At Skin Fitness Plus, we understand whole body health is essential to successfully treat the skin, the body’s largest organ, from the inside and out. Hormones, in men and women, play a pivotal role in health, anti-aging, treating PMS and control mental and physical well being, appearance (weight, skin tone), support the immune system and your overall ability to happily participate in life. No matter how excellent the skin treatments and procedures are, they will work 50% at best if your hormone glands are not functioning properly AND harmoniously.

All hormones we prescribe are bio-identical, safe, unlike the synthetic compounds on the market, and are in cream form, containing no inflammatory chemicals to inflame or harm your skin and body. Bio-identical means the body recognizes these hormones as if it had produced them. Creams, not pills or drops are prescribed, because when your body was normally producing hormones it was dispensing them via your blood stream, not your gastrointestinal system. Your body, in men and women, reacts to hormones differently when they are administered via the gastrointestinal tract. Most compounded creams-that the hormones are suspended in-contain an increased amount of toxic, inflammatory chemicals. The bio-identical hormones we prescribe do not and are utilized in the very lowest “mimic nature” dosages-individualized to what your body needs to cure the symptoms and/or decrease the decay caused by aging. There are voluminous, long term, worldwide medical studies unquestionably demonstrating that the use of bio-identical hormones results in decreasing the risk of cancer, most diseases and debilitation and increasing longevity, vitality, health and youthful appearance.

Working towards curing problems vs. just treating symptoms, we must scientifically and continually look at how all the body’s glands, organs and systems are performing, not just the skin, to achieve beautiful, youthful skin and body for a healthy, energetic and happy life.

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BASIC HORMONE LEVELS	BIO-HORMONAL SYSTEM

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONES
DHEA is an essential hormone that helps balance the other hormones and is important in combating the effects of stress, maintaining immune system functioning, burning of fat, production of protein and essential for building muscle. The level of DHEA in our bodies decreases as we age. By increasing our DHEA levels, it has been shown to improve one's sense of well being, reduce body fat, improve skin tightness and moisture, increase sex drive, improve immunity, enhance memory, increase bone density and help prevent disease. Too much in men increases estrogen, in women, facial hair.

PROGESTERONE helps increase bone density, protects against osteoporosis, prostate, uterine and breast cancer, stabilizes mood and improves sleep. Too much can enlarge women’s breasts and contributes to men's erection problems.

ESTROGEN/ESTRADIOL/ESTRIOL has been shown to protect women from cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease, vaginal atrophy, urinary incontinence and breast cancer, especially Estriol. It promotes skin elasticity and reduces symptoms of menopause—mood swings, hot flashes, depression, fatigue and brain fog. Too much in men enlarges the prostate and breasts, contributes to prostate cancer and erection problems.

TESTOSTERONE in men and women declines steadily with age. It is a necessary factor for muscle growth and fat loss, promotes cardiovascular and prostate health, fights osteoporosis, improves mood and sense of well-being and restores healthy libido and sexual performance. Too much causes irritability, aggression and men develop rosacea.

THYROID - Our thyroid gland - in the throat - is just another hormone producing gland that winds down as we age and live with stress, pollution, processed foods, sugar - and produce less hormone. This results in faster aging, mid-abdominal weight struggles, bloating, drier skin, weak immune systems and illness, brown spots and skin tags, higher cholesterol, blood lipids and blood sugar, brain “fog”, weariness, lack of energy, thickened soles of the feet and furrowed heels, fungus in the toes and gut, indigestion, constipation, irregular menstrual periods and contribute to impotence, depression and much more. It has been shown that areas of the body are more hypothyroid than other areas, for instance, floppy underarms, lower legs, loose necks, faces, large abdomens, buttocks, fat collections, crinkly thighs. When you rejuvenate the thyroid you improve and feel better, everything works better, you have more energy, you lose weight, you age everywhere less quickly and your skin gets tighter.

MELATONIN is not just for sleep—it is the most anti-aging and strongest antioxident support for production and performance of other body hormones and documented in the reduction of cancer risk, especially breast cancer and recurrence.

PREGNENOLONE is the “mother” hormone that all estrogen, progesterone, testosterone are made from. It keeps yourbrain sharp, increases energy and aids in the reduction of the dosages of all hormones.

SERMORELIN rejuvenates your anterior pituitary gland and increases your own natural production of growth hormone, testosterone and others. Its benefits include improvement of physical performance, endurance, appearance, sleep quality, collagen production, immune and brain function and reduces weight struggles.

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METABOLISM OF SELECT STEROIDS	FEMALE HORMONE CYCLING

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