Obviously gynecology involves hormones. However most gynecologist fall short when it comes to truly balancing hormones.  Some gynecologists still write archaic prescriptions for dangerous synthetic hormones such as Premarin and Prempro.

When we think of hormones, we typically think of estrogen, testosterone and perhaps progesterone—the hormones gynecologists deal with most. However, cholesterol, insulin, melatonin, pregnenolone, cortisol, DHEA and a host of other hormones must all be considered. Few gynecologists are equipped to manage these and unfortunately, most overlook these. Additionally, brain neurotransmitters need to be balanced with your hormones or you can become depressed, irritable, or lose sleep.   Unfortunately, the hormone picture is far more complex.  Even endocrinologists often fail to see the big picture. Optimizing hormone balance for complete body and brain performance requires an integrative medical approach and often requires an anti-aging physician or a functional medicine doctor.

Anti-aging and functional medicine doctors provide tremendous advantages over gynecologists and endocrinologists because they were trained to balance ALL hormones, and neurotransmitters in harmony. Furthermore, they seek to find the true problems underlying the imbalances and seek to treat these causes. As an example, severe and extended stress causes an overproduction of cortisol. Cortisol can “steal” upstream hormones from estrogens and testosterone. What may appear to be an underproduction of estrogen is often an overproduction of cortisol which leads to depleted estrogen. Anti-aging and functional medicine doctors are well trained to diagnose and treat these problems. Furthermore they will treat the stress that leads to excessive cortisol, that leads to depleted estrogen, which leads to a variety of other problems. So, seek out a good anti-aging or functional medicine doctor. You will be much happier and healthier.

A few months ago, Dr. Oz denounced the use of HCG saying that is altered a patient’s metabolism and he recommended that people not use it. Last week on a national morning show he changed his stance dramatically after seeing how successful people have been with with program.  He still does not like the 500 calorie diet- which means he still does not understand that an HCG patient receives most calories from burning the hard to get rid of “abnormal fat” as described by Dr. Simeons – but at least now he is coming around. Of course, as with most MDs, he is still denouncing the use of homeopathic HCG purchased off the internet. After tens or even hundreds of thousands of success stories, he still can’t see that homeopathis HCG is a viable option. Gee, I wonder why?  Do you think $400-$700 physician fees with an MD has anything to do with it?  Do you think he has researched homeopathic remedies when he hardly researched HCG?  Not likely.

Dr. Oz is right about one thing though.  You must fully understand the source of the HCG that you are using regardless of the delivery method. For homeopathic HCG, you must verify that it is produced in an FDA approved homeopathic manufacturing facility.  Typically this means that it is produced in the USA and the facility  is certified.  Anything less and you are asking for trouble.

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For questions or further assistance regarding the hCG diet, please contact Lexilife Health Clinic at 720.746.0576, or visit lexilife.com.

At LexiLife, we have been treating adrenal fatigue with great results. As a matter of fact, adrenal fatigue patients are some of the most rewarding patients treated, and some of our best referral patients. Their gratitude is expressed because initially, they are in very poor condition with virtually no energy. They often have difficulty sleeping or sleep 10-12 hours per day and wake up tired.  They complain of weight loss or gain, no sex drive and virtually no interest in anything.  After treatment, they feel they feel they have new life.  Adrenal fatigue is caused by stress, which in-turn alters a person’s cortisol levels, a very powerful hormone produced by the adrenal glands.  If a patient is under stress for extended periods of time, the adrenal glands cannot keep pace and cortisol levels fall and the patient “crashes.” This is also known as burnout.

Recently, adrenal fatigue has started to get more media attention. An article in the December ‘09  issue of Vogue Magazine discusses adrenal fatigue and treatments.  Unfortunately, there are still medical people that refuse to acknowledge that adrenal fatigue is real. The Vogue article is attached below.  If you can relate to the article,  or if you have some of the symptoms described, give us a call. Adrenal fatigue is not a condition to ignore.

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Amazing study results are out and Vitamin D appears to be a superstar. Check out these results:

If people maintain their serum Vitamin D levels above 65, they experience:

à        50% decrease in all cancers

à        58% decrease  in breast cancer

à        55% decrease in colon cancer

à        65% decrease in diabetes

à        58% decrease in multiple sclerosis

Basically, if you keep your vitamin D levels above 65, your chance of major disease decreases dramatically. So how much Vitamin D should you take?  You’ll need to have your levels tested. But as the results show, getting tested and maintaining your levels are well worth the effort and cost. At LexiLife, we  like patient levels to be around 70, if possible.  Since we are all unique, the amount of Vitamin D it takes to reach and maintain these levels varies for each of us. If your levels are low, it will take a pharmaceutical grade vitamin supplement to elevate your levels. Once you reach optimum levels, you may be able to maintain them with adequate sun and diet.  If not, you can usually maintain your levels with low dose supplementation.

Title: What’s happening with My Hormones?
Location: LexiLife Health Clinics
Link out: Click here
Description: Learn about hormones, weight loss, adrenal fatigue and more…
Start Time: 18:30
Date: 2010-02-23

It’s no mystery that a diet full of fried foods, giant portions, decadent desserts, alcohol, and sugary soft drinks will lead to weight gain. And there’s little question why the pounds pile up when you take in more calories than you burn in physical activity. But how do you explain weight gain when your lifestyle includes regular exercise and a healthy diet that is controlled in calories? Gaining weight is absolutely frustrating, especially when you really don’t understand why the needle on the scale keeps going up.

Weight gain is so complicated, there are so many factors that can impact your weight. It is more likely a combination of things more than just one factor.

1.  Lack of Sleep

2.  Stress

3.  Medications

4.  Medical Condition

5.  Menopause

If you’ve heard of hCG, then you already know how powerful it is for weight loss.

If you haven’t heard of hCG, and you have struggled with weight and endless diets,  then you will remember this day as the beginning of a new tomorrow!

Before discussing human chorionic gonadotropin’s “place” in any strategic weight loss program, let’s discuss what it is….