Hormones power in human beings daily lifestyle

March 17, 2016

Hormones power in human beings daily lifestyle: What you need to know about hormones

With a better understanding hormones power, when kept at youthful levels all the time, we will age slowly and gracefully

The human body is kept and maintained by hormones power. These are chemicals which help keep the proper functionalities of the body normally and optimally in all areas including keeping your bones healthy, perfection in sexual health, focus and sharp brains. In fact hormones are actually involved in nearly all the biological functions besides what we have already mention others may include growth and metabolism, aging, weight management and even matters relating to immune functions. Therefore hormones power and especially the estrogen is very critical in the body since it goes beyond alleviating the common symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats. Besides all these the hormones power also can affect your brain, your cognitive ability and mental acuity or sharpness, short term memory as well as mood.

Doctor Dalal Akoury notes that even though these hormones play such critical roles in the body, there could be some problems here and there and especially when women become premenopausal or menopausal causing their ovaries either to decrease or stop producing sufficient units of the hormones estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. When this happens and more with estrogen, there will be some profound effects on memory and mood, ability to keep proper management of your body weight as well as your overall sense of well-being. It is therefore very important that at any given time the hormones needs to be well balanced for then to discharge their functions well.

Hormones power in human beings daily lifestyle: The role estrogen play

The change in estrogen levels that occur, even as early as premenopause, causes a disruption in chemicals in our brain called neurotransmitters. These neurotransmitters including Seratonin, Dopamine and Gaba are all reduced when estrogen levels decline. Besides they are also essential for maintaining mood, energy levels, sexual function decreasing stress, and improving upon sleep. Estrogen’s effect on mood is due to its ability to decreased seratonin levels and endorphins when levels are low. When estrogen levels are balanced, under normal hormonal states that we achieve through our program, women experience a dramatic improvement in mood. Estrogen actually protects nerves in your brain and encourages the formation of new communications between nerves. Many women we see have developed symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood swings due to fluctuating or declining estrogen levels. The good news is, there is hope and treatment is available. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned above or below, I strongly urge you to have your hormone levels checked for deficiencies. Once I have your blood work and take a detailed history, we can initiate our program that naturally and effectively alleviates symptoms due to both hormone and brain chemistry imbalance.

Symptoms of estrogen deficiency

Depression or Mood Swings
Dry Scaling Skin
Foggy Thinking
Headaches
Hot Flashes
Increased number of Fine Lines in Skin
Loss of Libido
Low Energy
Night Sweats
Short Term Memory Loss
Sleep Problems
Urine Leakage
Vaginal Dryness
Weight Gain

Progesterone

Progesterone, like estrogen, has a multitude of effects throughout the body. Many of the effects of progesterone can be attributed to its ability to oppose or counter-balance the action of estrogen. Multiple physical and psychological problems at midlife are often caused by an imbalance between progesterone and estrogen, rather than a specific deficiency. Similar to estrogen’s affects’ on the brain, the brain is also highly responsive to progesterone. Insomnia, anxiety, and migraines are just a few of the conditions linked to an imbalance of progesterone. Whereas estrogen has an excitatory effect on the brain, progesterone’s effect is calming. Our goal is to establish the optimum natural hormone balance of both estrogen and progesterone. It is possible and can be tailored to meet your individual needs at the lowest dose needed. Imbalance between Progesterone and Estrogen Symptoms:

Irregular sleep patterns
Blood sugar level imbalance
Breast tissue overgrowth
Cyclical migraines
Depression and anxiety
Low libido.
Thyroid hormone dysfunction
Uterine lining excess tissue buildup

Testosterone

Testosterone is a hormone that is not only vital to men, but also women. Testosterone is an important sex hormone in women that not only regulates sex drive (libido), but also helps regulate bone mass, fat distribution, muscle mass and strength as well as energy levels. Like men women produce testosterone, albeit in smaller amounts, in their bodies as well. When levels are low, women experience not only loss of libido, but also weight gain and low energy and depression.

Symptoms of low testosterone:

Abdominal fat also known as pot belly
Deterioration in memory and cognitive skills
Decreased muscle mass and strength
Reduced sex drive (poor libido)
Fatigue where individual gets tired quite easily
Poor concentrate
Increased depression
Loss of body hair
Psychological symptoms including swinging mood, depression, anxiety, lack of vitality and sleep problems.
Sagging Skin

Hormones power in human beings daily lifestyle: Achieving hormone balance

Finally by now we should be familiar with the symptoms of hormones power imbalance that occur during premenopause and menopause. The list is endless but they may include changes in mood, irritability and increased mood swings, hot flashes, anxiety, not to mention aging and sagging of the skin and changes in sexual function and response. You could use a non-invasive lab test to help you know your hormone levels more so if you are experiencing any of the three symptoms we have already discussed. From the testing you will able to know what natural, alternative, or medical therapies you should in cooperate to correct the imbalance and disruption in your body’s hormone regulation. Like for instance patients with hormone imbalance visiting AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury, she will use bio-identical natural hormones combined with specific dietary changes, anti-oxidants and nutritional supplements. This is one of the safest approaches that effectively address the symptoms of decreased hormone levels as well as nutrition, weight loss and inflammation associated with aging. I want to give you an assurance that if this is your problem, then you need to schedule for an appointment with us today and once you begin we begin administering treatment, you will certainly be delighted with the improvement in Appetite Control and weight loss, heightened libido, mood stabilization, improvement in your skin, and increased energy.

Hormones power in human beings daily lifestyle: What you need to know about hormones

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Individual hormones description in male and female

February 27, 2016

Individual hormones description in male and female: The three common hormones

Did you know that individual hormones like estrogen for example is normally production in specific areas like in the ovaries, the follicle around the ovum? If there is any problem, you can always seek for help.

There are several individual hormones in the body performing different functions in the body. we have since understood that hormones are body’s messengers responsible for the effective coordination of all vital repair, recovery and regeneration in the body and without them we cease to live a productive life, meaning that in their absence we simply degenerate. With that knowledge we want to zero in to discussing the individual hormones and particularly the three common ones which may include: estrogen, progesterone and testosterone as follows:

Individual hormones description in male and female: Estrogen

looking at the life of our female gender, the production of estrogen normally takes place in specific areas like in the ovaries, the follicle around the ovum, the adrenal glands, and the fat cells. And even as this production place, it is important to note that as age catches with us the effectiveness of ovaries in the production of estrogen deteriorates and stop producing estrogen on a regular basis, turning the main source for the production of estrogen the adrenal glands located above the kidneys. Any unused testosterone is also transformed into needed estrogen, and even estrogen stored in fat cells is called to action as the ovarian production of estrogen diminishes. Estrogen and progesterone are designed to balance each other, to keep each other in check. Therefore and because of that it is nearly impossible to separate their actions, but for the sake of simplicity; Estrogen makes everything grow, it causes cells to proliferate while progesterone checks this growth, holding cell growth to a limit. The following are some of the positive effects of its action are that it:

Causes the uterus lining grow to in readiness for pregnancy.
Facilitate the grown of breast tissues in preparation for making milk
Prevents bone destruction by bone-destroying cells (osteoclasts)
Protects from hypertension by relaxing the lining of blood vessels
Stimulates the production of lipoprotein lipase, an enzyme which breaks down fat. The result is low cholesterol levels and good balance between good (HDL) cholesterol and bad (LDL) cholesterol
Lowers insulin levels
Stimulates body fat accumulation to help the fetus grow
Induces relaxation of blood vessels in the circulation in general and heart in particular
Causes the ovum to mature inside the ovary to prepare for ovulation
Creates the follicle where the egg matures
Promotes the growth of the fetus
Keeps the vagina, the vulva and the cervix well developed and moisturized
Promotes growth of underarm and pubic hair, and pigmentation of the nipples

The negative effects of the growth induced by estrogen unopposed (acting alone), without the balancing effects of progesterone are:

Increased risk of gallbladder disease
Increased incidence of blood clot formation
Increased accumulation of body fat, this is why livestock growers use this hormone
Increased water and salt retention
Interference with normal insulin release and blood sugar control
Increased risk of overgrowth of endometrium (lining of the uterus)
Increased risk of overgrowth of breast tissue, and could be a reason for breast cancer
Increased risk of depression
Increased risk of headaches
Increased risk of gallbladder disease
Increased incidence of blood clot formation

Individual hormones description in male and female: Progesterone

Progesterone is the parent or precursor of estrogen in the ovaries and the parent to cortisol and aldosterone in the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands manufacture progesterone from its precursor cholesterol. Progesterone is the precursor of testosterone, all androgens, and other adrenal hormones, making it extremely important for reasons far beyond its role as sex hormone, without it we could not cope with stress and our body fluid and kidney control would cease to function. Progesterone functions:

Protect the endometrium
Insure the optimal function of uterus
Prevent water retention
Help use fat for energy at the cellular level
Serve as a natural anti-depressant
Create a calming effect on the body
Help eliminate sleep disorders
Help keep insulin release in check and maintain even blood sugar levels
Prevent unmediated overgrowth of the endometrium/cancer
Prevent unmediated breast tissue overgrowth/cancer
Maintain sex drive
Maintain normal blood clotting parameters
Protect against fibrocystic breasts

Progesterone’s negatives are few and easily balanced by estrogen:

A sedating effect, if used in excess
Increased spotting and changes in bleeding patterns
Bloating if used in excess
Gastrointestinal discomfort
Acne, if used in excess
Hyperpigmentation of facial skin when exposed to sunlight

Testosterone

The most important role of testosterone is to provide male characteristics. Although this may appear straight forward, testosterone functions are of significance to women as well. The following are some of the areas where testosterone helps in:

Promoting muscle strength and exercise endurance
Improving libido
Increasing energy levels
Improving sense of well-being
Increases body hair production
Produce enlargement of the clitoris
Improve sexual desire and fantasy
Improve bone density

Besides the benefits, it also have some demerits or negative effects of testosterone which cones due to overproduction or intake through either testosterone supplementation in pharmaceutical formulations or unsupervised androgen consumption. The side-effects are similar to those of estrogen dominance, since testosterone transforms into estrogen when it is overabundant. The side-effects include:

Male pattern baldness
Increased facial hair
More aggressive behavior
Higher cholesterol levels
Too much clitoral enlargement

Finally in the past this was not regarded as anything good, nonetheless things are changing and now we are beginning to appreciate the importance of testosterone in men and women while the balance of estrogen and progesterone is highly dependent on a cycle. And as we come to the end of this discussion, we want to help you take the summery of the whole journey we took form the beginning as we started the discussion. And now if you or any of your loved one is struggling with this are you are wondering on what to do. You can therefore schedule for an appointment with doctor Dalal Akoury for further direction.

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Understanding hormones and their functions

February 27, 2016

Understanding hormones and what they do in the body: Effective communications between cells

With a better understanding hormones when kept at youthful levels all the time, we will age slowly and gracefully

For a better understanding hormones are the body’s emissaries (messengers) responsible for the effective coordination of all vital repair, recovery and regeneration in the body and without them we cease to live a productive life, meaning that in their absence we simply degenerate. You may be wondering why get the knowledge of hormones, if that describe you, then you are at the right place because we want to help you appreciate the importance of being equipped with the knowledge of hormones. One of the functions of hormones is to keep us looking young and more youthful. That is one point many would want to identify with and we are not going to disappoint you. Keep reading and be one of the first to know with the experts from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center. This facility was founded by doctor Dalal Akoury MD, and it is home of great professional in various discipline ready to help you with all the medical concerns you may be having.

Now about keeping young doctor Akoury says that all you need to do to keep youthful is to ensure that your hormones are kept at youthful levels all the time, this way you will age slowly and gracefully. Remember that these substances (hormones) are made by special organs in our bodies and are disseminating communications between cells and organs giving instructions to do specific tasks. Their communication channels are consistent between each other through feedback loops. The balance and quantity of hormones directly and almost solely affects how our bodies function. Good balance and quantities translates into energy, weight control, sexual vigor, and youthful appearance, recovery from daily stress and physical activity and overall sense of well-being. Imbalance and lack leads to fatigue, sleep disturbance, sexual dysfunction, depression, impaired immune function, chronic illnesses, disease, “lack of thriving”, degenerative state of decline, debility and earl death.

Understanding hormones and their functions: The master glands

In our quest of understanding hormones, it is important to note that they are closely involved in every body function. And besides that they are even more than the later meaning that every cell has a receptor site for a hormone to communicate with the cell to turn it on, off, vary its rate, repair and coordinate the complex dance of this performance. For these hormones to functions well, they must be subjected to some control mechanism. What we are communicating is that the quantity of hormones secreted into the body systems is controlled by two glands in the brain; the hypothalamus and the pituitary. They were named the “master glands” however, doctor Akoury agrees that this may not be a good definition now that we know communication happens at many other levels than this small area in the frontal brain.

Hormones are also produced by the sex organs: ovaries and the testies, adrenal glands located above the kidneys, the pineal gland in the center of the brain, the thyroid, in front of the voice box and it is now known that even the bodies tissues can make certain hormones. Some of the sex hormones commonly known to us may include:

Estrogen
Progesterone
Testosterone

As we progress into the discussion, we will explain more about each of them but in the meantime it is important to note that both men and women have fat cells that can make estrogen and the more fat the more estrogen produced. The actions of these hormones are interrelated, symbiotic and essential to human existence. Their actions are both positive and negative. The balance and interaction between the sex hormones determines the presence or absence of symptoms, the recovery or lack and a degenerative state. Estrogen and progesterone are the dominant hormones in women. Estrogen is a broad name for a class of female hormones; Estradiol, Estrone and Estriol. Estradiol has the strongest physiologic force and the one to carefully monitor if one is supplementing. Estriol is the weakest of the female hormone estrogens.

A significant shortcoming in our understanding hormones is the belief that estrogen, progesterone and testosterone can act independently of one another at any time during our lives. This simply cannot happen and to look at it this way is mechanistic and lacks the full understanding of how the body is designed to seek equilibrium by a mechanism that we label homeostasis.

Unless we totally incorporate into our understanding the inseparability of the three sex hormones and the others we cannot solve the problems caused by their imbalances. As experts from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center, we are very much concern when we see how people are mishandling certain basic things wrongly which lead into serious consequences. To this effect we resolved not to sit and watch but come out strongly and offer solutions. This is what we do best and it doesn’t matter whether you are struggling with addiction or hormone imbalance, you can get all these help under one roof with doctor Dalal Akoury. And as we come to the end of this discussion what to introduce you to some of the things we do in offering solutions. AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center normally organizes an Integrative Addiction Conference annually and this year we are having our second conference workshop that adopt on partnership and dialog among integrative Medical experts in a nurturing, empowering, motivating, and cozy atmosphere. The venue of the conference will in Austin Texas. There will be so many things taking place like for instance a full-day workshops will offer you information personalized for your interest and is designed to ease you towards transformational growth. For more information about this you can get in touch with us at 6505 Interstate Highway-35 North Austin, TX 78752 on telephone number: 512-454-3737 Fax: 512-419-0102. You are welcome and please find out more about the integrative addiction conference from the contacts given.

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Sexual intimacy beyond menopause in women

February 16, 2016

Sexual intimacy beyond menopause in women: What are your fears as you approach menopause?

Sexual intimacy beyond menopause in women is very possible and can be most enjoyable

One of the most interesting things in life is being intimate sexually with a partner, and for the avoidance of doubt I’ am addressing the intimacy between a man and a woman. As we (women) approach the menopause, psychological preparedness is very important because this is a totally new life that may come with its own expectations for many women. Once this is done then women can embrace these changes positively and even enjoy their sexual life progressively into old age. And just to bring words of hope about sexual intimacy beyond menopause in women doctor Akoury encourages that women approaching this stage in life can share with their counterparts who have been there to get to understand and learn from their experience. Such information will be very important because it will interest you to note that many women going through menopause are in the contrary enjoying their sex life than many think. This has been necessitated by the fact that they no longer have the worry of ever becoming pregnant or worries of raising children and so they are even motivated to having and enjoying sex spontaneously.

Another motivation is that of not having to run several commitments like child care which can be very much involving and parked with endless activities. With the omission of such activities, a lot more energy is saved at the end of the day thereby causing them to be more relaxed and comfortable for the enjoyment and satisfaction with their sexual life.

Sexual intimacy beyond menopause in women: Facing women sex complications

There is no doubt that woman’s sex drive can be quite complex, and beside the emotional traits, there are certain physical changes during menopause that can further complicate things. Some of the things that may bring complications may include:

Overweight: for better result it will be necessary that you shade off those extra pounds and any changes that come with it like body shape (hello, belly fat!). If these conditions are not addressed any woman may feel uncomfortable or self-conscious about her body and may even fail to recognize it as her own. Besides that weight issues also brings with it poor self-image. And that explains why to many people if you’re carrying extra weight, physical problems like reduced energy or mobility may interfere with your sexual function.

Hormonal changes: As we get to this stage in life, hormonal changes will always take place since they go hand-in-hand with menopause. It is during this time that two things will occur; meaning that while your body is busy ushering your estrogen out, it’s also ushering in some pretty significant vaginal changes including dryness and thinning of its lining. Less estrogen equals less vaginal lubrication, leading to a less elastic vagina. And the consequences of that is pain, burning, tightness or soreness.

Other possible sex-busters: hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats, irregular bleeding, sleep problems and insomnia.

Sexual intimacy beyond menopause in women: Dealing with menopause problems

This is very important however it must be noted that not all sexual problems at this point cause frustrations. It therefore means that if they’re not bothersome to you or your partner then don’t consider them as problems. Each individual has their own normal and threshold for letting a problem get in the way of their relationship. To that effect doctor Akoury advices that before you throw up your hands in frustration, here are some ideas worth considering:

Take physical therapy for pelvic discomfort seriously
Regular sexual activity, which promotes vaginal health and blood flow. And to make it easier, you may want to consider:
- Vaginal dilators
- Over-the-counter vaginal lubricants (for temporary relief of dryness before and during sex)
- Over-the-counter vaginal moisturizers (for longer-term relief from dryness)
- Low-dose vaginal estrogen therapy in cream, ring or vaginal tablet form (reverses underlying atrophy and dryness)
- Higher-dose hormone therapy throughout the body via pills, patches and other preparations (reverses underlying atrophy and dryness, but generally reserved for women with bothersome hot flashes. Other treatments:

Laser therapy: A new non-hormonal therapy, the MonaLisa Touch is a fractional carbon dioxide (CO2) laser specially designed to help restore vaginal health in postmenopausal women. It was recently introduced in this country after successfully treating more than 15,000 patients around the world. Performed by an OB/GYN, it works by delivering controlled energy to the vaginal tissue to revitalize the cells to make more collagen (which is an essential ingredient in vaginal cell health) and is an in-office, virtually pain-free procedure requiring no anesthesia.

Flibanserin: Touted as the “female Viagra,” the FDA twice rejected this drug, citing safety concerns like low blood pressure, dizziness and fainting. As of this writing, an FDA advisory panel has recommended approval of the drug on the condition that the drug’s manufacturer, Sprout Pharmaceuticals, try to reduce the risks of side effects.

Ospemifene (Osphena): This drug was approved by the FDA in 2013 for postmenopausal women who experience pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse. The once-a-day pill, which works by acting like estrogen in some parts of the body, helps make vaginal tissue thicker and less fragile. Any woman considering taking any medication should have a thorough discussion with her health care provider to consider the risks and benefits.

Sexual intimacy beyond menopause in women: What are your fears as you approach menopause?

Women Hot Flashes Treatment in Myrtle Beach, SC

January 24, 2016

Women Hot Flashes Women Treatment

Women Hot Flashes Treatment - Myrtle Beach, SC Women Hot flashes sometimes referred to as hot flushes, are an uncomfortable, irritating condition to deal with. They can interfere with your life and make ordinary situations frustrating. If you’re dealing with hot flashes and want help, please call (843) 213-1480 or contact Dr. Dalal Akoury online.

Symptoms of Women Hot Flashes

Hot flashes in women are usually quick and often debilitating. The experience of a hot flash can vary from person to person, but generally some symptoms of a hot flashinclude:

Redness in face
Redness in neck
Increase in temperature
Perspiration
Dizziness
Rapid heartbeat

After the hot flash is over, many will experience a feeling of extreme cold, or chills. A hot flash can last anywhere from a few minutes to an hour, with time needed for recovery after.

Causes of Women Hot Flashes Hot Flashes

Though commonly associated with menopause and perimenopause, there are many causes of hot flashes in women. Hot flashes are typically associated with hormones, so low estrogen may be a culprit.

In addition to hormonal issues, hot flashes can be caused or made worse by a number of triggers:

Alcohol
Caffeine
Diet pills
Certain foods
High temperatures
Smoking
Saunas
Certain clothes

Avoiding or reducing these triggers can help mitigate your hot flashes and bring you closer to finding the root cause.

Treatments for Hot Women Flashes

If you’re seeking hot flash treatment, it’s best to contact a doctor and schedule a consultation. There are many options for treating hot flashes, including simple lifestyle changes. In addition to avoiding the aforementioned triggers, increasing exercise, losing weight and changing your diet can help cut down on hot flashes.

A doctor specializing in treating hot flashes may also recommend:

Medication
Vitamins and supplements
Holistic medicine
Birth control
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)

Hormone replacement has emerged as a cutting-edge way to treat hot flashes. This is particularly true of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, or BHRT. BHRT uses natural hormones to right your body’s levels of estrogen and other key hormonal issues.

If you’re curious about using Hormone Replacement Therapy to treat hot flashes, please call (843) 492-4884 or contact Dr. Dalal Akoury online.

Fight Women Hot Flashes Today!

Whether through lifestyle changes, medication or hormone replacement therapy, hot flashes are a debilitating issue worth treating. Hot flashes in Women can be confusing to deal with on your own, so it’s best to contact a doctor. Please call (843) 213-1480or contact Dr. Dalal Akoury online

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