Insomnia Relief
Q) Last month Amelia Santaniello came to your clinic to be treated for insomnia. I am older than her and am in menopause. Can my insomnia be helped too? A) Yes, with our method of balancing hormones naturally, more than 90% of the menopausal women have...
What should my water weight be?
Q: What is the normal body water weight for women and how do you test it? A: The optimal number is 61.8 lbs, but can vary slightly depending on the size of your internal organs and vascular health. Here, at our clinic, we use a machine called...
Ho much Calcium do I need?
Q) What is the standard supplementation amount of Calcium people should take a day? Are there side effects of taking too much? A) The standard daily supplementation dose should be 600mg of Calcium with magnesium. The rest of calcium needed should be...
Acne & Menopause
Q) I am in menopause and am using the Bio Identical Hormones to replace my Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone and everything is great, but out of the blue I get acne on my face. I’m assuming its hormone related, how can I make this go away? A)...
Turn Your Frown Upside Down with Botox
Q) I am interested in doing some filler or botox around my mouth. For many years people have always said I look sad or mad because the corners of my mouth turn down. Is it possible to get this corrected? If so, what would be the...
Should my Husband get his Hormones tested?
Q) I want my husband to get his hormones tested but he thinks it’s a waste of time. He just turned 50 and lately has been more tired and doesn’t have much energy. His muscle mass has been dwindling and doesn’t have that...
Is Progesterone Risky?
Q) I have a history of blood clots and take Coumadin. I was told by my GYN that I CANNOT take Progesterone because it can increase risk of blood clots. Is this true? I had a hysterectomy at age 33 and my body is in desperate need of...
Importance of DHEA
What is DHEA and why is it so important to have in our bodies? Dehydroepiandrosterone, also known as DHEA, is a natural steroid hormone. It is the major secretory steroidal product of the adrenal glands. It is also produced by the gonads and the...
Why Monitor Hormone Levels?
Q) I feel so great since starting The Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement program. Why is it necessary I come back at least twice a year? A) Continuous monitoring of blood levels and symptom management is very important to our...
Weight Loss & Hormones
Q) I want to lose a little extra weight this summer but don’t want to go back on over-the-counter “diet pills.” Does your clinic offer anything for weight loss that is more of a natural supplement without the bad side effects? A)...