HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY

Optimizing hormone levels for men and women.

Balanced hormones are necessary for maintaining our health and preventing disease as we age. Hormone therapy is the placement of tiny hormone pellets just under the skin that consistently release all-natural bio-identical estrogen and testosterone, which the body absorbs, as needed.

NATURAL SLEEP AIDS

• Valerian is a dietary supplement that has been used for insomnia and nervousness for decades. Although many people use valerian as a sleep aid, its effectiveness has not been proven. There is no one compound which is Valerian, rather there are numerous compounds containing Valerian in varying amounts People who take valerian should not combine it with other supplements or medications for sleep.
• Melatonin is a hormone that is produced by the pineal gland in the brain. It is believed to have a central role with regulating sleep and circadian rhythms. There is evidence that melatonin helps reduce circadian rhythm disorders such as delayed sleep disorders or jet lag. It has not been proven effective in treating insomnia or improving sleep quality in the long term.
• Chamomile is a traditional herbal remedy that has been used since ancient times to fight insomnia and a wide range of other health complaints. Chamomile is sold in the form of tea, extract, and topical ointment. Chamomile is widely available in health food stores and supermarkets. Chamomile’s effectiveness as a sleep aid has not been widely researched in humans, but in animal studies it has been shown to be a safe and mild sleep aid.

We recommend Sleep Works and Sleep Tite as they have combinations of several supplements and our patients report that they have been effective with helping them to rest better.

Some supplements can interact with other medications or have unanticipated side effects and we will review your medications before making recommendations.

NUTRACEUTICALS

Are products derived from food sources that may provide extra health benefits in supplementation of the basic nutritional value found in the foods we eat. Some products products may claim to prevent chronic diseases, improve health, reduce stress and help with reducing the aging process, and support the structure or function of the body. We only recommend products that are eligible to be listed in the Physician Desk Reference (PDR) book of drugs and supplements.

RELAXATION THERAPY

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, describes a variety of therapies that modify thought and behavior patterns. CBT has been used to effectively treat other conditions, including depression, phobias, and eating disorders.

CBT can be used to help patients alter thoughts and behaviors that disrupt sleep and trigger insomnia. A CBT program typically includes six to eight half-hour sessions with a sleep therapist.
CBT programs for insomnia can include the following techniques:

• Sleep hygiene helps patients improve their daily sleep habits by counseling them to go to bed and get up at the same time each day, avoid caffeine in the late afternoon and evening, monitor nighttime eating, and engage in relaxing activities before bed.
• Stimulus control helps patients develop calming, sleep-inducing associations with their bed and bedroom.
• Patients should remove TVs and computers from the bedroom, and to use the bed only for sleep and sex activity.
• Sleep restriction limits the number of hours spent in bed, which helps increase sleep efficiency.
• Cognitive therapy helps patients understand and counter negative thoughts and misconceptions that keep them awake.
• Relaxation techniques help people relax with guided imagery, meditation, deep breathing, and muscle relaxation.
• Biofeedback helps patients identify and learn to control physiological factors that could impede sleep.

LIFE COACHING

Transformative process of self-empowerment. A journey of integrating key skills and practices that promote stress mastery, personal growth, and mind-body wellness.

WEIGHT LOSS

Dietary supplements is a product that contains nutrients derived from food products that are concentrated in liquid or capsule form. In the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994 defined the term: “A dietary supplement is a product taken by mouth that contains a “dietary ingredient” intended to supplement the diet. The “dietary ingredients” in these products may include: vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, and substances such as enzymes, organ tissues, glandulars, and metabolites. Dietary supplements can also be extracts or concentrates, and may be found in many forms such as tablets, capsules, softgels, gelcaps, liquids, or powders.”

Dietary supplements do not have to be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before marketing, but companies must register their manufacturing facilities with the FDA. With a few well-defined exceptions, dietary supplements may only be marketed to support the structure or function of the body, and may not claim to treat a disease or condition, and must include a label that says: “These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.”

Functional foods are designed to allow consumers to eat enriched foods close to their natural state, rather than by taking dietary supplements manufactured in liquid or capsule form. Functional foods have been either enriched or fortified, a process called nutrification. This practice restores the nutrient content in a food back to similar levels from before the food was processed. Sometimes, additional complementary nutrients are added, such as vitamin D to milk.