NATURAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (NHRT)
Hormones are chemical messengers produced in the body that have specific effects
on other cells and organs. Puberty, pregnancy, aging, and a variety of conditions
and diseases effect hormone production and use. Examples of a few hormones are
thyroid, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, pregnenolone, melatonin,
and growth hormone.
Determining which hormones require replacement is first done either by Electrodermal,
Blood, or Saliva testing. Treatment can include the use of naturally derived
or bio-identical hormones (non-synthetic), plant hormone precursors, herbs,
amino acids, homeopathic medicine or some combination of the above.
Natural hormones are those chemicals that are derived from yam, soybean, or other
plants, and are close duplicates of the hormones the body produces. They tend
to have fewer side effects then do synthetic hormones.
Many menstrual, menopausal, aging, musculoskeletal and mental health disorders
benefit from natural hormone treatment.