Page 13 - SOH_4_24

How Long Should You TakeAccepting Medicare PatientsNOW OPENWellMed providers specialize in helping patients stay healthy by giving you the time and attention you need.Discover the difference in care with a WellMed provider by your side.WellMed at Stone Oak19114 U.S. Hwy. 281 N. San Antonio, Texas 78258For more information:1-800-728-1481*Calling this number will direct you to a licensed insurance agent.Our care team:Rohan Coutinho, MD Wendy Nguyen, MD John Phillips, MD Erwin Lochte III, MD Cynthia Saucedo, MD Laura Villarreal, MDvisit wellmedhealthcare.com *Simply Enroll LLC, license #2623576, is a licensed insurance agency that works with Medicare enrollees to explain Medicare Advantage and Part D plans.The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in health programs and activities. We provide free services to help you communicate with us such as letters in other languages or large print. Or, you can ask for an interpreter. To ask for help, please call 888-781-9355. ATENCIÓN: Si habla español (Spanish), hay servicios de asistencia de idiomas, sin cargo, a su disposición. Llame al 888-781-9355. 請注意:如果您說中文 (Chinese),我們免費為您提供語言協助服務。請致電:888-781-WELL (9355)。23_12036444_WM_AD_WM STONE OAK_JL_C071423y Dr. Donna BeckerHormones?BThe obvious answer:“As long as you want to feel good, look good, and think.”I have heard women say, “I want to get through menopause”. But menopause means that the ovaries are not secreting estrogen, testosterone, or progesterone. This lack of vital hormones may cause women severe symptoms such as mood changes, hot flashes, insomnia, vaginal dryness,andweightgain. Forsomewomen, these symptoms do gradually fade after months or years. However, the silent bone loss, withering of the vagina, and memory loss takes it toll.Achieving hormones levels of a younger woman is possible. Bio-identical hormones are available by prescription. That is what bio-identical means: The metabolites in the urine of a menopausal woman taking bio-identical hormones match the urine metabolites of a young woman. I am constrained to state that the side effect profile of natural versus synthetic estradiol is the same. However, progesterone and progestin do not have the same side effects and despite the cleverly sounding similar names, do not act the same in the body.Getting the dose right is vitally important. What if a doctor said to someone taking insulin, “Now call me if you feel shakey and weak, because that might mean the insulin dose was to much!” Of course not, the patient would have blood drawn to see exactly how much insulin to take. We know the healthy young adult range of all hormones, fasting blood sugar, as well as thyroid, kidney and liver function. Some women need 1/2 mg of estradiol and others need 10 mg, to achieve the 35-75 recommended blood level. But this wide variation in estradiol dosage is seen with thyroid and insulin prescriptions as well. Definitely, the same dose of insulin does not fix all diabetics! Why do we think all women will do just fine on same dose of estrogen derived from a horse? Side effects, risks andbenefits of hormone replacement must be discussed prior to prescriptions. Not all men and women need or could benefit from hormone prescriptions. (Most could & do, however!)Dr. Donna Becker, practicing medicine for over 30 years with focus on hormone replacement for past 15 years. Affiliations include: Institute for Functional Medicine, The American Academy for Anti-Aging Medicine, and Dr. Bredesen, AHNP Precision Health, Certification in Hormone Replacement with World link Medical (not recognized by TX Board of Specialties)Call for free 15 min consult:Dr Donna BeckerSpecializes in anti-aging & health maintenance medicine.(210) 545-5224 www.antiagingsa.comGet Your Life Back with All NaturalHormonesFocus 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 CenterCall 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.Your Pet Deserves The Very BestWe Offer:• Daycare • Overnight Boarding• Grooming • Cattery • Beach Club• Dock Diving • Pet Bakery• Award Winning TrainingDock Day! April 13th Reserve Your Spotk9countryclub.net830-980-8476 31305 Oakview Rd.,Bulverde, TX 78163We specialize in hard surface floor cleaning. 5 Star Rated.Your floors will shine in 2024!When the floor is clean, the people who live and work there will function at a higher level.Follow QR CodeCall: 210-277-0424Book Online GreenTreeSteamers.comApril 2024www.stoneoakhighlights.com 13