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 Millburn, 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 Millburn, 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.
Millburn teens won dozens of regional awards in long-running art contest sponsored by Scholastic. The works will be displayed next month.MILLBURN, NJ — Millburn High School Art Students have won 53 awards in the 2023 Northern NJ Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition. The competition is the nation's longest-running contests for teens in the visual and literary arts in the United States.The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition is sponsored by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers. The missio...
MILLBURN, NJ — Millburn High School Art Students have won 53 awards in the 2023 Northern NJ Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition. The competition is the nation's longest-running contests for teens in the visual and literary arts in the United States.
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition is sponsored by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers. The mission of the competition is to identify, motivate and validate the next generation of artists and writers.
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards receives hundreds of thousands of entries for art and writing from across the nation each year.
The Regional Awards include the Gold Key, Silver Key and Honorable Mention in both the Individual category and the Senior Portfolio category, as well as specific individual categories.
A panel of jurors, consisting of professional artists, photographers, designers, educators and curators, reviewed the works of art submitted by students in grades 7-12 from throughout the Northern New Jersey Region.
The Scholastic Awards website explains that entries are selected for awards without knowledge of the student’s gender, age, ethnicity, or hometown by some of the foremost leaders in the visual and literary arts.
"Since 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have recognized some of America’s most celebrated artists while they were teenagers," notes the website, "including: Andy Warhol, Zac Posen, Idelle Weber, Ken Burns, Luis Jiménez, and Kay WalkingStick."
The art instructors at the Millburn High School encourage their students to participate in the Scholastic Art Awards competition as the experience offers the students an opportunity to gain recognition in a wide range of media and celebrates the students’ creative visions.
Winning students represent the diversity of the art curriculum and include works in media such as printmaking, painting, drawing, digital arts, sculpture, crafts and photography.
The High School Art Staff includes Kathleen Harte Gilsenan, Christina Benson Vos, Susan Bromirski, Katherine Reilly, Linda Kim and Jackie Hummer.
See The Artwork Next Month
Students who have won a Regional Gold Key award will also have their work on display in the Gold Key Regional Show, on March 4, 2023, at Gallery Aferro, 73 Market St., Newark, NJ 07102, www.aferro.org.
Gold Key Awards are also considered for national-level recognition. National awards include Gold Award and Silver Award in both individual and senior portfolio categories. Students receiving a Gold National Award will be honored at a ceremony in New York City in the spring.
The work of all of the winners will be on display at the Youth Art Month exhibit at Millburn High School, 462 Millburn Ave., Millburn, NJ, 07041, on March 22, 2023 from 6:30-8 p.m.
Ridge 22, Wayne Hills 5Ridge has displayed one of the best foil squads in the state over the last two years. During the NJSIAA State Team Tournament, the Red Devils are out to prove that this squad is the best.Ridge returned three key members of its foil squad from last season and they all stepped up on Tuesday night. Lawrence Han and Alexander Ligos finished with three wins as top-seeded Ridge cruised to a 22-5 victory over fifth-seeded Wayne Hills.The Red Devils will now advance to the state championship on Thur...
Ridge 22, Wayne Hills 5
Ridge has displayed one of the best foil squads in the state over the last two years. During the NJSIAA State Team Tournament, the Red Devils are out to prove that this squad is the best.
Ridge returned three key members of its foil squad from last season and they all stepped up on Tuesday night. Lawrence Han and Alexander Ligos finished with three wins as top-seeded Ridge cruised to a 22-5 victory over fifth-seeded Wayne Hills.
The Red Devils will now advance to the state championship on Thursday night at Morris Hills. This marks the second-consecutive appearance in the final dual for Ridge. Last season, it was defeated by Newark Academy in the final round.
Han and Ligos accounted for six wins as the foil squad for the Red Devils went a perfect 9-0. Dayaal Singh finished with two wins while Girish Arul added the final one.
Ridge got the chance to feature six different fencers at epee, including Reid Kokenge and Ethan Zhang, who finished with two. The Red Devils won epee 8-1 while the sabre squad won 5-4. David Elian added two wins at sabre.
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Millburn 14, Chatham 13
In a thrilling battle on Tuesday night, seventh-seeded Millburn was able to continue its miraculous run in the state tournament with a 14-13 win over second-seeded Chatham.
The two sides went back and forth all night before the epee squad for the Millers took over. Kuncheng Zhao finished 3-0 while Charlie Jeanfeau added two victories for Millburn. The epee squad won 6-3 and was a key point in the win.
Chatham earned 5-4 wins in both sabre and foil. Lucas Clymer and Dev Badlani secured three victories at their respective weapons to lead the way.
The stage was set with many elite fencers at all three weapons. Grant Zhou and Junhyuk Jang combined for three wins at sabre for Millburn but were outdueled by the likes of Clymer and Oliver Epstein. At foil, Sam Fu has been one of the top fencers in the state this season and finished with two wins.
Millburn will advance to the championship on Thursday night to take on top-seeded Ridge. After a season-opening loss, the Millers have won 14 of their last 15 duals. Now, they will have a chance to add one more on the biggest stage.
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Jaelyn Morris produced 14 points and four steals as seventh-seeded Warren Hills outlasted 10th-seeded Cranford in the first round of the North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 Tournament in Washington.Warren Hills will next visit second-seeded Chatham in the quarterfinal stage on Wednesday.Kelly McDermott had 13 points and eight rebounds while Bella Soto added 13 points for Warren Hills (16-11). Meredith Dufner contributed six points.Bella Curanovic finished with 17 points to lead Cranford (12-13) and Sarah O’Donnell had ...
Jaelyn Morris produced 14 points and four steals as seventh-seeded Warren Hills outlasted 10th-seeded Cranford in the first round of the North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 Tournament in Washington.
Warren Hills will next visit second-seeded Chatham in the quarterfinal stage on Wednesday.
Kelly McDermott had 13 points and eight rebounds while Bella Soto added 13 points for Warren Hills (16-11). Meredith Dufner contributed six points.
Bella Curanovic finished with 17 points to lead Cranford (12-13) and Sarah O’Donnell had 15. Sophia DeMarco chipped in with nine points.
Colonia 56, Nutley 27
Mattison Chiera finished with 21 points while Taylor Derkack had 20 to lift fifth-seeded Colonia to a 56-27 win over 12th-seeded Nutley in the first round of the North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 Tournament in Colonia.
Colonia will next face fourth-seeded Fort Lee in the quarterfinal stage on Wednesday.
Sarah Genoni chipped in with seven points for Colonia (15-11), which has won four of its last five games.
Anna Green led Nutley (8-15) with 11 points.
Millburn 46, Belleville 18
Hannah Kaplan tallied 10 points to help lead third-seeded Millburn to a 46-18 win over 14th-seeded Belleville in the first round of the North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 Tournament in Millburn.
Millburn will next host 11th-seeded Mendham in the quarterfinal stage on Wednesday.
Zoe Palomaki had nine points and four steals and Hannah Osur had nine points and three assists for Millburn (21-6), which won its fifth straight game and eight of its last nine. Katie Grapkowski produced eight points and eight rebounds and Brielle Angelson grabbed five rebounds.
Gianna DaSilva led Belleville (14-8) with seven points.
Randolph 60, Rahway 16
Alexa Krone had 11 points and Katie Tighe produced 10 points, three rebounds and five steals as top-seeded Randolph stopped 16th-seeded Rahway 60-16 in the first round of the North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 Tournament in Randolph.
Randolph will next host eighth-seeded North Plainfield in the quarterfinal stage on Wednesday.
Madison Jenisch tallied eight points, three assists and four steals while Aliyah Lambo had six points, six rebounds and four assists for Randolph (23-2), which won its fourth straight game and 17 of its last 18. Kayla Brand chipped in with seven points.
Makaila Desire led Rahway (11-14) with eight points.
Chatham 68, Orange 34
Senior Riley Allen scored 14 points as second-seeded Chatham ousted 15th-seeded Orange in the first round of the North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 Tournament in Chatham.
Chatham will next host seventh-seeded Warren Hills in the quarterfinal stage on Wednesday.
Ella Kreuzer tallied eight points and Mia Semioli had nine, all in the first half, as Chatham (16-12) established a 53-14 lead at the half. Chatham had 11 players score in the game as it won its third straight game and six of its last seven.
Shad’e Gray led Orange (11-10) with 14 points while Luvenia Morton had 11. Rahshanae Williams contributed seven points.
Fort Lee 7, North Hunterdon 60
Jah’Nel Lewis poured in 34 points to help lead fourth-seeded Fort Lee to a 73-60 win over 13th-seeded North Hunterdon in the first round of the North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 Tournament in Fort Lee.
Fort Lee (21-6) will next host fifth-seeded Colonia in the quarterfinal stage on Wednesday.
North Hunterdon fell to 12-15.
North Plainfield 42, Gov. Livingston 37
Nyla Felton had 15 points and four steals as eighth-seeded North Plainfield knocked off ninth-seeded Gov. Livingston 42-37 in the first round of the North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 Tournament in North Plainfield.
North Plainfield will next visit top-seeded Randolph in the quarterfinal stage on Wednesday.
Kaelyn Hester produced nine points and five rebounds and Yasmen Zafar had eight points for North Plainfield (17-8).
Caroline Freer led Gov. Livingston (13-11) with 20 points while Mia Firdman chipped in with eight points.
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MILLBURN, NJ — Want to give suggestions to Millburn school officials, hear their thoughts, or just learn more about your community?The Millburn Board of Education will host their 15th annual forum this Sunday, which is "not an official business meeting. The forum allows for a more informal give and take between the board and members of the public."The forum, which will also include Superintendent Christine Burton, is billed as "The 15th annual Board of Education Open Forum, A Conversation with Dr. Burton an...
MILLBURN, NJ — Want to give suggestions to Millburn school officials, hear their thoughts, or just learn more about your community?
The Millburn Board of Education will host their 15th annual forum this Sunday, which is "not an official business meeting. The forum allows for a more informal give and take between the board and members of the public."
The forum, which will also include Superintendent Christine Burton, is billed as "The 15th annual Board of Education Open Forum, A Conversation with Dr. Burton and the Board." It will take place on Sunday, Feb. 5 at the Education Center at 2 p.m.
There will also be virtual options to watch (see the links below).
Four New Board Members
The district newsletter noted, "Members of the community are invited to meet the four new members of the Board of Education, and take advantage of this annual occasion to ask questions and get answers about the school budget, district initiatives, building projects, and other school issues."
You may also send questions in advance to [email protected], that will be added to an FAQ that will be posted after the meeting. They must be submitted by this Friday, Feb. 3 at noon. Please put "Forum Questions" in the subject line, officials said.
For the livestream, go to the school district website at www.millburn.org. Under the Board of Education tab, click on LiveStream of Board Meeting. Click the graphic with the “M” when the stream is active at approximately 2 p.m.
For more information, contact Nancy Dries, communications coordinator, 973-376-3600, x40163 or email [email protected]
See the full announcement here.
Virtual Bingo Thursday
Meanwhile, the MHS Make a Wish Club is holding its annual Virtual Bingo For Wishes night on Thursday Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. The event will hep raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of NJ. There are several prizes for each bingo game ranging from restaurant gift cards and activities. It's $10 per card.
The night raised just over $1,800 last year. It's open to community members and high school students. Register Here or use the QR Code below. Purchase your Bingo cards here.
11-Mendham 51, 3-Millburn 47Lia Manuel led the way for 11th-seeded Mendham with 18 points in its 51-47 upset win over third-seeded Millburn in the quarterfinals of the North 2, Group 3 quarterfinals in Millburn. Complete Box Score »Alexa Kupka added 13 points for Mendham, which Millburn 14-9 in the fourth quarter to pull out the win. Delaney Bogdan reached double figures with 10 points.Hannah Kaplan scored a game...
11-Mendham 51, 3-Millburn 47
Lia Manuel led the way for 11th-seeded Mendham with 18 points in its 51-47 upset win over third-seeded Millburn in the quarterfinals of the North 2, Group 3 quarterfinals in Millburn.
Alexa Kupka added 13 points for Mendham, which Millburn 14-9 in the fourth quarter to pull out the win. Delaney Bogdan reached double figures with 10 points.
Hannah Kaplan scored a game-high 19 points for Millburn. Mendham will play at second-seeded Chatham in the semifinals on Friday.
1-Randolph 71, 8-North Plainfield 46
Aliyah Lambo recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds for top-seeded Randolph in its 71-46 win over eighth-seeded North Plainfield in Randolph.
Madison Jenisch was two assists shy of a triple-double with 12 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. Randolph had five players in double figures in a balanced scoring effort. Sydney Jenisch (14 points), Allyson Kuridiza (11 points) and Kayla Brand (10 points) rounded out that group.
Yasmen Zafar netted 15 points for North Plainfield. Randolph will host fifth-seeded Colonia in the semifinals on Friday.
5-Colonia 47, 4-Fort Lee 40
Taylor Derkack notched 21 points for fifth-seeded Colonia in its 47-40 win over fourth-seeded Fort Lee in Fort Lee.
Mattison Chiera added 17 points for Colonia, which led 24-15 at halftime. Jah’Nel Lewis led Fort Lee with 16 points.
Colonia will play at top-seeded Randolph in the semifinals on Friday.
2-Chatham 68, 7-Warren Hills 32
Mia Semioli led the way for second-seeded Chatham with 16 points in its 68-32 win over seventh-seeded Warren Hills in Chatham.
Ella Kreuzer added 14 points for Chatham, which outscored Warren Hills 27-5 in the second quarter to extend an 11-point lead. Riley Allen scored all nine of her points on three three-pointers in the second quarter.
Chatham will host 11th-seeded Mendham in the semifinals on Friday.
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