Aging is Aging, Right?
Conventional thinking has programmed us to expect aging and debilitating symptoms as an inevitable gloom, slowly penetrating our lives from middle age onward.
That’s not necessarily true. In the last decade, studies have redefined “healthy” as “living with the energy and vitality of someone years younger.” Achieving that level of health adds life to your years.
Facing Facts
Hormones start to drop by 1% to 3% each year, beginning around age 30. That adds up to a
- 20% drop by age 40
- 30-40% drop by age 50
- 50-80% drop by age 80
Both men and women rely on a critical balance of testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid, DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), cortisol and melatonin. As years pass, these hormone levels drop, contributing to a slow, steady deterioration in our health
- Diminished Energy, Motivation, and Stamina
- Drop in Libido
- Loss of Lean Muscle and Increased Body Fat
- Weakened Bones and Osteoporosis
- Sleep Disturbance
- Irritability, Anxiety, and Mood Swings
- Memory Lapses
- Reduction in Skin Tone and Elasticity
- Cardiovascular concerns
The relationship between these symptoms and hormone levels is undeniable.
A middle-aged man comes home at the end of the day and needs 20 minutes to defragment, which turns into 2 hours, until suddenly the evening is over and he hasn’t engaged with his wife or children at all. He no longer feels virile as his abdominal fat increased while his muscle mass decreased, leading to the low self-esteem and productivity.
Women often complain they can’t sleep, or they walk around in a fog, have difficulty finding words, are forgetful, and feel emotionally out of balance. They say to themselves, “This isn’t me”.
Traditionally trained physicians tell you, “Your lab work is normal, you are just growing older, and there is nothing wrong with you,” Then they prescribe antidepressants and addictive sleep aids.
Restoring balance with hormone optimization can turn the tide.
- Testosterone improves libido and energy levels, enhances a sense of well-being, strengthens bones, builds muscle and promotes muscle tone, brain function and heart health.
- Estradiol helps protect against heart disease, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s and incontinence, as well as enhancing libido, skin tone, emotional well-being, cognitive acuity, sensory function and digestion.
- Progesterone is a powerful modulator of immunity and essential for preventing anxiety, irritability and agitation as well as for maintaining good sleep.
- DHEA works closely with cortisol to protect against stress, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s, as well as preventing wrinkles and dry eyes, increasing libido, upping energy levels, boosting memory and immunity.
- Cortisol helps regulate blood pressure, increases energy and influences metabolism, as well as helps your body cope with stress and infection.
- Melatonin not only induces sleep but is critical for setting the circadian rhythms of all of your other hormones as they cycle throughout the day.