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For women, menopause is a natural and inevitable phase in your life, marking the end of your reproductive years. It typically occurs in your late 40s or early 50s, and when it occurs, it brings a range of physical and emotional changes.  While menopause is a normal part of aging,...

Are you missing essential nutrients like calcium, potassium, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, and D? If so, you're not alone. Most Americans struggle to get all the essential nutrients they need from their diet alone. While nutritional supplements aren't intended to replace food, they can be helpful if you lack...

Have you ever felt like something just isn’t right with your body, but you can’t quite put your finger on it? You might be experiencing a hormone imbalance. Hormones are your body's secret messengers, working around the clock to regulate everything from your appetite to your mood. When they're in...

Losing weight can be a struggle, especially as you age. Despite your efforts to diet and exercise, your body might not respond to the typical weight loss methods of reducing calories or hitting the gym.  Your struggle can lead to frustration and even feelings of depression. You may feel like...

If you've been feeling sluggish lately, it might be more than just the post-lunch slump. Hypothyroidism could be the culprit. Over half of Americans with a thyroid condition are entirely unaware of the problem.  Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, is when the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormones. These hormones...

Are you experiencing sexual dysfunction, hot flashes, mood swings, and more? Don't let menopause overwhelm your daily life. Take control with menopause solutions from Ageless Restoration.  Our expert team, led by Gordon Hart, PA-C, and Brian A. Yeaman, MD, is here to help you get back on track.  Menopause, a...

If you're struggling to pump up those muscles and keep your weight in check, it could be due to a drop in testosterone. And it doesn't stop there. Your libido could suffer too.  At Ageless Restoration in Norman, Oklahoma, hormone imbalance specialists Gordon Hart, PA-C, and Brian A. Yeaman, MD, offer personalized testosterone treatments that are...

Are you feeling fatigued, weak, or sluggish? Do you notice that you're short of breath more often than usual? Maybe you're experiencing hair loss or restless leg syndrome. These symptoms might not seem serious at first, but they could be signs of low iron levels.  Iron is a vital mineral...

As you age, you may experience a decrease in hormone production, including estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. This decline can create hormonal imbalances that may cause physical and emotional changes and even health problems. Women are uniquely affected by hormone decline during four significant stages of life: pre-menopause, perimenopause, menopause, and...

Learning you have a pituitary imbalance can be confusing, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what comes next. As daunting as this may seem, if you understand the condition and its treatments, you can properly manage your health and symptoms.  At Balance Hormone Center in Norman, Oklahoma, you can...

If you’re like many people trying to maintain or achieve a healthy weight, you may feel overwhelmed.  With all the options for regulating your metabolism and keeping yourself from gaining weight, what are the simplest ways to take control of your health? The answer may surprise you: dietary fiber.  Eating...

Getting older doesn’t mean you have to slow down. Live your best life as you age with holistic care and personalized treatments at Balance Hormone Center in Norman, Oklahoma. Our professionals offer treatment for a range of problems, from hormone deficits to skin conditions.  Gordon Hart, PA-C, and our team...

Welcome to Thyroid Awareness Month. With the new year, January is an ideal time to reset and start anew, and that includes understanding your thyroid and how it affects your health. You’ve certainly heard of the thyroid gland, yet you may not be aware of the vital role this gland...

A nutritional deficiency is an inadequate supply of essential and supporting nutrients. General health issues like fatigue or headaches can indicate a nutritional imbalance and other symptoms.  Nutrient deficiency symptoms can occur depending on which vitamins, minerals, or trace elements are missing. A nutrient imbalance can leave you feeling sleepy,...

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder affecting 7–10% of women of reproductive age. PCOS is the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age, but many don’t know they have it, and there's no single test to diagnose it. At Balance Hormone Center, our team focuses on improving PCOS symptoms through personalized...

The thyroid is a fairly small organ, yet it greatly affects your mind and body. Thyroid hormones control many processes in your body, like regulating your metabolism and keeping it in balance.  If your body produces too much or not enough of the right hormones, you experience negative physical and...

The human body is an amazing and intricate powerhouse of activity. It's constantly breaking down food into nutrients that your body uses to make you happier, healthier, and ready to seize the day.  Unfortunately, keeping up with a balanced diet and getting the necessary vitamins and minerals can be challenging....

Your lifestyle and habits significantly influence your quality of sleep. It might be time to reevaluate some of those habits and perhaps start some new ones if you have trouble sleeping because of night sweats.  We offer integrative, individualized care at Balance Hormone Center in Norman, Oklahoma, using all-natural treatments.  To quickly...

Having sex after 60 plays a fundamental role in your physical and mental health. Although sexual frequency may decrease naturally as you age, many older adults still desire sexual intimacy. You can’t stop the effects of an aging libido, but you can slow down symptoms to start feeling more sexually...

Each person has unique deficiencies and nutritional needs. Intravenous (IV) therapy is personalized treatment targeting your deficits and filling your body with essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals you lack.  Gordon Hart, PA-C, and Brian A. Yeaman, MD, at Balance Hormone Center in Norman, Oklahoma, offer personalized treatments to target and...

If extra pounds are weighing you down, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) might help. Men and women experience weight management challenges that become even more difficult as you age.  Nearly a third of all Americans are considered overweight, which can lead to far-reaching health problems. Our specialized wellness team at Balance Hormone Center in Norman, Oklahoma,...

You probably recognize the importance of a healthy and well-balanced diet. But it isn’t always easy to buy and prepare fresh and healthy meals every day. Plus, everyone has different micronutrient needs based on gender, physical activity, eating habits, age, state of health, and medication. Nutritional supplements enhance your regular...

If you experience erectile dysfunction (ED), you’re not alone. This common and treatable condition affects about 30 million men and becomes more frequent as you age.  At Balance Hormone Center, we’re committed to improving your quality of life through individualized care and natural treatment methods. Gordon Hart, PA-C, and our...

Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland is overactive, producing excessive amounts of the hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine. Some symptoms include restlessness and nervousness, weight loss despite cravings, and a fast heartbeat.  Gordon Hart, PA-C, Lisa Hargis, NP, and our specialized wellness providers at Balance Hormone Center in Norman, Oklahoma, provide...

When your body lacks the required nutrients, it reacts negatively. You suffer from nutritional deficiencies if you aren't getting everything your body needs to function. Vitamin and mineral shortages can harm your body and cause unpleasant physical and mental symptoms. Gordon Hart, PA-C, Lisa Hargis, NP, and our specialized wellness...

Weight loss is challenging for men and women as they grow older. Although some bodies respond well to diet and exercise, others simply don’t. It takes a lot of effort to balance diet, exercise, supplements, sleep, and many other factors.   Fortunately, there’s a science behind weight loss, and our experts...

Burning fat, building muscle mass, and preventing fatigue and injuries are all made possible by human growth hormone (HGH).  After age 20, most women experience a decline in HGH levels due to the natural decrease in the body. A woman's body, lifestyle, and mental health can be negatively affected by...

Menopause is a challenging time for many women. But once these years are over, you can enjoy a whole new level of freedom. Menstrual periods and the resulting physical complaints and mood swings are a thing of the past.  How are you dealing with life postmenopause? At Balance Hormone Center...

We’re celebrating Healthy Aging Month this September, focusing on all your positive qualities while offering ways to maintain excellent health for many years to come. We have lots of different tools to help you improve your appearance and your health as you age. At Balance Hormone Center in Norman, Oklahoma,...

More than half of people with thyroid disorders are unaware of their condition. In fact, 20 million Americans are believed to suffer from thyroid diseases, yet many are unaware it exists. If you experience thyroid issues, Gordon Hart, PA-C, and Lisa Hargis, NP, at the Balance Hormone Center in Norman,...

You may know that estrogen is a female sex hormone, but what is it really? Estrogen is the umbrella term for a group of hormones, especially estrone, estradiol, and estriol, with estradiol being the most important female sex hormone. These hormones control the reproductive processes in a woman's body, and...

There are many reasons that men experience sexual dysfunction or low libido, including aging, chronic illness, and depression.  Although sexual dysfunction may feel like a taboo topic to broach with a professional, rest assured that it’s more commonplace than you might think. In fact, 43% of women and 31% of...

Between the sneezing and coughing and the itchy, puffy eyes, seasonal allergies can disrupt your life when they hit.  IV therapy for allergies can reduce allergy symptoms and help your immune system with powerful antioxidants and antihistamines that protect your body against allergy triggers.  Our compassionate experts Gordon Hart, PA-C,...

As women age and hormones fluctuate and decrease, menopause occurs. If you’ve reached this stage of life, you may know the mental and/or physical discomfort that often accompanies it. At Balance Hormone Center, we specialize in perimenopause hormone therapy for women experiencing uncomfortable symptoms.  Serving patients in Norman, Oklahoma, Gordon...

Do you often feel tired and listless? Are you having trouble sleeping or thinking clearly? You may have a deficiency in certain vitamins and minerals.  At the Balance Hormone Center, we can help you recognize a nutrient deficiency and understand how you can best prevent it or remedy the problem....

As men age, they can experience a decrease in testosterone that leads to insomnia, mood swings, erectile dysfunction, and decreased sex drive.  Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is often the treatment for women going through menopause, but men also benefit from HRT — more specifically, testosterone replacement (TRT) therapy. Gordon Hart,...

The desire for sex can sometimes disappear quite inconspicuously. By the time you notice the change in your libido, you might realize that your sex life has gone from hot to not. Hormones, stress, and menopause all cause a shift in your ability to perform sexually. That’s why Gordon Hart,...

Thyroid disorders affect as many as 20 million Americans. More than half of those people don’t even know they have a thyroid problem. If your appetite has changed recently, you may be one of those with an unchecked thyroid disorder.  But if discovered quickly, thyroid malfunctions are usually easy to...

Your lifestyle and habits play a key role in sleep hygiene. If night sweats rob you of sleep, it might be time to reevaluate some of those habits and perhaps begin some new ones.  At Balance Hormone Center in Norman, Oklahoma, we use integrative, personalized care through natural treatment methods....

You no longer need to dread the annual holiday parties and the selfie sticks. If you’re struggling to lose weight or maintain your ideal body weight, it could mean you have a hormonal imbalance.  No matter how healthy your diet or how active you are, if your hormones are out...

A robust immune system means a better quality of life. In addition to proper nutrition and a generally healthy lifestyle, nutritional supplements can also strengthen and improve your immune system.  Gordon Hart, PA-C, our primary provider at Balance Hormone Center, is a nutritional supplement specialist. He and his talented team...

A better quality of life begins with gut health. Intravenous (IV) therapy targets nutritional deficiencies that lead to low energy levels, so you feel energized and invigorated after just one treatment. At Balance Hormone Center in Norman, Oklahoma, it’s our job to improve your confidence and well-being.  Our primary practitioner,...

Are you sweating up a storm this summer while also dealing with menopause-related woes? Hot flashes during the steamiest part of summer can make you feel miserable and alone.  But you’re not alone. Up to 80% of women experience hot flashes during their transition into menopause. Gordon Hart, PA-C, our...

As you age, you may notice more than wrinkles and restless sleep. Your sex drive could be taking a hit as well. If you’re dealing with erectile dysfunction or vaginal dryness, age management helps. With anti-aging therapies to boost your sex drive, you can certainly slow down the signs and...

Underlying health issues and getting older can both cause hormonal fluctuations, making you feel less than your best. A hormonal imbalance can even cause weight gain, along with a few other unpleasant side effects. Our dedicated primary practitioner, Gordon Hart, PA-C, at Balance Hormone Center, promotes healthy hormone balancing using gentle...

Have you ever wondered what makes vitamin C and D so important?  Your body doesn’t make vitamin C naturally, so your diet must include the right foods or nutritional supplements. And Vitamin D is necessary for healing your body; it’s produced in response to your skin being exposed to sunlight....

If you’re like the average American, you lack essential nutrients like: Calcium Potassium Magnesium Vitamins A, C, and D Nutritional supplements aren’t meant to replace food because most people can get their nutritional needs through diet alone. But if you lack certain nutrients based on your age or lifestyle, supplements...

Do you notice yourself struggling with changes in your body as you age? Fatigue, weight fluctuations, sexual dysfunction, and mood swings are just some of the signs that your hormones are struggling, too.  The changes in hormone levels as you age affect people differently. Some have few, if any, problems,...

Have you been noticing unaccounted for weight gain? Your diet and activity levels have remained the same, yet you’re gaining weight at a suspicious level? Believe it or not, your thyroid could be the culprit for your weight gain.  At Balance Hormone Center, we take pride in working with our...

Many people associate hormone problems with women and menopause. But, men can experience hormone deficiencies, too. Hormones control most of your body’s essential functions, and when your hormones are out of balance, you can experience many uncomfortable and distressing symptoms, such as hair loss and erectile dysfunction.  When your hormones...

Fibromyalgia can affect every aspect of your life, from how you sleep to what activities you can do during the day. Chronic fatigue, pain, and loss of focus are three of the most common symptoms when dealing with fibromyalgia.  Your treatment plan can include a number of lifestyle changes and...

Thyroid disease affects millions of people, especially women. However, it can be difficult to recognize the symptoms of thyroid disease because so many of them can be explained by other factors like stress. Although thyroid disease is serious and medication can help, natural thyroid hormone therapy and lifestyle changes can...

Issues like decreased libido and erectile dysfunction (ED) can be frustrating and embarrassing, disrupting your quality of life, leaving you feeling downcast or even depressed. But these conditions aren't just potential personal problems. These symptoms might also indicate that you have low testosterone, a potentially serious medical condition. The good...

Though it’s a normal part of life for women, the symptoms of menopause can sometimes feel anything but normal. Some women see few effects in the post-reproductive years while others may have wide-ranging symptoms. Combinations and intensities make every woman’s menopause experience virtually unique, and so it follows that treatment...

Chronic pain can occur for many reasons. For some people, an illness or injury causes long-lasting damage to nerves. Sometimes, inflammation exists that doesn’t improve over time. If you suffer from chronic pain, it impacts your daily life. Yet, there is treatment that may help, even if you’ve tried other...

Have you hit a plateau in your weight loss? Perhaps you are trying to eat right and get exercise in, but the weight just is not coming off. There are many reasons why this can happen. However, a primary and often-overlooked cause is related to your hormones. Hormones are chemicals...

Getting older doesn't mean it’s time to slow down, but you may need to pay closer attention to your body’s unique needs. You’re changing, and with that change comes an opportunity for you to refocus your health and wellness to ensure you are able to live your best life as long...

Everybody knows vitamins and minerals are important in maintaining good health. But what many people may not know is that when we don’t have enough of these essential nutrients, we can wind up experiencing a lot of symptoms — symptoms that can be confusing and difficult to diagnose on our...

Our glands play major roles in our overall health and wellness, secreting hormones and other chemicals that regulate metabolism, help us sleep, influence sexual desire, and perform many other functions. When our glands function normally, we probably won’t even be aware of their activity. But when glandular dysfunction occurs, we...

In the US, natural menopause typically occurs between the age of 40 and 55, and significant symptoms leading up to and during include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and cloudy thinking. After menopause, these symptoms often subside as estrogen levels off at a lower concentration in the body. At this time, you go into postmenopause,...

If you take a look at the list of ingredients on most of the processed foods in any grocery store, it’s a long time before you come across anything that has the vitamins and nutrients your body needs for optimal health. And unless your diet is strictly farm-to-table, your cells...

On the road to menopause, the time when your periods stop for good, you may experience a variety of complicated, confusing symptoms. For some women, these symptoms can seriously impact their quality of life, making it difficult to stay on track with work and family. While there’s no one-size-fits-all treatment...

Testosterone production declines naturally as men age, but sometimes levels drop abnormally low. What’s more, it can occur earlier than you think. Did you know that 25% of men over age 30 and close to 40% of men over age 45 have testosterone deficiency? That number goes up significantly for...

It seems like everywhere we turn there's a new fad diet or exercise craze certain to be the magic solution to help us lose weight. However, with over 70% of adults registering as overweight or obese, clearly, there are more factors at work than the need to eat less and...

Whether you’ve just turned 30 or are waving goodbye to your 50s, when you reach a certain point in your life, you begin worrying about aging. The effects of time, environment, and stress will undoubtedly show themselves in wrinkles, lines, sagging skin, dark spots, thinning hair, and other unpleasant visual...

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)—also known as hormone therapy (HT)—treats and diminishes the often-debilitating symptoms experienced by men and women during all stages of menopause and testosterone deficiency.Why Get HRT?For women, the uncomfortable symptoms that coincide with peri-menopause and menopause such as hot flashes, night sweats, painful intercourse, and vaginal dryness...

An awareness of menopause can be traced all the way back to the ancient Greeks. In fact, the roots of the word can be found in Greek as well—”men,” meaning month, which is related to the word moon, and “pauein” meaning to cease or stop. In other words, the time...

Myths, like gossip, can take on a life of their own, passing from person to person with just enough accurate information to make the whole thing plausible. Unfortunately, as long as women have been going through life changes (i.e., forever) myths about menopause have spread.Fortunately, advancements in medicine and biological sciences have...

Do you have hot flashes that leave you drenched in sweat? Feelings of moodiness or anxiety that have your family hiding from you? (Even the dog?) Have you experienced weight gain to the degree that you can’t find one thing to wear in your closet? Are you feeling mentally foggy...

Growth hormones (GH) are naturally occurring in the human body and stimulate growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration. While a person cannot increase muscle mass or bone density without them, they are also important to maintaining the health of all human tissue, including the brain and other vital organs.GH diminishes...

Contemporary medical articles often report that prior to the 1960s, menopausal women had few options when it came to effectively dealing with the symptoms they experienced during “the change.” Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and irritability were just a natural part of life and must be endured.However, history reveals...

As a woman, a decrease in HGH or Human Growth Hormone can result in various side effects as you age such as weight gain. Women who experience HGH treatment can expect to see many physical, mental and emotional improvements over time. As a non-invasive treatment for HGH deficiency, HGH treatment...

Named for the late John Myers, M.D., the Myers Cocktail is an infusion of multiple vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins, vitamin C, calcium and magnesium. This nutrient cocktail is injected into the body via IV. It is believed that by introducing the mixture intravenously, the higher concentration levels of...

If you’ve been struggling with symptoms of peri-menopause, menopause, or andropause (male menopause), your physician may suggest you seek relief with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT.) When you start, you will first undergo a physical exam and extensive lab tests to measure your hormone levels. If you suffer from a...

If you have low testosterone or suspect that you may, you are certainly not alone. In fact, a publication from the Boston University School of Medicine says as many as 4 to 5 million men are affected in the U.S. alone. In this post, we’ll explain what low testosterone all is about...

Low testosterone, sometimes called low-T or hypogonadism, is a very common condition that affects millions of men in the U.S. It can occur at any point in life, although it is more prevalent among men 45 and older than in younger age groups. If you suspect you might have a...

If you’ve been diagnosed with a hormone imbalance, you’ll want to consider how to effectively treat the condition. Your medical professional may have offered you several treatment suggestions, including bioidentical hormone pellets.But are they safe?As with any treatment option, you should be as informed as possible when deciding how to...

Your pituitary gland makes growth hormones needed for your body to grow and develop. When there is an absence of these hormones, you are suffering from a growth hormone deficiency (GHD).In children, GHD slows the growth rate and results in short stature. In adults, a variety of symptoms may indicate...