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By Dr. Donna BeckerAn Almost Magical Changean 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.Another Magical Change: this office will soon be closing, and another door will be opened for all my wonderful patients. Yes, another practice will be caring for you all. More on this later. Please remember: You are not too old for hormone replacement therapy. It depends on your symptoms, labs, and your goals.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 Specialities). Call for a free 15 min. consult. 210-545-5224, www.antiagingsa. comDr Donna BeckerSpecializes in anti-aging & health maintenance medicine.(210) 545-5224 www.antiagingsa.comYour Pet Deserves The Very BestWe Offer:• Daycare • Overnight Boarding• Grooming • Cattery • Beach Club• Dock Diving • Pet Bakery• Award Winning TrainingBook Your Spring Break Before Space Fillsk9countryclub.net830-980-8476 31305 Oakview Rd., Bulverde, TX 78163“ 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] and other menopause symptoms. Estrogens are known potent neuromodulators of numerous neuronal circuits throughout the central nervous system.” Arch Women’s Mental 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 needProviding Tax Solutions & PreparationFOR PERSONAL & BUSINESS• Bookkeeping • Tax Planning• Individual Tax Preparation• Business Tax Preparation • Accounting • Non-Profit Tax Preparation Hablamos EspañolBook A Consultation (210) 786-3782 Email: awilliams@summittaxassociates.com summittaxassociates.comBusiness ConnectionsHave an opportunity to make a 30 second introduction.Get Your Life Back with All NaturalWhen: Wed. March 19, 2025 Where: Luxe Wellness Lounge Time: 7:45 am - 9:30 am Address: 923 N Loop 1604 ESuite 113San Antonio, TX 78232& 1604)HormonesFocus of Treatment:• Weight Loss• Hot Flashes• Vaginal Dryness• Insomnia• Loss of Libido• Thyroid Issues• Erectile Dysfunction• Weakness• Brain Fog• Vitamin Deficiencies• Bone Loss• Men & Women Anti-AgingEnhancement of Life CenterCost:March 2025www.stoneoakhighlights.com13Sponsored ByRSVP to stoneoakladiesba.com/eventsOr Call (210) 421-6076ASSOCIATIONCall to schedule yourFREE consultation!(210) 545-522414603 Huebner Rd., Ste. 2601 (Huebner & NW Military)Dr. Donna BeckerTreatment Plan Includes:• 3 pages of Blood Work• Detailed Analysis• Individualized Treatments.“ Like A Good Neighbor, State Farm Is There”Serving Stone Oak & Surrounding AreasAuto • Life • Homeowners Health • Renters • Business Se Habla EspañolChris Gann State Farm Insurance(210) 656-1450Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm20079 Stone Oak Parkway Suite 1106San Antonio, TX 78258 www.chrisganntheinsuranceman.com