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According to a recent peer reviewed research paper in Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience by Magdalena Miranda,  “Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) is a key molecule involved in plastic changes related to learning and memory”. In plain words, it is the fertilizer of new brain cells and very active in neurotransmission ~ it sends signals throughout the brain and nervous system.

The paper goes on to say, “The expression of BDNF is highly regulated and can lead to great variability in BDNF levels in healthy subjects.  Changes in BDNF expression are associated with both normal and pathological aging and psychiatric disease, in particular structures important for memory processes such as the hippocampus and parahippocampal areas.” Again, in plain words, this molecule is a very important regulator of the aging brain.  The hippocampus is the memory center of the brain ~ keep it active and you will have much less risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s.

BDNF has been found to:

  1. Enhance neurogenesis- This is the growth of our own neural baby stem cells. As we age and neuroplasticity decreases we cannot learn as fast and have a harder time retaining knowledge.  Watch the speed at which a baby or child learns. How’s yours?
  2. Effect neurotransmission- The faster your brain cells transmit messages, the smarter you are.
  3. Improve learning and memory- This molecule causes the learning centers of the brain to grow even as we age! The hippocampus and white and grey matter of the brain shrink without it.
  4. Decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s- Dr Bredesen is famous for the Re-code program in his bestselling book, The End of Alzheimer’s. In it, he states BDNF is one of the keys in preventing this feared disease.
  5. Possibly improve Neuropsychiatric Disease-by increasing endogenous serotonin (the joy hormone) and norepinephrine (the feel-good hormone).

So… how can you keep your own BDNF high?  Dr. Bredesen recommends the following formula:

  1. A Keto-flex 12/3 diet (a specific type of intermittent fasting), high in nutrients and low on simple sugar.
  2. Exercise- The brain needs to know you are still alive and active. Exercise is not only good for your brain but also for your heart (and waistline for some of us).
  3. Eat foods high in antioxidants. Vitamins A, E, C and glutathione help the brain to clear toxic proteins, such as amyloid-beta and tau.
  4. Balance neurotrophic hormones such as Estrogen, Testosterone, DHEAS and Pregnenolone. Estrogen balance alone has been found to lower the risk of Alzheimer’s by 30%!  No pharmaceutical, so far, has even come close.

With over 30 years of experience and numerous board certifications and credentials, Dr. Watts, MD, ND, MSNM is an expert in Bio-Identical Hormones  and Neurotransmitter Balancing.  As brain and body hormone balancing is both an art and science, it requires expertise in individualized therapy and ongoing dosing changes, based not only on a patient’s diagnostic lab values but also their symptoms.  Due to the sensitive nature of hormone and transmitter balancing, it is imperative that you work in partnership with an experienced provider and program.

To learn more, we encourage you to visit the website at TheRenewalPoint.com, and/or call 941-926-4905.

References:

  1. Binder, D.K. and Scharfman, H.E.; Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor; National Institutes of Health Public Access.
  2. Miranda, M. et al; Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor: A Key Molecule for Memory in the Healthy and the Pathological Brain; Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience.

“Unnecessary?” I wondered as I tried to understand exactly what my patient’s Internist was referring to.

“The bioidentical hormones that Dr. Watts prescribed for you are unnecessary for life.” Gloria’s primary care physician had further explained and then questioned, “Why take them?”

Now I understood. Most doctors are not taught about bioidentical hormones in medical school, so rather than allow Gloria to get in the middle of a medical controversary, I spoke with her Internist directly.

“Do you have any patient Gloria’s age in as good condition as she is?”

“I do not,” her doctor replied. “Gloria is the example of health for all my other patients.”

Gloria, an 83-year-old mother and grandmother was in peak health mentally, physically and emotionally. She wakes up after 8 hours sleep every day to walk her dogs. After breakfast, she exercises with her personal trainer for an hour. In the afternoon, she runs production with a family business and has a strong political calendar. In the evenings, she is active socially and spends time with her family. She takes no medication; her muscles and bones are equal to that of a 35-year-old woman and her brain function and active lifestyle are that of a much younger person.

“She may be one example,” Gloria’s Internist said. “So, what do the medical journals say about bioidentical hormones? Are there risks?”

I explained, “Bioidentical hormones have been found to be much safer than their pharmaceutical counterparts, but are not regulated by the FDA because they are natural and non-patentable, just as the FDA does not regulate oranges and apples.” As for the medical literature: (1)

Quality of Life

Senior men and women in bioidentical hormone programs such as Gloria’s consistently notice improvements in: (2)

  • Energy….88%
  • Facial appearance….55%
  • Memory….59%
  • Skin tone….55%
  • Athletic performance….68%
  • Strength….73%
  • Pain relief….35%
  • Body fat….68%
  • Better sleep….50%
  • Lean muscle….73%
  • Sense of health….70%
  • Libido….83%
  • Frequent illness….53%
  • Sexual performance….60%

Medical Benefits:

  • Alzheimer’s decrease – 50% (3)
  • Cardiovascular risk decrease – 40% (4)
  • Decrease in Osteoporosis (5)
  • No increased risk for breast cancer (6)
  • No increased risk coagulation/thromboembolism (7)

It’s no wonder that so many people are turning to bio-identical hormones!In terms of whether it’s necessary or not, it depends on what your goals are ~ if your goals contain some of the items in the lists of benefits above, then it’s probably something you’ll want to consider.

Dr. Watts, MD, ND, MSNM is an expert in Bio-identical Hormone Balancing.  With over 25 years experience in hormone balancing, a Board Certification in Integrative Medicine, a Post-doctoral Certification in Metabolic Endocrinology, and a Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine, Dr. Watts has put together a Hormone Balancing Program that has helped thousands of patients renew their love and vigor for life.

References:

1.  Kent Holtorf, MD. The Bioidentical Hormone Debate: Are Bioidentical Hormones

(Estradiol, Estriol, and Progesterone) Safer or More Efficacious than Commonly Used

Synthetic Versions in Hormone Replacement Therapy? Postgraduate medicine, Volume 121,

Issue, January 2009, ISSN – 0032-5481, e-ISSN – 1941-9260.

2.  Hormone Modulation, Low Glycemic Nutrition, and Exercise Instruction: Effects on Disease

Risk and Quality of Life. Journal of Antiaging Medicine. Vol 4, No. 4, July 2004.

3.  Bredesen. The End of Alzheimer’s. 2017.

4.  Circulation. Nov. 2007.

5.  How Estrogen Protects. Science Daily. March 25, 2007.

6.  A. Fournier. Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2008 Jan, 107(1):103-11. Epub 2007 Feb 27.

7.  Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy and Risk of Stroke. (No increased risk of

coagulation/thromboembolism.) Circulation. M. Canonico. 2007, 115(7): 840-845.

Brain fog can be a sign that your hormones are out of balance.

A 54-year-old woman began to notice difficulty thinking shortly after beginning menopause.  When she was first seen in my office, she stated that she was not hopeful because she was told by other doctors that there was little that could be done.  She had recently lost her job as administrator of a realty office due to her inability to focus.  Two years prior, she had been evaluated by a neurologist, who made a diagnosis of mild cognitive decline and depression and placed her on an antidepressant.  Her symptoms worsened.  An MRI showed no brain atrophy, but her cerebrospinal fluid revealed abnormalities compatible with early Alzheimer’s disease.  She was subsequently placed on Alzheimer’s meds, which also had little effect.  She continued to decline.

“Frustrated, scared.  The inside of my head feels like its on fire.  I can’t sleep.  I’m losing it.  Can anything be done?”  She asked.

“Fortunately, yes,” I told her.  “There are breakthrough programs used in Integrative Medicine that have been proven to enhance cognition and reverse the decline of Alzheimer’s.”

Many patients, like her, who come to my office have been told by well-meaning doctors that there is nothing that can be done—that symptoms will progress.  The fear of what is to become of them is overwhelming. -Losing their memories, becoming a burden to their family, the financial drain, loss of driver’s license-the list goes on.

“Finding the root cause, of which there are multiple contributions, becomes the solution.  Then, to remove toxic and inflammatory burdens which cause the problem and rebuild the brain by correcting nutritional, hormonal and metabolic deficiencies becomes the key,”  says neurologist, Dr. Dale Bredesen, director of the Buck Institute, UCLA and author of The New York Times best seller The End of Alzheimer’s.

“Carefully timed and judicious use of Bio-Identical Hormone replacement therapy can positively impact cognition.” Dr. Bredesen states in his best seller.  “Careful analysis of multiple studies reveals that Bio-identical Hormone Therapy exerts a positive effect on cognition.  Indeed, women who undergo removal of their ovaries prior to menopause are at greatly increased risk of cognitive decline, without hormone replacement.  Equally important is to correct the hormones transdermally, not orally, using only Bio-Identical Hormones, not synthetic, chemical types.”

Women who go through scenarios such as this describe feeling out of sorts.  Not knowing about hormone imbalance issues can make it difficult to understand the connection between the brain fog and hormones as the problem. Some common symptoms of brain fog associated with a hormone imbalance include – agitation, feeling too tired to engage in normal activities, unexplained anger or other emotions, difficulty thinking things through, inability to recall names or certain events, headaches and insomnia.

Her lab work revealed that her hormone levels where dismally low.  The issue was corrected with Bio-identical Hormones and within two weeks she was sleeping much better.  Within two months she was feeling more energetic, and her sexual libido had returned.  By three months, she felt normal again.  Her cognition, she said, “Is the best it’s been in years.”

If you or someone you love is experiencing brain fog, forgetfulness, tiredness, insomnia, or any other symptoms that are getting in the way of living a fulfilled and optimal life, we encourage you to contact us.

Bio-identical Hormone Balancing requires individualized therapy and ongoing dosing changes based not only on a patient’s diagnostic lab values, but also their symptoms. Due to the sensitive nature of hormone balancing, it is imperative that you work in partnership with an experienced provider and program.

Recently, 56 year old working mother of two presented to my office with a frustrated frown…  she couldn’t fit into an outfit she had her heart set on wearing to  her daughter’s wedding coming up this summer.

“It used to be so easy,”  she told me, her frown increasing.  “I could just exercise more or quit eating ice cream or quit drinking wine and the weight would fall off, but since menopause all that has changed.  I don’t have the energy for exercise anymore.  I’m not sleeping as well as I used to.  I wake up all hours of the night, and then I’m tired the next morning and too exhausted to do anything when I get home from work.”

“I used to like to exercise, but now… forget about it.  And food cravings… especially for the wrong things… I go for carbs or comfort foods just to get my energy up.   But that never works for long.  Within an hour, I’m craving more….frustrated, and more depressed.   What can we do?”

“Fitting into that new outfit or improving your body image are just two of the reasons you might want to optimize your weight.”  I told her.  “How would you like to lose the weight and, at the same time, add healthy years to your life.”

She narrowed her eyebrows.  “How so?”  She questioned.

” A  large, multicohort study, recently printed in JAMA Internal Medicine, attempted  to find out which lifestyle and factor combinations are associated with the most years of chronic disease.”  I explained to her.  “Its findings establish that body weight and a few other key factors are closely tied to staying healthier for longer.”

“OK, sound’s good.”  She responded with a more hopeful smile.  “Where do we start?”

I sent her to the lab for a simple blood test of her metabolism and hormones.  Her lab tests demonstrated no major metabolic problems, which was a good sign, but her hormones were a mess.  “If we don’t get your hormones back into balance, losing weight will be as hard as stopping a freight train with your little finger,”  I said.

Her adrenal and thyroid hormones were sluggish, explaining her exhaustion and sluggish metabolism (poor fat burning).  And,  her ovarian hormones revealed that she had gone through menopause, causing a loss in her feminine features plus a long list of other problems.  

I prescribed natural thyroid, natural adrenal adaptogens and pregnenolone which increased her energy and fat burning.   Rebalancing  progesterone improved restful sleep within a week.  Adding feel-good and brain boosting hormones like natural, bio-identical estrogens, and sex and firm body improving hormones like testosterone and DHEA were icing on the cake.

The last time I saw her, she was working out with Matt, our CKC Fitness Trainer at The Renewal Point.  A smile crossed her face….  “I’ve lost 30 pounds,” she announced, proudly. “It’s all working.”

Three ways  balancing bio-identical hormones can help you lose weight:

  • Improves energy
  • Improves sleep
  • Improves metabolism (fat burning)

With over 30 years of experience and numerous board certifications and credentials, Dr. Watts, MD, ND, MSNM is an expert in the science and art of Integrative and Functional Medicine, including Personalized Weight Loss.  Genetics and natural bio-identical hormone balancing can be critical components to successful and long-term weight loss, bringing about remarkable improvements in many aspects of life. Due to the sensitive nature of genetics and hormone balancing, it is imperative that you work in partnership with an experienced professional and program.

For more information on Bio-identical Hormone Balancing and Weight Loss: https://www.therenewalpoint.com/education/blog/why-does-long-term-weight-loss-seem-impossible-as-we-age/

It’s been said that Collard Greens bring luck at the start of a New Year. We figured…lots of greens & vibrant color…let’s give it a try! Here’s to good luck, health, and happiness in 2021 🎉

(makes approximately 6 servings with 130 calories per serving)

  • 1 pound fresh collard greens, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Bell Pepper – we suggest red, yellow, or orange to give it some color
  • 3 slices of Turkey Bacon (optional)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes (or more depending on your liking)
  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add turkey bacon, if you choose, and cook until crisp.  Remove bacon from pan, crumble and return to the pan. 
  2. Add onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add garlic, and cook until fragrant.
  4. Add collard greens and fry until they begin to wilt.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and season with black pepper and red pepper flakes. 
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until green are tender.

Roasted Low-Carb Vegetables

  • Green Pepper (cut into 1-inch chunks)
  • Broccoli and Cauliflower (cut into 1 to 1-1/2 in diameter individual florets)
  • Green Beans (remove stems)
  • Onions (cut into 1 ½ -inch wedges, and break apart into individual layers)
  • Zucchini/Summer squash (cut into 1-inch chunks)
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Thyme and Oregano if desired
  1. Preheat oven to 425 and cut vegetables.
  2. In a big bowl, sprinkle/spritz with olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano.  Toss to coat evenly.
  3. Spread vegetables on baking sheet in one layer.  Place on middle or top rack.
  4. Check on them after 10 minutes to see if they are cooked well on the underside.  If they are, take out, flip over, and cook for approximately 5 minutes more. Taste to see if they are to your liking 😊

Cauliflower Garlic Mashed Potatoes

(makes approximately 4 servings)

  • 1 head of cauliflower
  • 1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper
  • 1 Tbsp of cream cheese, softened
  • ½ tsp minced garlic
  • 1/8 tsp bullion or ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
  1. Cut cauliflower into florets
  2. Steam cauliflower florets until tender.
  3. Let florets cool and squeeze/ring out extra water using clean kitchen towel or thick paper towel.
  4. In bowl using blender, or in a food processor, puree the cauliflower with the cream cheese, parmesan, garlic, bullion/salt, and pepper until almost smooth.

Baked Brussel Sprouts

  • 1 lb Brussel sprouts
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 -1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Trim ends of Brussel sprouts and remove yellow leaves.
  3. Place Brussel sprouts, olive oil, salt, and pepper in bowl and mix until coated well.
  4. Pour onto a baking sheet and place in center oven rack.
  5. Roast in preheated oven for 30-45, stirring every 5-10 minutes for even browning.
  6. Brussel sprouts are done when dark brown on outside.

With Daylight Savings Time ending we’d like to address the issue of exercise, particularly this year.

Many people have decided to forgo their gym memberships and opt for CKC Fitness, outdoor exercise, and/or home gyms (who says soup cans can’t double as free weights?!).  However, with fewer hours of daylight in the evenings, there are undoubtedly a few issues that could arise. Coming up with a plan, now, can help prevent a mid-Fall exercise slump.

Here are some ideas to help get you started:

  • CKC Fitness – we offer this Medical Fitness Program here at The Renewal Point. This is a researched, tested, and novel approach to fitness, developed by David Luedeka, MS, DPT and carried out by Matt Jones, Medical Fitness Specialist, ACSM-CPT.  For more information or to schedule an evaluation/consultation, please speak to a team member or follow this link: https://www.therenewalpoint.com/services/ckc-strength-and-conditioning/
  • Switch to a morning workout ~ if it’s still dark out when you get started, make sure to wear a reflective vest.  Changing your workout time will be a bit of an adjustment, but after about 2 weeks your body, and mind, will get used to it.  Make sure to go to bed a bit earlier if you need to wake up earlier for the workout.
  • Home gym equipment is much easier to come by now than it was several months ago.  If you haven’t already, considering purchasing some free weights, leg weights, and a mat for stretching.
  • Park further from your destination so that you can get some extra steps in, and take the stairs when you can.
  • Make sure to stay hydrated!  The cooler months are little deceiving when it comes to water intake.  It’s still important to stay hydrated.

Exercise is important now more than ever. In addition to all the physical benefits, it can help us stay in a more positive mood and boost our overall brain health. For more information about the impact of exercise on the brain and what type of exercise is best for the brain, please follow this link: https://www.therenewalpoint.com/services/ckc-strength-and-conditioning/

And they can get out of whack just like women’s can…

Testosterone replacement is changing the way men think about their health, specifically their hormones. Testosterone replacement is now being endorsed by Harvard doctors, the New England Journal of Medicine, and researchers at the University of Cambridge and Royal Marsden Hospital in London. Long known to increase virility, sexuality, brain power, and energy, testosterone has been used by men seeking an “anti-aging tonic.” But questions regarding safety and risk still lingered in the minds of many.

However, after years of research and extensive literature reviews, it is clear that LOW testosterone levels are not good for men. It’s been found that restoring testosterone to optimum healthy levels lowers the risk of degenerative diseases and turns back the clock on aging symptoms.

Here are some interesting studies:

Researchers at the University of Cambridge studied 12,000 men for 10 years to see if testosterone levels were a factor in men’s health. They found that men with the lower serum testosterone levels had a marked increase in heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, weight problems and cancers of all types, including prostate cancer. When they restored testosterone to optimal levels in these men, they found a reversal of all these degenerative aging problems (American Heart Association’s Journal: Circulation).

Additionally, Harvard Urologists have reviewed medical literature for 60 years back to determine prostate cancer risk related to testosterone. Their research proved the exact same thing as the research done by the Cambridge researchers. Men with lower testosterone levels were at a higher risk for all prostate problems (i.e.: benign prostatic hypertrophy and prostate cancer). Restoring these men to optimal levels did not increase their risk, it actually lowered it. (New England Journal of Medicine).

The Renewal Point has long promoted testosterone replacement for men. We have extensive experience and are confident that by restoring men’s testosterone levels as they age, they can enjoy a return to their youth, virility, and sexuality. A big bonus comes as well: decreasing the risk of the degenerative health problems which plague us all too often.

Signs of Low Testosterone (Low T)

•Depression, Grumpy

•Reduced Sexual Desire

•Loss of Sense of Well Being

•Fatigue

•Overweight

•Diabetes

•Irritability

•Enlarged Breasts

•High Cholesterol

•Mood Swings

•Night Sweats

•Erectile Difficulties

•High Blood Pressure

•Lack of Motivation

If you and/or the man in your life are interested in learning more about testosterone replacement and bio-identical hormone balancing, we encourage you to attend one of our upcoming seminars, call for more information, schedule a consultation, or watch the following interview on Age Management and Male Menopause:

https://www.therenewalpoint.com/education/blog/age-management-and-male-menopause-andropause-q-a-with-dr-watts/

 “The ‘facts’ that most women and clinicians consider in making the decision to use or not to use hormone replacement therapy are frequently wrong or incorrectly applied,” says Professor Robert D. Langer, one of the principle investigators for the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) Study. (1)

For instance, have you or your doctor considered balancing the Estrone levels and, more importantly, their inflammatory and carcinogenic forms?

When Charlotte P. came to The Renewal Point, she was “frustrated and scared.” At only 55 years-old, with three children, she felt like she was falling apart. “Every day is a chore,” she lamented. She also shared a familial history of breast cancer. Her younger sister was a breast cancer survivor (BRCA Negative). She, herself, had been diagnosed with thyroid cancer several years before. After menopause she was placed on bioidentical hormones, an estrogen patch and natural progesterone, by her OB-Gyn but felt they were of no help.

I could truly empathize. Although Charlotte made healthy lifestyle choices (Paleo Diet, organic meats, fish and vegetables, exercise, swim, jog, golf, and bike) she was not enjoying the benefits of her good living. She ached all over with fibromyalgia and arthritis and suffered active viral loads which caused persistent weakness and fatigue.

Blood tests revealed an alarming problem but one that gave a clue to her maladies. Her Estradiol and Testosterone levels (good hormones) were low while her Estrone level (bad hormone) was sky high ~ the exact wrong balance.

Further, an Estrogen Metabolism Study demonstrated that Charlotte was not detoxifying her 4(OH)-Estrone, giving her the worst case scenario of hormone imbalances. This particular hormone metabolite is known to be highly inflammatory and a precursor for 4(OH)-Quinone, a known carcinogen. (2, 3)

Estrogen Overview:

Good: 2(OH)-Estrone

Bad: 16(OH)-Estrone

Ugly: 4(OH)-Estrone

While it is well documented that “natural” bioidentical hormones are much safer than their chemical or “synthetic” counterparts, what is less well known is that healthy metabolism of estrone requires that they are transformed by the liver and eliminated from the body in the urinary and biliary tracts. Many times during this detoxification process, a genetic error of metabolism can change good hormones into carcinogens and inflammatory intermediaries. These problems increase the risk for inflammatory conditions such as breast cancer, fibromyalgia and arthritis.

In Charlotte’s case, we went right to work. By ‘tweaking’ her bioidentical hormones, we were better able to balance her Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone levels. At the same time, taking advantage of a natural means of supplements and vitamins, a process known as Nutrigenomics, we were able to lessen her risk of breast cancer, and the symptoms of Fibromyalgia and Arthritis. As she described, “After all these years, I finally have my life back.”

Charlotte was further advised to suggest her sister run an Estrogen Metabolism Study on herself, as this test can be used to prevent breast cancer recurrence.

She called me recently, thanking us for educating her about good and bad estrogens. “By the way,” she said, “My sister was Positive for the same metabolic error and is well on her way to recovery as well!”

With over 25 years experience in hormone balancing, a Post-doctoral Certification in Metabolic Endocrinology, and a Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine, Dr. Watts has put together a hormone balancing program that has helped thousands of patients.   If you have any of the issues that were talked about or listed in this article, we recommend that you schedule an appointment ~ we can help!  To schedule an appointment, ask questions, and/or get more information, you can call us at 941-926-4905 or email us at info@therenewalpoint.com.

References:

  1. R.D. Langer. The evidence base for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): what can we believe? Climacteric, 2017; 20 (2): 91 DOI: 10.1080/13697137.2017.1280251.
  2. Lord RS, Bongiovanni B, Bralley JA: Estrogen metabolism and the diet-cancer connection: Rationale for assessing the ratio of urinary hydroxylated estrogen metabolites. Altern Med Rev 7:112-129, 2002.
  3. Kabat GC, O’leary ES, Gammon MD, et al: Estrogen metabolism and breast cancer. Epidemiology 17:80-88, 2006.
 
Dr. Watts was interviewed about Natural Hormone Balancing on the International radio show, Healthy Planet 1.  Some of the topics covered in this interview:
  • What’s the difference between bio-identical/natural hormones and synthetic hormones?
  • Which hormones are involved in natural hormone balancing?
  • Are there any long or short term side-effects from taking hormones?

For more information about our Bio-identical Hormone Balancing Program: https://www.therenewalpoint.com/services/hormone-balancing/