What’s Really in Your Food and Beauty Products?: A Guide to Identifying Endocrine Disruptors
When you reach for your shampoo or pack lunch, you probably aren’t thinking about the invisible chemicals that could be disrupting your hormone balance. Yet endocrine disruptors (synthetic substances that interfere with your body’s natural hormonal functions) are hiding in plain sight throughout our homes, particularly in the foods we eat and the personal care […]
FDA Removes Black Box Warning from Hormone Replacement Therapy: A Historic Win for Women’s Health
A long-overdue policy shift opens doors to evidence-based menopause care. After more than two decades, the FDA is finally removing the controversial “black box” warning from menopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products. This historic decision, announced by the Department of Health and Human Services, represents a major turning point in women’s healthcare and validates […]
Uncovering the Root Causes of Hypothyroidism: What Traditional Tests Miss
At-a-Glance: What You’ll Learn Why “normal” thyroid labs don’t always mean you feel your best How functional medicine uncovers the real causes of fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog The hidden roles of gut health, stress, and nutrient deficiencies Key differences between synthetic and bioidentical hormone therapies Personalized strategies to rebalance your body and reclaim […]
Men & Menopause: What to Know and How to Support Her
Reviewed by Connie Casebolt, MD, MPH of Forum Health Greenville At a Glance: The basics of menopause: when it starts, the common signs, and what you can expect. Watch video from Dr. Connie Casebolt on how to best support your partner through this transition. Additional steps you can take to support the women in your […]
Gut, Hormones and Lifestyle Tips to Improve Immune Function
Now is the time when you need to be especially mindful of your immune health. After all, these are the months when the kids head back to the classroom, and people huddle indoors more often. That creates a perfect environment for germs to thrive. So, what can you do to strengthen your immune system and […]
Debunking BHRT Myths: Separating Fact From Fiction
Overview Learn common bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) myths and where they come from. Understand the correct, evidence-based information that weighs both the pros and cons of BHRT. Discover the benefits of BHRT and how it helps both women and men, especially with age-related symptoms like menopause. Learn any risk factors involved and how to […]
Why BHRT is Better than Synthetic Hormones: A Natural Approach to Hormonal Balance
When you’re seeking hormone therapy, whether you’re a man or a woman, there’s a lot to consider: do you want to go the traditional route and choose synthetic hormones, or are you considering bioidentical hormones, a more natural approach? Here, we address the differences, who’s an appropriate candidate for bioidentical hormones, also known as BHRT, […]
Hormone Therapy for Menopause Symptoms
Are you experiencing unpleasant perimenopause or menopause symptoms and are ready to find relief? While menopause is a transition your body is getting used to, there are many resources, treatments and options out there available to make things easier. Here, we discuss the various methods of hormone therapy for women to address perimenopause and menopausal […]
Health Coach Insights: How to Reduce Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals
Reviewed by Health Coach Carli Webb, MS At a Glance: Hormone-disrupting chemicals, also known as endocrine-disrupting chemicals, can interfere with your body’s endocrine system which can interfere with your metabolism, reproduction and immune function. Watch Health Coach Carli Webb share tip for reducing hormone disrupting chemicals in your daily life in a short video Clinically designed […]
Why Women Over 65 Should NOT Stop Hormone Therapy
At a Glance: Dr. Connie Casebolt’s video highlights key points and provides insight on study results. Discover the 4 key areas of reduced health risk related to women over 65 staying on hormone therapy. New evidence challenges years-old Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) trial shortcomings. New 13-year study results show reduced risk of developing disease in […]
Gut Health and Hormones
Reviewed by Leigh Ann Scott, MD of Forum Health Las Colinas What is the Gut-Hormone Connection Gut Health and Hormones — are they related? Recent studies are making it more and more clear that the state of your gut, healthy or unhealthy, has a definite impact on your hormone levels and imbalances. The strength of […]
Debunking Top BHRT Myths: Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Reviewed by Kristen Reynolds, MD of Forum Health Mequon and Forum Health Brookfield At-A-Glance The Women’s Health Initiative study was largely flawed leading to a significant decline in hormone replacement therapy and placing women at a disadvantage. An NIH study showed that women on BHRT live 20% longer, neurodegenerative diseases are reduced, and they […]
Could Your Symptoms be a Sign of Low Testosterone? Take the Quiz to Find Out
Low testosterone, or “Low T,” is a condition that affects millions of men worldwide, yet it often goes undiagnosed and untreated. Testosterone is a hormone that plays a crucial role in men’s health, influencing everything from bone density to sex drive and mood. When testosterone levels drop below normal, it can lead to a range […]
What do Stress, Sleep, and Hormones Have to do with Weight Loss?
By Staff of Forum Health Las Colinas If you’ve ever tried to lose weight in the past, you know it can be incredibly frustrating: You can eat well, exercise, and still the weight stays on. What could be causing this? Well, your body is unique, so we can’t know precisely what’s keeping the weight […]
Restoring Hormonal Balance with A Functional and Integrative Medicine Approach
Reviewed by Dr. Leigh Ann Scott of Forum Health Las Colinas Hormonal imbalances can wreak havoc on both men and women, affecting everything from mood and energy levels to reproductive health and overall well-being. While conventional medicine often focuses on symptom management through medications, functional and integrative medicine takes a holistic approach, addressing the […]
Hair Loss in Women
Hair Loss in Women is More Common Than You May Realize. Fortunately, it Doesn’t Have to be Permanent. Hair loss in women is as simple as it sounds: you experience an unexpected and heavy loss of hair. And while most people think hair loss happens mostly for men, that’s not the case: More than 50% […]
Hormones for Your Heart: How to Decrease Disease Risk by up to 50%
Did you know Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy is for more than menopause or low testosterone? We all know it’s important to keep the heart strong and fit for overall wellness, but did you know your hormones also play a critical role in heart health? The hormones estrogen, progesterone and testosterone, often referred to as sex […]
Harnessing Hormones to Optimize Weight Loss
If you’re like many women, you’ve probably been struggling to lose weight for years. You may have tried every diet and exercise program out there, but nothing seems to work. Have you ever considered hormone replacement therapy? Hormone replacement therapy can help you lose weight in a number of ways, including reducing your appetite and increasing […]