Hormonal Balance Is Essential for Healthy Aging

It has been known for some time now that aging well means working in harmony with the body's natural changes. Once called the the fountain of youth, our systems hormonal balance plays an important role in diminishing the aging process. Not only does our hormonal balance help us cosmetically reducing lines, wrinkles, better body composition it also has a positive impact by increasing our energy, resistance, and improving our response to stress and other system effects.

In addition to conventional blood testing, the following diagnostic tests may be recommended to assist in determining the factors affecting any hormonal imbalances within your body.

A Biological Terrain Assessment, or "BTA", is a laboratory test that provides patients with valuable information about the underlying biochemistry of their bodies. This simple test analyzes small amounts of blood, urine and saliva. It provides data about the current state of the body's building blocks of the body -- enzymes, amino acids, molecules and electrons.

The measured and calculated factors from BTA testing indicate the nature and the processes of the individual's unique biochemistry including:

• The current status and activities of the body's enzymes, amino acids and other building blocks of life
• If enzymatic activity in the body is occurring properly and whether vitamins, minerals, and nutrients are being absorbed or whether they are lacking in the body
• How acidic the system may be
• Demineralization and the process of osteoporosis
• The presence of damaging environmental or industrial contaminants; free radical damage
• Heavy metal toxicity
• The state of oxygen in the system, and the state of damage, degeneration, and aging ofc the body
• Lack of vitamins and minerals
• Fungal patterns including as of fungal poison
• Hormonal imbalances
• Bacterial patterns
• Viral patterns
• Intestinal imbalance
• Lymphatic congestion
• Liver function, toxicity and congestion
• Kidney function, toxicity and congestion and ability to concentrate urine

Computerized Electrodermal Screening (EDS) devices are instruments which measure galvanic skin resistance. The process consists of the client holding a brass rod in one hand. Then the practitioner touches a certain point on the body (usually the hand or foot) with a stylus (pen type probe) and a measurement is recorded. It is a resistance measurement procedure that is based on "electrical engineering physics." This process is non-invasive; it does not puncture the skin and does not give shocks.

• all the systems, organs and functions of the body, for allergies and sensitivities to foods, plants, animals, environments, inhalants and most anything we meet in our day to day life.
• imbalances in nutritional products such as vitamins, minerals, enzymes, EFAs, proteins, hormones and so on.
• the quality of teeth, dental conditions, dental materials and compatible products.
• sensitivity or weakness to heavy metals, toxic products and pollutants, such as herbicides, pesticides and insecticides
• for parasites, fungus, yeast, Candida bacteria, viruses, vaccines, miasms
• which remedy(ies) will balance, be it nutritional, herbal, allopathic, or homeopathic.

Basically, it can perform thousands of processes, and look at the body in a number of ways. Your practitioner is best placed to decide which avenue is best suited for you at any one time. The information and insights can be extremely benlightening.

Bioelectrical Impedance analysis (BIA) is a method of assessing your body composition - the measurement of body fat in relation to lean body mass. A normal balance of body fat is associated with good health and longevity. Maintaining a healthy BIA measurement can help keep your body functioning properly for healthy aging and reduced risk of illness.

BIA is a simple procedure that can be performed right in the clinic in a matter of minutes. Much more sophisticated than your bathroom scale, but just as painless an imperceptible electrical current is passed through pads placed on one hand and foot as you lie comfortably clothed on an exam table. In just minutes, we'll have very accurate measurements to help create and effective, personalized program to improve your health & hormonal balance.

Invest in your health by working with Dr. Michael Rahman to return your body to a healthy hormonal balance. You will enjoy many healthy, active and attractive years!

The topic of anti-aging is all around us. The fact is we are all aging. But why is it that some are able to do it well, looking the same as they did ten years ago and others seem to look ten years older than their chronological (real) age? The answer lies within.

There are many excellent cosmetic services, using the latest technology available, to help us take good care of our skin and enhance our natural beauty. We need to remember that when we look in the mirror and see our reflection, itreveals only a portion of what is really happening within our body. Sometimes to change the image we see we must go deeper beyond the surface of the problem.

Naturopathic medicine addresses the root cause of why we are not aging gracefully, beyond what we see in the mirror. Many factors including: hormonal imbalance, dehydration, allergies, and disease processes have a great impact on how we look. By returning the body to a healthy balance, we can improve the cosmetic results we are hoping for and prevent the onset of disease enjoying many healthy, active and attractive years.

Naturopathic medicine is an individualized approach to healthcare. The unique body composition, environment and lifestyle of each individual are considered. A multifaceted plan is then formulated to manage the aging process from the inside out in order to achieve optimal results.

Dr. Michael Rahman is a Naturopathic Doctorpracticing for over 12 years with clinics inToronto and Durham. His practice interest lies in biological medicine and its treatment of chronic diseases, from fibromyalgia to cancer, and healthy age management.He lectures and instructs naturopathic doctors from across Canada and the United States on naturopathic care and natural non-invasive cosmetic care.

Come to Pinewood Natural Health Centre and experience what hormal balance tests and treatments we have that can help you reduce stress, increase your energy, and ability to fight disease - areas surrounding: Mississauga, Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough, Markham, call our Toronto Clinic: (416) 656-8100, for Pickering, Whitby, or Oshawa,call our Ajax Clinic: (905) 427-0057.