childbirth, discontinuing birth control pills, and post-tubal ligation or hysterectomy may all be times of hormonal imbalance in women’s lives.
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ainstream medicine would have everyone believe there are only two options: surgery or prescription drugs, which are typically counterfeit hormones such as Premarin or Prempro. These actually worsen the problem and have side effects. Not only that, many horsewomen refuse to support Premarin because of how it is collected. It is derived from pregnant mare urine, (hence the name), and the horses are held captive with restricted movement throughout their pregnancies. In the case of many young active women experiencing cyclical problems, doctors tell them that their symptoms can only be resolved with birth control pills. There is another way—one that works with the body rather than against it. Unfortunately, few physicians mention that bioidentical hormones for women might be the answer to their symptoms, thus leaving women with no real solution to their health problems. One of the biggest frustrations that women experience with their symptoms
M OOD SWINGS WERE RUINING PAM ’ S LIFE .
Pam had terrible PMS. She experienced irritable moods, brain fog, weight gain, and migraines, and her body constantly hurt. She wanted to sleep all the time and felt as though her body was shutting down. Her doctor prescribed birth control pills and anti-depressants, which made her feel worse. Once she decided to replenish her hormones, she was able to regain her energy and drive. She has written over eight books and feels better than she ever felt before.
Steven F. Hotze, M.D., founder and CEO of Hotze Health & Wellness Center.
is not getting the right help from their doctor. They are told their symptoms are a part of aging and they have to live with them. For an athlete, this is an unacceptable response. Mainstream doctors typically prescribe drugs for each symptom a woman describes, such as sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medications, and antidepressants. None of these drugs solve the underlying cause of the problem— hormonal imbalance. Why would anyone take a prescription drug when they could simply replace the lacking hormone or hormones? A NATURAL AN D PERSONALIZ ED A PPROAC H
Hotze Health & Wellness Center offers hope. From the first phone contact with a wellness consultant, you instantly realize they understand what you are going through and know how to help. This alone provides immediate comfort and confidence that you are on the right track to get the quality care you need and the healthy regimen that will keep you in the saddle for years to come. Upon arriving at the Hotze Health & Wellness Center in Houston, Texas, the first thing you’ll notice are the colorful flowers and pristine landscaping that surround the ivy-covered building. As you enter through the wood-paneled doors, you immediately realize that you
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