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Introduction

Mission Statement: Our mission is to increase longevity and promote health by rejecting the "Aging Is Inevitable...Treat Symptoms As They Arise" dogma and embracing the concept that we may "Grow Older Without Getting Older". Through lifestyle modification, healthy eating habits, exercise, hormonal balance and stress reduction, the physicians of Longevity Centre of Houston shall provide you with the tools for longevity and vitality. Here you will find valuable information centered around Age Management and Integrative Medicine.


Benefits of Multiple Hormone Replacement

Why Take Multiple Hormones?
The answer is simple. We are not one-hormone creatures. We were given a number of hormones to carry out a multiple of functions in our body. Belgian physician Thierry Hertoghe, M.D., a fourth-generation endocrinologist and a leader in anti-aging hormone modulation, believes that the more hormones you use in a replacement program the less quantity you need of each. The reason for this is that they have a synergistic and overlapping effect in the body. By improving the system with one, you need less of another to make further improvements.

You don·t necessarily have to replace all the hormones described below. The number of hormones you need will depend on your symptoms, goals and blood levels. No matter how many hormones you decide to use, patience, staying in tune with your body·s responses, lifestyle modifications and thoroughly following Dr. Pearsall·s instructions on taking your hormones and natural supplements are the keys to your success.

Why Take Multiple Dietary Supplements?
Some people may think that eating a balanced diet provides all of the vitamins they need. This is simply not so. High potency daily multi-vitamins are the very nutrients the body needs to build its cells and tissues. Do not treat yourself without medical supervision. Natural supplements may have adverse side effects or drug-drug interactions if not taken correctly. Over-the-counter non-pharmaceutical grade supplements may cause more harm than good. For example: ·Excessive lead amounts were found in 21 formulations of over-the-counter Calcium Supplements. · JAMA, Sept 20, 2000 · Vol. 284, No. 11

Hormones may be thought of as the body's messengers and nutritional Supplements as the body's building blocks.

 

Hormonal Confusion

Most men and women are fearful and confused about aging and hormone replacement. In July 2002 millions of American women who took the popular ·synthetic· hormone replacement drug Prempro were suddenly told to stop because of the risk of breast cancer, stroke and heart disease. Luckily, none of our Anti-Aging patients had to endure that shock and abruptly stop taking their hormones. Why? Simple fact: there is nothing in common between the hormones produced in your body and the ·hormones· causing all of these side effects. Both estrogen and progestin which were subjects of the medical reports, showing such bad outcomes are patented, chemically altered ·synthetic· hormonal imposters (such as Premarin, Prempro etc.). Premarin is a synthetic estrogen made to resemble that found in a horse. Horse estrogen is foreign to the human body and has a significant side effect profile. For years Dr. Pearsall has cautioned women about the dangers of synthetic ·horse-like· hormone substitutes. Instead we emphasize natural hormones that are precise replicas of your own human hormones. We use them to prolong the optimum hormonal balance that you have in your thirties and the results are magnificent.

The first humans roamed the earth approximately 2 million years ago. The average life expectancy was 25 years and remained that way until the last 2 thousand years. In 1900, life expectancy at birth was about 49 years. That means people rarely lived long enough to develop age-related diseases! By 1960, life expectancy had increased to 70 years, and in 1997, life expectancy at birth was 79 years for women and 74 years for men.

One of the crucial hormones, Human Growth Hormone, begins it steady decline around age 30. Other youth sustaining hormones (Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone, Melatonin) start their decline soon thereafter. It can happen later for the fortunate few and occur earlier in others (i.e. after hysterectomy, chemotherapy, stress, chronic diseases). Very few people are genetically blessed as to sustain relatively youthful hormone levels and escape the deleterious effects of aging. The vast majority of people would benefit from Natural Hormone Replacement.

You may paint your house, as many times as you like, but without a solid foundation that house will crumble from the inside out. Likewise, you may have multiple face lifts, tummy tucks etc but without a youthful foundation - hormones are your foundation!

General Symptoms of Hormonal Decline:

  • Lack of Energy

  • Decreased Sex Drive

  • Mood Swings & Depression

  • Lack of Restful Sleep

  • Sagging ·Beer· Belly

  • Wrinkled Skin

  • Poor Concentration

  • Joint Aches/Stiffness

  • Excessive Weight Gain

  • Memory Loss

  • Hair Thinning/Loss

To ensure the highest quality and obtain the most consistent results, the Longevity Centre of Houston only prescribes high quality Pharmaceutical Grade Supplements (as opposed to over-the-counter Food Grade Supplements). We also prescribe chemically identical Natural Hormones. Natural hormones are bio-identical to our original hormones whereas synthetic hormones are not.

Benefits of Multiple Hormone Replacement

The Benefits of Growth Hormone Replacement:

Growth Hormone is produced by the pituitary gland. It determines the ultimate size of the adult body, strengthening it and developing the nose, chin, jaw and shoulders in particular. It also tones and firms the muscles, develops strong bones, keeps the joints healthy and protects the kidneys, heart and other organs, including the digestive system. It keeps the arteries clear and flexible and supports the immune system. Growth Hormone helps prevent obesity and in particular slims the stomach, firms up the thighs and makes the knees thinner. It reduces the severity of heart disease and the risk of osteoporosis and, at least in animal studies, certain cancers. All that, and it keeps the skin from thinning and major wrinkles from forming, too. For all these reasons, Growth Hormone is apparently the most important hormone when it comes to helping you stay looking & feeling young.


The Benefits of Estrogen Replacement:

  • Control of mind and mood: "I can think clearly again."

  • More stamina: "I can do more."

  • Better sleep: "Finally, I don't wake up in the middle of the night anymore."

  • Enhanced sense of Femininity: "I care again about my body."

  • Weight gain protection

  • Reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, bone loss, and arthritis.

  • Maintenance of healthy skin: "My skin has regained its flush."

  • Preservation of sexuality: "Sex is on my mind again."

  • The breasts remain young and full: "It's as if my breasts got a natural lift."

  • Elimination of hot flashes and night sweats: "My thermostat works again."


The Benefits of Progesterone Replacement:

  • It protects the breasts, uterus, and probably the ovaries from cancer

  • It acts as a natural diuretic: "I lost five pounds of water."

  • It produces a calming, anti-anxiety effect: "You don't know how good it feels to be in control of my emotions aging."

  • It decreases PMS and menstrual flow: "Now I am the same woman for the whole month."

  • It enhances you body's defenses

  • It improves the breakdown of fat into energy.

  • It cuts the craving for carbohydrates and sweets: "I don't need my M&M's fix anymore."

  • It reduces breast tenderness and pain: "My breasts are mine again."

  • It contributes to the formation of new bone tissue.

  • It increases HDL, the body's "good cholesterol".

  • It fights ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids.


The Benefits of Testosterone Replacement:

  • It improves your stamina: "My endurance is much greater now."

  • Healthier and stronger muscles: "I have more strength in my arms."

  • Leaner body mass and less body fat: "I like my new lean cut."

  • Stronger bones

  • A feeling of security, positivism, and stability: "I just feel safer."

  • Increased libido, orgasmic power, and enhanced emotional aspect of sexuality: "I feel like a college kid again."

  • Nitric oxide, a naturally occurring substance known to help keep blood vessels dilated, level improvement: "I have sustained and firmer erections."

  • Improved balance and eye-and-hand coordination: "I have more balance in my yoga class."

  • It helps protect the heart and arteries from cardiovascular disease

  • It helps protect against high cholesterol and angina.

  • It tightens and tones the skin by preventing dryness

  • It increases your ability to withstand stress and reduces levels of anxiety, depression and excessive emotional mood swings.

  • It helps you take the initiative and makes you more assertive, audacious and mentally tenacious.


The Benefits of Thyroid Hormone Replacement:

  • It energizes all the cells and organs by stimulating the mitochondria, the cells' powerhouse

  • It boosts blood circulation, thereby increasing the supply of nutrients, oxygen, water and hormones to cells all over the body

  • It helps to keep our skin soft, flexible and warm

  • It helps to keep our muscles and joints supple and pain-free

  • It helps to prevent dry hair, hair loss, puffy faces and swollen eyelids

  • It stimulates fat-burning

  • It reduces the risk and severity of heart disease


The Benefits of DHEA Replacement:

  • It fights anxiety and depression

  • It helps to boost energy levels

  • It makes you feel better by acting as an antidepressant and mood elevator

  • It reinforces your immune system

  • It helps to reverse the metabolic tendency towards diabetes. This hormone is known to decrease insulin resistance

  • It helps to increase Testosterone and Human Growth Hormone levels

  • It is a potent agent in slowing down degenerative brain disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease


The Benefits of Cortisol Replacement:

  • It helps keep you ready for anything and eager for action by freeing up your energy reserves at opportune moments

  • It acts as an anti-stress hormone by helping the body deal with stressful situations

  • It stimulates the brain, muscles, heart and circulatory and respiratory systems

  • It fights jet lag, fatigue, confusion, hypoglycemia, sugar cravings, anxiety, irritability, low mood, burnout, and low blood pressure

  • It stimulates the immune system, helping ward off the flu and other viral, bacterial or parasitic infections as well as cancer


The Benefits of Melatonin Replacement:

  • It is a powerful antioxidant and captures potentially damaging free radicals. Its antioxidant properties might explain why it might reduce the risk of cancer

  • It protects the heart and arteries and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease

  • It relaxes muscles, relieves tension, reduces stress and anxiety and lowers blood pressure

  • It increases natural killer cell activity. These cells are among the most important immune factors

  • It helps to reduce blood coagulation

  • It promotes zinc utilization

  • It helps to maintain hair color, thereby slows down graying


The Benefits of Pregnenolone Replacement:

  • It is a precursor or "Mother Hormone" of all of the adrenal and sex hormones

  • It acts as a potent memory enhancer

  • It improves alertness

  • It makes you fee more focused yet relaxed