Bioidentical Hormones - Carolina Family Healthcare

What are “bioidentical hormones”?

Though Bioidentical hormones (BHRT) have been around for years, yet most practitioners are unfamiliar with them. They are manufactured in labs but are derived from soy and yam products which are similar to the molecular structure of the human body.  Synthetic hormones are patented by drug companies and derived from animal sources that are much different in molecular makeup and thus are not as compatible as BHRT. 

At Carolina Family Healthcare, we take an individualized approach! We begin with laboratory tests of hormone levels called a “hormone panel” though saliva testing.  After reviewing the results, we follow up with individuals and discuss treatment with “natural” estrogens, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA. Patients are monitored with follow up testing on routine intervals and symptoms are carefully followed to ensure optimal wellness.

 

How often will I need to take Saliva Tests and how much do they cost?

Typically basic “hormone panels” stat at about $150 per test and is usually not be covered by health insurance and is paid directly to the lab. We are excited to provide hormone therapy to individuals that are seeking a more “natural” approach and are excited to provide this service.

After the initial panel is preformed a follow up is usually recommended in three months, then biannually, and eventually to an annual follow up. Carolina Family Healthcare interprets the testing and treats the individual promptly once the results are obtained.

 

Are Bioidentical Hormones for You?

Over the years our office has evaluated and treated hundreds of men, women, and young adults seeking help with hormone disorders. As you can imagine, hormones can affect every aspect of health and wellness and it is our mission to restore balance to individual patients! If you are seeking more information on BHRT please call our office for an appointment to discuss treatment options. For more information on BHRT go to http://www.zrtlab.com/

 

Kristen Spratt, FNP, BC

Carolina Family Healthcare 

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Yours in health,
Carolina Family Healthcare

Bioidentical Hormone

Daily I am asked, "What are Bioidentical Hormones" and "How can they help me?". Over the last decade bioidentical hormones have been brought into the spotlight by such stars as Suzanne Summers and Oprah Winfrey after their personal hormone struggles, which lead to recovery with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). Simply put, BHRT is the use of natural hormones (derived from soy or yam) that corrects the imbalance in the human body and causes symptom relief. BHRT is derived via a more "natural" method from plants and matches human molecules identically, versus HRT which is derived from impregnated horse urine and does not match molecules in the human body.

 

Men and women can both be affected by hormone imbalance and symptoms vary. Symptoms of hormone deficiency can be mild to severe and in most cases can be eliminated! For more information on symptoms of hormone disorder please visit http://www.zrtlab.com/hormone-testing/symptoms-of-hormone-imbalance.html for symptom checker. I look forward to working with you to restore your hormones!

Kristen Spratt, FNP, BC

Carolina Family Healthcare

Awesome Immune System Boosting Article

Hey, it's me. I've got two quick updates for you today from my partners over at Prograde.

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2) Here's a really cool research based article on BCAAs and Immune System Boosting.

http://carolinafamilyhealthcare.getprograde.com/immune-system-booster.html

Enjoy!
Carolina Family Healthcare

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http://carolinafamilyhealthcare.getprograde.com/bcaas-and-dieting.html