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 Ridgefield Park, 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 Ridgefield Park, 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.
It’s been three years since NJ Transit began buying up parcels in Ridgefield Park to build a new sprawling bus depot and related facilities.Last year, the agency added another 17 acres to its footprint in the village, bringing the total to more than 53 acres on the site next to Route 46 and the New Jersey Turnpike, where the behemoth bus garage, equipped to handle 500 buses, will go.“The Northern Bus Garage, one of NJ Transit’s largest proposed infrastructure projects, is currently advancing to ...
It’s been three years since NJ Transit began buying up parcels in Ridgefield Park to build a new sprawling bus depot and related facilities.
Last year, the agency added another 17 acres to its footprint in the village, bringing the total to more than 53 acres on the site next to Route 46 and the New Jersey Turnpike, where the behemoth bus garage, equipped to handle 500 buses, will go.
“The Northern Bus Garage, one of NJ Transit’s largest proposed infrastructure projects, is currently advancing to 30% design,” Warren Berry, director of zero-emissions systems planning at NJ Transit, said during an update about the facility at the November sustainability committee meeting for board members.
The agency “secured the location for the facility and reached out to various utilities and stakeholders to discuss electricity needs, transportation access and other important considerations,” Berry said.
With the property in place, the agency is also moving along in the planning phase for the new facility, which was approved to proceed to 30% design in October 2021 after Gannett Fleming was awarded a $12.5 million contract, with money coming from the state Transportation Trust Fund and Federal Transit Administration.
“The project has achieved 10% concept design and is under review. Review of the 10% design and its continued advancement is part of the path to 30% design,” said NJ Transit spokesman Jim Smith.
The project first faced controversy in 2020 when the agency sought to buy the property, which is some of the remaining unused acres that the village has spent more than two decades trying to develop, without success.
Village officials took NJ Transit to court over the matter, but they lost. With NJ Transit’s purchase, some $1 million came off the village’s tax rolls.
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As part of getting to 30% design, NJ Transit officials will also be coming up with a funding strategy for the new bus campus, which could include applying for federal grants, a design-build strategy and possibly a public-private partnership.
It’s estimated to cost around $536 million to construct the new garage, according to the most up-to-date capital plan documents.
Once completed, this garage would be a crown-jewel addition to the agency’s suite of 16 bus garages throughout the state, which range in age from 20 to 120 and currently house some 2,200 buses that operate on 253 routes.
This year, NJ Transit buses served on average nearly 11 million people a month and have been the quickest mode within the agency’s system to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.
All but one of the agency’s 16 garages is over capacity, with both Market Street in Paterson and Big Tree in Nutley over capacity by more than 50%, forcing the agency to park some buses in adjacent outside lots.
More:NJ Transit buys 750 diesel buses for $685M. Is the future all-electric?
The Northern Bus Garage will allow the agency to expand bus operations, provide space to house buses while other garages are undergoing renovation, and advance the agency’s zero-emissions goals.
“They literally fold the mirrors in every night just to be able to fit the buses we have, and we can’t fit the 60-foot buses we need because the 40-foot buses are overflowing,” Richard Schaefer, NJ Transit’s senior vice president of capital programs, said at a recent transportation speaker event in September.
The agency is also in the process of designing a new garage in Union City, and in April it bought a 4-acre bus garage property owned by Coach USA-affiliated Rockland Coaches in Westwood.
The facility in design for the Northern Bus Garage would be about 1.8 million square feet, with about 1 million used for bus storage of 500 45-foot and 60-foot buses that are both diesel and zero-emission electric.
It will also include charging equipment for zero-emissions buses, fueling and maintenance areas, washing and inspection bays, and staff offices. Around 800,000 square feet would be for staff and visitor parking, snow removal vehicle storage, landscaping and drainage.
A former bussing coordinator with the Ridgefield Park Board of Education in Bergen County has filed a lawsuit claiming he was fired after complaining that a state monitor was wasting taxpayer money.Robert Kilmurray, 52, states in court papers the monitor was hired in 2015 to provide insight into business operations and personnel matters after the district overspent its budget.But when the monitor allegedly began harassing an administrator in 2022, Kilmurray complained about the monitor to an official in New Jersey government, a...
A former bussing coordinator with the Ridgefield Park Board of Education in Bergen County has filed a lawsuit claiming he was fired after complaining that a state monitor was wasting taxpayer money.
Robert Kilmurray, 52, states in court papers the monitor was hired in 2015 to provide insight into business operations and personnel matters after the district overspent its budget.
But when the monitor allegedly began harassing an administrator in 2022, Kilmurray complained about the monitor to an official in New Jersey government, according to the suit filed Aug. 29 in Superior Court of Bergen County.
The complaint allegedly led to Kilmurray’s termination, which the suit calls a violation of the state’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act. Kilmurray had worked for the district since 2008.
District officials did not immediately respond Monday to a request for comment.
Before he was fired, Kilmurray had received only positive feedback from the state monitor, according to the suit.
The lawsuit alleges the monitor personally disliked a district administrator and wasted district resources, along with taxpayer money, to harass the person, the suit states.
A school ethics disclosure form submitted to the state in 2020 shows that Kilmurray’s brother is an administrator in the district, but Kilmurray’s attorney declined to identify the administrator.
In July 2022, Kilmurray reported the “violation of law and/or public policy to a government official,” the suit states. The state monitor learned of Kilmurray’s complaint, and “took action that led to plaintiff’s termination of employment,” the lawsuit alleges.
In addition to whistleblower laws, the lawsuit alleges Kilmurray’s firing was a wrongful discharge, claiming the “district had no legitimate non-retaliatory reason for its termination of plaintiff.”
The suit seeks to reinstate Kilmurray to his job, along with his seniority, benefits and lost wages.
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Game LeadersPointsDean Aminyar #2 Bergen Tech25 #23 Erind KukajRidgefield Park15ReboundsAidan Napoleon #0 Bergen Tech0 #21 Diego EchavarriaRidgefield Park5StealsAidan Napoleon #0 Bergen Tech0 #4 Johnny BakRidgefield Park0Thu, February 15, 2024, 7:00pm ...
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Dean Aminyar #2
Bergen Tech
25
#23 Erind Kukaj
Ridgefield Park
15
Rebounds
Aidan Napoleon #0
Bergen Tech
0
#21 Diego Echavarria
Ridgefield Park
5
Steals
Aidan Napoleon #0
Bergen Tech
0
#4 Johnny Bak
Ridgefield Park
0
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Final | |
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Bergen Tech (9-18) | 9 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 55 |
Ridgefield Park (14-13) | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 50 |
2PT | 3PT | FTM | FTA | PTS | REB | AST | BLK | STL | GP | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aidan Napoleon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Miguel Manalang | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Michael Staninets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Dean Aminyar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Luke Baldwin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Calvin Flores | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Raj Malhotra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Brian Asare-Gyan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Jalen Hall | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Jake Burke | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Totals: | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
2PT | 3PT | FTM | FTA | PTS | REB | AST | BLK | STL | GP | |
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Johnny Bak | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Cameron Hanna | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Diego Echavarria | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Jordan Impalli | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Erind Kukaj | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Bryan Hernandez | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Francisco Then | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Totals: | 14 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 50 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Gabby Rivera had to make a point.The Ridgefield Park sophomore was at a practice Tuesday morning when her teammates started to work on bunting.Coach Greg Hansen chuckled when Rivera grabbed a bat and decided to get in the box. It doesn't matter that the ace and hard-hitting first baseman will rarely, if ever, need to sacrifice in a game. She has not laid one down since her first at-bat in club ball about six years ago.Rivera still wanted to brush up on a skill that she believes should be in everyone's toolbox.&quo...
Gabby Rivera had to make a point.
The Ridgefield Park sophomore was at a practice Tuesday morning when her teammates started to work on bunting.
Coach Greg Hansen chuckled when Rivera grabbed a bat and decided to get in the box. It doesn't matter that the ace and hard-hitting first baseman will rarely, if ever, need to sacrifice in a game. She has not laid one down since her first at-bat in club ball about six years ago.
Rivera still wanted to brush up on a skill that she believes should be in everyone's toolbox.
"Everything we do, Gabby says she can do better," Hansen said. "Believe it or not, she can bunt. She bunted every ball down the line. She can do everything."
"It's a very important part of the game," Rivera said. "Anything I can do to get a run across to help our team win."
While Rivera has a competitive fire for the finer parts of the game, she is usually impacting the Scarlets (6-0) in more obvious ways.
The rubber-armed righty has dominated in the circle this season with a 1.11 ERA over five starts. She's struck out 58 batters in 38 innings to lead the Scarlets to their best start in over a decade.
Her production at the plate has been on the same high level. Rivera is hitting 12-for-23 (.522) and leads the team with 11 RBIs.
A program that won three games in 2021 is starting to look like one of the very best in North Jersey.
"She came back with an attitude this year," Hansen said. "She wanted to put us over the top. She's taken us there. She's been phenomenal with her pitching. She's got much more control this year and her hitting is much more disciplined."
Rivera has been swinging a bat since she was 5. She was introduced to the game by her father and four older brothers in their backyard in Little Ferry.
The question heading into high school was whether she would leave for Immaculate Conception or play for a Scarlets team in the midst of five straight losing seasons. Hansen went to a couple of her eighth grade games to make his case and had some players talk to her. Shortstop Eliza Mullen was especially convincing, selling her on the idea of being a program-changing player.
Rivera opted to stay with her childhood friends and improve the culture during a 13-10 season last spring. Excitement continues to build around the Scarlets, who adopted 'Why not us?' as this year's team mantra.
"I think it's changed drastically," Rivera said. "We're all having fun. Everybody is really working together because we want to win the league. I think we're all very focused and the hard work is definitely paying off right now."
Hansen describes his two-way star and former health student as a fun and goofy person to be around. While Rivera agrees with that assessment, she was all business last Thursday against Pascack Hills. That day, she out-matched NJ Pride club teammate Alana Kimball in a 10-inning pitcher's duel.
No bunting required.
"We were both super excited to play each other," Rivera said. " She pitched so well. She struck out [19] batters. It was such a tough pitching duel. We came out with the win so I was super happy about that."
Sport: Softball
School: Ridgefield Park
Class: Sophomore. Age: 16
Accomplishment: Rivera threw three complete games last week, allowing nine hits and three earned runs for the unbeaten Scarlets. She finished 7-for-16 at the plate with a home run and six RBIs.
Also nominated: Ciara Murray of Northern Highlands, Savannah Czornomor of Passaic Tech, Emily Ricci of Lakeland, Angelyna Rodriguez of Westwood, Giana Yaniero of Rutherford, Hailey Zirpoli of Waldwick, Daniela Brescia of New Milford, and Audrey Amoruso of Indian Hills for softball; Reaghan Lomascola of Lakeland for lacrosse; and Layla Giordano of Old Tappan and Alexandra Samperi of Hasbrouck Heights for track and field.
Location: Veteran’s Memorial ParkAddress: 554 Shaler Blvd, Ridgefield, 07657Event Date: 09/16/2023Event Time: 11:00 am - 7:00 pmEvent Description:Come to the Veteran’s Memorial Field in Ridgefield for the Ridgefield PBA Food Truck & Music Festival. This event takes place on Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm. Admission is $5, but kids under 5 are free. ...
Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park
Address: 554 Shaler Blvd, Ridgefield, 07657
Event Date: 09/16/2023
Event Time: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Event Description:
Come to the Veteran’s Memorial Field in Ridgefield for the Ridgefield PBA Food Truck & Music Festival. This event takes place on Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm. Admission is $5, but kids under 5 are free. Visit the Just Jersey Fest website to learn more.
At the Ridgefield PBA Food Truck & Music Festival, guests can enjoy food trucks and music all day. Dogs are also welcome at this event. Tickets for the festival are available on-site. Follow Just Jersey Fest on Facebook for event updates and more details.
Every Just Jersey Fest festival is guaranteed to feature over 20 gourmet food trucks per event. In addition, all festivals are kid friendly and many events are dog friendly as well. (It’s best to check with each event for more info about rules regarding pets.) Other benefits of Just Just Fest Events include craft beer, sangria, and margarita bars. Plus, all events feature either a live band performance or a DJ.
Just Jersey Fest does ask guests to bring their own blankets or chairs, as they do not provide seating. Likewise, they do not permit outside food, drinks, or coolers. (Food and refreshments are available for sale at every event.) Finally, Just Jersey Fest asks all attendees to consider bringing a non-perishable canned or boxed item for donation. These donations are provided to local food pantrys.
Allison Kohler is the president of both Just Jersey Fest and JMK Shows. With over 35 years of experience in event promotion, she is the premier event organizer for food truck festivals. She also organizes the Big Brew Beer Festival, Beer BBQ Bacon Showdown, Taco Palooza, and many other local festivals.
Upcoming Events at Veteran’s Memorial Park: