Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, or BHRT, is often discussed as a way to improve energy, mood, sleep, and other symptoms tied to hormone decline. It is also often promoted as a tool that may help people who feel stuck with stubborn weight gain, cravings, low energy, or increased belly fat. That does not mean BHRT is a direct fat-loss drug. Instead, the better way to understand it is this: when hormones are out of balance, the body may resist healthy eating and physical activity. When hormone levels are corrected in the right patient, diet and lifestyle changes may start working better. Hormone changes, especially around menopause and with age-related testosterone decline, can affect fat storage, appetite, energy, sleep, and body composition. Research shows that menopause is linked to an increase in abdominal fat and a shift toward more central fat storage. In one cohort study, menopausal hormone therapy was associated with lower visceral fat, lower BMI, and less age-related ga...
Abstract In this educational post, I walk you through how our multidisciplinary team evaluates and treats complex shoulder pain using modern ultrasound-guided procedures, regenerative biologics, functional rehabilitation strategies, and integrative chiropractic care. As Dr. Alex Jimenez, DC, APRN, FNP-BC, CFMP, IFMCP, ATN, CCST, I present current evidence from leading researchers and detail how we apply those findings at Injury Medical Clinic PA (Mission Plaza Injury Medical Clinic) in El Paso, Texas. With medical direction by Dr. Maria Guadalupe Cardenas, MD (Board Certified in Internal Medicine, NPI #1164426749, Texas MD License #J2933), our model bridges chiropractic, internal medicine, functional medicine, personal injury care, and rehabilitation. You will learn how we use ultrasound to map shoulder anatomy in real time, why we select specific injection planes and biologics (including PRP), how we block sensory nerves judiciously, and how we pair these with neuromuscular re-educati...
