Why Risk the Unintended Consequences of Synthetic Hormones?

The ongoing controversy over what constitutes “organic” or “natural” foods continues to perplex the average American family, particularly the parent who is charged with buying groceries. While they are typically more expensive to buy, organically grown fruits, vegetables, fish and meat are becoming more and more popular because they seem to be healthier than those which are doused with pesticides or grown as genetically modified organisms.

The basic concern about synthetically manufactured foods or drugs involves the unintended consequences of their long-term consumption. What happens to the health of a child if he or she eats nothing but processed food during their childhood years? Any reputable nutritionist will offer countless statistics and case examples of this “synthetic” or processed food causing obesity, Type II diabetes, heart disease and other long-term chronic problems.

This controversy concerning the benefits of “natural versus synthetic” composition is also evident with regard to the substances used in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.

Life-Saving Drugs Made From Plant Sources

The pellets used in the BioTE® hormone replacement therapy are made from plant sources. As such, they are completely natural. They follow in a long line of drugs which were derived from plant sources.

According to the world famous Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, the history of medicine is replete with plants which became drugs.

“For thousands of years, we’ve turned to plants for relief from disease. For example:

• Morphine is derived from opium poppies and has been in use since 3400 B.C.
• Digitalis has been used to treat heart arrhythmia and congestive heart failure since the 16th century. It is derived from a plant called foxglove.
• A close analog of Aspirin was used by Hippocrates as early as 420 B.C. and was originally derived from the bark of a type of willow tree.
• Novocaine, the first local anesthetic, is derived from a slight chemical modification of a natural component of coca leaves.”

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The team at Bridgeport Laser & Wellness Center in Tualatin, OR, is led by Alina Wilson, Author, Founder and Active CEO, and Shaun Dyler, ND as Medical Director. They are joined by Medical Aesthetics Specialist; Kathy Nesen, CAE, Injection Specialists; Darcy Nielson, CMA and Megan Robinson, RN. Specializing in Thoughtful Aging, the team emphasizes a holistic approach to aging, promoting vibrant skin and wellness through extensively researched and tested treatments. At Bridgeport Laser & Wellness Center, they focus on enhancing natural beauty and supporting a positive outlook on aging, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies and treatments to provide personalized, results-oriented care.

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