Friday 1 March 2019

HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY: HOW BENEFICIAL IS IT?

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is used to treat both women and men for irregular hormonal conditions. Hormonal symptoms can influence or impact different aspects of life and tend to disrupt emotional and mental well being.

Conventional medical treatment is useful in treating hormonal deficiency in cases with genetic involvement. But for patients with hormonal imbalance or deficiencies due to stress, diet or lifestyle factors, naturopathic medicine can help to improve hormonal imbalance and eliminate the risk of side effects, thereby improving patients’ well-being.

HRT is generally used to treat women’s endocrine problems such as menstrual irregularity, premenstrual syndrome and menopause.
  • Menstrual irregularity can involve any inconsistent aspect of a woman’s monthly cycle: the flow is either less or more; an/or the cycle intervals may be unpredictable.
  • During menopause, women suffer from many symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, decreased libido, vaginal dryness, bone loss (osteoporosis), hair loss, weight gain, dizziness.
  • Pre-menstrual syndrome may include mood swings, cramps, excessive craving, irritability, among other symptoms.
HRT for men’s health is not as common but becoming more so.
  • Men’s health conditions involving hormonal dysfunction include chronic fatigue, andropause, prostate abnormalities, erectile dysfunction and athletic performance concerns.
Hormone replacement therapy is used to augment body’s hormonal requirement either in the form of estrogen-only therapy with women who have undergone a hysterectomy or estrogen along with progestin. The latter is given to women to balance the growth of the uterus lining and prevent complications.



Apart from thickening of the uterus lining, HRT also helps the body to process calcium which is important for bone health, aids in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels and also keeps the vagina healthy.

HRT for men involves augmenting  testosterone to keep prostate ailments in check and lowers the risk of erectile dysfunction. It also helps maintain mood endurance, libido, energy and fertility.

ABOUT ZENTAI WELLNESS CENTRE:

Zentai Wellness Centre, located in Toronto, Ontario, is a naturopathic wellness centre which provides a holistic approach to treating disease and illness. A naturopathic doctor is different from a conventional doctor as the former is trained to work with body’s natural ability to heal itself by finding the underlying causes of illness, whereas the latter relies on pharmaceutical drugs and surgery to heal ailments.

A naturopathic doctor’s toolbox consists of holistic modalities that address diet, lifestyle and emotional health. Mind body connection is very important for patients’ health and treatment in this approach. In a naturopathic perspective, skin and digestive symptoms are seen to be intimately connected and are addressed together. This approach to holistic treatment views the body as whole, which is more than the sum of its parts, and aims to minimize any adverse side effects of treatment and medication.

Dr. Makoto, ND is a well known practitioner in the field of naturopathic medicine. He opened Zentai Wellness Centre with his wife and colleague, Dr. Aileen Lim-Trotter, ND, in 2004 and has been in continuous practice ever since. Zentai's philosophy is 'wellness in wholeness' and his practice is governed by the following principles:
  • To do no harm.
  • To co-operate with the healing power of nature.
  • To treat the cause.
  • To address the whole.
  • To educate the patient.
To know more about Zentai Wellness Centre, please visit https://mytorontonaturopath.com.

CONTACT DETAILS:

Dr. Makoto, ND is well versed in treating hormone imbalances in both men and women. He will take detailed information about your health history, chief concerns, and symptoms to craft the best treatment plan and optimize your individual hormone levels.

For more information or to book an appointment, contact:

Phone: 647.436.6271
E-Mail: info@mytorontonaturopath.com
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