Experts Find Weight Loss Linked to Bioidentical Hormone Balance; BodyLogicMD's Patients Reap Benefits of Bioidentical Hormone Therapies.JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The problem of obesity in the United States Obesity has been cited as a major and increasing health issue in the United States in recent decades. While many industrialized countries have experienced similar increases, American obesity rates lead the world with 64% of adults being overweight and almost a quarter being obese. is an epidemic that plagues millions. Maintaining proper weight is a challenge - for people of all ages. But the older you get, the more difficult it can be. While nutrition and exercise are critical, it's also a matter of balance, hormonal that is. Baby Boomers See generation X. entering the summer - or autumn - of their lives are encountering a number of health issues, and keeping their weight stable can be a major problem. Experts point out the link between hormonal balance and weight loss is one that can't be ignored. Jacksonville-based BodyLogicMD's Dr. Gary Bernard strongly agrees that if your hormones are not balanced you WILL gain weight. Specializing in natural bioidentical therapy, nutrition and fitness services for women and men, BodyLogicMD is a nationwide network of anti-aging physicians. People suffering from hormonal imbalance, menopause and andropause andropause /an·dro·pause/ (an´dro-pawz) a variable complex of symptoms, including decreased Leydig cell numbers and androgen production, occurring in men after middle age, purported to be analogous to menopause in women. - the male equivalent of menopause -- are turning to doctors specializing in balancing hormones for relief. "We take a two-pronged approach to weight loss," said Bernard, BodyLogicMD physician and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Pointe pointe n. In ballet, dancing that is performed on the tips of the toes. [From French pointe (des pieds), point (of the feet), tiptoe; see point.] Medical Services. "First, we maintain hormonal balance by replacing lost hormones with natural, bioidentical ones. Second, we include specialized programs to help patients eat right, exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle." "One of the most debilitating de·bil·i·tat·ing adj. Causing a loss of strength or energy. Debilitating Weakening, or reducing the strength of. Mentioned in: Stress Reduction symptoms of hormonal imbalance is weight gain," he said. "When your hormones are not in balance, weight gain is inevitable!" "Several factors affect weight loss," Dr. Bernard said. "Nutrition. Exercise. Lifestyle. Balanced hormones. If one is not working, you will gain weight. You must correct and balance them all for optimal weight loss." "Even if you've hit your 40s and 50s - and all the bad eating, drinking, smoking and unrecognized problems start catching up with you - it is still possible to revitalize yourself." For those suffering from hormonal imbalance, finding a doctor who specializes in bioidentical hormone therapy Hormone therapy Treating cancers by changing the hormone balance of the body, instead of by using cell-killing drugs. Mentioned in: Breast Cancer, Thyroid Cancer hormone therapy can be a challenge. "It is critical to locate a physician who has truly dedicated his or her practice to this field. Bioidentical hormones are not something you can pick up from a health food store - and hormones are not something you want to do without a qualified physician," noted Dr. Paul Savage Paul Savage is a Scottish Musician and Record producer, best known for being the drummer in the Scottish indie rock group The Delgados. Early life Savage was born in Glasgow in January 1971. As a child he grew up in the United States before returning to Scotland in 1983. , founder and Chief Medical Officer of BodyLogicMD. "With our state-of-the-art, proven therapies--supervised by qualified medical doctors -- we'll safely restore your body to where it once was, and give you renewed energy and increased vitality." Most doctors are primarily disease oriented, Bernard said, meaning they are taught to treat disease rather than focus on health consciousness. "BodyLogicMD patients are well-informed and eager to understand how they can participate in their own healthcare, even as basic as weight control," he said. Maintaining proper weight isn't the only upside of bioidentical hormone therapy. It stops the symptoms of menopause, reinvigorates your sex drive, sharpens memory, decreases body fat and increases lean muscle mass, promotes strength and athletic performance, decreases osteoporosis, improves cholesterol levels and blood pressure, and effectively treats thyroid disease thyroid disease Thyroid disorder Endocrinology Any benign or malignant condition that affects the structure or function of the thyroid gland. See Anaplastic carcinoma of thyroid, Chronic thyroiditis–Hashimoto's disease, Hyperthyroidism, Hypoparathyroidism, . Perhaps the best news for men and women is that hormone losses and imbalances are easily correctible. And through proper treatment, BodyLogicMD can bring about a healthier, younger and more vital you. About Dr. Gary Bernard Dr. Gary Bernard is a BodyLogicMD physician and the CEO of Pointe Medical Services, Inc., his Family and Internal Medicine practice. Bernard received his medical degree from Meharry Medical College Meharry Medical College (məhâr`ē), at Nashville, Tenn.; coeducational; organized 1876 as the medical department of Central Tennessee College, granted an independent charter 1915. , Nashville, TN, in 1992. He started his residency at Brown University School of Medicine's Rhode Island Hospital Rhode Island Hospital is a private, not-for-profit hospital located in Providence, Rhode Island. The hospital has 719 beds, and an acute care hospital and an academic medical center. Rhode Island Hospital was founded during the American Civil War in 1863. and finished at University of Florida's Shands Hospital in Jacksonville. Dr. Bernard is board certified board certified, adj the status of a dental specialist such as an orthodontist who has become a board diplomate by successfully completing the certification program of the recognized certification board in that area of practice. in Internal Medicine and has studied and practiced hormone replacement and anti-aging therapies since obtaining his medical license. About BodyLogicMD Founded in 2003, BodyLogicMD offers bioidentical hormone therapy, nutrition and fitness to women and men. Its nationwide network of anti-aging physicians helps those suffering from hormonal imbalance, menopause and andropause. BodyLogicMD Jacksonville Location: 1996 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073 across From Orange Park Medical Center. For appointments and information call 904-276-5700 For more information visit http://www.bodylogicmd.com. |
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