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 Bayonne, 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 Bayonne, 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.
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority board has approved spending $149 million to complete final design on one section of a controversial highway widening project through Jersey City.The contract awarded to Parsons Transportation Group will finalize design for a project to double the volume the Newark Bay Bridge could handle. The bridge currently has four lanes, with two in each direction.It would be replaced by twin bridges with four lanes in each direction. Construction is estimated to cost $6.2 billion, start in 2...
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority board has approved spending $149 million to complete final design on one section of a controversial highway widening project through Jersey City.
The contract awarded to Parsons Transportation Group will finalize design for a project to double the volume the Newark Bay Bridge could handle. The bridge currently has four lanes, with two in each direction.
It would be replaced by twin bridges with four lanes in each direction. Construction is estimated to cost $6.2 billion, start in 2026 and take 10 years to complete.
The section approved Tuesday covers “between mileposts 1.3 and 2.9, which includes the bridge over Newark Bay and the approach spans,” said Tom Feeney, a Turnpike Authority spokesman. “In the coming months, there will be two more design contracts presented to the board," he said — one for the section between Interchange 14 and milepost 1.3, the other for the section from milepost 2.9 to Interchange 14A.
The existing bridge, formally called the Vincent R. Casciano Memorial Bridge, spans Newark Bay and connects Newark to Bayonne. It's part of the turnpike's Newark Bay extension, which sends traffic from the main turnpike route onto Route 78 into Bayonne and Jersey City, ending at the approach to the Holland Tunnel.
The bridge replacement is one piece of an almost $11 billion program that would replace and expand certain parts of the 8.1-mile elevated highway. Its price tag — the largest for a project in turnpike history — and the potential to increase traffic and pollution are among the reasons it has received significant backlash from environmental advocates.
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Jersey City resident Talya Schwartz, whose son has asthma, asked the authority during Tuesday’s board meeting to work more closely with transit agencies to find alternatives to reduce congestion instead of adding highway lanes. U.S. Rep. Robert Menendez suggested dedicating one of the new lanes to buses.
“Jersey City has an F air quality rating, and the turnpike is planning to … add more cars and more lanes to the highway right near where I live, and according to their statement this will be doing an acceptable level of harm,” Schwartz said. “We should be taking actions that reverse the trend of bad air quality.”
A report published in 2020 by Jacobs Engineering, hired as a consultant for the turnpike, found that the bridge could be rehabilitated for $260 million, though the authors recommended replacing it to increase the weight it could handle.
Emmanuelle Morgen said she developed asthma when she lived near the opening of the Holland Tunnel, an area where some of the turnpike’s highway widening would take place, and the asthma cleared up when she moved. She called on the turnpike to do more to involve and respond to the public.
“I’m asking the Turnpike Authority to listen to the public, to come meet with the public, to have real public forums where the public can respond. The public is not stupid,” she said. “Listen to the concerns of the community before making decisions.”
Lisa Navarro, the Turnpike Authority's supervising engineer on the project, has argued that the extension provides needed access to local communities, the ports and marine terminals, and Newark Liberty Airport, as well as services, recreation and entertainment in Bayonne, Jersey City and Newark.
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne City Council showed that they have little love for short-term property rentals when they voted at their February 14 meeting to put stringent new restrictions on the practice.Under the proposed ordinance, while current homeowners currently engaging in the practice would be allowed to continue to do so, as long as they've proved that they have previously registered their business with the City and have passed inspections, new businesses would not be allowed to rent short-term units for more than 60 days per yea...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne City Council showed that they have little love for short-term property rentals when they voted at their February 14 meeting to put stringent new restrictions on the practice.
Under the proposed ordinance, while current homeowners currently engaging in the practice would be allowed to continue to do so, as long as they've proved that they have previously registered their business with the City and have passed inspections, new businesses would not be allowed to rent short-term units for more than 60 days per year, leaving them largely vacant the rest of the year. These property owners would also have to live on site.
Most of the members of the city council spoke up during the meeting, sharing that they have been deluged by complaints about misbehavior by those renting in Bayonne, and that countless residents have shared their concerns about the practice taking up parking spaces that are already in short supply.
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The legislation, Joseph Skillender, Jr., Director of the Department of Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development, said, follows similar ordinances that have been passed in Jersey City and Newark, and defines short-term rentals as those that last for less than a month at a time.
Most travelers use these sorts of arrangements, Skillender suggested, for about four days, with Friday through Monday stays the most common.
Unlike Newark and Jersey City, local officials have said, Bayonne has no hotels, but has become a destination for tourists from around the world looking for less expensive accommodations than can be found in New York City.
The stringent restrictions imposed in Jersey City and Newark were also designed to curb real estate brokers from warehousing existing vacant units in order to exclusively serve short-term rental needs, subtracting from the available rental properties in the city.
Owners present for the hearing said they are aware of some of the issues raised by proponents of the ordinance, most notably parking, and argued that these short-term rentals provide an economic boon for neighborhoods because these travelers often use local restaurants and other services, and the property owners use contractors for repairs, cleaning and other services locally.
One of the owners said that he has been engaging in the short-term rental of his property for about two years and has accommodated more than 300 guests from around the world.
There are about 300 listings currently in Bayonne, with owners saying that if they are forced to suspend their operations they will lose their investment.
If approved, the ordinance would go into effect on July 1, 2024.
An event that has grown in popularity over its five-year run is gearing up for good eats, drinks, music, and more as the Bayonne Food Truck Festival is set for May 4.Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that this year’s version of the festivities will run from noon to 7:00 p.m. and take place on Avenue E between 22nd and 24th Streets. A variety of vendors will be selling food out of food trucks, tents, and tables alongside various entertainment options along the stretch.“We are happy to welcome the food truck festival back t...
An event that has grown in popularity over its five-year run is gearing up for good eats, drinks, music, and more as the Bayonne Food Truck Festival is set for May 4.
Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that this year’s version of the festivities will run from noon to 7:00 p.m. and take place on Avenue E between 22nd and 24th Streets. A variety of vendors will be selling food out of food trucks, tents, and tables alongside various entertainment options along the stretch.
“We are happy to welcome the food truck festival back to Avenue E in 2024,” Mayor Davis said. “This great event will offer people a day to try cuisine from the best food trucks in the region. We look forward to seeing both Bayonne residents and visitors from other communities as we bring the food trucks back to our city.”
Bayonne encourages people to arrive via the Hudson Bergen Light Rail at the 22nd Street Station but several parking lots at 23rd Street and Church Lane, East 26th Street between Broadway and Avenue E, and the Barnabas Medical Center parking deck will be available. Public metered parking will also be in effect along the Broadway corridor.
A variety of vendors will be selling food and other items out of food trucks, tents, and tables. The trucks and tents will offer a great assortment of foods from a variety of cultures.
A total of 28 vendors are confirmed to be participating at this year’s event including Mozzarepas, Little Sicilian, Athens Delite, Maos Bao, Latin Bites, Mactruck, La Rosa Chicken, Cousins Maine Lobster, Chavas Empanadas, Taste of Poland, House of Cupcakes, and El Chilango Taqueria.
Other trucks slated to make appearances include Yankee Doodle, Cold Stone Creamery, Jersey John’s House of Dogs, The Steak Truck, Angry Archies, Carnival Concessions, Twisted Steaks, Shrimp Shack, Ma and Pa’s Pina Coladas, and Flora Vegetarian.
Bayonne’s Food Truck Festival will feature children’s rides, live music, and a beer and wine garden for adults serving beverages from local companies including 902 Brewing. The musical entertainment will feature concerts from 12:30-3:30 p.m. and 4:00-7:00 p.m., with the stage at 23rd Street and Avenue E.
Admission to the festival is free and open to both locals and non-residents. The rain date for the festival is Sunday, May 5.
BAYONNE, New Jersey (WABC) -- Welcoming home celebration was held for a 15-year-old student from New Jersey who is alive thanks to a couple heroes who saved him after he collapsed during class due to an irregular heartbeat.Fifteen-year-old Bayonne High School student Jaeden Gibbs returned home Thursday, 10 days after he collapsed and went unconscious in class.He says he doesn't remember anything, but all those who helped save his life remember very well.School security got to him in less than a minute."Found ...
BAYONNE, New Jersey (WABC) -- Welcoming home celebration was held for a 15-year-old student from New Jersey who is alive thanks to a couple heroes who saved him after he collapsed during class due to an irregular heartbeat.
Fifteen-year-old Bayonne High School student Jaeden Gibbs returned home Thursday, 10 days after he collapsed and went unconscious in class.
He says he doesn't remember anything, but all those who helped save his life remember very well.
School security got to him in less than a minute.
"Found that he wasn't breathing, no pulse and we did what we were trained to do," Bayonne High School security guard Mike Hurley said.
"Immediately we went right to shock mode, ended up shocking him," Bayonne High School security guard Tim Carey said.
Medics were not far behind.
"Took over the rescue, shocked him again, continued with CPR, we had a pulse by the time we got him in the ambulance," said Michael McCabe, Chief of EMS.
Gibbs' father Arthur Gibbs said he was at work 51 miles away when he got the call about his son.
"You have no clue. It's the worst call you can get that your son is going through this," he said.
His son had gone into Ventricular fibrillation (V-fib).
"He had to have a defibrillator implanted in him with surgery, now if it happens again it will shock him and bring him back," Jaeden's mother Carmen Gibbs said.
The welcome home celebration for Jaeden Gibbs almost left him speechless, just knowing his school and his town were pulling for him.
"This is really a celebration, this is a celebration of life and we are happy to be a part of it," Bayonne High School Principal Keith Makowski said.
"I have a son who's a junior at Bayonne High School, even he came home and was nervous about what happened, but today we're welcoming him back, thank God, and it's a great day for everyone," Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis said.
Most importantly, the Gibbs family got their son back. He will be back in school very soon.
"I thank God for each and every one of you and my boy is back. It's incredible, as a parent you want to protect your kid but there's nothing you can do," Arthur Gibbs said.
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BAYONNE, NJ - A less than enthusiastic city council voted to approve a study on possibly reinstituting rent control in the city, although only Councilman Neil Carroll appears to fully support the idea.“This is the first step,” Carroll told TAPinto Bayonne.While other members of the council voted in favor of studying a property in need of redevel...
BAYONNE, NJ - A less than enthusiastic city council voted to approve a study on possibly reinstituting rent control in the city, although only Councilman Neil Carroll appears to fully support the idea.
“This is the first step,” Carroll told TAPinto Bayonne.
While other members of the council voted in favor of studying a property in need of redevelopment and examining their rent control laws, most appeared to prefer other options such as the use of the Affordable Housing Trust fund to create more affordable housing in a city that has seen a flood of luxury rental developments – most of which were attracted to Bayonne after the city abolished rent control.
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The resolution would require a reexamination of local rent control laws, while looking at other aspects of the existing housing stock.
Unlike Jersey City and Hoboken, Bayonne largely did away with rent control, which in part made the city more attractive for development of high end rental development, but with rising rents throughout the city, the need for affordable housing has become dire, supporters of the measure, including Carroll, say.
Councilman Loyad Booker, who is also a member of the Bayonne Planning Board, said he would like to see more workforce units to allow teachers, city workers and public safety workers to remain in the city, rather than seeking more affordable housing outside the city while Councilman Jacquiline Weimmer said she would like to see the development of for sale condo units in the city.
Last year, the one project proposed for such condos requested revisiting its agreement with the city to develop luxury rental units instead.
Condo development in the city largely ended with the 2008 real estate crash when banks ceased offering easy ways to get mortgages, an issue that is still relevant today as increased interest rates make first time home ownership a significant problem.
Council President Gary LaPelusa said the council will look over the report when it is concluded, adding that caveat that he has reservations about restoring rent control.
“I’m always willing to see a study. Maybe we can always learn something new,” LaPelusa said.
Carroll admitted that the lack of rent control in the city had made the city more attractive for luxury development.
“But I think we’ve reached a point where we need to look at what we need and how much we’ve already accomplished,” Carroll said. “I think everybody on the council wants to do something to keep Bayonne affordable.”