Health and wellness issues are more important than ever. Here we explore topics to make lives better. Our specializations include testosterone replacement therapy, female hormone therapy, peptide therapy, medical weight loss, nutrient and food allergy testing, fat reduction & contouring, IV vitamin & nutrient therapy, sexual health, body composition analysis and vitamin booster injections.
What Are Peptide Therapies?
When you get older, your production of peptides will slow down. This natural change can cause you to lose muscle and gain weight. In addition, you may develop wrinkles, and your sex drive is likely to decrease. At the Balanced Bodies Anti-Aging Clinic in Sandy Springs and Lawrenceville, GA, we can use peptide therapy to ...
How Does Peptide Therapy Work?
Chances are you’ve heard about peptide therapy, which has soared in popularity in recent years because of its powers to help with everything from building muscle strength and minimizing wrinkles to improving libido. These treatments are safe and convenient, and they are one of the many treatments available at Balanced Bodies Anti-Aging Clinic in Sandy ...
What Are the Signs You May Need Female Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Our hormones control most of the responses and functions of our bodies. Female hormones are crucial to a balanced life and determine our sleep patterns, affect our sexual function, and are involved in weight gain, mood, and more. If you’re not feeling like yourself, the issue could be a hormonal imbalance. The good news is ...
3 of the Most Common Causes for Low Testosterone
3 of the Most Common Causes for Low Testosterone Whether men want to admit it or not, you are in your prime during your teens and 20s. You have an endless supply of energy, can eat anything you want without gaining weight, and notice every woman that walks by. As guys slowly move ...
Peptide Therapy
What are peptides? Peptides are groups of amino acids found throughout every cell and tissue in the body and are an integral part of most biologic processes. Peptides build the proteins, cellular transportation, enzymes, hormones and structural foundations that hold us together. These proteins control how the body functions, affecting nearly everything; weight loss, sexual ...
Stress and brain health
How you treat your brain health today could help avoid cognitive and even neurological problems like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia tomorrow Feeling disorganized and forgetful when under a lot of stress is normal. It doesn’t feel that way at the time, but it’s actually part of the way the brain works. Of course, over time, ...
Connection between weight and testosterone levels?
Something we get asked a lot in our office. Does excess weight have any impact on my testosterone levels? In short, very likely! We wanted to reveal some of the research we’ve done on the issue. Of course, if you’re reading this blog you’re aware of the various issues involving low testosterone and ...
Coronavirus Update
There are numerous ways to help protect yourself from the coronavirus and boost your body’s natural immunity. These can be categorized from basic to more advanced methods. Basic prevention: 1. Practice good hand washing methods. 2. Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. 3. Stay at home if running a fever,short of breath ...
Atlanta Hormone Replacement for Men and Women: Why We Recommend It
When most people think of hormone replacement therapy, they immediately think of women going through menopause. While treating hot flashes related to menopause is one of the goals behind this form of treatment, it’s definitely not the only one. In fact, hormone replacement therapy in Atlanta can be used to help both men and women ...
Want a Simple, Pain-Free Way to Eliminate Excess Fat? It’s Easy with Vanquish ME
A struggle most of us are all too familiar with is weight loss. It’s estimated 40% of adults in the U.S. are obese. However, it’s not just those who have a lot of weight to lose who struggle with fat loss. Even those who have been successful in losing weight struggle with the “last 10 ...
Over-the-Counter Testosterone Boosters – What You Need to Know
Testosterone is the main hormone in men that regulates muscle and bone mass, red blood cell and sperm production, and sex drive. Testosterone boosters are herbal supplements designed to increase testosterone levels naturally. Before you run out and buy these supplements, however, there are a few points you should consider. First, is the importance of ...
Hormones and Men’s Health
Andropause, male menopause, hypogonadism are all terms used to describe low testosterone levels in men. Testosterone levels decrease approximately 1-2 % after the age of 30. Nearly 1 in 3 men over the age of 40 suffer from low testosterone levels. The majority of men do not receive treatment for this common problem and consider symptoms ...
Hormone Balance and Your Weight
Hormone balance is a key factor in your body’s ability to regulate weight, metabolism, blood sugar, and insulin. Hormone imbalance can often be linked to unexplained weight gain, fluid retention, and sugar cravings, especially as we age. Here is a list of some common hormone imbalances and possible weight changes: Cortisol Imbalance Increased abdominal fat ...
Stress-Relief Detox Bath
Taking time for self-care is more important than ever to counter the effects of our fast-paced, high-tech environment where high stress lifestyles are the norm. This week’s staff pick for favorite stress reduction method to perform dry-brushing the skin, followed a warm, 20-30 minute detox bath. What a great way to unwind at the end ...
covid-19 Antibody Testing
Many people exposed to the novel coronavirus will have little or no symptoms. Testing for the presence of the antibodies is important to identify persons who have already been exposed. Antibodies appear shortly after exposure to help fight the virus and can remain in the blood for months to even years after illness. IgM is ...
Let’s protect our essential workers
Knowing that most people exposed to the novel coronavirus will have little or no symptoms, we should continue to wear masks or facial coverings when out in public as we slowly reopen our communities. Facial coverings are not necessarily for your protection but for the most vulnerable individuals in society. Included in this category are ...
