How Hormone Health Impacts Your Well-Being and Beauty
Hormone health affects your body from the inside out – but it’s often overlooked in conventional doctor’s offices and medical spas alike. When your hormones are in balance, you feel vibrant, energized, and youthful. However, even a slight imbalance can lead to a cascade of symptoms that affect both your well-being and outward appearance, which is why we offer hormone optimization treatments as part of your beauty and wellness regimen at Premier Skin Clinic.
How do Hormones Work in my Body?
Hormones – including estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, and thyroid hormones – play a critical role in maintaining balance in your body. Each hormone has a unique function, and together, they create an equilibrium that impacts every aspect of your health.
- Estrogen and Progesterone: These hormones are vital for reproductive health, but they also influence skin elasticity, hydration, and collagen production. They are affected by body processes like puberty and menopause and also change with age. When these hormones are balanced, your skin appears more smooth and youthful. Imbalances can lead to dryness, acne, and signs of premature aging.
- Testosterone: Often associated with men, testosterone is also essential for women. It supports muscle mass, bone density, and a healthy libido. Low testosterone levels can result in fatigue, mood swings, and a decline in skin tone and elasticity in both men and women.
- Cortisol: Known as the stress hormone, cortisol helps your body respond to stress. However, chronic stress can lead to consistently elevated cortisol levels, which may cause weight gain, acne, thinning skin, and an overall sense of fatigue.
- Thyroid Hormones: These hormones regulate metabolism, energy levels, and even hair growth. An underactive thyroid can cause weight gain, hair loss, and a dull complexion, while an overactive thyroid might lead to weight loss and anxiety.
Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance
Hormonal imbalances can manifest in various ways, often affecting both your physical appearance and mental and emotional well-being. Symptoms include:
- Mood swings
- Brain fog
- Decreased sex drive
- Sleep problems
- Muscle loss
- Decreased bone density
- Unexplained weight gain or loss
- Decreased energy
- Acne or skin changes
- Hair loss or thinning
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it may be time to consider the role of your hormones.
How Hormone Balance Affects Beauty
Your skin, hair, and nails are often the first places where the outward signs of hormonal imbalance appear. Healthy, glowing skin relies on the right balance of hormones to maintain its elasticity, moisture, and strength. Imbalances can lead to dryness, acne, and even accelerated aging.
Hair health is also closely tied to hormones. For example, estrogen supports hair growth, while testosterone imbalances can lead to thinning hair or hair loss. If your nails are brittle or growing slowly, your thyroid hormones might be out of balance.
Hormone Therapy Treatments
At our medical spa, we offer a range of treatments to help you achieve hormonal balance and restore your vitality:
BioTE® Hormone Therapy
BioTE® Hormone Replacement Therapy is designed to improve symptoms associated with hormone changes as we age. We use BioTE® in our clinic because it is molecularly identical to our own hormones – testosterone and estradiol. Bioidentical hormones are thought to have fewer, less noticeable side effects than other hormone therapies.
When you visit us for hormone replacement therapy, we’ll conduct comprehensive lab testing to understand where we can best improve your hormone balance. We will review your results with you and determine the BioTE® pellet dose that will address your specific needs and symptoms.
Every three to six months, we will follow up to deliver your next treatment, reassess your symptoms, and order further lab testing if things change.
Functional Nutrition
Functional nutrition is the use of diet as medicine to prevent, improve, or reverse health conditions. Premier Skin Clinic partners with Bloom Functional Nutrition to provide nutrition plans, including meal ideas, coaching and guidance, and supplement recommendations when necessary, will help you look and feel youthful for years to come.
Our functional nutrition process begins with lab testing to identify your individual nutrition needs. Our dietician will help you customize a diet to address specific complaints, or simply help you feel your best. If necessary, our nutritionist will recommend supplements to optimize your wellness.
Nutraceuticals
Nutraceuticals are pharmacological alternatives, commonly supplements, with physiological benefits. We use BioTE® nutraceuticals in our clinic, sometimes in conjunction with BioTE® hormone replacement therapies and functional nutrition for a whole-body approach to enhance symptom management.
Remember, beauty starts from within, and balanced hormones are the key to glowing from the inside out. If you’re ready to take control of your hormone health and embrace a more vibrant, youthful you, schedule a consultation with us today at 970-221-1285.
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