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By Ashlee Hutchens, RN, MPH L.B. was at her wits’ end and about to “throw in the towel” when a friend recommended her to The Renewal Point. A 55-year-old mother of one and long-time resident of Sarasota, L.B was doing fine until menopause and thyroid imbalances disrupted her life. “I […]

Video of Hormone Connection to Weight Loss Metabolic and Hormone Balancing have been found to be major components in long term weight loss!  This video will help you better understand: – What contributes to yo-yo weight fluctuations and why many people struggle to lose weight, despite their best efforts. – […]

We are talking UTIs, yeast infections, dryness, low libido hormone imbalances…the list goes on and on. Recurring gynecological problems aren’t just a bother…they can really get in the way of leading a happy, healthy, productive life.  In fact, gynecological issues can contribute to emotional trouble, relationship/intimacy problems, and physical issues […]

While these are great goals for the New Year, choosing a gym or a trainer, for those of us over 40 or those of us suffering with musculo-skeletal aches and pains, a regular gym may not be our best choice. For those who wish to remain physically active the rest […]

Video of Innovations in Age Management at The Renewal Point The 21st Century has brought with it an array of new advancements in healthcare and integrative medicine!  In this video, learn about optimizing the human lifespan through:  Extending parts of the chromosome (telomeres), Breakthroughs in stem cell research and joint […]

Video of CKC Fitness Program at The Renewal Point – an overview   We use a researched, tested, and novel approach to fitness, developed by David Luedeka, MS, DPT and carried out in our office by Matt Jones, CPT/ACSM. From the person recovering from a major fall to the professional […]

4 ways your workout should change after you turn 40…. “There’s no getting around biology: with the passage of time, we all become a little stiffer, squishier, and wobblier.  That said, the 40-something you, can be as strong as ever.”  This is the message claimed by Vonda Wright, MD, an […]

Spark up a ‘merry and bright’ romance for the holidays and 2019! Whether it’s the mistletoe, crackling fireplace, or bringing in the New Year …there’s something about the holidays that lends itself to romance.  But, for many women (48.2%…to be exact), female sexual dysfunction (the female equivalent of erectile dysfunction) […]

Throughout my childhood, I was fortunate to have two of the most wonderful grandmothers in the world. Sadly, beginning in early middle-age, both suffered from back pain: deformities caused by scoliosis, degenerative discs and osteoporosis. Their last fifteen years were hampered by a poor quality of life until they were […]

By now, common knowledge says that toxins are extremely dangerous to our health. But, less considered are the potentially dangerous chemicals that can be found in every room in your home. And…, according to a recent report by Cleveland Clinic, “If not properly stored or used, these products could cause […]

A Hopeful Solution to a ‘Grim Reaper’ “It is impossible to escape the grim news about Alzheimer’s disease,” so says Dr. Dale Bredesen, The End of Alzheimer’s. “There is no reliable way to prevent it, and the disease has for decades beaten the world’s best neuroscientists. Despite the billions and […]

At The Renewal Point, we have been inundated with patients trying to wean off psychotropic medication. We know it can be a frustrating endeavor. Consider the difficulty Ms. Robin H. encountered. (Taken from a story that recently appeared in the New York Times.) Robin, a 54-year-old mother of four who […]