Anti-Aging Specialist

What role does bioidentical hormone replacement have in anti-aging?

Your body needs a specific level of hormones to regulate the activity of cells, organs, and systems throughout your body. Even a slight drop in hormones can wipe out your energy and cause a wide range of health concerns.

As you get older, however, your hormone levels naturally decline. Women experience a dramatic loss of hormones at menopause, and testosterone levels continue to drop every year in men older than 30.

In addition to estrogen and testosterone, other hormones that decline due to aging include:

• Growth hormone
• Melatonin
• Insulin
• Cortisol
• Thyroid hormones
• Calcitonin
• Aldosterone

Low hormone levels contribute to many of the most common age-related problems, from memory loss and weight gain to wrinkled skin, osteoporosis, hypothyroidism, and heart disease.

The problems associated with the loss of hormones can be prevented or treated with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Bioidentical hormones have the same chemical structure as your body’s natural hormones, so they have the same, healthy effect.

How is anti-aging supported by improved nutrition?

Nutritional deficiencies accelerate aging and contribute to chronic health conditions. Your nutritional status is so essential that improving your diet and adding supplements is the first line of treatment for conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.

Many people don’t realize that even if they eat a nutrient-rich diet, it can be difficult to get enough nutrients through their food. And the challenge increases as you get older because your body doesn’t digest and absorb nutrients as efficiently. Many adults also lose their appetite and eat less as the years go by.

Your anti-aging program begins with vitamin and mineral deficiency testing to evaluate your nutritional status. Your provider may also recommend genetic testing, which shows how your genes respond to nutrition and help determine the supplements that work best for you.

If you’re low in nutrients, you may talk with their nutritionist about meal planning, receive medical-grade supplements, or get IV therapy to quickly treat a deficiency.

What other anti-aging services might I receive?

Woodlands Wellness and Cosmetic Center offer comprehensive medical and diagnostic services, including advanced lipid testing and specialized testing to identify digestive problems and determine the health of your gut bacteria.

They also offer an extensive choice of services to rejuvenate your appearance. These are a few examples of the cosmetic care available:

• Laser skin tightening
• Botox
• Dermal fillers
• Liposuction
• Body contouring
• Vaginal rejuvenation
• Laser treatments

Laser treatments erase the appearance of age spots, wrinkles, redness, and visible veins.

If you’re ready to fight aging, call Woodlands Wellness and Cosmetic Center, or schedule an appointment online.