Vitality Med Practice & Wellness Solutions of Community Health Nursing

Welcome to Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy. I’m your pharmacist, Paul White. We’re glad you joined us. Before we begin, I’d like to thank our sponsors, Aultman Health Systems, Studio Arts & Glass, and Jenior Appraisals and Liquidations.

Today Brad and I are broadcasting from our administrative offices and our guest is Marna Revlock, Certified Nurse Practitioner at Vitality Med and Professor of Community Health Nursing at Kent State Stark Campus.

Do you remember a time when you had abundant energy and felt vibrant?  When you slept well, you didn’t need caffeine, you were able to consume foods that didn’t result in weight gain.  If you did gain weight you could make some easy adjustments and lose it fast.  As we age, things change.

Perhaps you are struggling to recall words easily or you are wishing you were experiencing that passionate spark with your spouse or loved one.  Are you wondering what happened?

The Mayo Clinic has published studies that show changes in hormone levels and metabolism as we age. When you were younger, hormones like thyroid, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and pregnenolone were produced in abundance and in balance, but aging and stress can deplete many of the hormones that kept your body young, healthy, and strong.  The good news is that they can be replaced with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT).  Bioidentical hormones are not magic, they do not cure all diseases, but they can restore your body to a healthier place, similar to when you were younger. This morning we will talk with Marna about BHRT and the services offered at Vitality Med. 

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Tune in to Learn More About the BHRT and the Services Offered at Vitality Med:

• Why is hormone replacement therapy controversial?

• What did we learn as result of the Women’s Health Initiative study that was halted in 2002?

• What is the difference between the bioidentical hormones as opposed to the commercially made hormones?

• What does the research currently say about hormone replacement?

• What type of symptoms do people experience throughout their life that might indicate a hormone imbalance?

• Why is it important to maintain hormone balance as you age?

• What are the benefits of bioidentical hormones during menopause?

• Do men go through menopause?

• When should be hormones is tested?

• Is hormone testing just for women, or does hormone imbalance also affect men?

• What type of patient would benefit from hormone replacement?

• How do you arrive at choosing a therapy and a dosage level for a patient?

• What methods do you use to monitor patient progress and customize the therapy to meet the individual needs of each patient?

• Do you only focus on drug therapy, or do you incorporate other tools in your wellness approach?

• How is Vitality Med different than a traditional doctors office?

Thank you to our guest Marna Revlock Certified Nurse Practitioner at Vitality Med and Professor of Community Health Nursing at Kent State Stark Campus. We would like to remind our listeners, if you suspect you have a medical issue, please contact your healthcare provider. Thanks to our sponsors Aultman Health Systems, Studio Arts & Glass, and Jenior Appraisals and LIquidations. As always, we thank our listeners for joining us on Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy.

Have a healthy week and we’ll see you again next Friday right here on News Talk 1480 WHBC.

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