Adams Praises Biden’s Gun Safety Order

FINDING OUT ABOUT HORMONES: A NEW OPTION FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH

The days of people assigning total trust in their doctors and staying out of their health care decisions are long over. Many factors have contributed to the new-age awareness in personal health care, most notably, rising healthcare cost.

One rising area in personal awareness comes from women’s eagerness to investigate the effects of their ever changing hormones on overall health.

Hormones provide many clues about women’s health, but diagnostic testing can run into thousands of dollars which prohibits many, both insured and uninsured, from taking advantage of the valuable knowledge to be found in the information provided by the bodies hormones.

Several start up companies launched home testing kits in 2018 with options for testing affects on stress, thyroid and fertility intel among other conditions.

Experts are predicting that hormonal home testing will grow three to four-fold over the next few years.While we support everyone arming themselves with as much information and safe practice diagnostic tools to participate actively in their own healthcare, we want to make you aware of some of the possible pitfalls.

waste of money on tests that don’t apply.

Additionally, you should always do this testing in conjunction with your doctor’s advice, but be aware that some docs may not have the expertise to interpret results of the hormone panels. It’s critical to work with a physician who can help you make sense of your test results and any follow-up measures needed to be taken in reaction to the results.

Many of the kits also include diet and lifestyle recommendations along with supplement suggestions.

These kits may very well end up leading to important findings and diagnoses that women might not otherwise seek out. Some of these discoveries could be life threatening and in turn life saving. The kits can be a great option for women, not just those with curiosity, but for those who might not otherwise get essential lab testing.

We always advocate your interest and active pursuit to ensure your best healthcare options but we caution you to approach every aspect of the process with careful planning, research, and always with supervised, expert medical care.

By Forum Staff

Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday released a statement in response to President Joe Biden signing an executive order aimed at reducing gun violence across the nation:

“By taking concrete action to keep guns out of the hands of criminals, President Biden is bolstering our work to keep New Yorkers safe. The president visited our city last February to underscore his commitment to tackling this crisis and, since then, we have seen real progress — including the first gun safety legislation in a generation pass Congress and new resources committed for law enforcement and our violence intervention partners.

“At the same time, there is only so much we can do through executive orders and law enforcement. We need real reform and Republicans in Congress must stop blocking gun safety legislation and must instead prioritize the safety of Americans over the profits of gun manufacturers.

“Our administration is working hard every day in partnership with local communities to end gun violence, and we are seeing real results in the reduction of shootings, murders, and overall crime across New York City. Yet, there are still illegal guns on our streets and senseless incidents of bloodshed continue, disproportionately impacting historically disenfranchised communities. Today’s multiple shootings in Manhattan involving young men are the perfect example of that. The Iron Pipeline dumping deadly weapons onto our streets is a clear and present danger to New Yorkers, and federal action is needed now to save lives.”

Home hormone testing definitely has a financial advantage. Most of the kits start under $100 and top out at $400, but one the associated drawbacks is not really knowing what to test for to get the answers you’re seeking could easily be a

So if you’re interested in pursuing this new opportunity for women’s health, we ask that you make wise choices and feel free to consult with us in search of the right option for you.

Until next week...