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 Bloomfield, 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 Bloomfield, 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.
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the Township of Bloomfield. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.The Township of Bloomfield wants residents to be aware that beginning on April 1, NJ FamilyCare will begin re-determining members’ eligibility and all enrolled members will be reviewed yearly to see if they still qualify for coverage. Addition...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the Township of Bloomfield. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.
The Township of Bloomfield wants residents to be aware that beginning on April 1, NJ FamilyCare will begin re-determining members’ eligibility and all enrolled members will be reviewed yearly to see if they still qualify for coverage. Additionally, due to a recent change in federal law, the extra temporary benefits SNAP recipients have received, known as SNAP Emergency Allotments, are ending and residents will begin receiving their pre-COVID-19 SNAP benefits on March 1. The minimum monthly SNAP benefit in New Jersey is now $95.
If residents require any assistance navigating these changes or help accessing food, rental, utility, or medication programs, they are encouraged to contact the Bloomfield Department of Human Services at (973) 680-4017, where they can be screened for additional benefits and programs such as WIC, PAAD or Medicare.
“As we continue to return to normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic, some families may face challenges in navigating these changes,” said Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia. “We want Bloomfield residents to rest assured that our team is here to support them every step of the way and we are committed to ensuring a smooth transition for all.”
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March of 2020, NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid had been following special rules which allowed most members to keep their health coverage, even if they no longer qualified – for example, if their income was too high. However, all Bloomfield residents enrolled in NJ FamilyCare will soon be receiving a renewal packet in the mail and will have to provide or confirm additional information so it can be determined if they still qualify for healthcare coverage. Members who do not respond to NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid mail will lose their coverage.
If a resident no longer qualifies for coverage through NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid, they may visit New Jersey’s official health insurance marketplace to shop for, be eligible to get help paying for, and buy affordable healthcare coverage https://www.nj.gov/getcoverednj/.
To learn more information about the upcoming NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid changes, visit: https://nj.gov/humanservices/dmahs/staycoverednj/ or call 1-800-701-0710 (TTY: 711).
For more information about upcoming SNAP changes, visit the SNAP COVID page at: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/emergency/covid19/, or to find food pantries located in Bloomfield and the surrounding areas, visit https://www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com/217/Human-Services to view a downloadable list in both English/Spanish.
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Hundreds of donors have come together to support a "front-line hero" in New Jersey who was diagnosed with stage four cancer.|Updated Mon, Feb 6, 2023 at 2:45 pm ETBLOOMFIELD, NJ — Hundreds of donors have come together to support a “front-line hero” who works at a Bloomfield nursing home and was recently diagnosed with stage four metastatic cancer of the spine.A GoFundMe campaign for Marti Carlos, 32 – who works as a nurse at the Job Haines Home in Bloomfield – has raised more tha...
|Updated Mon, Feb 6, 2023 at 2:45 pm ET
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Hundreds of donors have come together to support a “front-line hero” who works at a Bloomfield nursing home and was recently diagnosed with stage four metastatic cancer of the spine.
A GoFundMe campaign for Marti Carlos, 32 – who works as a nurse at the Job Haines Home in Bloomfield – has raised more than $22,000 from over 200 donors as of Friday. See the campaign or make a donation here.
Carlos’ co-workers organized the GoFundMe campaign in an effort to “raise funds that will pull him through this devastating illness.”
According to the fundraiser:
“Marti Carlos works as a nurse at Job Haines Home sub-acute unit. He is only 32-years-old (the youngest of four siblings) and was seemingly in perfect health before he was recently stricken with stage four cancer. During the pandemic, Marti became our HERO at Job Haines Home. Working through a very toxic environment, he stayed with everyone to fight COVID-19, ensuring that every patient was well cared for during his watch. He is the type that gives hope to others whenever they are down and always encourages them to ‘look at the bright side.’ He is truly a special man, a natural caregiver and is loved by everyone he meets! Marti’s spirit lights up a room, and he is always willing to extend his hand to others in need.”
But in January, the “nightmare” began, his co-workers say:
“While at work, Marti received a call from the radiologist who performed an MRI on him and was told to go to the hospital for the result. He had been going for chiropractic treatments on his back for pain but had never shared that with anyone. Later that night he and his family learned that he has metastatic cancer of the spine. The very next morning, he had surgery to remove the tumor on his spine and at that time, he learned that the tumor had done much damage to the spine and soon after, the news was not good – the cancer had also invaded his pelvic area and femur. Just a few days later, he learned from the histopathology report that the cancer originated in his breast, and it is stage four.”
“In spite of this very grim news, Marti remains positive and focused on defeating this cancer and winning the fight,” the campaign continues. “Now, he looks exhausted and drained, it’s heartbreaking to see him broken down, but he still manages to carry a smile with him. Marti never complains or shows his pain to others.”
The campaign concludes:
“We, his fellow co-workers (and we consider ourselves his family) at Job Haines Home, recognize that his battle has only just begun. We humbly ask for your prayers for our Marti … and for your help and support to raise funds that will pull him through this devastating illness. We hope to raise enough to assist him with his medical needs, so he doesn’t have to worry about paying for ongoing treatments and procedures but is able to concentrate on getting well.”
Carlos’ co-workers aren’t the only New Jerseyans who have turned to crowdfunding to help pay for health care. According to GoFundMe, it hosts more than 250,000 medical campaigns every year. Those fundraisers take in more than $650 million in donations.
In New Jersey, people seeking help for medical bills on GoFundMe included teachers, police officers and decorated military veterans. Many have found themselves in need of financial help despite having health insurance, they say.
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Cornbread Farm to Soul, a New Jersey-based soul food restaurant, is opening another Garden State restaurant.The Irvington-based company is planning to open its next restaurant at 372 Bloomfield Ave. in Montclair.Cornbread’s Montclair location is expected to open the summer, although an exact opening date has yet to be announced.The Montclair location will be the company’s fourth. It debuted in ...
Cornbread Farm to Soul, a New Jersey-based soul food restaurant, is opening another Garden State restaurant.
The Irvington-based company is planning to open its next restaurant at 372 Bloomfield Ave. in Montclair.
Cornbread’s Montclair location is expected to open the summer, although an exact opening date has yet to be announced.
The Montclair location will be the company’s fourth. It debuted in Maplewood in 2017, followed by openings in Newark and Brooklyn.
Cornbread Farm to Soul was recently selected to QSR Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list for 2023, as one of “America’s hottest startup fast casuals.”
The restaurant serves soul food classics, like fried chicken, fried fish, ribs, baked mac and cheese, collard greens, yams and the obvious — its signature cornbread. Cornbread also offers catering.
“Montclair is becoming a very diverse destination for food, and we wanted to make sure that we’re a part of that conversation,” co-founder Adenah Bayoh told NJ Advance Media. “This is for the culture; this is about placing soul food in markets that it isn’t already in.”
Bayoh and Zadie Smith founded Cornbread Farm to Soul in 2017.
The company expects to open more restaurants, including at least one more corporate location this year, as it will begin franchising soon.
“We’re looking to meet our consumer base wherever they’re at,” Bayoh said. “Here at Cornbread we’re not just selling you food; we’re selling you culture.”
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VIDEO: This kitty spends most of his days pacing back and forth. It's time to find him a forever home, the Bloomfield Animal Shelter says.|Updated Thu, Feb 23, 2023 at 9:00 am ETBLOOMFIELD, NJ — Want to know what “kennel stress” looks like? Just take a glance at AJ, a cat available for adoption at the Bloomfield Animal Shelter.The shelter shared the following post on social media Wednesday, including a video:“Please help AJ! This is what kennel stress looks like! Kennel s...
|Updated Thu, Feb 23, 2023 at 9:00 am ET
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Want to know what “kennel stress” looks like? Just take a glance at AJ, a cat available for adoption at the Bloomfield Animal Shelter.
The shelter shared the following post on social media Wednesday, including a video:
“Please help AJ! This is what kennel stress looks like! Kennel stress can affect cats too! This is how AJ spends the majority of his days - pacing back and forth, waiting for his time to exercise and play outside of his cage. He’s been waiting in a cage since September! It’s no surprise that while his behavior improved, he still likes to surprise us with a love ‘nip’ every now and then!”
The shelter continued:
“He’s a young boy at just 2-3 years old and should experience life in a home. He gets along better with younger cats, and still tries to slap the adult cats, but backs down easily once put in his place. He is VERY food motivated and easy to distract if tensions arise. He has made tremendous improvements in his behavior and should do well with an experienced spicy cat owner who understands a slow approach. If you’re a cat savvy person, with or without other cats, please consider giving AJ a home!”
Learn more about adoptions or donations at the Bloomfield Animal Shelter here. See other cats and dogs up for adoption here.
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BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the Township of Bloomfield. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.The Township of Bloomfield wants its residents to be aware of a variety of assistance programs that are available in times of need and could help them prevent a utility shut-off.“These programs are there for a reason and could result in...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the Township of Bloomfield. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.
The Township of Bloomfield wants its residents to be aware of a variety of assistance programs that are available in times of need and could help them prevent a utility shut-off.
“These programs are there for a reason and could result in thousands of dollars for our community, so we want to ensure our residents take full advantage of them,” said Mayor Michael Venezia. “If anyone requires assistance applying for these programs, please don’t hesitate to contact our wonderful staff at the Bloomfield Department of Human Services.”
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has a variety of programs that can help you with utility bills, rent and removal of lead hazards from your home. Visit their website at https://www.state.nj.us/bpu/assistance/programs/, and use the anonymous "DCAid" screening tool to determine if you are eligible for assistance and for more information on how to apply.
Some of their programs include the New Jersey Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), which is a temporary grant that provides forgiveness of overdue water and sewer balances, or the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which helps New Jersey households pay for heating costs and certain medically-necessary cooling expenses.
Call the Bloomfield Department of Human Services at (973) 680-4017 for more information about any of the above programs, have any questions, or experience difficulty applying.
Individuals or families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness can contact their county social service agency for assistance at www.nj.gov/humanservices/dfd/counties/, call 2-1-1, or visit NJ211.org.
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