If there's one universal truth, it's that all of our bodies begin changing at some point. That's especially true for women who are over the age of 50. One day it seems like we're rolling out of bed with a pep in our step. The next, our emotions are out of control, our weight won't go down, and we constantly have hot flashes. If that sounds like you, don't worry â millions of other women worldwide are going through the same difficulties.
The fact of the matter is these symptoms are part of a natural process women go through. This change, called menopause, marks the end of a woman's ability to reproduce and menstruate. The average age for this to occur is 51, though it officially begins a year after a woman's final period. During this transition to menopause, estrogen and other hormones in a woman's body start to deplete When those hormones deplete, frequent and sometimes severe symptoms can manifest:
The symptoms of hormone deficiency can be scary for both women and their partners. That makes dealing with a hormone deficiency tricky because many symptoms are tied to nutrition, stress, lack of exercise, and toxins in your body.
However, if you're getting older and dealing with some of the symptoms listed above, have hope. A solution to your hormone problems may be closer than you think. Hormone replacement therapy for women may help correct imbalances caused by menopause. These effective, safe treatments help many women throughout the menopause process and may even help them reclaim their youth.
To live a healthy life, hormone stability is very important for women. That's where the beauty of HRT treatments for women begins to shine because it balances hormones that would otherwise be altered due to menopause.
HRT treatments for women represent a revolutionary step toward living life without the pitfalls of old age. However, at Juventee, we understand that no two women, and by proxy, patients, are the same. That's why our team of doctors and specialists provide personalized treatment options for women, combining holistic treatment, nutrition, fitness plans, and more to supplement our HRT treatments.
Is HRT the answer if you feel exhausted, overweight, and moody? That's the million-dollar question that we're asked almost every day. And to be honest, it's hard to say without a comprehensive exam by an HRT expert at Juventee. What we can say is that when a woman's hormones are better balanced during menopause, she has a much better chance of enjoying life without the crippling symptoms that other women feel.
At Juventee, helping women reclaim their vitality and love of life is our top priority. While some HRT clinics see patients as nothing more than a means to make money, our team is cut from a different cloth.
The key to balancing your hormones and improving your well-being is a process that we have refined over time. The Juventee HRT process consists of a comprehensive review of your health and hormonal status. Our team then customizes your plan and prescribes treatments, procedures, and supplements under the guidance of our local HRT experts.
At Juventee, we want to revitalize your health by promoting balance, energy, intimacy, and beauty. We start by assessing your baseline biomarkers and implementing a personalized plan to help you feel like your younger self. Our in-depth process covers many factors, almost like a web. Each component of that web works in conjunction with others to make up how you feel. If one area is out of sync, women can experience unwanted fluctuations in their weight, energy, emotions, libido, and more. Juventee is committed to evaluating our patient's overall health so that we may bring vitality and happiness to as many aspects of their lives as possible.
We've mentioned all the greatness that can come with an HRT regimen from Juventee, but what exactly are the benefits of HRT for women? Let's take a look.
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Unlike some HRT clinics, Juventee's HRT programs are carefully crafted and personalized for each patient. There are no cookie-cutter solutions at our office. Instead, we assess each individual's needs and customize treatments to help their bodies as they age. We replace hormones that are deficient and restore them to their physiological state using HRT pellets.
These hormone pellets are prescription hormones inserted under the skin through a simple in-office procedure. Each pellet is about as large as a big grain of rice. Once inserted, our HRT pellets get to work quickly. With this treatment, patients don't have to worry about applying greasy creams or swallowing pills. Instead, our pellets are metabolized by the body. That way, patients don't stress over taking too much or too little.
Remember, at Juventee, our goal isn't just to balance your hormones â it's to completely optimize your health and well-being. You won't ever have to worry about our doctors writing you a prescription and sending you on your way without any additional communication. Instead, we aim to be part of our patient's journey back to health and work with all of our HRT patients to do so.
Hormone imbalance causes a litany of issues. But with hormone replacement therapy, females can better process calcium, keep their cholesterol levels safe, and maintain a healthy vagina. By replenishing the body's estrogen levels, HRT may relieve symptoms of menopause and even optimize bone health.
But that's just the start. At Juventee, our patients report many benefits of taking HRT for women:
If you're ready to feel better and enjoy the vitality of your youth, Juventee is here to help you every step of the way. It all starts with an in-person evaluation, where our team will determine if HRT is right for you.
For many women, menopause is a difficult time filled with ups, downs, and hormonal hurdles to overcome. While menopausal issues are well-known by some, other women only know that menopause can affect their hormones. The reality is that going through menopause can mean more than moodiness and hot flashes.
At Juventee, we're big believers that a little knowledge can go a long way. With that in mind, if you're going through menopause or are approaching "that" age, consider these common issues. First, let's examine some alternative causes of menopause beyond age:
The most common reason for menopause is diminished, unbalanced hormones. However, menopause can also result from:
Now that we've examined some of the ways that menopause manifests, let's look at some common problems that females regularly endure:
If you're going through menopause and feel like life is a tiresome burden, you're not alone. Studies show that 15% of women go through depression to some degree during menopause. What many women don't learn is that depression may start much earlier, during perimenopause or even earlier.
Depression can be hard to diagnose, even without perimenopause and menopause as a factor. With that said, keep the following signs in mind. If you notice any, it might be time to speak with a physician:
If you notice any of the signs above, it's important that you understand that you're not weak or broken. You're going through a very normal emotional experience, which may be caused by hormone deficiency. However, with proper treatment from your doctor, depression doesn't have to rule your life.
You don't have to have hormonal imbalances to have mood swings. Indeed, everyone gets moody from time to time. For women going through menopause, however, mood swings can be extreme and happen often. Hormone imbalances and mood swings go together, resulting in unusual emotional changes and even issues like insomnia.
Estrogen production, a hormone that fluctuates during menopause, affects serotonin production, which regulates mood. When both hormones are deficient, mood swings can become quite prevalent.
Fortunately, HRT treatments in West Orange, NJ, work wonders for women because they work to regulate hormones like estrogen. With HRT from Juventee, women don't have to settle for the negative consequences that drastic mood swings can cause.
Hot flashes: whether you're a man or a woman, you've probably heard of them. Hot flashes are very common issues associated with menopause and manifest as intense, sudden feelings of heat across the upper body. Some last a few seconds while others last many minutes, making them uncomfortable and inconvenient at all times. A few common symptoms of hot flashes include:
Usually, a lack of estrogen causes hot flashes in menopausal women. Low levels of estrogen negatively affect a woman's hypothalamus, or the part of the brain that regulates appetite and body temperature. Low estrogen levels cause the hypothalamus to assume incorrectly that the body is too hot. When it does, it dilates a woman's blood vessels to boost blood flow.
Fortunately, most women don't have to settle for the intense, unwanted feelings they endure with hot flashes. HRT pellet treatment from Juventee helps to stabilize hormones which may lessen the effects that hot flashes cause.
Staying healthy and fit is a challenge for anybody living in modern America. For women with hormonal imbalances, however, it's even harder. Weight gain is a concerning issue during menopause, but it can be manageable with a physician-led diet, exercise, and HRT treatments from Juventee.
HRT patients at Juventee benefit from health plans that keep hormones in check, making weight loss a real possibility. But which hormones need to be regulated to help avoid weight gain?
Millions of adults around the U.S. suffer from low sex drive, but that doesn't make it any more embarrassing to talk about. For many women going through pre-menopause and menopause, it's an unfortunate side effect of unbalanced hormones. Thankfully, HRT may help women maintain a healthy libido, even after 50. But what causes lowered sexual desire in women as they age?
The hormones responsible for low libido in females are estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.
Progesterone production decreases during perimenopause, resulting in lowered libido in some women. Lower progesterone production can also cause weight gain, exhaustion, and other symptoms common during menopause. Reduced estrogen levels during menopause may lead to vaginal dryness and even loss of muscle tension.
Testosterone is referred to as a male hormone, but it contributes to important health functionality in women as well. Female testosterone heightens sexual responses and intensifies orgasms. When the ovaries can't produce sufficient levels of testosterone, low sex drive can happen.
The inside of a woman's bones is broken down and rebuilt by bone cells in an ongoing process called remodeling. This process is crucial for maintaining bone strength and health.
However, due to the loss of estrogen during menopause, this important process becomes unbalanced. Less bone is formed, and more bone is broken down. This advanced state of bone loss can be worrying for women, especially if they had an early menopause. With time, women may develop osteoporosis and a greater chance of breaking bones as they age.
Fortunately, HRT for women can actually mimic estrogen and progesterone, which may help prevent bone loss and lower chances of osteoporosis in women. That's huge news for women around the U.S., many of whom are battling early bone loss due to a lack calcium, vitamin D, and other nutrients crucial to bone health.
If you are considering HRT treatments for women in West Orange, NJ, you need a team of hormone replacement experts by your side. At Juventee, our knowledgeable HRT doctors are ready to help. Our team will answer your initial questions, conduct necessary testing, and craft a customized program designed to alleviate the challenges you're facing as a woman going through menopause.
With a healthy diet, exercise, positive life choices, and hormone replacement therapy, unveiling the new "you" is easier than you might think. Contact our office today to get started on your journey to optimal health and well-being.
Catherine Connors (Conflict Resolution, Student Affairs Coordinator and Student Council advisor), Hayden Moore (Superintendent of Schools), Olivia Raymond (Community Relations), Oluoma Ejiofor (Social Media/PR Manager), Jewelia Taylor (Vice-President), Alicia Germain (President), Oscar Guerrero (WOHS Principal) Photo Credit: Cynthia CummingStudent Council Officers: Oluoma Ejiofor (Social Media/PR Manager), Olivia Raymond (Community Relations), Jewelia Taylor (Vice-President), Alicia Germain (President)...
Catherine Connors (Conflict Resolution, Student Affairs Coordinator and Student Council advisor), Hayden Moore (Superintendent of Schools), Olivia Raymond (Community Relations), Oluoma Ejiofor (Social Media/PR Manager), Jewelia Taylor (Vice-President), Alicia Germain (President), Oscar Guerrero (WOHS Principal) Photo Credit: Cynthia Cumming
Student Council Officers: Oluoma Ejiofor (Social Media/PR Manager), Olivia Raymond (Community Relations), Jewelia Taylor (Vice-President), Alicia Germain (President)Photo Credit: Cynthia Cumming
Jewelia Taylor and Olivia Raymond.Photo Credit: Cynthia Cumming
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Catherine Connors (Conflict Resolution, Student Affairs Coordinator and Student Council advisor), Hayden Moore (Superintendent of Schools), Olivia Raymond (Community Relations), Oluoma Ejiofor (Social Media/PR Manager), Jewelia Taylor (Vice-President), Alicia Germain (President), Oscar Guerrero (WOHS Principal) Photo Credit: Cynthia Cumming
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2024 at 8:19 AM
Last UpdatedFebruary 21, 2024 at 8:50 PM
WEST ORANGE, NJ - The annual Black History Scholarship Dinner was held Feb. 15 in the Tarnoff Cafe at West Orange High School, raising funds to provide scholarships to graduating seniors and highlight student talent and black culture. The event was organized by the Student Council and advisor Catherine Connors with support from the community.
Performances by the West Orange Boys and Girls Step Teams, Ab-Salute and Optimal Precision, the Jubilee Choir and dance team, the Dance Honors Society, recited original and famous poetry, and vocal performances highlighted the evening.
The Program
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Presentation of Colors .................................................... JRAFROTC
National Anthem.................... ..........................................Ugomma Nzeduru, Makayla Arjoon, Evonna Steele
Lift Every Voice and Sing................................................. Alicia Germain, Morgan Baskin, and Mekhi Findley
Welcome........................................................................... Principal Oscar Guerrero
Emcees............................................................................ Alicia Germain, Jewelia Taylor and Olivia Raymond
Musical Performance...................................................... Jubilee Choir
Dance Performance..................................................... Jubilee Dance
Poetry Reading............................................................... Ashley Agyekum
Dance Performance........................................................ Dance Honors Society
Poetry Reading................................................................Makayla Rivera
Poetry Reading............................................................... Jewelia Taylor
Poetry Reading.................................................................Oluma Ejiofor
Musical Performance.......................................................Jubilee Choir
Dance Performance ........................................................Shyla Thomas
Musical Performance...................................................... Jubilee Choir
Performance....................................................................Optimal Precision Girls’ Step Team
Performance.................................................................. AB-Salute Boys’ Step Team
Thanks to Student Council PR/Social Media Manager Oluoma Ejiofor for photos.
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WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange has released a new promotional video that aims to attract more “prospective home buyers and entrepreneurs” to the township.Earlier this week, the township dropped its “Welcome to West Orange” video on YouTube with the title: “Discover West Orange, NJ: Your Ideal Home and Business Destination!”Th...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange has released a new promotional video that aims to attract more “prospective home buyers and entrepreneurs” to the township.
Earlier this week, the township dropped its “Welcome to West Orange” video on YouTube with the title: “Discover West Orange, NJ: Your Ideal Home and Business Destination!”
The video touts the town’s reputation as an “arms open” community, and extolls its local business and restaurant landscape – which has “attracted over $300 million in current and planned investments.”
In addition to small businesses, the township has managed to attract larger companies to its borders in recent years, with a new Target store scheduled to open in 2025.
West Orange has also retained many of its longest-running local businesses over the years, such as neighborhood staple Schneider Hardware, which recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. Read More: Hammering Out A Legacy In West Orange: Hardware Store Turns 100
Other attractions in West Orange include the county-run Turtle Back Zoo, the nearby South Mountain Reservation and Eagle Rock Reservation, the Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center and the Thomas Edison National Historical Park.
“This video provides a glimpse into the rich experiences awaiting in West Orange,” Mayor Susan McCartney said, crediting the Downtown West Orange Alliance with helping to promote local businesses.
“Highlighting our historical landmarks, districts, cultural gems, modern amenities and fantastic recreational opportunities, we believe that this comprehensive video is the most effective way to convey the diverse appeal of West Orange – a place that caters to a wide range of interests,” McCartney said.
The video was partly funded by a grant from the New Jersey Department of Travel and Tourism. Watch it below or view it online here.
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Hip-Hop turns 50 this year, and around the world, the history of this genre is being celebrated. One of the venues for celebration is in the classrooms. Specifically, students in urban communities can experience Hip Hop as a form of resistance, art, music, and joy.Orange resident Susan Pope, Ed.D. is a former student at Columbia University’s Teachers College. In the final leg of her course work she studied Hip Hop Pedagogy: Possibilities, Challenges & ...
Hip-Hop turns 50 this year, and around the world, the history of this genre is being celebrated. One of the venues for celebration is in the classrooms. Specifically, students in urban communities can experience Hip Hop as a form of resistance, art, music, and joy.
Orange resident Susan Pope, Ed.D. is a former student at Columbia University’s Teachers College. In the final leg of her course work she studied Hip Hop Pedagogy: Possibilities, Challenges & Social Justice with Dr. Bettina Love. Dr. Pope described the course as “an awakening to the richness and beauty of our culture and heritage”. For her final project in this course, Dr. Pope developed a curriculum for a class at Orange High School that allowed students to explore themselves through Hip-Hop culture. “The students and I created a short movement phrase using their funds of identity narratives.”
On Thursday, October 12, at Montclair State University, the Orange High School Elite Dance Ensemble, under the direction of Tosha Brown, performed a dance inspired by student narratives at the book signing for Dr. Love’s latest book, Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal. Dr. Pope facilitated choreography utilizing students, teachers, parents, and community members. The groups rehearsed throughout the months of September and October in preparation. The “students’ narratives focused on family, teachers, and their community as positive influences on their knowledge of self.”
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At the event, Dr. Love highlighted the stories of Brown and Black students whose dreams have been hijacked by an educational and political system never designed to see them succeed. Attendees categorized the event as “re-igniting” and Dr. Love as “a powerhouse of knowledge”. According to Dr. Pope, “The biggest takeaway from this project was that we have joy once we know and own our story. Joy comes from knowing who you are and living your truth.”
There were over 300 people in attendance representing local school districts, higher education students, faculty, and the local community. Special thank you to Dr. Bree Picower and Dr. Tanya Maloney, directors of the Transformative Educational Network (TEN) for all they do for the field of education. Images from the event are available on the Montclair State University website.
WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange recently released a new video that showcases landmarks and favorite spots in the township. Mayor Susan McCartney narrates and appears in the short video that encourages people to visit, open businesses in the township and/or buy homes here.Some of the attractions that are named and shown include Edison National Park, the South Mountain Reservation Complex, The Eagle Rock Reservation, hotels, 12 parks, many different types of restaurants, SOPAC and Luna Stage, the West Orange Arts Council, the new li...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange recently released a new video that showcases landmarks and favorite spots in the township. Mayor Susan McCartney narrates and appears in the short video that encourages people to visit, open businesses in the township and/or buy homes here.
Some of the attractions that are named and shown include Edison National Park, the South Mountain Reservation Complex, The Eagle Rock Reservation, hotels, 12 parks, many different types of restaurants, SOPAC and Luna Stage, the West Orange Arts Council, the new library, five golf courses and high quality schools.
The blurb below a social media post about the video reads:
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Welcome to West Orange, New Jersey -- an energetic, culturally diverse, innovative community of approximately 49,000 residents located at the center of one of the most diverse counties in the country, less than 20 miles west of New York City.
In this video, we'll explore the charm, amenities and opportunities that make West Orange an ideal place for prospective home buyers and entrepreneurs alike.
Whether you come here to live, visit or start a business, you will find a community with its arms open. In fact, a Reader’s Digest poll voted West Orange as, “The New Jersey Town with the Nicest People.” Our local businesses thrive in an age of online shopping by offering unique products and exceptional service. In addition, restaurants with a range of culinary traditions have won both local fans and national acclaim from Yelp, NJ Monthly, Best of Essex and NJ 101.5 radio.
No wonder West Orange has attracted over $300 million in current and planned investments! And, when it comes to recreation, all we can say is, we’ve got great stuff! Nestled between two mountain ranges, the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex is teeming with wildlife and exciting things for us humans to do. The Turtle Back Zoo. The Codey Ice Skating arena. The Tree Top Rope Course. The Safari Miniature Golf Course and miles and miles of hiking trails through South Mountain Reservation or Eagle Rock Reservation.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — How much snow fell in the West Orange area? It depends where – and how – the measurement was taken.The prediction for a snowy Tuesday proved accurate across New Jersey, with some parts of the state reportedly seeing more than a foot of precipitation. See Related: 13+ Inches Dumped On Parts Of NJ After Storm Track ShiftsIn West Or...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — How much snow fell in the West Orange area? It depends where – and how – the measurement was taken.
The prediction for a snowy Tuesday proved accurate across New Jersey, with some parts of the state reportedly seeing more than a foot of precipitation. See Related: 13+ Inches Dumped On Parts Of NJ After Storm Track Shifts
In West Orange, the snowfall total was more "modest": about eight inches, according to a reading taken on Tuesday morning. Check current local snowfall totals here, as per the National Weather Service (NWS).
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The NWS shares other snowfall readings submitted by local sources and individual spotters, including those affiliated with the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (COCORAHS). Those readings can have some variation depending on when and how they’re taken. Learn more here.
Other readings in Essex County taken on Tuesday included:
Essex County was among the areas in New Jersey that were under a Hazardous Weather Outlook and a Winter Storm Watch until Tuesday afternoon. As of 1:30 p.m., Middlesex County was the only place still under a winter storm warning.
Here’s something to keep in mind, though, according to a special weather statement from the NWS:
“Temperatures will fall below freezing [Tuesday night]. Melted snow and standing water on area roadways will likely become icy, especially on untreated surfaces. Use extra caution if traveling [Tuesday night] through early Wednesday morning. Sunshine is expected Wednesday morning, which will raise temperatures above freezing and improve roadway conditions.”
So what’s next? Here is the forecast for the next few days in West Orange, according to the National Weather Service:
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. West wind 9 to 14 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. Northwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Thursday: A slight chance of rain and snow after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 35. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 1am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
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