HCG stands for human chorionic gonadrotropin, or pregnancy hormone. A metabolic regulatory hormone, it reduces weight by metabolizing fat without affecting lean muscle. Patients can lose from 1/2 to 3 pounds per day without significant side effects.
While not FDA approve, studies have shown good success.
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To view a short presentation on Bioidentical Hormones and Vitamins for Healthy Aging and Weight Loss, click the following link:
Bio-identical Hormones (BHRT) offer women an alternative to synthetic hormones for menopausal and peri-menopausal symptoms that include hot flashes, night sweats, difficulty sleeping, decreased libido, and weight gain.
“Most hormone medications address estrogen and/or progestin replacement, but BHRT is different,” says Dr. Randy Birken, founder of Birken Medical Aesthetics. “With BHRT, I can look at blood levels of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, as well as the metabolic hormones that effect energy and weight. What is deficient is corrected to a more optimal level leading to significant clinical improvement.”
While BHRT may not be safer than synthetic, intuitively they may be, since the body recognizes the molecule as biologically identical to natural hormone production.
“BHRT may not be for every woman, but when conventional methods have failed, it may be a great alternative.”
What are bioidentical hormones, or as some refer, natural hormone replacement, and are they safer than pharmaceutical hormones?
“Controversies continue,” says Dr. Randy Birken, founder of Birken Medical Aesthetics, “but when you study the scientific data, you know your patients are better off.”
Bioidentical hormones are made from plants and are biologically identical to human hormones. Synthetic hormones can be derive from plants as well as animals, but are still different than natural hormones.
“I remember when I switched my wife from Prempro to bio-identicals,” Dr. Birken continues, “and just a few days later, she felt different.”
As patients age, there is a decrease in both reproductive as well as metabolic hormones. Testing includes estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, and adrenal levels. The clinician interprets the data along with the patient’s clinical presentation, and prescribes appropriate hormone replacement.
“I have had many patients tell me that bioidentical hormones have changed their lives,” Dr. Birken said. “Usually, the patient experiences more energy, better sleep, improved mental functioning, easier weight loss, younger appearing skin, as well as bolstered libido. It can be a new lease on life.”
While scientific data suggests that bio-identical hormones maybe safer than synthetic, it is not conclusive. Since the body recognizes these molecules as natural instead of foreign, intuitively they appear to be a better choice for those suffering from hormone deficiencies.
The pharmaceutical industry promotes synthetic hormones because they can be patented for profit. While compounding pharmacies that make bio-identical can be more expensive than synthetic, the improved overall quality of life is worth it. Recently, Oprah Winfrey has presented to her audience the concept that bio-identical hormones may be a better alternative to synthetic.
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or call 281-419-3231
For a short 10 minutes presentation on functional/anti-aging medicine, bioidentical hormones, and nutrient/neurotransmitter testing for healthy aging, please go to this link.
Ten minute presentation on bioidentical hormones and micronutrient/neurotransmitter testing for healthy aging.
The key to healthy aging requires testing for estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, and adrenal function and correcting deficiencies with natural/plant derived bioidentical hormones for energy, weight loss, memory, libido, and sleep.
Next, a comprehensive metabolic profile tests for essential nutrient and digestive system abnormalities including vitamins, minerals, and other necessary nutrients. More importantly, it provides information on other critical physiologic processes: cellular metabolism (energy and metabolism), detoxification status (toxins), “good fats” (omega 3 fish oil), inflammatory markers that may lead to chronic diseases (heart, cancer), intestinal balance (proper absorption), food allergies (nutrition), and neurotransmitter function (depression, anxiety, sleep).
These tests provide a window to your current health, appropriate preventative supplementation, and ways to change your lifestyle for physical, physiological, and mental well being.
Use this link to review a presentation on bioidentical hormones, nutritional, neural transmitter testing at:
Live long and well through bioidentical hormone and anti-aging/functional medicine care!
How can an individual find out about their health status, a barometer on their aging process? Is there such a way?
”Yes,” says Dr. Randy Birken, founder of Birken Medical Aesthetics of The Woodlands, Texas. “It is not as complex as you would think.”
Since our cells undergo changes related to age, environmental factors, and stress, free radicals create problems that lead to quicker aging, such as heart disease and even cancer.
“We now have the technology, the ability to check intracellular nutrients, and advise the patient what kind of supplements to take to decrease cellular breakdown. This, along with hormone evaluation, sound diet, and exercise, are the cornerstones to healthy living.”
For a ten minute power point presenation on Bio-identical Hormones and Micronutrient Testing, please click the following link:
How can an individual find out about their health status, a barometer on their aging process? Is there such a way?
”Yes,” says Dr. Randy Birken, founder of Birken Medical Aesthetics of The Woodlands, Texas. “It is not as complex as you would think.”
Since our cells undergo changes related to age, environmental factors, and stress, free radicals create problems that lead to quicker aging, such as heart disease and even cancer.
“We now have the technology, the ability to check intracellular nutrients, and advise the patient what kind of supplements to take to decrease cellular breakdown. This, along with hormone evaluation, sound diet, and exercise, are the cornerstones to healthy living.”
What are bio-identical hormones, or as some refer, natural hormone replacement, and are they safer than pharmaceutical hormones?
“Controversies continue,” says Dr. Randy Birken, founder of Birken Medical Aesthetics, “but when you study the scientific data, you know your patients are better off.”
Bio-identical hormones are made from plants and are biologically identical to human hormones. Synthetic hormones can be derive from plants as well as animals, but are still different than natural hormones.
“I remember when I switched my wife from Prempro to bio-identicals,” Dr. Birken continues, “and just a few days later, she felt different.”
As patients age, there is a decrease in both reproductive as well as metabolic hormones. Testing includes estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, and adrenal levels. The clinician interprets the data along with the patient’s clinical presentation, and prescribes appropriate hormone replacement.
“I have had many patients tell me that bio-identical hormones have changed their lives,” Dr. Birken said. “Usually, the patient experiences more energy, better sleep, improved mental functioning, easier weight loss, younger appearing skin, as well as bolstered libido. It can be a new lease on life.”
While scientific data suggests that bio-identical hormones maybe safer than synthetic, it is not conclusive. Since the body recognizes these molecules as natural instead of foreign, intuitively they appear to be a better choice for those suffering from hormone deficiencies.
The pharmaceutical industry promotes synthetic hormones because they can be patented for profit. While compounding pharmacies that make bio-identical can be more expensive than synthetic, the improved overall quality of life is worth it. Recently, Oprah Winfrey has presented to her audience the concept that bio-identical hormones may be a better alternative to synthetic.
Bio-identical Hormones (BHRT) offer women an alternative to synthetic hormones for menopausal and peri-menopausal symptoms that include hot flashes, night sweats, difficulty sleeping, decreased libido, and weight gain.
“Most hormone medications address estrogen and/or progestin replacement, but BHRT is different,” says Dr. Randy Birken, founder of Birken Medical Aesthetics. “With BHRT, I can look at blood levels of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, as well as the metabolic hormones that effect energy and weight. What is deficient is corrected to a more optimal level leading to significant clinical improvement.”
While BHRT may not be safer than synthetic, intuitively they may be, since the body recognizes the molecule as biologically identical to natural hormone production.
“BHRT may not be for every woman, but when conventional methods have failed, it may be a great alternative.”
For a short power point presentation on bio-identical/anti-aging medicine please go to either link:
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