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 Secaucus, 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 Secaucus, 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.
SECAUCUS, NJ — A movie called "Diarra From Detroit" filmed in Secaucus this week.The show filmed for two days only, Wednesday and Thursday, according to town Clerk Michael Marras, who approved their permit application to film in town.They filmed at AJ's go-go bar and the surrounding area, he said.The movie has filmed at locations throughout North Jersey, including at the Woodbridge Center Mall. The production company is AP Production Services, based in Carlstadt.The biggest-name actor so far appear...
SECAUCUS, NJ — A movie called "Diarra From Detroit" filmed in Secaucus this week.
The show filmed for two days only, Wednesday and Thursday, according to town Clerk Michael Marras, who approved their permit application to film in town.
They filmed at AJ's go-go bar and the surrounding area, he said.
The movie has filmed at locations throughout North Jersey, including at the Woodbridge Center Mall. The production company is AP Production Services, based in Carlstadt.
The biggest-name actor so far appears to be Morris Chestnut, who starred in the 1991 film "Boyz n the Hood," which also starred Cuba Gooding, Jr.
According to an online profile of the movie, it's about "Diarra Brickland, a public school teacher with an acerbic sense of humor, begins investigating a cold case after she matches on Tinder with a man she swears was a boy famously abducted in the 90s."
Why are so many movies being made in New Jersey all of a sudden?
Expect to see a lot more movie and TV filming taking place in New Jersey in the next year; Gov. Murphy wants to dramatically increase filmmaking in the state.
The state gives movie studios a tax break equal to 30% to 35% of film production expenses, one of the most generous tax incentives given to film studios out of any state in America. Learn more here: https://www.choosenj.com/busin...
In order to encourage filmmaking, the NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission publishes this list every month of all the movies or TV shows currently being filmed in the state: https://www.nj.gov/state/njfil...
"New Jersey will further solidify its status as an emerging national leader in the television and film industries," said Gov. Murphy, who personally wooed Netflix to open its largest film studio lot in the world at the old Ft. Monmouth Army base in Monmouth County.
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Cape-Atlantic League Tournament Final
1-Mainland 46, 2-Atlantic City 26
Hudson County Tournament Final
1-Bayonne 53, 3-Secaucus 46
Somerset County Tournament Final
1-Rutgers Prep 64, 2-Gill St. Bernard’s 39
Passaic County Tournament Final
1-Paterson Eastside 50, 2-Wayne Hills 39
Essex County Tournament Final
1-Montclair Immaculate 60, 2-University 54
1-Mainland 46, 2-Atlantic City 26 - Box Score
1-Montclair Immaculate 60, 2-University 54 - Box Score
1-Bayonne 53, 3-Secaucus 46 - Box Score
1-Paterson Eastside 50, 2-Wayne Hills 39 - Box Score
1-Rutgers Prep 64, 2-Gill St. Bernard's 39 - Box Score
Pascack Valley 68, Morris Hills 36 - Box Score
Clifton 49, Dwight-Morrow 31 - Box Score
Clearview 51, Vineland 40 - Box Score
Sterling 37, Bishop Eustace 34 - Box Score
Hillsborough 69, West Windsor-Plainsboro North 48 - Box Score
Notre Dame 58, Monroe 44 - Box Score
Notre Dame 58, Monroe 44 - Box Score
Piscataway Magnet 53, Noor-ul-iman 36 - Box Score
Old Bridge 55, Scotch Plains-Fanwood 50 - Box Score
Pascack Valley 68, Morris Hills 36 - Box Score
Hanover Park 52, Livingston 36 - Box Score
Sterling 37, Bishop Eustace 34 - Box Score
Irvington 42, Union 40 - Box Score
Hanover Park 52, Livingston 36 - Box Score
Hillsborough 69, West Windsor-Plainsboro North 48 - Box Score
Clearview 51, Vineland 40 - Box Score
Irvington 42, Union 40 - Box Score
Old Bridge 55, Scotch Plains-Fanwood 50 - Box Score
Piscataway Magnet 53, Noor-ul-iman 36 - Box Score
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On Friday, the town of Secaucus released never-before-seen renderings of how the new Senior Center will look. Construction starts in spring:|Updated Fri, Feb 17, 2023 at 2:42 pm ETSECAUCUS, NJ — On Friday, the town of Secaucus released never-before-seen renderings of how the new Secaucus Senior Center will look.The new Senior Center will be a two-story building and it will be located on the site of the old senior center, at 101 Centre Avenue. The current building has been closed for several years now, after conta...
|Updated Fri, Feb 17, 2023 at 2:42 pm ET
SECAUCUS, NJ — On Friday, the town of Secaucus released never-before-seen renderings of how the new Secaucus Senior Center will look.
The new Senior Center will be a two-story building and it will be located on the site of the old senior center, at 101 Centre Avenue. The current building has been closed for several years now, after contamination was found in the soil, due to an underground oil tank.
Construction on the new Senior Center is scheduled to begin this May or June, and the town is hoping for a spring or summer 2024 opening date, said Secaucus town administrator Gary Jeffas.
The new Senior Center will be mostly for the town's seniors, but it will also serve as a sort of community center: There will be a large room downstairs for senior events and for people to gather; new offices for the Senior Services Dept. and a much larger kitchen to prepare all the Secaucus Meals-on-Wheels deliveries. There will also be a community room upstairs that anyone in the community, plus seniors, can use for meetings or community events, said Jeffas.
It will cost approximately $9.9 million to build the new Senior Center, and Secaucus' Congressman, Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ9), secured $950,000 from the federal government to help pay for it.
"We needed this money to get the new Senior Center," said Secaucus Mayor Gonnelli in a press conference announcing the funding Friday morning. "Thank you so much to our congressman Bill Pascrell. I can't say enough about him."
It was Jeffas who applied for the federal funding in 2021 and had the town's first application rejected, as part of a much larger federal funding package that was approved by the House of Representatives, but did not pass through the Senate. Jeffas applied again for the $950,000 and was approved in 2022.
"It was cheaper to tear down the old senior center and build a new one than to do remediation from the oil tank," said Jeffas Friday morning. "We would have had to tear up the entire basement. It would have been very expensive."
"You're going to have a very nice building when you finally get this done," Congressman Pascrell told the Secaucus mayor and town Council Friday morning.
Alyssa Craigwell led all scorers with 28 points, eight rebounds, and seven steals to advance first-seeded Secsaucus past eighth-seeded Rutherford, 48-33, in Rutherford in the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2 quarterfinal round.Mia Cruz added six points for Secaucus (26-3).Secaucus jumped to an early 18-point lead after the first quarter and led by 11. At 1:47 in the second quarter, Secaucus’s Alyssa Craigwell scored her 1,000th point via an assist from Gianna D’Avanzo. Craigwell only needed 18 points to reach 1,000 ...
Alyssa Craigwell led all scorers with 28 points, eight rebounds, and seven steals to advance first-seeded Secsaucus past eighth-seeded Rutherford, 48-33, in Rutherford in the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2 quarterfinal round.
Mia Cruz added six points for Secaucus (26-3).
Secaucus jumped to an early 18-point lead after the first quarter and led by 11. At 1:47 in the second quarter, Secaucus’s Alyssa Craigwell scored her 1,000th point via an assist from Gianna D’Avanzo. Craigwell only needed 18 points to reach 1,000 career points before today’s game and now has 1010 career points.
Taida Bicic led Rutherford (14-10) with 14 points.
Secaucus will host fourth-seeded Dayton in the semifinal round on Saturday.
Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to indicate the nature of the play in which Craigwell scored her 1000th point.
Madison 62, Lyndhurst 24
Second-seeded Madison cruised past No. 10-seed Lyndhurst, 62-24, in Madison.
Charlotte Tuhy led Madison (21-4) with 22 points, while Gwen Tuhy added nine.
Madison, now owners of a six-game winning streak, led by 23 points at the half after a 22-point first quarter.
Brooke Harper led Lyndhurst (16-11) with eight points. Madison will host sixth-seeded Hanover Park in the semifinal round on Saturday.
Hanover Park 62, Newark Central 32
Samantha Cicerone led sixth-seeded Hanover Park with 15 points and five rebounds, blowing past third-seeded Newark Central, 62-32, in Newark.
Arianna Allonardo added 13 points and six rebounds for Hanover Park (18-10).
Hanover Park led by 22 points at the half.
Newark Central fell to 18-10 on the season. Hanover Park will face second-seeded Madison in the semifinal round on Saturday.
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The trend of many businesses going "cash-less" is 100 percent illegal, says the NJ Attorney General.|Updated Fri, Feb 10, 2023 at 1:32 pm ETEAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — This week, the Ferris wheel operator at American Dream mega-mall was fined by the state because they have been trying to discourage customers from paying with cash.New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin announced the fine Tuesday, along with fines against three other businesses he says refused to accept cash, including Hidden Grounds Coffee i...
|Updated Fri, Feb 10, 2023 at 1:32 pm ET
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — This week, the Ferris wheel operator at American Dream mega-mall was fined by the state because they have been trying to discourage customers from paying with cash.
New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin announced the fine Tuesday, along with fines against three other businesses he says refused to accept cash, including Hidden Grounds Coffee in Hoboken.
According to the AG, Skyviews of America, LLC, which operates the mall's "Dream Wheel," prefers to accept credit or debit cards only.
When a customer tries to pay in cash, Dream Wheel staff requires them to purchase gift cards from another merchant, which comes with a surcharge.
Skyviews of America was given a $1,000 fine and a warning to end the practice, or they could be shut down by the state. You can read their violation here: https://nj.gov/oag/newsrelease...
Today, there is a trend of many businesses going "cash-less."
It is illegal, said NJ Attorney General Platkin, the state's top law enforcement officer. Many poor people simply do not have credit or debit cards.
“New Jersey consumers deserve to be able to pay however they can,” he said. “Many consumers from underrepresented communities do not have access to bank accounts or credit cards."
“The law protects consumers’ right to pay for goods and services with cash," said Cari Fais, acting director of the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, a powerful state agency that protects consumers' rights in New Jersey.
Merchants in New Jersey must always give consumers the option to pay cash.
And, while businesses are allowed to charge credit card surcharges, they are required to disclose those fees prior to purchase. Businesses are expressly forbidden from advertising one price and then charging a higher fee when a customer goes to pay.
If you want to report a New Jersey business you think is not being fair or honest with customers, file an online complaint with the Division of Consumer Affairs. Consumers can also call 1-800-242-5846 to receive a complaint form by mail.
American Dream also sued this week over last April's shooting at the mall
This comes the same week American Dream owners Triple Five Group were sued by a former security director at the mall, who said he was fired after last April's shooting in one of the mall's parking decks.
The security director, Jonathan Silva, claims he was wrongfully fired after he pointed out inadequacies in mall security after the shooting. Read that whole story on NorthJersey.com.
Former American Dream employee says he was scapegoated for shooting at mall
Three other NJ businesses fined for not accepting cash
As part of the Attorney General's crackdown on businesses that refuse to accept cash, three other NJ businesses were named this week, for either not accepting cash or for charging credit card surcharges.
They are:
How to be a smarter consumer: