Hormonal Balancing with Biologically Identical Hormones


Brisbane Cosmetic Clinic does not accept the “normal” aging process as traditionally defined.  We work to help you live longer with the high quality of life, vitality and function that you experienced in your 20s and 30s. We do this by supporting your hormonal system, restoring your natural hormonal levels to an optimal range and keeping them there.

Call to make an appointment at Brisbane Cosmetic Clinic and learn what we can offer you. Our people are committed to providing personalized care to help you achieve the best quality and length of life possible.

Hormonal Balancing is a part of leading edge 21st Century Medicine. It embraces and extends what we currently know as wellness and anti-aging Medicine. During the course of this century, health care will be increasingly based upon hormonal control combined with diet, micro-nutrients and lifestyle components that augment and assist the body as it ages.

Wellness and anti-ageing medicine is truly an holistic (not alternative) approach to the whole person, and is aimed primarily at achieving and maintaining total health.  It offers people of any age a program focused on enhancing health, vitality and quality of life – one that is designed to extend the health span proactively rather than just treat disease reactively. 

It is Brisbane Cosmetic Clinic’s mission to make people more aware of the exciting medical possibilities that are now available to help improve the quality of your life – in your general health, your energy levels and your appearance. While we accept that aging is inevitable, we believe that today’s medical advances can help you control how you age!

The ageing process in women and men produces significant decline in hormone levels, as well as changes in the way the body deals with vitamins and minerals.   Individuals experience this in many different ways.

Offering a complete individualized program that restores hormonal levels and that sets out a plan of proper diet, nutrition and exercise, the Your Clinic Age Management program works to achieve results for patients that can include:

  • Increased energy levels
  • Improved thinking ability
  • Strengthened immune system
  • Increased sexual energy
  • Reduced body fat
  • Increased lean muscle and bone density
  • Improved sleep


    Program Elements

  • Bio-Identical Hormone Supplementation
  • Low Glycemic Index Diet, Guidance with Structured Glycemic loading
  • Nutraceuticals
  • Exercise
  • Stress Reduction  & Life Coaching
  • Weight Loss
  • Disease Prevention


    People with age-related deficiency of hormones become:
  • Overweight
  • Flabby
  • Frail
  • Lethargic
  • Lose interest in sex
  • Have trouble sleeping, concentrating, and remembering things
  • Tire easily
  • Lose their zest for life

With the rebalancing and supplementation of your hormones with Bio-Identical Hormone (Bio-HRT) therapy combined with nutritional supplementation, nutrient dense low glycemic eating plans and exercise, many of these so-called signs of aging can be slowed and in some cases even reversed.

The three main hormone systems that are addressed:
The Adrenal Glands
Cortisol
Testosterone
DHEA

The Thyroid Gland
T4 & T3 hormones

The Ovaries and Testes
Ovaries producing estrogen, progesterone & testosterone
Testes producing testosterone

If one system is out of balance, it will affect the others.
Regardless of how healthful our diet is, and despite supplementation with micro nutrients, our bodies produce less and less of all of our hormones as we age.  Our hormonal balance becomes unbalanced, in some cases there is too much of one and not enough of another.  In musical terms, each instrument of the orchestra begins to play out of time and out of tune. With the use of natural hormones in amounts as close as possible to what your younger body made for itself, we work to re-create the same state of health and well-being you once enjoyed.

Age related hormone deficiency in Women
Most women have some understanding of the signs and symptoms related to age related hormone deficiency: Menopausal symptoms are experienced and discussed by millions of women all over the world.

Women may begin to experience changes to their well-being as early as 35. This may be related to inbuilt hormonal imbalance due to a complex number of factors. Also, it is not unknown for women to begin the transition into Menopause as early as 30 years of age. Certainly many of the metabolic hormones are beginning to decline significantly by the age of 35 with noticeable effects on the body and brain.

About  Pre-, Peri-menopause and Menopause

Why does menopause occur?
Female hormones peak at age 24. This corresponds to the time pregnancies have the least complications for both mother and baby. After this time hormone levels slowly decline, and some of the six important female sex hormones decline faster than others altering the all-important balance between the hormones. Symptoms are caused not only by the decreasing level of each hormone with age, but also by this balance between them.

Menopausal symptoms often start years before menstrual periods actually cease. The symptoms noticed first depend on which hormones have declined most quickly in that person, and the relative balance between the remaining hormones.

For example if you become more tired, depressed, irritable, prone to panic  and you experience decreasing sex drive it may mean that the "male" hormones have declined first. If you develop PMT in your late thirties or thereafter it may mean that progesterone has declined faster than oestrogen. If hot flushes and dry skin, eyes and vagina are the main problem it means oestrogen has declined first. No matter which hormone declines first there remain two problems: firstly a decline in one of the important hormones and secondly the corresponding imbalance with all the other hormones that occurs as a result.

Every woman's menopause is different. This is why it is so important to individually tailor natural or biological hormone replacement (Bio-HRT) to your own symptoms, and why the "one size fits all" HRT is less effective.

Natural menopause occurs when the monthly cycle of ovulation comes to an end. This is because the ovarian supply of follicles and eggs declines sharply as a woman approaches menopause. During this time, called peri-menopause or pre-menopause, which can last anywhere from five to fifteen years, the brain continues to send out hormones trying to stimulate the development of ovarian follicles, and it is common for a woman's ovaries to respond erratically, so that her hormones fluctuate a great deal from month to month.

These fluctuations are responsible for many of the symptoms of peri-menopause. Eventually, though, the ovaries are no longer able to develop an egg for ovulation. Ovarian production of estrogen goes into a permanent decline, and progesterone is no longer produced. The lining of the uterus thins, since it isn't being stimulated by high estrogen levels each month, and monthly bleeding stops. Menopause has occurred.

Possible Menopause (hormonal imbalance or deficiency) Symptoms

Lack of Estrogen

Hot Flashes
Night Sweats
Depression
Memory Loss
Hair Loss
Headache
Dry Skin
Low Energy
Mood Swings
Anxiety
Sleep Disorders
Lack of Menstruation
Vaginal Dryness
Painful Intercourse
Yeast Infections

 

Lack of Progesterone

Swollen Breasts
Insomnia
Nervousness
Anxiety
Fuzzy Thinking
Headache
Low Libido   
Emotional Swings
Depression
Irritability
Cramps
Food Cravings
Weight Gain
Painful Breasts
Painful Joints
Lack of Testerone

Loss of Muscle
Loss of Pubic Hair
Muscle Weakness
Muscle & Joint Pain
Hyperemotional
Lack of Self-Esteem
Lack of Muscle Strength
Lack of Sexual Desire

More about symptoms

Fatigue
Disruption of any one of the hormone groups, the adrenals, thyroid, or sex glands can cause fatigue.  Fatigue may be a sign of:
  • Low thyroid function
  • Depressed cortisol levels
  • Elevated cortisol levels at night
  • Progesterone deficiency
  • A suboptimal estrogen to progesterone ratio

 

Hot Flashes/Night Sweats
Many reports describe hot flashes and night sweats as a result of declining estrogen levels. This is not entirely true. It’s more often due to a shift in the estrogen to progesterone ratio that occurs in some women.  That is why hormone evaluation through lab work is essential. Not only do we measure a snapshot value of these hormones in your system, but we are able to determine any imbalance in their ratio and in the ratio of breakdown products that can be measured in your urine. This helps to explain why many over the counter preparations and prescriptions made without blood, saliva and urine testing may not work.

Weight Gain
Weight gain is often tied to our hormones.  Low thyroid hormone levels can cause an overall decrease in the body’s metabolism. 
Elevated adrenal activity causes elevated amounts of stress hormone, which keeps excess fat on the body as a protective measure to stress.
Decreased progesterone, also a thermogeic (heat producing) hormone, can decrease overall metabolism, and lead to increased body fat.

Possible Long Term Consequences of Hormonal deficiency and imbalance
  • Osteoporosis
  • Cysts, Cancer of the Breasts
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Cysts, Cancer of the Ovary
  • Premature Aging
  • Cancer of the Uterus
  • Alzheimer's/Dementia

Key Hormones for supplementation & balancing
  • Estrogen (the three members of the estrogen family)
  • Progesterone
  • Testosterone
  • DHEA
  • Cortisol
  • Thyroid
  • Growth hormone
  • Melatonin
  • Insulin

The key female hormones are the estrogen family (estrone, estradiol & estriol), progesterone, testosterone and DHEA. Although considered your “minor hormones” (the major ones being insulin, adrenalin, cortisol, growth hormone, melatonin and brain hormones just to name a few), when an imbalance of any or all of them is present it can greatly impact on your wellbeing and sense of healthiness and wellness.

At Brisbane Cosmetic Clinic, our philosophy is to use the least amount of the safest natural hormones available.  For women just past the menopause, this often starts with a combination of the two or three main oestrogens, (usually Biest, progesterone, testosterone, & DHEA; then as hot flushes and other oestrogen symptoms diminish it may be appropriate to change to Estriol (the safest oestrogen which is not linked to breast cancer),  In some cases over time we are able to phase out the oestrogen altogether and keep up the progesterone, testosterone, eventually moving to DHEA alone. This is not the case with HRT.

We believe this gives the best balance of vitality  and wellbeing,  helps prevent osteoporosis,  Alzheimer’s disease, breast, endometrial and ovarian cancer, improves skin, hair, libido and sexual enjoyment, while minimising the risk of heart disease and stroke. This is less likely to be the case with HRT.

Your Clinic Age Management Program

 Your hormone profile is as unique as your fingerprint. With a step by step diagnostic procedure and then a custom treatment program, your specific hormone replacement "recipe" will help return your body to its natural properly functioning levels.
Periodic monitoring of your hormonal levels will be carried out to keep track of your needs, as they are likely to change over time. Illnesses masquerading as hormone imbalance must be ruled out to protect your health. A thorough medical evaluation and cancer screen is always recommended before seeking any type of hormonal replacement - even over-the-counter supplements that claim to be helpful.

A brief description of the hormone restoration program is as follows:

Step #1: Your Hormonal Health Profiling:
This first step includes a one-on-one Hormonal Health Evaluation to discuss your symptoms as well as past treatments and outcomes. A lifestyle and diet assessment will help identify contributing factors such as poor sleep habits, external stressors, inadequate exercise and food allergies.

Step #2: Your Comprehensive Examination and Hormone Profile Investigation:
If, after the initial hormone evaluation, it is determined that you have signs of a hormonal imbalance and that the program can help you, the next step will be to perform a comprehensive physical examination to identify any underlying health problems. Additionally, blood, saliva and urine testing will be ordered to further evaluate your overall health and hormone levels so that an appropriate treatment program can be developed.

Step #3:  Your Hormone Restoration Therapy:
Once your hormone levels have been evaluated, if an imbalance is found, a customized hormone restoration program unique to your needs will be designed to help return your hormones to a more balanced level.

This program includes:
Specifically formulated Bio-Identical Hormones to help replenish your lost hormones.
Nutritional and dietary suggestions including vitamin and mineral supplementation.
Lifestyle modifications including stress management strategies and life coaching.
Exercise plans.

What are the benefits?
The greatest benefit of Bio-Identical Hormone Supplementation today is for the aging population.  There have been over 20,000 clinical studies conducted around the world demonstrating the broad benefits of hormone supplementation therapy.

  • Reduced body fat
  • Increased muscle mass – especially with exercise
  • Higher energy levels
  • Enhanced sexual desire and performance
  • Enhancement of immune function
  • Stronger bones
  • Lower cholesterol and blood pressure
  • Faster wound healing
  • Smoother, firmer and thicker skin
  • Regrowth of hair
  • Sharper vision
  • Elevated mood
  • Improved cognition

Bio-Identical vs. Non-Bio-Identical Hormones explained

Bio-identical hormones are available by prescription only and should only be prescribed by a qualified and experienced Doctor.
Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy is the practice of replenishing or replacing hormones in which your body has become deficient.  These hormones are replenished with the EXACT MOLECULE that your body makes, or used to make. It is true hormone replenishment or supplementation, not substitution, which is what actually happens when you are prescribed conventional “ HRT”.
Bio-identical hormones have the same chemical structure as hormones that are made by the human body. The term "bio-identical" does not indicate the source of the hormone, but rather refers to the chemical structure. In order for a replacement hormone to fully replicate the function of hormones which were originally naturally produced and present in the human body, the chemical structure must exactly match the original.  Bio-identical hormones are able to follow normal metabolic pathways so that essential active metabolites are formed in response to hormone replacement therapy.
There are significant differences between hormones that are natural to humans (bio-identical) and non-bio-identical (including horse) preparations. Side chains can be added to a naturally-occurring hormone to create a synthetic drug that can be patented by a manufacturer. A patented drug can be profitable to mass-produce, and therefore a drug company can afford to fund research as to the medication's use and effectiveness. However, bio-identical substances cannot be patented, so scientific studies are less numerous on natural hormones, because medical research is usually funded by drug companies. Structural differences that exist between bio-identical human, and non-bio-identical synthetic and animal hormones may be responsible for side effects that are experienced when non-bio-identical hormones are used for replacement therapy.

Bio-identical hormones are also called natural hormones. This means they only do the things your own hormones do, and they do not do anything that your own hormones do not do. Your Clinic believes that to say natural or bio-HRT is not safe is to say that female hormones found in every female are not safe. We are replacing “apples with apples”. This is not the case with HRT.

To minimise symptoms, hormone supplementation prescriptions are structured on an individual basis for each woman. This helps maintain the best balance of hormones. This is not the case with HRT.

A mixture of up to six hormones, all identical to the ones you have had since puberty, may be prescribed depending on the symptoms presented and the results of the investigations performed. HRT uses no more than two (often synthetic) hormones.

The level and balance of the hormones in your prescription may need to be changed as you get older, for optimal results with the smallest possible dose of natural hormones. This is not the case with HRT.

Why hasn’t bio-HRT been readily available until now?
Bio-identical hormones are considered identical to naturally-occurring human hormones, and therefore cannot be patented.  Just as one cannot patent blood cells or muscle tissue, it is not possible to own bio-identical hormones or have a monopoly on them.  Therefore large pharmaceutical companies have had little incentive to offer bio-identical hormone replacement therapies, instead preferring to synthesize and patent artificial hormones.
The “cause” of bio-HRT has largely been taken up by individual doctors forming part of a large group Doctors and health professionals who have joined together to form a growing wave of wellness and anti-aging medicine currently sweeping the world as the new frontier of 21st Century Medicine.

Your Hormones and You

Estrogen
Estrogen is one of three main “female” hormones in the Estrogen family. FSH and LH, two hormones produced by the pituitary gland, stimulate the ovaries to produce estrogen. Some estrogens are produced – in smaller amounts – by other tissues such as the liver, adrenal glands, fat cells, and breasts. These secondary sites for estrogen production become especially important in postmenopausal women. When the body has been taxed from stress and improper nutrition, these secondary sites cannot produce adequate amounts to make up for the ovaries’ declining production. Menopausal symptoms occur as a result.

Estrogen levels vary through a woman's cycle, with the highest levels occurring just before ovulation.

Estrogen maintains healthy blood vessels and skin, increases bone formation, platelet adhesion, triglyceride levels, fat deposition, and HDL.  It decreases LDL, reduces bowel motility and is implicated in hormone-dependent cancers, appearing necessary for their growth.

Much research has centred around the issue of increased estrogen exposure during a lifetime and increased rates of female cancers and menopausal symptoms in our culture. We believe these issues are actually the result of incorrect ratios of progesterone and estrogen in the body. For example, a patient may have normal estrogen levels but declining progesterone levels which, in her body, manifests as symptoms of estrogen dominance, or “too much estrogen.” This is the reason why testing individual hormone levels before prescribing supplementation is paramount. The only way to know is to test.

Typical symptoms of an estrogen-domination (ie, an imbalance in the estrogen to progesterone ratio, whether or not the absolute values are high or low) can include:

  • Mood swings, irritability
  • Hot flashes
  • Vaginal dryness
  • Water retention
  • Weight gain
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Decreased libido
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Short-term memory loss
  • Bone mineral loss
  • Thinning of skin

Progesterone
Progesterone is the other “female” hormone. It is mainly produced in the ovaries, the adrenal glands, the brain, and – during pregnancy – in the placenta. Progesterone is produced in increasing amounts in the second half of a woman's menstrual cycle and helps to prepare the uterus lining for a potential embryo. If no fertilization occurs, progesterone levels drop, and the uterus lining is shed.

Progesterone is produced in the brain. Research into the neurocognitive effects – memory and cognitive ability – is currently being conducted.

Progesterone is thermogenic (it helps to maintain body temperature), acts as an anti-inflammatory agent, supports the immune system, regulates collagen production and aids in healing, decreases gallbladder activity, supports bone health, prevents endometrial cancer by mediating the effects of estrogen in the uterus, and maintains skin elasticity.

Please note that birth control pills contain progestin’s and not progesterone. Progestin’s do not have the same protective effects as progesterone.

Testosterone
Testosterone is produced in the testes in males and in the ovaries and adrenal glands of women. At any age, thirty times the amount of testosterone is found in males compared to serum levels in women.

Testosterone enhances libido, protects against osteoporosis, enhances immune function, increases muscle mass and red blood cell production (which can reverse anaemia), and promotes facial hair growth (in women, this is called hirsutism) and scalp hair loss.

Testosterone declines gradually with age in men. The clinical significance of this fact is debated: for example, is this the response that would occur in a male with optimum health? This process, in current society, has been termed “andropause.”

What is andropause?

Male menopause, known as andropause , refers to declining testosterone levels commonly seen in men beginning in their forties. This occurrence is similar to menopause in women when ovarian production of estrogens and progesterone begins to decline. Unless the level of free testosterone is investigated, a man's symptoms are often ignored and he is described as having a "mid-life crisis", or his physician diagnoses depression and he receives an antidepressant.

Testosterone is an important anabolic hormone in men, meaning it plays important roles in maintaining both physical and mental health (increases energy, prevents fatigue, helps maintain normal sex drive, increases strength of all structural tissues such as skin/bone/muscles-including the heart, prevents depression and mental fatigue). Testosterone deficiency includes symptoms such as night sweats, decreased muscle mass, osteopenia, increased risk of diabetes, decreased mental acuity, fatigue, erectile dysfunction and increased joint and ligamentous injury. It is an important hormone in both men and women.

Cortisol
Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. Its production is increased in response to stress. Cortisol production is diurnal, meaning that it is produced in high levels in the morning and in low levels in the middle of the night.

Cortisol increases blood pressure and blood sugar, suppresses the immune system, and reduces bone formation

An excess of cortisol in the system over extended periods of times leads to muscle wasting, central obesity, insulin resistance, and lowered immunity. In essence, these are the effects of prolonged stress.

A deficiency of cortisol is most likely due to a prolonged excess – with adrenal gland exhaustion following. Symptoms such as fatigue, hypoglycaemia, and frequent infections often occur.

DHEA
DHEA is a prohormone produced predominantly in the adrenal glands – although it is also produced in the gonads, brain, and skin. It is the precursor for oestrogen and testosterone. Because most of the body's DHEA is produced in the adrenal glands, it can be used to measure adrenal activity. We have clinically observed that low levels of DHEA tend to indicate adrenal gland fatigue.

We employ various naturopathic techniques to address adrenal gland fatigue. DHEA supplementation is always a consideration.

DHEA has been shown to modulate the immune system, prevent depression, increase libido, lower cholesterol levels, slow progression of multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, and prevent bone loss.

Thyroid Hormone
The thyroid hormones T3 and T4 are produced by the thyroid gland. They are synthesized from the amino acid tyrosine and the element iodine.

Thyroid hormone Increases cardiac output and heart rate, increases basal metabolic rate, bone breakdown and the body's sensitivity to the hormone adrenaline, and is needed for proper development of the brain and cognitive functions.

Symptoms of too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism) include heart palpitations, thinning hair, anxiety, shakiness, increased hunger, weight loss and sensitivity to heat. Symptoms of too little thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism) include constipation, dry hair and skin, depression, brain fog, cold intolerance, and weight gain.

Pregnenolone

Pregnenolone is a precursor to other hormones. It is produced in the brain and the adrenal cortex.

It functions as a memory enhancer and is essential to keeping our brain functioning at its peak capacity.

It also
  • Increases energy and decreases fatigue
  • Improves mood
  • Improves memory, mental functioning and concentration
  • Improves overall well-being
  • Enhances ability to deal with stress
  • Helps repair the myelin sheath, the protective covering for nerve tissue
  • Prevents multiple sclerosis
  • Improves spinal cord injuries
  • Boosts the immune system
Although pregnenolone has long been overlooked because it is "upstream" on the hormone pathway, its many benefits to human health suggest that this vital hormone has just begun to receive the attention it so richly deserves.

Melatonin
Melatonin is released in a pulsatile fashion from the pineal gland in the brain. Darkness and night time stimulate its release. Melatonin plays a crucial role in achieving deep sleep. Melatonin also regulates our circadian rhythm, immune system, and is important in the prevention of cancer. It is a potent anti-oxidant.

Melatonin restores proper sleep rhythms, enhances natural immunity, and is a potent antioxidant.

Human Growth Hormone
Growth hormone (GH), or somatotropin, is a hormone that stimulates growth and cell reproduction in humans. It is a protein-based hormone, which is synthesized, stored, and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.

Stimulators of GH secretion include growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH),  sleep, exercise, low levels of blood sugar (hypoglycaemia occurring some hours after eating, when you feel ‘hungry’ again), dietary protein, estradiol, and arginine.

Inhibitors of GH secretion include circulating concentrations of GH and IGF-1 (negative feedback), dietary carbohydrate, and glucocorticoids.

Effects of growth hormone on the tissues of the body can generally be described as anabolic (building up). Like most other protein hormones, GH acts by interacting with a specific receptor on the surface of cells.

Human growth hormone strengthens and increases the mineralization of bone, increases muscle mass, promotes lipolysis (which results in the reduction of adipose tissue), increases protein synthesis and stimulates the growth of all internal organs (excluding the brain), reduces liver uptake of glucose (an effect that opposes that of insulin), and stimulates the immune system.

Nutritional supplementation therapy
Nutritional factors play a pivotal role in disease.  Our approach to nutritional replacement is to replace what is deficient with the most natural, bio-available forms. Because of the toxic environment we all live in today, and as so much of our food is processed and refined, we may become deficient in many necessary nutritient elements required for health and well being – even when we think we are eating healthfully.

Nutritional Supplements
Taking optimal amounts of nutritional supplements is a cornerstone of any comprehensive ANTI-AGING program:  we believe you simply cannot get enough of these nutrients from a normal diet for optimum health. Having inadequate amounts of critical nutrients can eventually kill you.

Because natural foods, including fruits and vegetables, are likely to be depleted in vitamins and minerals, we also need to supplement our basic micro and macro-nutrients.

The latest studies show that seven out of ten Australians are overweight and of those 50% will have a shortened life span and debilitating medical conditions because of their excess weight. This results not just from the excess weight, but also from a diet that is nutrient poor.
Not being at your ideal or healthy weight puts you at risk for metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, (high blood pressure), heart disease, breast, uterine, prostate and colon cancers, arthritis, gallbladder disease, Alzheimer’s disease - all ultimately contributing to a significant decrease in life expectancy.

Your Clinic offers our own weight loss and weight management program.
The eating plan most synergistic with hormone therapy and supplementation is reminiscent of the Palaeolithic diet eaten by our ancestors. It comprises highly nutrient dense foods such as fruits, vegetables, lean meats, essential fats and virtually no refined, overly processed fats and simple carbohydrates. For thousands of years, humans ate very simply: if it grew in the ground, fell from the trees, or ran across our path, we ate it.

It took thousands of years for our digestive systems to adapt to the addition of small amounts of grains and dairy products. Our bodies have still not adapted to the additives, preservatives, colourings, and flavourings that now dominate and form a large part of the toxicity in our food choices.

Even products like sugar have taken a very unnatural turn. Recent government research shows that in 1994, sugar consumption averaged 149 pounds per person per year! That’s a far cry from our sugar-free, hunter/gatherer days. Our bodies have not caught up with the dietary changes we made and the results are disastrous. The rates of heart attacks, Type II diabetes, obesity, strokes, hypertension and gastrointestinal disorders just keep climbing. Fortunately, all of these symptoms can be greatly improved by positive dietary changes.

Maximizing the Benefit of Hormone Supplementation Therapy
Our nutritional plan is designed to keep blood sugar as low as possible as this is crucial for the management of insulin. Adding human growth hormones to the body increases levels of IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor-1). Insulin actually decreases IGF production. The liver inhibits IGF-1 production.

Preventing Illness
Many of the leading causes of death in this country such as heart disease, Type II diabetes, cancer, etc. can be directly linked to poor dietary choices. The average Australian diet is overloaded with

  • saturated fats
  • trans-fats
  • refined flour
  • sugar
  • preservatives
  • artificial colours
  • artificial flavours and sweeteners
  • antibiotic and pesticide residues
and many other substances that are toxic to the body. Over time, this continued barrage of chemicals and empty calories leads to decreased health and ultimately illness. Cutting out foreign chemicals and adding nutrient dense foods into the diet can work wonders for those seeking optimal health.

Boosting the Body’s Immune System
The body's immune system is miraculous. When given the proper nutrients, it can fend off colds, bacteria, viruses, and even cancer without you being aware that anything is wrong. By consistently eating a diet high in phyto-nutrients (plant nutrients), essential fats, lean protein, and fibre, we can provide our body with the tools it needs to fight off foreign invaders, repair tissue, and maintain a general state of good health.

AS PART OF OUR PROGRAMME, WE ALSO INSTRUCT YOU ON A COMREHENSIVE LOW GLYCEMIC DIET AND PROVIDE YOU WITH  MENU IDEAS.

Brisbane Cosmetic Clinic is a medical practice which supports a comprehensive program of proven, clinically sound internal and external anti-aging therapies via natural, bio-identical hormone supplementation and a range of cosmetic procedures.

Brisbane Cosmetic Clinic does not accept the “normal” aging process as traditionally defined.  We work to help you live longer with the high quality of life, vitality and function that you experienced in your 20s and 30s.   We do this by supporting your hormonal system and restoring your natural hormonal levels to an optimal range and keeping them there.

Call to make an appointment at Brisbane Cosmetic Clinic and learn what we can offer you. Our people are committed to providing personalized care to help you achieve the best quality and length of life possible.


 










































 
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