Reclaim Your Life……With Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)

In both men and women, hormones decrease with age which can cause a wide range of symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, loss of sex drive, de-pression and disrupted sleep patterns. Estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone all play an impor-tant role in your health and imbalances can impact life dramatically.

Many people resign themselves to living with the significant, non-trivial symptoms caused by hor-monal imbalances, accepting them as an un-changeable and an untreatable part of the aging process. However maintaining optimum hormone levels can help a person maintain or improve his or her quality-of-life and may help prevent certain degenerative conditions commonly associated with aging.

The Southern California Center for Anti-Aging, a physician led center for optimum health, restores and maximizes hormones using only Bio-identical hormones, never synthetic hormones. Bio-identical hormones are derived from plants, such as yam or soy, and are chemically and functionally identical to human hormones. Bio-identical Hormones are de-signed to produce the same responses in the body as hormones made by the body.

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devoted to Helping Patients Regain optimum HealthDr. Judi Goldstone, a board certified physician, anti-aging and weight loss expert, has devoted her life to helping men and women improve their health using the most sophisticated medical approaches. Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medi-cine and member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians, Judi Goldstone, M.D., received her medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, where she graduated in the top third of her class. She is also a cum laude graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles.

Her long-time interest in weight loss, optimum health, and longevity has led Dr. Goldstone to practice weight loss and wellness medicine since 2001, and joining the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine in 2005. She is well recognized for her exper-tise in Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, neutraceutical usage, nutrition and weight loss.

Dr. Goldstone is not just a strong proponent of health, fitness and weight maintenance; she is an active par-ticipant in this lifestyle. She thoroughly believes that an effective weight loss program can be a substantial ben-efit for the appropriate patients.

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adrenal fatigueThe adrenal glands are responsible for regulating the body’s response to stress by increasing the out-put of hormones such as adrenaline, cortisol and DHEA. To help the body cope with stress and ready itself for fight or flight, these hormones can quickly increase heart rate, blood pressure, the release of energy stores for immediate use, slow digestion and sharpen senses. Every challenge to the mind and body creates a demand on the adrenal glands. However, excessive stress can impair the function-ing of the adrenal glands -- causing a decrease in the output of adrenal hormones, especially cortisol. When this occurs it leads to adrenal fatigue or adre-nal exhaustion. The principal symptom of adrenal exhaustion is severe fatigue that cannot be relieved with rest.

the effects of adrenal exhaustion can be pro-found and cause a wide variety of symptoms and health concerns including:

• increased blood Sugar • Severe PmS • depression • Lack of energy • muscle Weakness • absent mindedness • decreased Sex drive • chemical Sensitivities

bio-identical hormones can be used to treat:

• andropause (Low testosterone) • menopause (Hot flashes) • Weight Gain • insomnia • memory Loss • depression and irritability • PmS • fatigue • anxiety and Panic disorders • Low enthusiasm • Low Libido • Lack of concentration • Stress

making Strides toward Reclaiming a Vibrant LifeYour health is your greatest asset to you and your family and protecting it is of utmost importance. Dr. Goldstone and staff invite you to take time to improve your health by investigating the ways that the Southern California Center For Anti-Aging

and Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) can help you take control of your health and reclaim the life you deserve.

optimum Hormone Levels are critical to daily LifeEven a small hormone imbalance can result in a cascading effect of resulting problems. Conse-quently, it may be easy to mistakenly attribute the symptoms of hormone imbalance to something else, or to disregard them altogether. Understand-ing the various functions different hormones impact can help identify an imbalance.

thyroid: are hormones that control the body’s me-tabolism, temperature, and cerebral function. They also increase energy, promote fat breakdown and weight loss. Thyroid hormones play an important role in proper overall body function. Because ev-ery cell of the body is affected by thyroid hormones, symptoms of imbalance are often varied and may affect multiple body systems.

Progesterone: is a hormone produced by the ova-ries during ovulation. It plays an important role in brain function and is often called the “feel good hor-mone” because of its mood-enhancing and anti-de-pressant effects. Optimum levels of progesterone promote feelings of calm and well-being, while low levels of progesterone can cause anxiety, irritabil-ity and even anger. Progesterone increases libido, lowers triglycerides, benefits arteries and the heart, builds bone and can reverse osteoporosis. Pro-gesterone is necessary to balance the stimulating effects of estrogen and helps in managing meno-pausal, perimenopausal and premenstrual symp-toms.

estrogen: is an essential sex hormone that de-clines in perimenopause and menopause. Estro-gen deficiency causes many of the symptoms as-sociated with menopause including hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal thinning and dryness, urinary leakage, foggy thinking, palpitations, and thinning skin. When estrogen declines inflammation and degeneration of the body progresses. Inflamma-tion and degeneration lead to a greater incidence osteoporosis, senility, heart disease, stroke loss of muscle mass, and depression.

dehydroepiandrosterone (dHea): is an adrenal hormone that is the most abundant hormone in the human body. It is an immune system enhancer that helps protect the body from infection, injury

Hormone imbalances impact Long-term HealthMost people are completely unaware of the role different hormones play in physiology, or how pro-foundly an imbalance can impact long-term health. The human body is amazingly complex and the hormonal relationships are only beginning to be un-derstood, however, here are a few of the problems that are associated with hormone imbalance:

men and andropauseAndropause or “male menopause” is the decline of male hormonal function. Similar to the feminine counterpart menopause, andropause is distin-guished by a drop in hormone levels, most notably testosterone. This generally occurs between the ages of 40 and 55 but can occur much earlier. Tes-tosterone levels peak in men at age 25 and decline 1-2% per year thereafter. While women have a clear-cut sign of occurrence, the cessation of men-struation, to mark this transition, men typically have a slower and more subtle hormonal decline.

frequently the changes which accompany andropause:

• attitude and mood • fatigue • Loss of energy • decrease Sex drive • diminished Physical agility • abdominal Weight Gain (incorrectly attributed to “inevitable” aging and middle-age stress)

The degenerative and inflammatory effects of an-dropause progress if left untreated and can in-crease the risk of significant health problems like heart disease, weak bones, elevated cholesterol and diabetes.

menopause and WomenMenopause is the transition in a woman’s life, generally between the ages of 40 and 55, when production of estrogen and progesterone decline to the point that ovulation and menstruation stop. Perimenopause is the 2 to 10 year period prior to menopause where the production of estrogen and, progesterone fluctuates, producing symptoms sim-ilar to those associated with menopause, except that ovulation and menstruation do not completely cease.

Symptoms of perimenopause and menopause may be gradual or abrupt in onset and can include:

• Hot flashes • Vaginal dryness • Night Sweats • Painful intercourse • insomnia • Heart Palpitations • mood Swings • irritability • abdominal Weight Gain • depression • anxiety • urine Leakage • mental fog • decreased Libido

While well known, the debilitating effects of the resulting hormone imbalance are often underes-timated. Restoring and optimizing hormones with Bio-identical hormones not only helps alleviate symptoms but may also decrease the risk of osteo-porosis and cardiovascular disease.

and illness. DHEA increases sexual arousal, ener-gy, muscle strength, overall well being, and reduces body fat and cholesterol. DHEA may be beneficial in treating autoimmune disorders such as lupus, fi-bromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis.

testosterone for Women: is often called the “hor-mone of desire” because of its effect on enhancing libido and sexual response. Testosterone is also important for building strong muscles and bones, strengthening ligaments, maintaining stamina, en-ergy and overall sense of well being. Testosterone helps to combat wrinkles sagging skin, and decreas-es body fat. Testosterone combats cardiovascular disease by decreasing cholesterol and increasing HDL. It also fights osteoporosis by increasing bone density and improving calcium retention. Testoster-one is a memory enhancer and may help protect one against the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. A small amount of replacement testosterone can make an incredible difference in overall quality-of-life.

testosterone for men: is necessary to maintain and increase muscle strength and lean body mass. Other benefits include increased libido and sexual potency, improved erections, better moods and feel-ing of contentment. Conversely, loss of testosterone in males can increase the risk for atherosclerosis, heart attacks, arthritis, obesity, fatigue, depression, anxiety and bone loss.

melatonin: is essential in regulating the body’s internal clock (called circadian rhythm) as well as regulating the deep stages of sleep. Melatonin pro-motes restful, restorative sleep, strengthens the immune system, maintains body equilibrium and helps with jet lag. Melatonin is one of the most po-tent antioxidants in nature, helping to protect the body from degeneration due to free radical damage.

Pregnenolone: is important to keep the brain work-ing at peak capacity. It stimulates brain receptors thereby influencing learning. Pregnenolone is a potent memory enhancer but unfortunately levels decline with age which can lead to decreased cog-nitive abilities. It also enhances mood, energy and improves concentration. Pregnenolone acts as a precursor to other essential steroid hormones such as DHEA, testosterone, estrogen, and therefore an adequate supply is critical. It has also been found to be helpful in individuals with autoimmune disorders, chronic fatigue, and depression. Current research is being done to determine if pregnenolone has beneficial effects on those suffering with Alzheimer’s

disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, car-diovascular problems, and immune system dysfunc-tion.

cortisol: is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, helps control the body’s response to stress. High levels can lead to high blood pressure and weight gain. Low levels of cortisol contribute to ad-renal dysfunction, poor immunity, fatigue, and de-pression.

bio-identical Hormones and controversyThere is some controversy over what exactly are Bio-identical hormones and their use and effect on the body. Bio-identical hormones are chemically and functionally identical to human hormones and are derived from plants, such as yam or soy. The body has the necessary enzymes to break down and me-tabolize these hormones. Bio-identical hormones are designed to produce the same responses in the body as hormones made by the human body. Re-storing and balancing hormones with Bio-identical hormones is an individualized approach to hormone replacement. Bio-identical hormones are custom made for each patient at special pharmacies and are available only by physician prescription.

Dr. Judi Goldstone and staff are ready to assist you in your journey in regaining your peak health and reclaiming your life. After a comprehensive review of symptoms, a thorough physical exam and labora-tory analysis, Dr. Goldstone can help determine if Bio-identical Hormone Therapy is right for you.

Preserving and improving your health is worth ev-ery possible effort. Dismissing treatable symptoms not only detracts from the quality of your life, it can greatly impact your general health.

attaining Sufficient Levels of Hormones through bio-identical Hormone therapy may Help:

• control menopause Symptoms • control andropause Symptoms • Look & feel Younger • improve Your mental Shape • improve Your Physical Shape • improve Your Sex Life • increase energy • Reduce Stress • Weight Loss • decrease Wrinkles • Restore Proper Sleep Patterns