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An Almost Magical ChangeVision Care For All!Couples BOGO30% off complete pairs.Restrictions may apply. Expires 2/29/24• Diabetic Eye Exams • Glaucoma Diagnosis/Treatment • Pediatric Myopia Control • Emergency Eye Exams• Dry Eye Treatment • Glasses & ContactsDr. Chandler R Mann II 20079 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 1104 San Antonio, TX 78258(830) 205-2420www.stoneoakvisionsource.comBy Dr. Donna Becker“ M y husband and even my co-workers have noticed! I am not so irritable. I feel more in control of my moods. I can sleep again!” She was no longer too tired for sex. No longer felt like weepinguncontrollably. She had lost weight.With the sharp decline of hormones which occurs around 50-51, some women suffer much more than others, but I believe without hormones, all women decline. The brain especially may be affected with thedreaded symptoms of “brain fog”. “Hormone therapy is the most effectivetreatment for VSM [vasomotor symptoms] andothermenopausesymptoms. Estrogens are known potent neuromodulators of numerous neuronal circuits throughout the central nervous system.” Arch Women’s Ment Health, 2007,10(6):247-57 EPUB 2007 Dec 12.Hot flashes and night sweats, followed by cold chills characterize vasomotor symptoms. Vasomotor symptoms contribute to sleeplessness which inevitably leads to daytime exhaustion. Progesterone and estradiol in balanced proportions truly solve this temperature dysregulation leading to insomnia which is the root cause of the fatigue of menopause.Change can be a good thing with balanced hormones. No, you don’t needan antidepressant, sleeping pill, or other calming, addictive drugs to transition. I believe the worst thing you can do is buy into the mental illness label.As should be done in every medical office, I discuss the risks and side effects of both taking-and not taking-hormone replacement therapy. No, not every woman or man needs hormones. Think of hormone replacement as a quality of life issue.Dr. Donna Becker, in practice for over 30 years focused on hormone replacement for the past 15 years. Affiliations include and Certification in hormone replacement therapy with World Link Medical (not recognized by the Tx board of Specialties). Call for a free 15 min. consult.Dr Donna BeckerSpecializes in anti-aging & health maintenance medicine.(210) 545-5224 www.antiagingsa.comGet Your Vitality Back!Focus of Treatments:• Hormone restoration to healthy young adults levels• New Weightloss Medications • Thyroid issues• Hot Flashes/ Night Sweats• Moodiness, “Emotionality” • Loss of Libido• Brain Fog• Insomnia• Vitamin Deficiencies• Blood levels guide treatmentMen’s issues:Erectile, Dysfunction, Fatigue and Weight GainDr. Donna BeckerThe Enhancementof Life CenterCall to schedule your FREE consultation (210) 545-522414603 Huebner Rd,. Suite 2601 (Huebner & NW Military)www.antiagingsa.comFebruary 2024www.stoneoakhighlights.com 11