a helpful solution for replacing or supplementing hormones.

Specifically, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy uses hormones that are chemically identical to those naturally produced by the body. BHRT uses plant-derived hormones, while HRT uses animal-derived or synthetic hormones. Research has shown that BHRT can improve well-being in various areas, particularly in restoring endocrine system balance.

Signs That Hormone Optimization May Be Right for You:

 

• You experience mood changes, such as severe anxiety, significant ups and downs, or depressive episodes.

• You have unexplained physical changes, such as low libido, weight gain or loss, and changes in bladder or bowel habits.

• You have a personal or family history of osteoporosis, bone fractures or diabetes.

• You are exhausted daily and often have difficulty staying awake.

• Alternative methods to optimize hormone balance have not been successful.

Benefits of Hormone Optimization:

 

• Relief from the symptoms of hormone loss.

• Restored quality of life and a renewed motivation to live a more active and healthier life.

You deserve to feel great. If you are ready to begin the journey towards optimal health, consider consulting your doctor about hormone optimization therapy. You may experience an increase in energy when you start treatment, which can inspire you to resume the activities that make you feel great.

For more information on hormone therapy, visit 22 Health & Hormone at our Altamonte Springs, Florida office. Call (321) 972-6159 to schedule an appointment today.