Hormone Dictionary

DHEA

DHEA is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands. This hormone is a precursor to other sex hormones. In addition to having its own hormone effect, it results in a shift to an anabolic or protein building state. It reduces cardiovascular risk by increasing lipolysis or breakdown of fat. It also stimulates the immune system, restores sexual vitality, improves mood, and decreases cholesterol and body fat. Recent studies point to DHEA as an anti-stress hormone, reversing the effects of stress (cortisol) on the immune system.

PREGNENOLONE

Pregnenolone is a precursor to other hormones. It functions as a memory enhancer and is a factor in cellular repair, particularly in the brain and nerve tissue. Pregnenolone protects cerebral function and protects against neuronal injury.

MELATONIN

Melatonin is secreted by the pineal gland. It is a circadian rhythm hormone-thereby affecting the patterns of sleep. Research has shown that cells of the body rejuvenate and repair during the deeper stages of sleep. It is during the deep stages of sleep that the body produces natural killer cells or CD4 cells. Melatonin increases the deeper stage of sleep and stage IV sleep, increasing and enhancing immunity. Improved sleep patterns serve to energize the body and improve mood. Melatonin has powerful antioxidant effects which accounts for its disease prevention qualities. Melatonin has tremendous cancer prevention effects do to its enhancement of the immune system (thymus). Melatonin deficiency results in poor sleep, jet lag, irritability, hypersensitivity and premature aging.

THYROID

Thyroid hormone is a metabolic hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that regulates temperature, metabolism and cerebral function. It contributes to energy levels and temperature regulation and body warmth. It increases fat breakdown, resulting in weight loss as well as lower cholesterol. It protects against cardiovascular disease and improves cerebral metabolism. It helps to prevent cognitive impairment.
Thyroid hormone is probably the safest and most beneficial cholesterol lowering agent, yet it is infrequently used for this!

TESTOSTERONE

Testosterone is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, testes and ovaries. It contributes to muscle mass, strength and endurance, decreased fat, increased exercise tolerance, enhancement of well-being and psychological status. Testosterone protects against cardiovascular disease, hypertension, body fat and arthritis. It leads to improved lean muscle mass, increased bone density, decrease in cholesterol, improved skin tone, improved healing capacity, and increased libido and sexual performance. It prolongs the quality of life by decreasing the diseases of aging, as does estrogen in the female. Testosterone is also present and extremely important in the female as well as the male, making supplementation absolutely recommended for men and women.

ESTROGEN

Estrogen is secreted by the ovaries. Estrogen protects against heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's Disease and memory disorders. It protects against vaginal atrophy, urinary incontinence, and prevents symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes and temperature regulation. It improves balance by improving the visual somatosensory system in the central nervous system. Estrogen deficiency results in urogenital atrophy, incontinenence, sagging skin in the breast, increased skin wrinkles of the face increased fatigue, depression, mood swings and decreased libido. It is of extreme importance that the estrogen prescribed be a natural estrogen and not a synthetic estrogen. The synthetic estrogen has been shown to be harmful. We only prescribe natural hormones and never use the cancer causing synthetic hormone (such as Premarin). For optimal protection, natural estrogen supplementation should be balanced by natural progesterone supplementation. The recent media attention to the possible association of cancer with hormone replacement is unfounded. The problem with this data is that synthetic hormones (Premarin and Progestins) were used. If bio-identical hormones are used in treatment and given at appropriate levels cancer is not increased, in fact natural Progesterone is anticarcenogenic.

PROGESTERONE

Progesterone is secreted by the ovaries and reduces symptoms of premature menstrual syndrome. It protects uterine and breast cancers, osteoporosis, fibrocystic disease and ovarian cysts. It dramatically decreases menopausal symptoms. Most US physicians prescribe synthetic progestin’s which cause such side effects as bloating, headaches, fatigue, and weight gain. The natural progesterone must be prescribed in place of the synthetic progestin to avoid the side effects and protect against cancer. We emphasis the use of natural hormones and not synthetic hormones, which have been proven time and again to cause significant side effects.

Summary

The basics for optimal health and longevity are proper diet, exercise, nutritional supplementation and hormone replacement therapy, and energy balancing. This stops cellular degeneration of tissue, fostering healing and a slowing down of the aging process.

Hormones are not drugs. They are natural substances that have existed in our bodies since conception. The problems we have recently heard about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) were due to the fact that hormones not normal for the humans were used and are still the primary source of (HRT). Simply, we have had the ability to replace hormones in men and women exactly for many years. Having this ability to give men and women natural hormones (Testosterone, Estrogen, Progesterone etc.) why did we give Premarin (derived from horse urine) and Progestin (synthetic Progesterone). “Our first rule is do no harm” Our policy is to try not to put anything into the body that is not naturally found there. We believe this is just the beginning of many more pharmaceuticals, causing serious side effects. The doses of Hormone Replacement Therapy should never exceed what your body has already been accustomed to in its younger years. They caused no harm to the body at that time and when restored to youthful levels continue to provide the health and vigor that one loses as they age. When hormones are taken as prescribed by physicians and monitored closely they produce no negative side effects. When all the declining hormones are taken together in which in turn helps protect the body against cancer.

Physical deterioration is not a requirement of aging. It is now possible to stop much of this undesirable aspect of aging as well as the symptoms and diseases associated with aging. Hormone replacement therapy is an updated science which has been shown to prolong the quality of one’s life. At Integrative Medical Associates we specialize in total hormone replacement regimens to balance all the hormones. Our results are superior to those programs that utilize only Growth Hormone, because hormones work together. Exercise, diet, and nutritional advice will be given to further increase benefits of hormone replacement.

After a complete physical examination and laboratory evaluation, a personalized hormone supplementation program will be prescribed for you and monitored until optimal levels have been achieved. We would be pleased to answer any further questions by phone or by writing.

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	Hormone Dictionary DHEA DHEA is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands. This hormone is a precursor to other sex hormones. In addition to having its own hormone effect, it results in a shift to an anabolic or protein building state. It reduces cardiovascular risk by increasing lipolysis or breakdown of fat. It also stimulates the immune system, restores sexual vitality, improves mood, and decreases cholesterol and body fat. Recent studies point to DHEA as an anti-stress hormone, reversing the effects of stress (cortisol) on the immune system. PREGNENOLONE Pregnenolone is a precursor to other hormones. It functions as a memory enhancer and is a factor in cellular repair, particularly in the brain and nerve tissue. Pregnenolone protects cerebral function and protects against neuronal injury. MELATONIN Melatonin is secreted by the pineal gland. It is a circadian rhythm hormone-thereby affecting the patterns of sleep. Research has shown that cells of the body rejuvenate and repair during the deeper stages of sleep. It is during the deep stages of sleep that the body produces natural killer cells or CD4 cells. Melatonin increases the deeper stage of sleep and stage IV sleep, increasing and enhancing immunity. Improved sleep patterns serve to energize the body and improve mood. Melatonin has powerful antioxidant effects which accounts for its disease prevention qualities. Melatonin has tremendous cancer prevention effects do to its enhancement of the immune system (thymus). Melatonin deficiency results in poor sleep, jet lag, irritability, hypersensitivity and premature aging. THYROID Thyroid hormone is a metabolic hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that regulates temperature, metabolism and cerebral function. It contributes to energy levels and temperature regulation and body warmth. It increases fat breakdown, resulting in weight loss as well as lower cholesterol. It protects against cardiovascular disease and improves cerebral metabolism. It helps to prevent cognitive impairment. Thyroid hormone is probably the safest and most beneficial cholesterol lowering agent, yet it is infrequently used for this! TESTOSTERONE Testosterone is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, testes and ovaries. It contributes to muscle mass, strength and endurance, decreased fat, increased exercise tolerance, enhancement of well-being and psychological status. Testosterone protects against cardiovascular disease, hypertension, body fat and arthritis. It leads to improved lean muscle mass, increased bone density, decrease in cholesterol, improved skin tone, improved healing capacity, and increased libido and sexual performance. It prolongs the quality of life by decreasing the diseases of aging, as does estrogen in the female. Testosterone is also present and extremely important in the female as well as the male, making supplementation absolutely recommended for men and women. ESTROGEN Estrogen is secreted by the ovaries. Estrogen protects against heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's Disease and memory disorders. It protects against vaginal atrophy, urinary incontinence, and prevents symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes and temperature regulation. It improves balance by improving the visual somatosensory system in the central nervous system. Estrogen deficiency results in urogenital atrophy, incontinenence, sagging skin in the breast, increased skin wrinkles of the face increased fatigue, depression, mood swings and decreased libido. It is of extreme importance that the estrogen prescribed be a natural estrogen and not a synthetic estrogen. The synthetic estrogen has been shown to be harmful. We only prescribe natural hormones and never use the cancer causing synthetic hormone (such as Premarin). For optimal protection, natural estrogen supplementation should be balanced by natural progesterone supplementation. The recent media attention to the possible association of cancer with hormone replacement is unfounded. The problem with this data is that synthetic hormones (Premarin and Progestins) were used. If bio-identical hormones are used in treatment and given at appropriate levels cancer is not increased, in fact natural Progesterone is anticarcenogenic. PROGESTERONE Progesterone is secreted by the ovaries and reduces symptoms of premature menstrual syndrome. It protects uterine and breast cancers, osteoporosis, fibrocystic disease and ovarian cysts. It dramatically decreases menopausal symptoms. Most US physicians prescribe synthetic progestin’s which cause such side effects as bloating, headaches, fatigue, and weight gain. The natural progesterone must be prescribed in place of the synthetic progestin to avoid the side effects and protect against cancer. We emphasis the use of natural hormones and not synthetic hormones, which have been proven time and again to cause significant side effects. Summary The basics for optimal health and longevity are proper diet, exercise, nutritional supplementation and hormone replacement therapy, and energy balancing. This stops cellular degeneration of tissue, fostering healing and a slowing down of the aging process. Hormones are not drugs. They are natural substances that have existed in our bodies since conception. The problems we have recently heard about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) were due to the fact that hormones not normal for the humans were used and are still the primary source of (HRT). Simply, we have had the ability to replace hormones in men and women exactly for many years. Having this ability to give men and women natural hormones (Testosterone, Estrogen, Progesterone etc.) why did we give Premarin (derived from horse urine) and Progestin (synthetic Progesterone). “Our first rule is do no harm” Our policy is to try not to put anything into the body that is not naturally found there. We believe this is just the beginning of many more pharmaceuticals, causing serious side effects. The doses of Hormone Replacement Therapy should never exceed what your body has already been accustomed to in its younger years. They caused no harm to the body at that time and when restored to youthful levels continue to provide the health and vigor that one loses as they age. When hormones are taken as prescribed by physicians and monitored closely they produce no negative side effects. When all the declining hormones are taken together in which in turn helps protect the body against cancer. Physical deterioration is not a requirement of aging. It is now possible to stop much of this undesirable aspect of aging as well as the symptoms and diseases associated with aging. Hormone replacement therapy is an updated science which has been shown to prolong the quality of one’s life. At Integrative Medical Associates we specialize in total hormone replacement regimens to balance all the hormones. Our results are superior to those programs that utilize only Growth Hormone, because hormones work together. Exercise, diet, and nutritional advice will be given to further increase benefits of hormone replacement. After a complete physical examination and laboratory evaluation, a personalized hormone supplementation program will be prescribed for you and monitored until optimal levels have been achieved. We would be pleased to answer any further questions by phone or by writing. Back to Hormone Replacement Therapy Copyright 2007 All Rights Reserved Site Development & design by 100 MPH Media