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 Clifton, 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 Clifton, 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.
NorthJersey.comWESTWOOD — Coaches always talk about jumping out on top early. Montclair did just that on the second offensive play of the season with a highlight-reel catch-and-run, and the Mounties were off and running at the Jim Grasso Kickoff Classic.Jahaad Battle was targeted by Maalchi Lewis on a deep ball down the left sideline. Battle tipped the ball up and ran back under it for a catch and a 55-yard touchdown. That was all the momentum Montclair needed as it claimed a 30-15 football win over Clifton...
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WESTWOOD — Coaches always talk about jumping out on top early. Montclair did just that on the second offensive play of the season with a highlight-reel catch-and-run, and the Mounties were off and running at the Jim Grasso Kickoff Classic.
Jahaad Battle was targeted by Maalchi Lewis on a deep ball down the left sideline. Battle tipped the ball up and ran back under it for a catch and a 55-yard touchdown. That was all the momentum Montclair needed as it claimed a 30-15 football win over Clifton on Saturday.
The Mounties kept up the pressure, recovering a muffed snap on the Mustangs’ first play after the score, setting up a Lewis to David Thomas-Rogers 4-yard touchdown pass and a 14-0 lead 4:51 into the game.
Misfortune continued to haunt the ‘Stangs, as a bad punt snap resulted in a safety in the opening minute of the second quarter. Montclair then took over at the Clifton 45 after an out-of-bounds kickoff and scored again, this time on a Lewis pass to Richard Williams for 9 yards. That made it 23-0 with 9:33 left in the first half.
The Mustangs did manage a touchdown before halftime courtesy of a Derek Stroble 23-yard run, and they had a chance to get the deficit down to one score on a third-quarter drive only to see Mountie Sam Sullivan record a sack on second down. Two incompletions ended that opportunity.
The game slowed down on the unexpectedly hot afternoon, thanks to cramps on both sides, but the Mounties got a gift score to finally ice the game with 9:17 to go. On a third-and-26, Lewis evaded a shoulder tackle behind the line and rumbled for 31 yards and a first down.
On fourth down from the Clifton 20-yard line, they lined up for a field goal. The snap was high and ended up in the hands of kicker Benjamin Price, who went right and found a seam, breaking a tackle near the 10 and going in for the touchdown.
Stroble had a second TD on a 2-yard run with 2:53 left and added a two-point conversion catch. Clifton recovered an onside kick, but Thomas-Rogers intercepted a deep pass and Montclair ran out the final two minutes.
For Montclair, it’s a victory for a young team that is still trying figure out how to use all of the weapons they have on offense. The Mounties can build off of this one, both athletically and with confidence.
For Clifton, it’s about going back to the drawing board and the fundamentals. The Mustangs struggled for any offensive consistency, and Stroble was the only bright spot on offense. Defensively, they had a better second half, but Montclair was able to exploit the outside with its speed.
Besides the opening touchdown and the final score, you’d have to look at the sack by Sullivan. Montclair was starting to wilt in the heat and could not afford to see the lead shrink to a single score.
The other moment came right after the safety, when Lewis went deep to Thomas-Rogers for a 36-yard completion to the Mustang 9. Thomas-Rogers was five yards behind the secondary, but had to wait for the ball that was a bit underthrown. Still, the big play set up the lead-lengthening touchdown.
Lewis had a solid game, completing 6 of 14 passes (0 for 2 in the second half) for 133 yards and three touchdowns with one interception. He also ran 13 times for 84 yards. The Mounties got solid production out of three backs, Ja-Khi Chance (13 carries, 70 yards), Jayden Lee (6-44) and Yasin Latham (15-43).
Stroble ran hard all afternoon for the Mustangs, compiling 134 rushing yards on 17 carries. The passing game struggled, as Romelo Tables was 4 of 17 passing for 44 yards with a pair of interceptions.
Montclair was its own worst enemy, as they were flagged 14 times for 154 penalty yards.
“Even the pros have those moments where you’re tired and you just make mistakes. We had plenty of them today with the penalties, but that’s something we can work on. It’s so much easier to teach off a win, and we have some youthful energy that needs to be used the right way.” – Montclair coach Jermain Johnson
“He has been catching the ball like a defensive back all preseason, but today he really showed himself.” – Johnson on Thomas-Rogers, who had 2 catches for 57 yards (and two other long gainers called back by penalty) and the INT.
CLIFTON, N.J. -- New Jersey drivers should expect to see minor flooding on roadways, as the leftover rain continues Monday.CBS New York's Christina Fan was live in Clifton this morning with a look at road conditions. Drivers should leave early and leave extra distance between other vehicles, she reported.The major thoroughfares appeared to be clear, but there was some localized flooding in areas like Kearny. The storm also caused streams to swell over their banks.Parts of the state could see 3 to 4 inche...
CLIFTON, N.J. -- New Jersey drivers should expect to see minor flooding on roadways, as the leftover rain continues Monday.
CBS New York's Christina Fan was live in Clifton this morning with a look at road conditions. Drivers should leave early and leave extra distance between other vehicles, she reported.
The major thoroughfares appeared to be clear, but there was some localized flooding in areas like Kearny. The storm also caused streams to swell over their banks.
Parts of the state could see 3 to 4 inches of rain when it's all said and done. The precipitation also changed over to snow in northern counties, like one social media user shared in Randolph.
Overall, the damage is not as bad as feared, especially for coastal communities that prepared for strong forecasted winds by taking down holiday decorations and flags.
As for power outages, JCP&L reported about 1,700 around 6 a.m., while PSE&G experienced just a handful.
Officials remind drivers to avoid standing water or downed power lines, and if your windshield wipers are on, make sure your headlights are on too.
Watch Lisa Rozner's report
Steady rain fell Sunday in Point Pleasant, where residents said since they experienced a wet fall, they are concerned about water levels as well as wind.
The roads were wet and empty in Manasquan. At the Broadway Bar and Grill in Point Pleasant, the flags were taken down outside. The owner said she wasn't taking any chances. The Jersey Shore could see up to 50 mph wind gusts overnight.
"If that would be all the flags up there and it would hit with strong winds, that has been known to go through the front windows," Linda Dedreux said.
Residents said another concern is standing water, but they didn't pull out the sandbags for this storm.
"When we get a really decent rain you can see the water on the other side of the street there that gets real high," Belmar resident Pat Conti said. "This entire area got torched by Sandy and we were rebuilt better."
The rain and winds didn't prevent customers from gathering at the Broadway Bar, but coastal flooding and beach erosion were very possible until 6 a.m. Monday, as onshore winds pile waves along the coast.
"We're just getting a little worried because this is like the calm before the storm and we've had this before with Hurricane Sandy, but we're still here," Dedeux said. "We're Jersey strong."
Residents that spoke to CBS New York said they planned to leave for work Monday earlier than usual, and have their routes mapped out as there are roads that do routinely flood in this kind of weather.
Lisa Rozner joined CBS2 in 2017.
CLIFTON — The city's voters will be asked in next Tuesday's election whether they want to set up an Open Space and Recreation Fund to preserve or purchase land.If voters say yes and the fund question passes, taxpayers would pay one penny for every $100 of assessed value and would raise in excess of $500,000. For instance, a home assessed at $350,000 would pay an additional $35 per year, or a $1 million assessed home's tax bill would increase by $100 per year.The fund for open space has been presented to voters twice since...
CLIFTON — The city's voters will be asked in next Tuesday's election whether they want to set up an Open Space and Recreation Fund to preserve or purchase land.
If voters say yes and the fund question passes, taxpayers would pay one penny for every $100 of assessed value and would raise in excess of $500,000. For instance, a home assessed at $350,000 would pay an additional $35 per year, or a $1 million assessed home's tax bill would increase by $100 per year.
The fund for open space has been presented to voters twice since the late 1990s, and both times it was defeated. Each time, support for the fund increased, said Councilman Joe Kolodziej, who asked for the question to be placed on this year's ballot.
"The importance of an open space tax and trust fund is that it dedicates funding instead of relying on the political will of elected officials," Kolodziej said.
The funds would be used only for maintenance and acquisition of land for recreation and conservation within the city. An oversight committee of local residents would advise the city on how the funds should be spent.
Voters in half of Passaic County's 16 municipalities, Bloomingdale, Little Falls, Pompton Lakes, Ringwood, Wanaque, Wayne, West Milford and Woodland Park, have passed open space funds. Passaic County also has a dedicated open space tax.
Given residents' frequent complaints about the condition of some city parks and playground equipment, as well as concerns from those who say the city is already heavily overdeveloped, it is perhaps time to ask taxpayers again, Kolodziej said.
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"This referendum will allow the people to decide if we want to dedicate funds to fighting overdevelopment by preserving the two remaining farms in town and acquiring more open space," the councilman said.
City resident and open space proponent Ann Schnackenburg said a local open space tax has been a long time coming.
"Every citizen should be concerned about open space," she said.
The city, she noted, was hit by floods when the remnants of Hurricane Ida blew through two years ago. Runoff inundated waterways including Weasel Brook and Third River and caused much damage. It took the city almost two years to bring Fire Station 1 back after Ida's flooding.
The highly awaited prequel to the globally revered "Hunger Games" series is poised to debut in theaters this week.Titled "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes," the film delves into the genesis of future President Coriolanus Snow as he undertakes the mentorship of District 12 tribute Lucy Gray Baird (played by Clifton's own Rachel Zegler) in the 10th-annual Hunger Games.Here is all you need to know about the upcoming movie.When is 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Sna...
The highly awaited prequel to the globally revered "Hunger Games" series is poised to debut in theaters this week.
Titled "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes," the film delves into the genesis of future President Coriolanus Snow as he undertakes the mentorship of District 12 tribute Lucy Gray Baird (played by Clifton's own Rachel Zegler) in the 10th-annual Hunger Games.
Here is all you need to know about the upcoming movie.
Adapted from Suzanne Collins' 2020 bestselling book, the movie is scheduled to hit screens nationwide on Nov. 17, set 64 years prior to the first "Hunger Games" book and film.
The movie's premiere is set to be preceded by a live IMAX fan event Monday in select theaters across major cities including Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and Seattle. The red-carpet event, featuring the cast and filmmakers, will provide exclusive insights into the film's creation, followed by an advanced screening at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX in Los Angeles.
Tickets for this much-anticipated cinematic event are available for purchase exclusively through the theaters' website.
Starring Rachel Zegler and Tom Blyth in the lead roles, the narrative unfurls the early stages of the indomitable President Snow, played by Blyth, as he encounters and mentors Lucy Gray Baird, embodied by the talented Zegler.
Rachel Zegler, an emerging force in the entertainment industry, brings her prowess to the role of Baird, marking a significant leap in her burgeoning career.
Zegler, born in May 2001, gained widespread attention after winning the role of Maria Vasquez in Steven Spielberg's adaptation of "West Side Story," propelling her into the limelight. Prior to her breakthrough in "West Side Story," Zegler showcased her vocal talent through various performances, amassing a dedicated following through social media and YouTube.
Earlier, Disney released the first image of its upcoming film, "Snow White" —a live-action musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film, starring Zegler.
Zegler grew up in Clifton and went to Immaculate Conception High School.
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Critics have lauded the prequel, with USA TODAY granting it 3 out of 4 stars, calling the movie "an enticing blend of dystopian action epic and musical drama that surpasses the previous films starring Jennifer Lawrence."
VARIETY highlighted the movie's seamless continuity with the original saga. They said it balances blood sport, endangered young love and a heightened level of political commentary that respects the intelligence of young audiences as only Collins can.
While the film currently holds a 67% score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 46 reviews, the audience rating is yet to be determined, building further intrigue and anticipation among fans.
CLIFTON – The most storied boys soccer program in Passaic County lore added another chapter to its illustrious history.Clifton, winners of the most county titles, returned to the top with a dominating, 4-0 win over Wayne Valley in the Passaic County championship on Saturday at Clifton Schools Stadium.It’s the Mustangs first county title since 2021 and a record 23rd in program history.Three different players scored for the Mustangs, who led 2-0 at the half. Wiktor Kiszkiel opened the scoring in ...
CLIFTON – The most storied boys soccer program in Passaic County lore added another chapter to its illustrious history.
Clifton, winners of the most county titles, returned to the top with a dominating, 4-0 win over Wayne Valley in the Passaic County championship on Saturday at Clifton Schools Stadium.
It’s the Mustangs first county title since 2021 and a record 23rd in program history.
Three different players scored for the Mustangs, who led 2-0 at the half. Wiktor Kiszkiel opened the scoring in the eighth minute and Vitalii Datsyk followed with 1:46 left in the first half. Simon Deossa put the Mustangs up 3-0 just 90 seconds into the second half.
“Every year there’s different personalities here. When you see these kids grow from day one and they buy in, it’s magic,” Clifton coach Stan Lembryk said. “They’re old-school, blue-collar kids. They roll up their sleeves and give it their all. Hats off to Wayne Valley. Our message was pretty clear today. We had to be ourselves. Today was about habits and details. It was a great performance with some really good goals.”
In a fitting tribute, Clifton (12-1-1) was awarded the Fernando Rossi Trophy, given to the annual tournament winner and named in honor of the iconic late Clifton soccer coach. Rossi’s family, including wife Cleonida, daughter Tina, and son, Giuseppe, presented the award to the Mustangs.
“Coach Rossi was my mentor and to have his son and family here and present this trophy for the first time means a lot to a lot of people who have been around this program,” Lembryk said. “I’ve been around Clifton soccer for 40 years since I was a kid and Clifton soccer is a special place.”
Kiszkiel put the Mustangs on the board when he converted a penalty kick in the eighth minute after getting knocked to the turf by a Wayne Valley defender in front of the box.
“It was an early goal, but a deserved goal,” Lembryk said of the penalty kick. “It came out of a lot of pressure and came out of pursuit of the ball. We created it and to finish it really set us in the right direction.”
After Datsyk scored right before the half, Deossa opened the second half with a quick goal.
“This feels great. We won as a team and it wasn’t just me,” said Deossa, who ran his season goal total to seven. “We really wanted it this year, especially after losing in the final last year. We got it and worked for it.”
The shutout was the eighth of the season for Clifton’s defense. Since dropping a 3-0 contest to Ridgewood back on September 28, the Mustangs have won seven straight games to conclude the regular season.
“The defense was rock solid today. Defense wins championships,” Lembryk said. “They are tough. They put their body on the line and they’re always covering for each other. The energy is non-stop. This win puts us in a good place. Having the ability to deal with pressure and being back here after last season is positive. I’m proud of them.”