Of the many truisms offered by the Ancient Greeks, the benefits of moderation and balance in life is one of the most enduring. Unfortunately, maintaining biological balance as we age beyond midlife can be almost impossible – at least, without appropriate intervention, says Dr. Steven Hotze. “People accept that our hormones slowly diminish as we age, but it has taken the mainstream medical community a very long time to accept that our hormonal imbalances cause age-related health problems,” says Dr. Hotze, founder of the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, (www.hotzehwc.com), and author of “Hormones, Health and Happiness.”
“Fifteen years ago, the concept of hormone replacement therapy was widely considered almost avant-garde. Today, hormone-replacement medicine for ‘Low T,’ or low testosterone, is all the buzz.” But not all hormone replacement therapies are equal – or good for you, says Dr. Hotze. Here are his answers to some frequently asked questions.
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About 25% of Americans go to school or college every day. Unfortunately, their germs go right along with them. Colds and flu are a major problem for educational facilities, with the common cold resulting in 189 million school days lost each year - and influenza causing nearly 38 million absences a year.
Being a mom is amazing in so many ways...that is, until you get sick. Once I became a mom, I quickly realized that "taking a sick day" was a thing of the past. We women are such an integral part of our family's day-to-day routine that the gears literally grind to a screeching halt if we happen to be out of commission.
It's kind of a rather cruel joke... New Year's Day has come and gone and we are all frantically trying to stick to the resolutions we set for ourselves. You know the ones: eating better and exercising more. Unfortunately, the very first holiday we must face is Valentine's Day, a holiday known for chocolate and candy. UGH! :pull hair out:
Getting a great night's sleep is one of the best ways to recuperate your body from the day's events and achieve optimal health. Unfortunately, getting that great night's sleep is not always easy. There are so many factors that come into play on how well you'll sleep that night.
Lowering body weight can reverse or prevent diabetes; lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels; and improve sleep apnea and other sleep problems. The easy recipes and exercises outlined in Belly Fat Diet For Dummies gives you the edge you need to shed unwanted pounds and gain muscle tone.