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How do we stay healthy as we age – less aches and pains, more energy, better sleep and memory, maintain a normal weight, improve muscle mass and definition, stay interested in sexual intimacy while reducing risks for chronic diseases such as heart problems, cancer, arthritis, and dementia?

“There is no magic bullet to prevent aging, but we can reduce the consequences of getting older and maintain a better quality of life at the same time,” Dr. Randy Birken, founder of Birken Medical Aesthetics and Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine said.  “By optimizing hormones, incorporating proper nutrition and fitness, and recommending appropriately vitamins and anti-oxidants, a patient can feel well and stay healthier.”

For more information about Dr. Birken’s age management, bioidentical hormones, and weight control programs, please call 281-419-3231 or email

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Anti-aging medicine has become the description for those clinicians who offer evaluations for bioidentical hormones, nutritional status, and neuro-transmitter testing.

“With the use of sophisticated lab tests, we can determine the vitamin, anti-oxidant, mineral, amino acids, and other essential nutritional values of a patient,” Dr. Randy Birken, founder of Birken Medical Aesthetics said.  “Additionally, we test for hormones that influence sleep, stress, energy, depression, anxiety, and weight control.  With this valuable information, we can recommend appropriate supplements and prescribe bioidentical hormones.  Patient feel well and are healthier as they age.  This, with good diet and exercise, are the cornerstones to anti-aging medicine.”

Dr. Birken is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine. For more information:
Liz – 281-419-3231

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While off label, HCG has been used to facilitate weight loss with a proper diet and exercise program. The following describes its action on hunger and metabolism:

A study published in 1954 revealed that high levels of HCG during pregnancy regulated metabolic function and controlled metabolism.  The mechanism of action is HCG’s affect on the hypothalamus to moderate the thyroid, adrenals, fat storage and metabolic rate while mobilizing fat out from fat storage and increasing circulating calories for body to utilize.

HCG is given as a self-administered daily subcutaneous injection of 125 IU daily (.1cc).  For patients desiring a weight loss of less than 15 lbs., 26 injections are recommended, and for more than 15 lbs loss, 40 injections. The only contraindication is pregnancy or plans for pregnancy during treatment.

HCG treatment’s goal is to lower the degree of hunger and enhance a better sense of well-being.  Patients on HCG are more apt to remain on a low calorie diet

A 2006 study showed that HCG increases Adiponectin (ADP) levels, a fat cell hormone involved in glucose and lipid metabolism.

For more information, call Liz at 281-419-3231

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What is age management medicine?  Sounds a bit mystical and unscientific.  But is it?

“Nothing can stop aging, but we can slow it down and improve quality of life as we age,” said Dr. Randy Birken, founder of Birken Medical Aesthetics of The Woodands. It’s nothing like snake-oil, just good nutrition, healthy life style, and exercise … but testing for hormone deficiences as well as assessing nutritional and fitness status allows the clinician to make proper supplementation recommendations as well as prescribing natural hormones for optimal functioning.”

Dr. Randy Birken has completed his clinical training with Cenegenics Medical Institute and will be offering this prestigious executive health evaluation and age management program to Houston-The Woodlands, Texas as well as Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

“This is an exciting new dimension to our practice.  While I have always incorporated the concept of diet, exercise, supplements, and hormone optimization for healthy aging, the Cenegenics program is comprehensive, advance, and effective.”

Dr. Birken will be certified with the Cenegenics Education and Research Foundation, a non-profit organization promoting medical training in age management.

For more information, call Liz at 281-419-3231 or email at

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Dr. Randy Birken has completed his clinical training with Cenegenics Medical Institute and will be offering this prestigious executive health evaluation and age management program to Houston-The Woodlands, Texas as well as Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

“This is an exciting new dimension to our practice.  While I have always incorporated the concept of diet, exercise, supplements, and hormone optimization for healthy aging, the Cenegenics program is comprehensive, advance, and effective.”

Dr. Birken will be certified with the Cenegenics Education and Research Foundation, a non-profit organization promoting medical training in age management.

For more information, call Liz at 281-419-3231 or email at

[email protected]

Dr. Randy Birken has completed his clinical training with Cenegenics Medical Institute and will be offering this prestigious executive health evaluation and age management program to Houston-The Woodlands, Texas as well as Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

“This is an exciting new dimension to our practice.  While I have always incorporated the concept of diet, exercise, supplements, and hormone optimization for healthy aging, the Cenegenics program is comprehensive, advance, and effective.”

Dr. Birken will be certified with the Cenegenics Education and Research Foundation, a non-profit organization promoting medical training in age management.

For more information, call Liz at 281-419-3231 or email at

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While controversy concerning “Hormone Replacement” remains, Dr. Randy Birken, a board certified gynecologist and Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, is an advocate of bio-identical hormone replacement (BHRT).

BHRT is compounded from plants and is molecularly identical to human hormones,” Dr Birken said.  “This allows the practitioner to customized estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, as well as metabolic hormones for each individual.”

Patients who are menopausal or peri-menopausal and suffer from symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, low libido, and weight gain will usually see significant improvement. While more expensive than pharmaceutical synthetic hormones, BHRT offers patients a more precise and natural approach to declining hormone function.

For more information, call Liz at 281-419-3231 or email at

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