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Medical Director Dr. Jennifer Landa was recently featured in the cover story titled Forever Young, published in a December issue of Florida Trend Magazine. The article discusses the growing trends in anti-aging medicine and how many mainstream physicians are now beginning to incorporate preventive and integrative therapies into their traditional practices.
Dr. Landa will host a bioidentical hormone therapy seminar to teach women and men how hormones affect our overall health. Dr. Landa will also discuss some of the symptoms of hormonal imbalances such as perimenopause, menopause and andropause (the male menopause) and will offer insight as to what steps can be taken to overcome hormonal imbalance.
Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar
What is it?
Dr. Jennifer Landa, a highly trained hormone expert will discuss the many of the symptoms of menopause and andropause including low testosterone, estrogen dominance, adrenal fatigue and diminished sex drive and how bioidentical hormone therapy integrated with fitness and nutrition can help. Guests enjoy the opportunity to speak directly with the physician in a question and answer format following each seminar.
Location
Greenberg Traurig
450 South Orange Avenue Suite 650
Orlando, FL 32801
Location Details
Date
January 27th, 2010
6:30pm-7:30pm
Seating is limited to the first 30 registrations
If you or someone you know may be interested in attending, please click on the link below and fill out your name and email address and you will recieve a confirmation.
Sign Up For A Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar Today!
Categories: Find an anti-aging physician · Hormone Therapy Q & A · bioidentical hormone therapy
Tagged: andropause, biodentical hormones orlando, biodientical hormone therapy seminar, bioidentical hormones, bioidentical hormones doctors, bioidentical hormones Florida, BodyLogicMD, florida trend magazine, forever young, menopause
BodyLogicMD Medical Director Jennifer Landa, M.D. weighs in on the recent NY Times article that accounted the experiences of middle-aged John Bellizzi (51) during andropause. The article demonstrated how integrative therapies can help men overcome symptoms of the male menopause, known as andropause.
Here’s what Dr. Landa had to say on the matter:
“As a physician practicing integrative medicine, I sincerely applaud the efforts of Dr. Florence Comite and Dr. Jeffry Life. In my training as an OB/GYN I came across hundreds of women that I felt that I wasn’t able to help with traditional medical therapies. This was an extremely frustrating experience. I became aware of integrative medicine around the time that the WHI study was prematurely stopped in 2002. This was when traditional hormone therapy (Prempro) was shown to carry with it an increased risk of breast cancer and stroke. It was great timing since the traditional therapies were shown to be less safe.
Since practicing integrative medicine which integrates hormone therapy, lifestyle changes and nutritional supplementation I have found a way to help hundreds of patients live the quality of life that they yearn for. The regimens prescribed were so successful for my female patients that they sent their husbands to me as well wondering what could be done for them. I have extended my education by hundreds of hours beyond my traditional OB/GYN training to learn more about the most relevant studies on hormone replacement therapy and nutritional supplements and the advantages that these therapies can afford to our patients. This training is through the Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. I have also become board-certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. This extra training has given me the knowledge to be able to treat my patients in a way that helps them to make lifestyle changes and balance their hormones to improve many of the symptoms that they suffer as they enter mid-life.
Most of my patients come to the office with complaints of insomnia, mood swings, memory and cognitive changes, low energy, hair loss, decreased libido and weight gain or some combination of these. The effects have been so severe in many that they have noticed differences in their ability to maintain personal relationships or careers or the symptoms just stop them from doing what they want to do. In addition many people start to notice an increase in health challenges including high cholesterol, high blood sugar, obesity, heart disease and osteoporosis. All of these symptoms and medical problems have been shown to be related to hormone imbalance. Hormone replacement has been shown to prevent and reverse many of these symptoms and diseases in studies and in my patients themselves. Many people aren’t aware that there is an opportunity to do this safely and effectively. This hormone replacement can be achieved with the same exact hormones that were in our bodies when we were younger. These regimens have helped hundreds of my patients regain a quality of life that they thought they would never see again.
Many people come to my office complaining that they have severe issues that are either ignored or misunderstood by traditional medicine doctors. Many of them have had huge workups with expensive tests, all to find out that “there is nothing wrong”. Many patients state that I am their last hope. They have been to traditional doctors that offer them prescription pills to try to solve their problems and each complaint layers on a new pill. The new pills frequently cause side effects which unfortunately sometimes are treated with more new pills. With integrative medicine we look for a more global reason that a patient has the multiple symptoms that they present with. Many times these symptoms are related to poor diet, lack of exercise, exposure to harmful chemicals and lifestyle changes are needed and often times the symptoms are also related to hormone imbalance as well. Many times just fixing the lifestyle problems can correct hormone imbalance and sometimes it is a matter of hormone replacement but either way, many times it is the solution to a problem that for the patient has been unanswered by any other treatment method they have tried.
I am part of a national network of physicians called BodyLogicMD which provides this type of medical care to patients all over the country. Our physicians are all trained through to above-mentioned Fellowship and have all achieved Anti-Aging and Regenerative Board Certification which is the most rigorous training program available for doctors in this field. Unfortunately, as in any field, there are those who practice under the heading of Anti-Aging medicine who do make outrageous claims and tout treatments that are not scientifically sound. These practitioners are a cause for concern but should not color the way that one looks at the entire field. I would encourage all potential patients to do their due-diligence when deciding where and from whom to obtain this type of medical care.
I am encouraged that the NY Times has shed some light on integrative or age-management medicine so that more patients and their doctors can become aware of what is possible with this newer discipline.”
Categories: andropause · hormone imbalance
Tagged: andropause, bioidentical hormone therapy, bioidentical hormones, bioidentical hormones doctors, BodyLogicMD, Dr. Jennifer Landa, hait loss\, hormonal imbalance, male menopause, mood swings, whi study, Women's Health Initiative
A recent article in the NY Times follows the “Vigor Quest” of baby boomer, John Bellizzi (51), retracing his journey through the male menopause known as andropause and discussing how integrative and functional medicine helped him get his edge back and regain control of his health.
Here’s what BodyLogicMD Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Alicia Stanton had to say on the subject:
“I am a physician that has been practicing Integrative Medicine for 7 years. Many of the patients that I couldn’t help with traditional medicine are doing much better on their current regimens which focus on balanced nutrition, regular exercise, lifestyle changes, supplementation and, when needed, bioidentical hormone therapy.
Many of my colleagues do not understand the connection between diet, stress levels, environmental toxins and subsequent hormone levels. Our current population is incredibly out of balance and this is creating many of the symptoms and subsequent disease states we are seeing today. Low hormone levels create sleep disturbances, heart disease, hair loss, obesity, fatigue, low libido, erectile dysfunction, memory problems, depression and a host of other symptoms. Often, my patients can be counseled on their diet, lifestyle and supplementation and it may be enough to resolve their symptoms. However, sometimes it’s more than just “eating more vegetables and getting a little more exercise” which is the standard advice they receive. In my practice, we look at actual hormone levels, nutrients and markers for inflammation to give the patient the whole picture as to what is going on inside their body.
Our current model of medicine is NOT a disease prevention model. Pap smears, mammograms and PSA testing are aimed at EARLY DETECTION, not prevention – that is a big difference. There are numerous studies for men that demonstrate the deleterious effects of low testosterone – heart disease, osteoporosis, depression, Alzheimer’s and overall, mortality from all causes is higher in men with low testosterone. Yet, the Endocrine Society does not recommend testosterone therapy for men who demonstrate low testosterone… Would they rather have the men on all of the medications used to treat the symptoms that low testosterone produces? Imagine the number of prescription medications (and their associated interactions) that could be prevented if we treated the source of the problem rather than the symptoms!
Choosing this type of medicine does not have to break the bank. I work with a national network of physicians at BodyLogicMD who specialize in Integrative Medicine and have helped thousands of patients. The annual cost for our patients including testing, appointments and prescriptions is around $2000 per year. Our bioidentical hormone doctors are highly trained. In addition to their medical education, they also complete the Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine which requires hundreds of hours of extra education.
I understand that there is continued controversy and confusion regarding Integrative or Anti-Aging Medicine. I also understand that there is a wide range on the spectrum from conservative, traditional medicine to “full tilt” Anti-Aging regimens. However, I appreciate that we have the opportunity in this country to do our own research and have options for our health care.”
Read the full NY Times article here
Categories: andropause · hormone imbalance
Tagged: andropause, bioidentical hormone doctors, bioidentical hormones, BodyLogicMD, dr. alicia stanton, hair loss, hormonal imbalance, inflammation, low testosterone, male menopause, NY Times
Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar:
Who should attend? Women and men ages 35+ suffering from the symptoms of hormonal imbalance such as weight gain, lost libido, mood swings, hot flashes, depression, sleep problems, fatigue, memory loss, muscle loss, erectile problems and thinning hair.
What: Menopause and Andropause (The Male Menopause) & All Natural Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar
Where & When: Find a date and location near you below
Admission: RSVP Required – Free Admission. Limited Space Available
Register: Register online today!
Details:
| State |
Location |
Physician |
Date |
Time |
| California |
Encino |
Dr. Deuson |
27-Jan |
7:00pm |
| California |
San Diego |
Dr. Center |
21-Jan |
4:00pm |
| Connecticut |
Manchester |
Dr. Dam |
20-Jan |
5:00pm |
| Florida |
Naples |
Dr. Rubin |
26-Jan |
4:00pm |
| Florida |
Orlando |
Dr. Solomon |
19-Jan |
6:30pm |
| Florida |
Orlando |
Dr. Landa |
27-Jan |
6:30pm |
| Georgia |
Atlanta |
Dr. Donohue |
20-Jan |
6:30pm |
| Illinois |
Chicago |
Dr. Mazzei |
20-Jan |
8:00pm |
| Kentucky |
Louisville |
Dr. Abell |
21-Jan |
6:00pm |
| Ohio |
Cleveland |
Dr. Joseph |
19-Jan |
6:00pm |
| Texas |
Dallas |
Dr. Gorn |
21-Jan |
5:30pm |
| Wisconsin |
Milwaukee |
Dr. Raskin |
21-Jan |
6:30pm |
Register today and learn how bioidentical hormones and BodyLogicMD’s customized 3 pronged approach to wellness has helped tens of thousands of men and women feel their best!
Categories: bioidentical hormone therapy
Tagged: andropause, bioidentical hormone, bioidentical hormone doctors, bioidentical hormone therapy, bioidentical hormones, BodyLogicMD, depression, erectile problems, fatigue, hormonal imbalance, hot flashes, lost libido, male menopause, memory loss, menopause, menopause treatment, mood swings, muscle loss, sleep problems, thinning hair. andropause treatment, weight gain
The New Year is here and with it we welcome new beginnings; the chance to turn over a new leaf and make a change for the better. BodyLogicMD is now offering women and men the chance to do just that by giving them the gift that keeps on giving; the gift of health. We always tell ourselves that we want to start going to the gym, we want to start eating balanced meals, we want, we want, we want, yet we never follow through. Make this year different. Make 2010 the year that you regain control of your health and wellness and start feeling better than you have in years.
Hormonal imbalance is like a ticking time bomb. What begins as a minute deficiency can quickly spiral out of control into a host of symptoms such as hot flashes, weight gain, depression, irritability, mood swings, low libido, anxiety and fatigue. If left untreated, many of these symptoms can lead to a more serious condition. BodyLogicMD’s bioidentical hormones doctors have helped tens of thousands of women and men overcome symptoms of hormonal imbalances such as perimenopause, menopause, andropause (the male menopause), thyroid disorder and stress-induced adrenal fatigue, using state-of-the-art diagnostic testing to pinpoint and correct the abnormality at its source.
Each year millions of people make a commitment to change. Although New Year’s resolutions tend to vary from person to person, we’ve all been guilty of making commitments to our health that we ultimately fail to uphold. For some us ‘getting healthy’ means eliminating some of those bad habits in our lives such as quitting smoking, cutting back on alcohol or curtailing junk foods, while for others it’s just a matter getting in shape and losing some weight. Whatever your goal for 2010 may be, optimal wellness begins on the inside with balance…
Read the full article: A New Year, A New You: Top 5 Wellness Resolutions
Categories: BodyLogicMD · Tips · health · hormone imbalance
Tagged: andropause, balanced nutrition, bioidentical hormone doctor, bioidentical hormones doctors, BodyLogicMD, hormonal imbalance, menopause, new year's resolutions, perimenopause
Over 60 million American men and women suffer from insomnia and sleeplessness each year and recent studies have indicated that the cause may be largely attributed to an underlying hormonal imbalance.
What is Insomnia?
Insomnia is a condition typified by the inability to fall or stay asleep, regardless of how exhausted one may be. Insomnia is often accompanied by other symptoms related to lack of sleep such as foggy thinking, irritability, depression, anxiety and difficulty concentrating. Men and women suffering from insomnia often seek out treatments such as prescription tranquilizers and sleep aides to help them achieve a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately much of the relief is short-lived. It’s important to understand that these medications are only short-term solution to what will ultimately become a more serious condition if left unresolved.
The Connection:
The link between stress and insomnia is really quite simple. The human body contains a “stress hormone” known as cortisol. Cortisol is secreted by the adrenal glands, which are located above the kidneys and then released into our bloodstream as a fight or flight response to stress. It’s the body’s way of keeping us alert during times of peril. Cortisol doesn’t only affect sleep patterns; it also has a negative impact on the metabolism. Cortisol has been linked to adrenal fatigue and weight gain, especially in the abdominal region, at times leading to obesity and medical morbidities such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
Elevated stress levels cause cortisol to wreak havoc on our bodies. Sleep medications are able to mitigate some of the effects of cortisol imbalance such as insomnia, but they don’t relieve stress to reduce the production of cortisol. Stress-reduction techniques such as yoga and meditation paired with balanced nutrition and regular exercise can help to normalize stress levels and in turn properly regulate the production of cortisol. The overproduction of cortisol is classified as a hormonal imbalance and if you think you may be experiencing insomnia, weight gain, fatigue or any other symptoms associated with perimenopause, menopause or andropause (the male menopause), it would be in your best interest to seek out a hormone specialist and consider some simple, minimally invasive blood and saliva tests to determine if a hormonal imbalance is to blame.
Categories: cortisol · hormone imbalance
Tagged: andropause, BodyLogicMD, cortisol, fatigue, hormonal imbalance, insomnia, menopause, perimneopause, stress hormones, stress reduction, weight gain
I’m sure you’ve heard a lot about DHEA and how it’s been coined as the “Mother of all Hormones,” but what exactly is DHEA? Where does it come from and what makes it so important?
DHEA (dehydroepiandosterone) is hormone secreted by the two endocrine glands that sit atop the kidneys known as the adrenals or adrenal glands. Experts say that levels of DHEA peak around age 25 and by the time we reach 70, our DHEA levels are only a mere 10% to 20% of what they were when we were in our 20’s. Like all hormones, when DHEA levels begins to decline, the hormonal imbalance can manifest itself into a host of symptoms such as memory loss, loss of muscle mass, bone loss, fatigue and weight gain. This is primarily due to the fact that DHEA is is a prohormone. The hormone serves as a precursor to sex hormones such as estrogen and testosterone and as the production of DHEA tapers off, women and men begin to experience symptoms commonly associated with perimenopause, menopause and andropause (the male menopause).
Being that DHEA is a prohormone, it plays a large role in the production of other hormones – so when DHEA is out of whack, hormonal balance can fall to pieces. If you’re over the age of 35, it’s important to have your hormone levels tested regularly to stay on top of your hormonal health and wellness.
DHEA is said to be the most abundant hormone in humans, having various effects throughout the body. DHEA supplementation has proven to be useful in the treatment of many diseases and conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus or lupus and has also been found to help lower levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Studies have also revealed that DHEA also has preventive qualities – it turns out that adequate levels of DHEA can significantly lower one’s risk of cardiovascular problems including atherosclerosis, stoke and heart attack. DHEA has also been found to restore oxidative balance in diabetic patients. Our delicate interplay of hormones is like a big game of Jenga - you take one block away and the others can come toppling over is you’re not careful.
Categories: DHEA · health · hormone imbalance
Tagged: adrenal glands, andropause, BodyLogicMD, dehyroepiandosterone, dhea, fatigue, hormonal imbalance, hormone testing, memory loss, menopause, muscle loss, perimenopause, weight gain
A recent article in the NY Times discussed the dangers of synthetic hormonal drugs such as Premarin, Provera and the compounded form of the two, distributed by Wyeth under trade name Prempro. Ever since the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), the FDA has come down pretty hard on companies for the manufacture and distribution of the drugs and with good reason. According to extensive studies, the use of synthetic hormonal treatments such as Premarin, although somewhat effective in treating symptoms associated with menopause, can often lead to health complications such as premature heart attacks, blood clots and breast cancer.
Premarin, a concentrated mixture of various chemicals found in horse urine and Provera, a synthetic, chemically modified derivative of progesterone are both extremely dangerous to humans because they are NOT produced naturally by the human body. In fact, ALL synthetic hormones, regardless of their source often pose a myriad of risks because they interfere with the body’s natural production of hormones.
There is however a safer and more natural and effective way to balance your hormones while sparing yourself the damaging side effects. They’re called bioidentical hormones, meaning that they are identical to the hormones that your body would be producing naturally on a molecular and cellular level. Bioidentical hormones are particularly effective when used in conjunction with a customized nutrition and supplement regimen to optimize health and wellness.
Categories: health · hormone imbalance · menopause
Tagged: andropause, bioidentical hormones, BodyLogicMD, fitness, hormonal imbalance, menopause, natural bioidentical hormones, nutrition, perimenopause, safety of bioidentical hormones, Women's Health Initiative
BodyLogicMD, America’s largest and fastest-growing network of highly trained physicians specializing in bioidentical hormones, fitness and nutrition, recently announced their new and improved Hormone Balance Test!
The all-new online questionnaire is a great way for men and women to determine whether or not the symptoms they’re experiencing may possibly translate into a hormonal imbalance such as perimenopause, menopause, andropause (the male menopause), thyroid disorder and/or stress-induced adrenal fatigue.
The Hormone Balance Test isn’t replacing standardized comprehensive testing such as saliva and blood work-ups. Instead it serves as a precursor to the diagnostic screening that is used to determine diagnosis and later treatment if indeed necessary. Now men and women have the opportunity to gain a better understanding of what’s going on inside their bodies and more importantly why it’s happening.
The interactive quiz calculates the users results and ranks their severity of symptoms by either mild, moderate or severe. The Hormone Balance Test also provides insight as to how hormonal fluctuations in the body translate to the symptoms that you’re experiencing. The assessment is broken down into a male and a female portion, specifically tailored for each gender.
Here’s a few questions from the Hormone Balance Test that may help you determine if a hormonal imbalance is to blame:
Women:
- Question: Have you gained weight, especially in your abdomen, hips, buttocks or thighs?
Hormones and weight gain are closely related, if your hormones are not balanced, you can gain weight, especially with too much cortisol or too little progesterone, testosterone or estrogen. The average weight gain is gradual, about 10-15 lbs starting in perimenopause and then averaging about a pound or two a year. However, women who experience early menopause as a result of a surgical menopause (hysterectomy) tend to gain weight at an even more accelerated pace.
Men:
- Question: Have you lost interest in sex?
Low libido in men or low sex drive is a common symptom of andropause. Low testosterone levels common in andropause result in reduced levels of the hormone available to stimulate the nerves in the brain and induce sexual desire and in turn erectile dysfunction. Essentially, without adequate testosterone, low sex drive in men is common.
Take The Full Hormone Balance Test Here!
Categories: Hormone Therapy Q & A · health · hormone imbalance
Tagged: adrenal fatigue, andropause, bioidentical hormones, hormonal imbalance, hormone balance test, hormone testing, low libido, menopause, perimenopause, symptoms of menopause, thyroid disorder, weight gain
The debate over the safety and efficacy of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) has been a perpetual tug-of-war between traditional and alternative medicine. We can all agree that there is a middle ground in the bioidentical hormone debate. Suzanne Somers is on one side of the debate, while others such as Julie Deardorff of the Chicago Tribune take a much different stand on the issue. So what’s it going to take to bridge the divide between mainstream and preventive practices?
Alternative medicine is just now starting to gain popularity and with that, we should see a lot more research dollars to boot. Currently, over one-third of our nation uses some form of alternative medicine – that’s over 100 million people in the U.S. alone! Many doctors are trading in their prescription drugs for preventive techniques to help their patients avoid disease and ailment from the “get-go,” using a much more proactive approach. Physicians are finally beginning to realize that in traditional medicine, diagnosis and treatment revolve around which drugs can best mask the patient’s symptoms of chronic disease and illness.
Traditional medicine is by no means obsolete. In fact the benefits from traditional medicine are boundless. Traditional medicine is effective when used to treat sore throats, fevers, bacterial infections and viruses, but offers little preventive value. Unfortunately traditional medicine doesn’t help with hormonal imbalances such as perimenopause, menopause, andropause (the male menopause), thyroid disorder and stress-induced adrenal fatigue.
Think of your body like a car. Preventive medicine helps your body a lot like preventive maintenance helps a car. Oil changes, tire rotations and alignment, fluid top-offs and routine check-ups keep your car running smooth and clean. But what happens when the car has engine problems? The cars overheating, the windshield is cracked, a gasket is broken. You take it a to a repair shop, right? Well think of traditional medicine as your body’s repair shop. You get sick, you break out with a rash, or maybe you’re running a high fever, your doctor prescribes medication to help correct whatever the problem may be.
The point is your body requires both preventive and corrective care. Recently, an article published on NaturalNews.com criticized the Associated Press (AP) saying, “The Associated Press is sadly misinformed about natural medicine, and yet their stories are syndicated across thousands of newspapers and millions of web pages each day.” We need pharmaceuticals to treat disease, but as a means of preventing disease in the first place, we need to incorporate alternative therapies and preventive techniques to achieve true optimal health and wellness. Until we’re able to successfully harness a synergy between traditional and alternative medicine, we’re robbing ourselves of our own health.
Categories: health
Tagged: adrenal fatigue, Alternative medicine, andropause, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, bioidentical hormones, health, holistic medicine, hormonal imbalance, menopause, natural medicine, perimenopause, thyroid disorder, traditional medicine
Medical Director Dr. Jennifer Landa was recently featured in the cover story titled Forever Young, published in a December issue of Florida Trend Magazine. The article discusses the growing trends in anti-aging medicine and how many mainstream physicians are now beginning to incorporate preventive and integrative therapies into their traditional practices.
