The Natural Hormone Makeover

A female doctor who has spent more than two decades studying the relationship between hormones and menopause presents a safe, effective program for using natural and bioidentical hormones to combat hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings, and many other symptoms linked to menopause-related hormone imbalances. Combining traditions of Chinese medicine with the latest Western developments and discoveries, this easy-to-follow ten-step program helps you create a personalized course of treatment using supplements, herbs, natural and bio-identical hormones, and diet to enhance both safety and hormone effectiveness.

Makeovers of all kinds are very popular-everything from our bodies, our finances and careers. Many women need a hormone makeover. Since every single cell in a woman's body is influenced by hormones, if there is an excess or deficiency most likely the results will be symptoms such as: Hot Flashes, PMS, Menopausal Symptoms Depression, Anxiety, Weight Gain, Insomnia, Bone Loss, Headaches, Low Sex Drive and Fatigue... These symptoms affect women physically, mentally, emotionally and even spiritually. In The Hormone Makeover-The 7 Steps to Transform Your Life with Bioidentical Hormones, Donna White makes sense of the options available to women and presents precise action steps to address hormonal imbalance. Women will learn: - If their symptoms are related to hormone imbalance - Differences between synthetic, bioidentical hormones and herbal therapies - What each hormone does in the body - Symptoms of each hormone deficiency - How to find and work with a physician - How to use bioidentical hormones and supplements to address hormone imbalance - Specific protocols for bone loss, PMS, hot flashes, depression and insomnia "Donna is one of the most knowledgeable and personable experts I know in the area of bioidentical hormones." Julius Torelli, MD FACC "She has been able to effectively apply her vast knowledge in a way that is adaptable to each individual reflecting the true art of medicine at its finest." Larry Webster, MD "Through Christian voice, research, personal experience and extensive clinical experience, Donna White triumphs." K. Andre' Sloan, RPh, MBA "...the message and education she delivers has changed the lives of many through her passion for helping women achieve natural hormone balance." Matt Monroe, President, Peoplesway Donna White, BHRT Clinical Education Consultant, conference speaker and author, has trained dozens of physicians in BHRT and assisted in the care of thousands of women.

Have you ever described your symptoms to your doctor, had lab tests done, and then heard that all your results are normal? If everything is normal, then why do you still feel so bad? Within these pages you will find answers these very important questions. In this book you will: Learn that Hormones Play a Very Important Role in How You Feel Identify Main Causes for Hormone Imbalances in Women of All Ages Discover the Pros and Cons of Various Treatment Options Learn How to Communicate to Your Healthcare Provider More Precisely Develop a Specific Plan that will Restore You to the Real You Deborah Matthew, MD, is the founder and medical director of Signature Wellness. Her vision is to be able to offer advanced wellness care using scientifically based medical concepts free from pharmaceutical-industry bias. Dr. Matthew's area of special focus is in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement . "There is no reason for a woman to suffer through the hormonal changes that precede menopause. In This Is Not Normal, Dr. Matthew describes this process in a very concise way. She provides insight, understanding, and details about the safe and natural ways to restore hormone balance. A must-read for any woman. -John B. Monaco, MD, FACOG, FAARFM, Obstetrician/Gynecologist & Anti-Aging Physician "This Is Not Normal presents clear and relevant information about symptoms of hormonal imbalances, their causes, and effective solutions." -Donna White, Author of The Hormone Makeover: 7 Steps to Transform Your Life with Bioidentical Hormones "

You can feel like yourself again Hot flashes and sleepless nights? Feeling anxious and irritable? Frustrated with weight gain? It's time for a makeover—a menopause makeover! Based on the latest scientific research, and designed for both pre- and post-menopausal women, The Menopause Makeover is a proven, eight-step program to help you reclaim your health—and your life. – Evaluate if hormone therapy is right for you. – Beat belly bulge with The Menopause Makeover food pyramid and recipes. – Tone up and trim down with The Menopause Makeover fitness formula. – Boost your libido and learn to love intimacy again. – Regain your vibrant, youthful glow with essential beauty tips. – Manage stress and get off the mood-swing roller coaster. – Stay motivated with self-assessments and tools to track your progress.

A guide to understanding the role hormones have in assessing symptoms that may be aggravated by hormonal imbalances or deficiencies. The last half of this book contains a clinical reference guide to help healthcare practitioners check for hormonal imbalances and recommend dosing of bioidentical hormones in the treatment of their patients. The author is a compounding pharmacist and consultant on natural hormones, vitamins, and testing for health issues.

Inspired by bridal organizers, "The Menopause Makeover" helps women create a personalized makeover plan and stay motivated to beat belly bulge, tone up, and get off the mood-swing roller coaster for good.

"This book is divided into three parts. Part I describes the body's own hormones, looking at their functions and the different side effects that can occur if these hormones are not at optimal levels. Part II focuses on the most common problems that arise from hormonal imbalances, such as PMS, hot flashes, postpartum depression, and endometriosis. You will learn that even disorders that seemingly have nothing to do with hormones, such as heart disease and osteoporosis, can be affected by a hormonal imbalance. Lastly, Part III details hormone replacement therapy, focusing on the difference between natural and synthetic hormone treatments. It explains how you can have your hormonal levels measured, and provides examples of the various hormone replacement therapies available. In addition, there is now a helpful table on the various ways to treat insulin resistance, a key factor in creating hormone imbalance"--