Women’s Health
Functional hormone imbalances…we have all heard that poor diet and lack of exercise can put our bodies into an imbalanced state that affects our adrenal glands, our hormones, our brains and our sexual function. But high stress, excess exercise, excessive caffeine and alcohol can also put us in an imbalanced place with increased depression, anxiety and pain. There are many causes of hormone imbalances that we may not even be aware of. Hormone imbalance is not only a problem for menopausal women but younger women also. Our high stress lifestyles, bad eating patterns, and busy family lives can lead to hormone challenges years before menopause. Small but important lifestyle changes may help you address these issues and lead you down the path toward optimal health.
We are all unique individuals with different bodies, distinct metabolism and dissimilar needs and values. At Harbor Health and Apothecary, we have supplements and customized medications and therapies that may address your needs. Our team members have many years of experience working with customized bio-identical hormone therapy, diet and exercise plans, adrenal function evaluations as well as supplement plans. We specialize in customized, hand-crafted medications for your unique needs. We will work with your practitioner to identify the supplements and medications you may need.
Do you know what bio-identical hormone replacement means? This means the hormones are identical to the hormones in your body. Obviously, the hormones are derived in a lab from other sources, but they have the same chemical structure as human hormones. Why is this a good thing? This means less side effects…just hormonal effects. You are not introducing synthetic hormones to your body which can lead to unwanted side effects and possible long-term problems.
Is your sex drive decreasing? Is your sensitivity and orgasm dwindling? These issues can be a very distressful problem in a relationship. They are problems that are not always addressed in standard health care settings. It can be an embarrassing conversation to have with a practitioner. Your overall health is a factor in this problem so all aspects must be looked at and addressed. Once again, there are lifestyle changes and customized medications that can lead to a more satisfying sex life. At Harbor Health we are constantly learning about new therapies used to increase libido, drive, desire, sensitivity…the many different facets of your sex life.