Sacramento functional medicine experts at Sacramento Functional Medicine offer fully comprehensive, non-invasive, and natural Bioidentical Hormone Therapy to Placer County women to help reach their body composition goals.
Weight loss seems simple: eat well, hydrate, get your steps in, maybe weight train or hit a fitness class three or four times a week, sleep… and yet, somehow, we still find ourselves scouring the internet for answers. Our google histories begin telling the story of our deepest insecurities with searches like: “how to loose belly fat”, and “visceral fat”, “burn belly fat fast”, and “belly fat exercises”.
The truth is, keto and atkins diets, weight loss pills, and surgeries can be painful, restrictive, and cause health complications and further risks. And, they are only targeting the symptom of your dismay, instead of actually going after the underlying cause of your stubborn fat deposits: imbalanced hormones. Bioidentical hormone experts at Sacramento Functional Medicine offer weight loss expertise and understand your concerns and is determined to help you cut through the false promises–and fat. Sacramento Functional Medicine takes away the guesswork and creates fully customized and comprehensive functional medicine plans for safe and natural treatment that helps rid Sacramento women of their problem areas as well as other hormonal symptoms to optimize their total sustainable mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
Call Sacramento functional medicine expert, Sacramento Functional Medicine at (916) 252-3228 to schedule your bioidentical hormone replacement consultation today!
Hormones That Influence Weight Gain And Retention
It can be despairing to discover that weight loss isn’t always as straightforward as working out and eating well, but knowing and addressing the hormones at play can change your life forever. The hormones that are impacting your weight include:
While a certain amount of weight gain and weight retention is expected as women age (particularly after menopause), it does not mean that you should have to simply accept it. In fact, that stubborn weight still poses the same risks whether it is an indication of habits or hormones.
Belly fat has been linked to several long term health complications including:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Pressure
- Sleep Disturbances (Sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and insomnia)
- Breathing Difficulties
- Heart Disease
- High or Low Cholesterol
- Premature Death
Luckily, hormonal weight gain or retention requires less intrusion into your daily life and activities. By tackling your weight retention through rebalancing your hormones, you can enjoy the benefits of, not just seeing the weight go down, but also a increased energy and cognitive function, better sleep, improved mood, and so much more!
Women’s hormone expert, Sacramento Functional Medicine has helped countless patients in Sacramento shed the unwanted pounds – and keep them off – with functional medicine treatments.
Find Answers To Frequently Asked Questions About BHRT
Beginning a Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) protocol typically comes with several questions. We’ve gathered some of the most common questions related to starting BHRT and answered them here below. If you have any further questions or need any clarification, please contact Sacramento Functional Medicine at (916) 252-3228.
How Is BHRT Different From Regular HRT?
The main difference between bioidentical HRT and other forms of HRT is the kind of hormones that are used. In regular HRT, the synthetic hormones used contain additional chemical components that allow the drug manufacturers to patent their chemicals. At best, these added components do nothing for you. At worst, your body may recognize them as foreign chemicals and they may cause unpleasant side effects.
In BHRT, the hormones used are bioidentical, which means that they are the exact chemical structure as the hormones naturally produced in your body. This means there is no risk of your body not accepting them. Plus, they are derived from natural plant sources such as yams and soy.
Can I Buy Bioidentical Hormones Online?
While you may find websites claiming to sell bioidentical hormones, there are many risks involved in purchasing hormones online. First, it is often difficult to trace the origin of these products, meaning they may not be regulated for accuracy. This leads into the second problem, which is that it is very hard to be sure of the ingredients of these products. You may not be getting hormones at all!
Even if you find legitimate bioidentical hormones online, without seeing a doctor you can’t know for certain which hormones you need, what dose you need them in and what form of BHRT will work best for you. Here at Sacramento Functional Medicine, you will receive proper care and treatment while experiencing minimal side effects.
What Form Does BHRT Come In?
Bioidentical hormones are prepared by a compounding pharmacy where they are produced into several forms including: pills, patches, subdermal pellets, creams, injections and more. Everyone responds to these various forms differently, and your BHRT doctor can help find the form that will most benefit you and your body.
What Is The Cost Of BHRT?
The cost of BHRT varies by the hormones needed, the doses needed, the form of BHRT, and the length of time that you receive treatment. For a more accurate quote, please call Sacramento Functional Medicine at (916) 252-3228 to schedule a consultation.
Is BHRT Covered By My Insurance?
Because insurance plans and providers vary considerably, there is no way for us to provide a blanket statement. Your plan may cover BHRT under certain circumstances. The best course of action is to call Sacramento Functional Medicine at (916) 252-3228 to discuss whether we accept your current insurance plan and provider. After you call us, we recommend contacting your insurance provider as a follow-up to ensure that your treatment is covered or to discuss how your treatment may be covered.
Are Bioidentical Hormones Safe?
When prescribed and supervised by a BHRT doctor, BHRT is generally safe. Any risks or side effects associated with your particular treatment will be reviewed thoroughly before you begin BHRT.
What Conditions Are Treated With BHRT?
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy is used to treat a number of conditions caused by hormone imbalance or that result in hormone imbalance. In some cases, BHRT is used to treat the underlying condition while in others it is used to treat the symptoms. You can find some common conditions that BHRT may be used to treat listed above.
What If My Question Is Not Listed Here?
Patients often have a great many questions before beginning BHRT. We will be happy to answer any questions that you may have before, during and after treatment. Contact Sacramento Functional Medicine today with any further questions or to schedule your initial consultation.
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