Our hormones play a crucial role in regulating many aspects of our health and wellbeing. When hormone levels become imbalanced due to aging, stress, poor lifestyle habits, or other factors, devastating symptoms can occur. These may include unwanted weight gain, loss of muscle mass, fatigue, poor sleep, low libido, hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, irritability, and more.
Why Hormone Therapy is So Vital Left unchecked, hormone deficiencies and excesses can significantly impair one's quality of life in the short-term and lead to serious diseases over time like diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, and cancer. That's why prompt diagnosis and customized treatment to restore optimal hormone balance is so important. Don't continue suffering needlessly - with proper hormone therapy, most people find immense relief from troublesome symptoms and are empowered to get their health and lives back on track.
Located right in the heart of Berkeley, Hormone Harmony Clinic brings over a decade of experience specializing in advanced hormone testing, diagnosis, and cutting-edge therapies tailored to each patient's unique needs. Our clinic is directed under Dr. Jane Smith, a nationally renowned expert and thought leader in preventive and regenerative medicine. She leads a compassionate, highly-trained team of nurses, nutritionists, and technicians dedicated to providing exceptional care.
At Hormone Harmony Clinic, we regard every patient as an individual. Through listening closely and getting to the root cause of your hormone issues, we develop custom treatment plans using state-of-the-art medical technologies like bioidentical hormones and innovative new peptides. Our goal is to not only resolve troublesome symptoms but empower patients to look and feel their best well into later life.
Below we present a high-level overview of some common hormone imbalances we effectively treat and why it's worth exploring hormone optimization with the help of a clinic like Hormone Harmony Clinic that deeply understands the complexities of hormone health.
Testosterone plays a pivotal role in men's vitality and wellness. When testosterone dips below optimal ranges, men may contend with:
- Loss of muscle mass - Increased body fat/difficulty losing weight - Low energy and fatigue - Reduced mental clarity and memory - Irritability and mood changes - Depressed motivation and self-confidence - Poor sleep - Reduced bone density - Low libido/erectile dysfunction
- Helps reclaim youthful energy and zeal for life - With balanced testosterone levels, most men report feeling 10-15 years younger, finding it easier to get out of bed, handle life's stresses, and be more active and engaged. - Builds strength and athletic performance - Testosterone is key for building lean muscle mass. Normalizing testosterone can help men enhance athletic abilities, prevent injuries, and speed up post-workout recovery. - Enhances heart health - There is increasing evidence that maintaining healthy testosterone levels reduces men's risk of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart attack over the long run. - May improve fertility - Many men seeking fertility treatment are found to have low testosterone. Restoring healthy T levels can help improve sperm quality and fertility outcomes. - Supports bone density - Adequate testosterone is important for bone remodeling and density, helping fend off osteoporosis in aging. - Boosts brain health - Testosterone is involved in key brain functions like memory, spatial abilities, and quick thinking. Balanced levels may aid cognitive vitality with age.
At Hormone Harmony Clinic, we offer cutting edge testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) including bioidentical hormones to restore healthy testosterone levels and resolve troublesome low T symptoms without side effects. Our highly tailoredApproach considers your blood levels, symptoms, lifestyle, and health goals to create customtreatment plans using modalities like:
- Hot flashes and night sweats disrupting sleep - Vaginal dryness and discomfort - Mood swings and irritability - Mental fog and memory lapses - Weight gain and slowed metabolism - Loss of muscle tone - Low libido/sexual discomfort - Fatigue/low energy - Accelerated skin aging - Thinning hair and brittle nails
- Alleviate disruptive hot flashes and night sweats - For up to 80% of women, properly administered hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can completely eliminate or drastically reduce hot flashes and night sweats, restoring restful sleep. - Regain energy, memory and motivation - Balancing key hormones helps counter the fatigue, mental fog, and low drive many women contend with in menopause. - Enhance heart and bone health long-term - Optimizing postmenopausal hormone levels may help lower women's heightened risks of osteoporosis and heart disease after menopause. - Preserve youthfulness and sensuality - With hormone balance, most women look and feel 5-10 years more youthful with thicker hair, glowing skin, stable weight, and restored feminine energy and sexuality.
Hormone Harmony Clinic offers state of the art bioidentical HRT including tablets, creams, pellets and patches to specifically address each woman's hormone deficits and resolve troublesome menopausal symptoms without side effects. We thoughtfully assess bloodwork, symptoms, health history, and objectives to create fully customized programs that may include:
Hormone therapy can help transgender individuals match their physical characteristics with their gender identity. Studies show that after transitioning with hormone therapy, rates of anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation frequently decline among transgender people as their outsides begin matching how they feel inside.
In addition to low testosterone and menopause, Hormone Harmony Clinic effectively diagnoses and treats other types of hormone disorders including:
The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism, energy, weight, mood, and more. Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism present troubling symptoms that are very treatable with proper medication and nutrient support.
Signs of low thyroid (hypothyroidism): fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, cold intolerance, constipation
Signs of overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism): anxiety, racing heart, insomnia, shakiness, diarrhea
Our adrenal glands manufacture key hormones like cortisol that allow us to respond to stresses and regulate immune function, inflammation, blood sugar, circulation, and more. Adrenal burnout is an extremely common cause of fatigue, anxiety, body aches, disordered sleep, and difficulty handling stress. We offer advanced saliva testing and tailored adrenal support programs.
Failure to lose weight despite diet and exercise efforts is very often related to an underlying hormone imbalance like insulin resistance, leptin resistance, low thyroid, high cortisol, or low testosterone. At Hormone Harmony Clinic we identify and address the specific hormonal drivers of weight gain through individualized plans.
Imbalances in key hormones like serotonin, GABA, cortisol, estrogen, testosterone, and thyroid hormone can be significant yet often overlooked contributors to struggles with anxiety, depression, OCD, and cognitive decline. Restoring hormone balance is an important piece of overcoming these challenges.
Local Lifestyle Support for Hormone Therapy Patients
Hormone Harmony Clinic strives to care for the whole person, not just treat lab numbers. We understand the profound impact restored hormone health can have on one's body, mind and spirit. That's why we're delighted to call the vibrant, progressive community of Berkeley home and have deep familiarity with the area's abundant resources to support patients' transformation and growth on many levels during hormone therapy.
Berkeley's mild year-round climate provides an ideal setting for rebalancing hormones and showcasing the benefits. Our location on central San Francisco Bay enjoys average temperatures around 60°F for much of the year. This facilitates comfortable outdoor activity nearly anytime to destress and allows those struggling with hot flashes, night sweats, and temperature sensitivity to find relief. The low humidity is also beneficial for some skin conditions related to hormonal shifts.
Berkeley further offers easy access to stunning natural environs like Tilden Regional Park, Point Isabel, and Mount Diablo to soak up the healing effects of immersing in nature, epic views, fresh air, and sunshine's mood-boosting vitamin D. The progressive, open vibe of Berkeley creates a supportive space for those working through personal growth and revelation during hormone optimization.
Convenient to our clinic, Berkeley offers outstanding facilities for the lab testing, fitness pursuit, self-care, and community connection important for hormone balance programs to really take hold.
- Quest Laboratories - Reliable national lab network with easy online results access - LifeLabs - Local favorite for fast, courteous blood draws and testing - DirectLabs - Discount direct-access lab testing without doctor orders
- Berkeley YMCA - Excellent facility with pools, weights, classes - The Studio By Sol - Gorgeous pilates, barre, and dance studio - Berkeley Ironworks - Hardcore climbing gym builds strength - Kingfish Swim School - Year-round indoor lap and therapy pools
- Tai Chi Farm - Peaceful spot for tai chi, qi gong classes - Asana Yoga - Soothing hot yoga in a serene studio - Saul's Restaurant & Delicatessen - Comfort food institution since 1969!
The comprehensive care model at Hormone Harmony Clinic combined with the supportive backdrop of Berkeley delivers an ideal environment for hormone balance patients to actualize accelerated wellness. Let us help you finally resolve nagging symptoms holding you back and reclaim your potential for vital longevity! Our compassionate experts look forward to guiding your hormone restoration journey.
