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Finding a Hormone Replacement Therapy Clinic Near You

Finding a Hormone Replacement Therapy Clinic Near You:

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the BEST option for individuals seeking to restore hormonal balance. Firstly, finding a reputable hormone replacement therapy clinic near you is crucial, whether you’re experiencing symptoms of menopause, andropause, or other hormonal imbalances. In this blog post we will discuss the importance of finding a nearby clinic, and provide tips on how to locate the best HRT clinic in your area.

First, when seeking hormone replacement therapy, it is essential to find a reputable clinic near you.

Here are a few tips to guide your search:

Research Online: Start by conducting a thorough online search for hormone replacement therapy clinics in your area. But also, look for clinics with positive reviews and testimonials from patients who have undergone HRT.
Seek Recommendations: Reach out to friends, family, or healthcare professionals who may have experience or knowledge about local HRT clinics. Whereas, their recommendations can be valuable in finding a trusted provider.
Evaluate Credentials and Expertise: Look for clinics that have qualified medical professionals specializing in hormone replacement therapy. Additionally, check their credentials, certifications, and experience in the field.
Consultation and Customized Treatment Plans: A reputable clinic will offer an initial consultation where your specific concerns will be addressed. Additionally, they will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique hormonal needs.
Comprehensive Approach: Look for clinics that take a comprehensive approach to hormone replacement therapy. Above all, consider your overall health, lifestyle, and specific symptoms while devising a treatment strategy that is most important.

Then, based on those tips here is what you will find at New Leaf Wellness, Omaha:

Researching Online: You will find that New Leaf Wellness in Omaha has a Google 5 Star rating!
Seek Recommendations: Just read the Google reviews for New Leaf Wellness, Omaha and you will get a sense of the experience and knowledge. Here is an example: “I can’t say enough how awesome my experience has been. The doctors and nurses take the time to answer all my questions. The Front Desk is always helpful, and most importantly, I am feeling much better after starting my hormone therapy. I felt comfortable through the entire process. Highly recommend it!!”
Evaluate Credentials and Expertise: Our professionals are even sought out by others outside of New Leaf Wellness for not only advice but have been asked to be Keynote Speakers at Health Fairs and Provider Conferences!
Consultation and Customized Treatment Plans: At New Leaf Wellness we offer a consultation for FREE where you can address specific concerns!
Comprehensive Approach: At New Leaf Wellness, we run comprehensive blood panels and spend time with you discussing all of your health concerns.

Conclusion:

Lastly, hormone replacement therapy can be a life-changing solution for individuals experiencing the challenges of hormonal imbalances. Therefore, finding a trusted hormone replacement therapy clinic near you is crucial to ensure you receive the best possible care and achieve optimal results. By conducting thorough research, seeking recommendations, and evaluating the expertise of the medical professionals, you can make an informed decision on improving your well-being. To conclude, look no further than New Leaf Wellness, Omaha and the New Leaf Wellness clinics in another area near you.

Furthermore, consulting with healthcare professionals is essential before starting any hormone replacement therapy. Assess your individual needs and determine the most suitable treatment plan for you.

Click here to learn more about Hormone Replacement Therapy: Women | Men

Patient Care at New Leaf Wellness

Who We Are

The patient care at New Leaf Wellness is like no other. You will be greeted with a warm smile and know that you are going to be treated with great care. Once you get through the doors of wellness you feel the compassion New Leaf staff has for its patients. Patient care and making the patient feel worthy, heard, and respected is what New Leaf strives for!

“He made a tremendous difference in my life. I wish I would have started the program years ago. Have recommended it to many others.”

-Beverly A., New Leaf Wellness Patient, see more >

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“I started New Leaf in November of 2014. I weighed 285 pounds. New Leaf treatments gave me the energy to start working out again and over 18 months I lost 95 pounds through exercise and healthy eating, NOT DIETING, I’m too old for that. During my 18 months I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, I was told I would miss several weeks of work and take months to recover. I missed 10 days of work and returned to the gym 2 weeks after my treatments which I attribute to my hormone therapy at New Leaf.”

-Van P. New Leaf Wellness Patient, see more >

Are you curious if New Leaf Wellness could help with your current symptoms? Not ready to contact us? That’s ok. You’re welcome to take our short symptom quiz that emails your results immediately! Click the quiz that fits you below!

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Studies Show Vitamin C Can Reduce Colds

The human body cannot produce its own vitamin C. Vitamin C is water-soluble which means it is quickly excreted. Aging individuals tend to have even lower levels of vitamin C. Actually, studies show vitamin C can reduce duration and severity of colds so, we’re going to share those today! Therefore, it is necessary to supplement daily with vitamin C to ensure the proper function of vital bodily functions including the immune system. In fact, during times of inflammation or infection the immune system’s demand for vitamin C increases 100-fold.

More on Vitamin C

Studies have shown that 1000mg of vitamin C daily can reduce the duration and severity of the common cold, and even reduce the chance of developing a cold. Also, in two separate studies “absence from school and work was reduced by 14-21% per episode.” Additionally, studies found “common cold incidence decreased by on average 50%, and in four trials of British males common cold incidence decreased by on average 30% in the vitamin C groups.”

“I loved my experience with IV Therapy! I saw a dramatic improvement, nearly immediately after the treatment I had cold symptoms and felt run down before the treatment. After the treatment, I felt refreshed! The IV Therapy room was relaxing and calming with very comfortable chairs. I would recommend this treatment again and again!!”

– Jessica K., New Leaf Wellness Patient, see more testimonials >>

Inadequate Vitamin C

Without regular supplementation of vitamin C, your levels can quickly drop. With inadequate vitamin C, cells are less able to detect and destroy invading organisms or harmful cells, leaving one vulnerable to dangerous infections.

“I am a very busy business professional/traveler and when I needed a boost to my immune system, enhance my energy level and combat the stressful work environment I turned to New Leaf Wellness and the IV Nutrition Therapy. In just 45 minutes I was back at it, able to push myself and accomplish a very strenuous project. With IV Nutrition, essential vitamins and nutrients go directly into the bloodstream and for my busy lifestyle this gives me the edge I need.”

– Abraham A., New Leaf Wellness Patient, see more testimonials>>

Healthier 2019

IV Nutritional Therapy has made the difference in times of need for our patients. For example, have an upcoming milestone event you don’t want to miss, a trip you planned long ago you’ve been looking forward to or even a stressful project at work… Our patients experience less down time and quicker recovery when ill by choosing IV Nutritional Therapy. To learn more or see our locations, contact us today!

We offer a full range of supplementation that you may benefit from, click here.

Save Your Skin During the Holidays!

We’ve compiled 7 best ways to save your skin during the holidays, so you don’t have to play catch up in January. It is bad enough the credit card bills come piling in, do we also need the wrinkles and dry skin? Shopping, parties, family in town, traveling, etc. there are so many things going on this time of year, sometimes neglecting ourselves in the process and even our skin.

Healthy Skin in December

1. Wear Your Sunscreen- Even though the sun is gone, we still need to be aware of the UVA rays that are present year round. These are the rays that can cause skin cancer and premature aging.

2. If you’re stressed out, your skin will show it. I know that being “stress free” isn’t always an option but it’s important to take a time-out every once in a while. Go do some yoga, get a pedicure, a facial (call New Leaf Wellness) or just relax by the fire. We all know these things but we need to be reminded.

3. Manicures- All your running around at the malls and cooking are going to wreak havoc on your hands and nails. Mix any oil (olive, jojoba, grape seed) with a lotion or apply by itself for extra hydration to save your skin for cracking and bleeding.

4. Chapped Lips- This is when you need a Lip BALM, not a chapstick. A balm will heal your lips and a chapstick will protect your lips. Burt’s Bees is my absolute favorite.

Enjoy this post? See 5 Easy Tips for a Healthy Skincare Regimen for more ways to save your skin! >

5. Sore Feet- Peppermint is the answer. You can find it in scrubs and lotions and it will make your feet feel fantastic! Or add peppermint oil to your current favorite lotion!

6. Dry Skin- Did you know that people with dry skin tend to age faster than those with oily skin? Yep, there is an advantage to oily skin. Keep your skin hydrated and not just your face. I’m obsessed with grapeseed oil right now so that is my go-to oil but whatever works for you is good. Just make sure you use it consistently. Those heaters can dry out our skin and make things worse.

7. Makeup- Keep it light and dewy and wash your face every night!

If you’re feeling like these tips are great, but you need more, we hear you! Take our quick assessment to understand what your skin needs!

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The Truth About Your Night Sweats

Waking Up Drenched in Sweat?

If you wake up drenched in sweat, think of your armpits as evidence. You do not have to do sleuthing to figure out what is prompting your perspiration. Night Sweats. Therefore, we are uncovering the truth about your night sweats and what your body is really telling you.

Firstly, night sweats are common. In a study published in Annals of Family Medicine, one-third of primary care patients reported night sweats during the past month. Your body is signaling to you, are you listening?

“However, no one knows exactly how common the condition is, because most sufferers of night sweats never report the symptom to their doctor”, says study author James Mold, M.D., a professor of family medicine at the University of Oklahoma. Think of night sweats as smoke detector going off in the home, it means time find the root of the alarm.

Could Night Sweats Be Hormonal?

In a literature review published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, Dr. Mold and his colleagues revealed that several factors increase the likelihood of night sweats including: panic attacks, sleep problems, fever, numbness in hands and feet, anxiety and stress, and trouble breathing at night. Night sweats may also be a symptom of unbalanced hormones.

Much like hot flashes, low estrogen effects the hypothalamus is often specifically what causes night sweats in women. The hypothalamus is the part of the brain that controls appetite, body temperature, sleep and sex hormones.

“No night sweats or hot flashes anymore. More energy!”

– Rhonda S., New Leaf Wellness Patient, see more testimonials >>

So, it’s important to us to live your best life. We provide a variety of health and wellness services personalized to your body’s deficiencies.

Not Just Women Experience Night Sweats…

It is a common misconception that only women experience night sweats. When men experience low testosterone levels like andropausal, it commonly causes false signals to the hypothalamus producing night sweats. Additionally, men with high cortisol (stress) levels, poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle which can contribute to night sweats.

“It is putting me in balance, and I am becoming active again.”

– David B., New Leaf Wellness Patient, see more testimonials >>

Conclusively, if you wake up in a pool of sweat almost every night, you should give us a call at New Leaf Wellness to get your hormones checked.

Try our free assessment to check for your own hormonal balance. Click the appropriate link below to take the assessment and your results will be shown immediately!

Hormone Health Assessment For WOMEN

Hormone Health Assessment For MEN

Your Gut Health & Weight Loss

If only weight management were really as simple as they make it seem. Eat less, move more and in a caloric deficit you will lose weight; right? Wrong… Let’s talk about your gut health and weight loss today for a few minutes.

What is Gut Health?

If you try to keep ‘in the know’ of weight loss and health trends, there’s a lot of talk about probiotics, gut health and even diet changes such as dairy free and gluten free. Perhaps you personally have tried a supplement or reducing your processed food intake? It can be frustrating not truly knowing what your body needs. You see, the microbiome or gut plays a major role in the processing of nutrients and calories as well as influences how the body stores those nutrients and calories. If you are reducing caloric intake, exercising and still not seeing results, perhaps we need to shift our attention to your gut health?

Basic Ways the Gut Impacts Metabolism & Weight Loss:

1. Different bacterias are responsible for different functions. Some love to store fat! If your microbiome is out of balance, your bacteria could have an overabundance of “friends” trying to store some extra for the winter.

2. If your gut is off, you are likely missing many of the digestive enzymes needed to properly break down macronutrients, resulting in improperly stored calories as well as a lack of nutrient absorption.

3. The “bad” bacteria thrive on sugar. When we have an overgrowth of these bacteria, they will communicate their dietary desires to your brain encouraging you to eat more often as well as crave simply carbohydrates and sugars which are easily stored as fat.

4. Too much “bad” bacteria communicate stress signals to the brain, increasing cortisol the hormone associated with fat storage and blood sugar dips.

5. “Leaky Gut” leads to inflammation which negatively impacts metabolism. More on Leaky Gut >>

These are just some examples of how and why we need to balance our microbiome when trying to lose weight. If you feel this applies to your struggles with weight loss and just feeling ‘bloated’, contact us to take the Food Sensitivity Test and learn more about your gut!

We also have supplements specially formulated for you in mind! Visit our online supplement store for discount on your first purchase or contact us if you have questions.

What Now?

Follow the Dr’s recommendation on the elimination diet. Test yearly for the latest information on what is causing inflammation in your body. Be sure you are getting your follow up tests completed and you will not have chronic health problems due to inflammation caused by sensitivities of food.

What’s Your Adrenal Protocol?

What’s your adrenal protocol? Didn’t know you need one? First, you may need to understand what adrenals in order to figure out what the protocol should be for you and your body.

B Vitamins and Adrenal Function

Your adrenal glands manufacture a number of hormones, such as cortisol, adrenaline, aldosterone, estrogen and testosterone that regulate many processes in your body as well as help you cope with stress. This hormone production system is referred to as the adrenal cascade. Each of the eight B vitamins that make up vitamin B complex is essential in varying quantities throughout the adrenal cascade, as well as in many other processes from mood to DNA synthesis to energy production. Most B vitamins act as coenzymes, which means that they help form enzymes to become catalysts in biochemical transformations throughout your body.

Three Major Bs in the Adrenal Cascade

Vitamin B3 (niacin) is one of the most important of the B vitamins to the adrenal cascade. Large amounts of niacin are necessary to form the molecular structure of certain coenzymes critical for almost all of the steps in this cascade.

B5 (pantothenic acid) is another essential contributor in the adrenal cascade and is converted in the body into acetyl-CoA, a substance critical to the conversion of glucose into energy. It is present in all cells but in higher quantities in the adrenals because so much energy is needed to produce the adrenal hormones.

B6 (pyridoxine) is also a coenzyme in several of the biochemical pathways in the adrenal cascade and plays a role in the functioning of the hypothalamic/pituitary/adrenal (HPA) axis that modulates adrenal activity and the stress response.

Although proportionately larger quantities of B3, B5 and B6 are used in adrenal hormone production, all of the B vitamins help generate energy and work in concert with each other. Therefore, the presence of the complete B complex is necessary for each individual B vitamin to optimally do its job. Their relative ratios are especially critical to how well they are able to support adrenal function.

“B-12 injections give me the energy I need to help with my busy life. I’m more alert, I don’t need naps and I haven’t gotten sick when all my friends have had the flu. I would recommend B12 injections!”

– Angela H. New Leaf Wellness Patient, Read More NLW Patients’ Story

Vitamin B Complex – Optimal Ratios for Stress and Adrenal Fatigue

When buying a stress supplement containing B complex, the key is to look for one that has the B vitamins in the proper proportions for the human body to utilize, and specifically for the relative ratios that the adrenals need. The stress formulas that are composed of equal amounts of the B vitamins are not metabolized efficiently. An optimal formula for stress and adrenal fatigue should provide, per day, approximately:

75-130 mg of B3 (niacin)
700-1200 mg of B5 (pantothenic acid)
90-150 mg of B6 (pyridoxine)
15-25 mg of B1 thiamine)
15-25 mg of B2 riboflavin)
300-500 mcg of B7 (biotin)
600-1000 mcg of B9 (folic acid)

Because some people do not absorb vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) well in a regular vitamin supplement format, it may be preferable to take this in a separate 200-400 mcg sublingual supplement.

Have you been tested to even know if your adrenals are low? What are reasonable levels? We have seen many patients who had no idea their symptoms were from adrenal fatigue!

Adrenal Fatigue – What You Need To Know >

Follow Up Treatment:

Lab tests and meeting with the Provider should be done every 3 months. It is also recommend to eliminate hard-to-digest foods and toxins from your diet and to have a Food Sensitivity Test completed. Adrenal Fatigue can take up to 2 years to completely heal so follow all of the Providers recommendations.

Testosterone Pellets for Men and Women

We live in an imperfect world that has chemicals in our food, water, personal care products, cleaning products, etc. We are under stress from living in today’s rushed and “connected” world. We eat more processed foods and consume more sugar and gluten than past generations. All of this contributes to a hormone imbalance. Today, we want to explain the “why” of Testosterone pellets for men and women.

First, You Need To Know

Replacing your deficient hormones is one part of feeling optimal. Testosterone in particular is often found to be low in both men and women. Testosterone helps you to think more clearly, sleep better, have focus, be in a good mood, and recover better from exercise; among other things. When your Testosterone is low you may feel moody, grumpy, have more aches and pains, feel tired, have brain fog, etc. It is not just the “sex” hormone.

How Bioidentical Testosterone Pellets Can Help

Bioidentical Testosterone pellets are a great way to replace Testosterone for both men and women. They are about the size of a thin tic tac. The pellets are placed in the fatty area of your buttock area–somewhat near your hip in a simple procedure in the office. The Testosterone is released in small amounts on a consistent basis: just like your body should be doing but is not. When you have increased blood flow (from increased activity) your body will draw more Testosterone for its increased needs.

“My strength and overall health has improved, sex life with my beautiful lady has been great. I sleep better and not [having] night sweats.“

– Ken D., New Leaf Wellness Patient, More Testimonials

Bioidentical Testosterone pellets provide you with the Testosterone that your body needs in a manner that closely resembles what your body should naturally be doing but is not because of all of the hormone disruptors surrounding us. Proper hormone balancing is an important part of feeling optimal and getting out of the “rabbit hole” of not feeling good.

Don’t wait for symptoms to keep you from living your best life. Take our free and easy Hormone Health Quiz. Click the matching link below.

Hormone Health Quiz for MEN

Hormone Health Quiz for WOMEN

3 SIGNS OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY

Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin as it’s commonly known, is vital to many bodily functions that we may not be aware of. A vitamin D deficiency can make itself apparent in a variety of different ways throughout the body, including physiological and psychological repercussions. Though the most accurate determination of a deficiency is through a diagnostic testing, there are also easily spotted symptoms. Here are 3 signs of vitamin D deficiency.

1. BONE AND MUSCLE WEAKNESS

One of the many functions of vitamin D is muscle function and bone strength. Vitamin D regulates calcium throughout the body. Because calcium is integral to bone and muscle structure and function, appropriate vitamin D production and intake is necessary. Without enough vitamin D, our bones and muscles become weak, which result in a very noticeable increase in difficulty in daily motility.

2. INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO INFECTIONS

Vitamin D is also a fundamental part of the immune system. It acts a messenger between cells. Without exposure to sunlight and vitamin D rich foods or supplements, there are various issues that tend to crop up, one of them being an increased chance and rate of infections. Lack of communication between cells leads to lack of response from the immune system toward bacteria or viruses. So if you’ve been sick more times in the past few months than usual, there is a definite possibility of a vitamin D deficiency.

3. FATIGUE

Skeletal and Immune weakness can both result in general fatigue that stems from a deficiency. Vitamin D is directly related to the overall well being for most body systems. Without enough vitamin D, there is an increased chance of fatigue due to the gross effort the body must invest in normal function and process. This fatigue can lead to feelings of depression. This lack of motivation and general fatigue is definitely a symptom for a vitamin D deficiency.

Though these symptoms seems easy to recognize, remember that there is no greater accuracy than a diagnostic blood test. These tests are painless and the benefits are virtually endless. New Leaf Wellness aims to find the roots of illnesses to begin the preventative process through these simple diagnostic tests.

See our full listing of MEN and WOMEN services to better serve you! To contact a NLW staff member now, you can call us at 888-728-7555. We look forward to speaking with you!

Part 2: How Do Bio-Identical Pellets Work?

Bio-identical pellets are made of an inert substance that holds it together along with either bio-identical Testosterone or Estradiol. If you require Estradiol it is one small pellet. Men, and also women, require Testosterone. There are different dosages (mg) of Testosterone pellets (25 mg up to 200 mg) and which mg pellet and how many Testosterone pellets you receive depends on the end dose that you require. This dosage is based on whether you are a man or woman, your weight, your baseline Testosterone level, and your activity level; among other things. A hormone specialist can determine what you require after your consultation. Want to learn more about how do bio-identical pellets work?

The Bio-identical pellets release a small amount of the hormone that they contain into the blood stream at a fairly constant level–a lot like your glands would do if they were functioning properly. When you have an increased cardiac output (I.e. with exercising) then you will get an increased amount of the hormone. This helps you to recover better from exercising.

The bio-identical hormone pellets give your body what it needs in as close to physiologic doses as is possible. Your body uses up the pellets at an individual rate and most people require a re-pellet after 3-6 months. Over time most people end up being able to have their pellets last 5-6 months.

Are you ready to check your hormone health? Take a short quiz to recognize what to look for when considering if you would be a good candidate for bio-identical pellets.

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Read Part 1: What are Hormone Pellets?