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 Bloomfield, 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 Bloomfield, 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 Board of Directors for Table to Table, New Jersey’s first food rescue organization, have named Bloomfield native Heather Thompson their new executive director. In this role, Thompson will oversee all aspects of the organization, including strategic planning; development; supporter and partner engagement; revenue and grant management; operations; and community and government relations, according to a press release from the organization.“We are excited to have Heather onboard as she brings to Table to Table more than two...
The Board of Directors for Table to Table, New Jersey’s first food rescue organization, have named Bloomfield native Heather Thompson their new executive director. In this role, Thompson will oversee all aspects of the organization, including strategic planning; development; supporter and partner engagement; revenue and grant management; operations; and community and government relations, according to a press release from the organization.
“We are excited to have Heather onboard as she brings to Table to Table more than two decades of experience of building community support to drive social change,” says Greg Mueller, chairman of the board, Table to Table. “She will be a tremendous asset and will be pivotal in amplifying our mission of providing fresh, healthy food to those in need.”
For nearly 25 years, Heather has worked for various not-for-profit organizations in New York and New Jersey to create growth strategies, build meaningful relationships with partners, donors, and volunteers, and support the needs of those under-represented within the community.
“The impact Table to Table has made in Northern New Jersey is nothing short of extraordinary,” Thompson said. “I am incredibly excited about my new post and the opportunity to continue the growth of this important organization. At a time when more and more of our neighbors face food insecurity, and there is a growing focus on ending food waste in our country, the mission and work of Table to Table has never been more vital.”
Thompson previously worked as chief development officer for Norwescap, a comprehensive anti-poverty nonprofit that reaches more than 30,000 people each year in Morris, Sussex, Hunterdon, Warren, and Somerset Counties.
There she oversaw a wide array of programs that help people address both immediate and long-term needs, so they can move away from poverty and towards a more thriving future.
Prior to Norwescap, Thompson’s career included roles at Eva’s Village in Paterson, Park Avenue Armory in New York City, and Citymeals-on-Wheels in New York. She has also provided pro-bono consulting support to multiple nonprofits in New York and New Jersey. Heather serves as president of the Board of Trustees for the Bloomfield Public Library and chairs the Nonprofit Roundtable for the Morris County Chamber of Commerce. She is a resident of Bloomfield, where she lives with her husband and son.
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Developers want to build two six-story, mixed-use buildings with apartments, parking and retail space in Bloomfield.|Updated Wed, Dec 20, 2023 at 1:16 pm ETBLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Town Council advanced two proposed real estate projects to their next phases during their recent meeting.The council heard presentations about the two resolutions from township attorney Michael Parlavecchio prior to unanimously voting in favor of them on Dec. 11 (watch the video below, cued to Parlavecchio’s commen...
|Updated Wed, Dec 20, 2023 at 1:16 pm ET
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Town Council advanced two proposed real estate projects to their next phases during their recent meeting.
The council heard presentations about the two resolutions from township attorney Michael Parlavecchio prior to unanimously voting in favor of them on Dec. 11 (watch the video below, cued to Parlavecchio’s comments). Read both resolutions here.
Bloomfield Broad Associates LLC is asking permission to build a six-story mixed use project with 125 rental residential units with on-site parking and about 6,000 square feet of retail space.
According to Parlavecchio:
“In April of this year, the council designated the area of 11 to 35 Broad Street and 29 to 31 Washington Street and 440 Franklin Street – which is located in the phase two redevelopment plan – as a non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment. We're here for the next step in the redevelopment process. And that's designate the redeveloper of the site [Bloomfield Broad Associates LLC] and to authorize the township to enter into redevelopment agreement for the redevelopment project.”
The council also voted in favor of a resolution that designates an interim redeveloper for another project on Bloomfield Avenue and Farrand Street.
Franklin Development Group LLC has signed a contract of sale for the purchase of the property located at 666-668 Bloomfield Avenue and 41-43 Farrand Street. The company intends to demolish the existing building improvements on the site, and plans to build a six-floor mixed-use building with 30 residential units, 30 parking spaces and retail space.
The redeveloper estimates that the project will cost approximately $14.7 million and would be constructed within 18 months after all governmental approvals have been obtained.
According to Parlavecchio:
“[Franklin Development Group] has signed a contract of sale to purchase the property at 666-668 Bloomfield Avenue and 41-43 Farrand Street. That's the True Value rental site next to the old Bloomfield electric redevelopment project. In fact, this is the same developer that did the adjacent site at Bloomfield electric. Franklin Development has made an application to be designated as the redeveloper of that site … This would again designate them pursuant to the redevelopment plan and subject to the negotiation and approval of a redevelopment agreement within the next 90 days. We'd move on from there.”
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BLOOMFIELD, NJ — It’s officially on the map, Bloomfield: the opening day for Varitage Brew Works.The craft beer microbrewery and taproom will be opening its doors at 58 Washington Street on Saturday, Oct. 28 from noon to 10 p.m. It will also be open on Sunday, Oct. 29 from noon to 6 p.m.Co-owners Mark Costa and Neil Levine have been giving steady progress updates on social media, recently noting another big milestone: the “first beer to ever be proudly brewed in Bloomfield.”According to Varitage, ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — It’s officially on the map, Bloomfield: the opening day for Varitage Brew Works.
The craft beer microbrewery and taproom will be opening its doors at 58 Washington Street on Saturday, Oct. 28 from noon to 10 p.m. It will also be open on Sunday, Oct. 29 from noon to 6 p.m.
Co-owners Mark Costa and Neil Levine have been giving steady progress updates on social media, recently noting another big milestone: the “first beer to ever be proudly brewed in Bloomfield.”
According to Varitage, its “Nico” – a classic American Amber Ale – clocks in at a respectable 5.8 percent ABV. It’s an “easy drinking pleasant malt forward beer” with notes of caramel. Cascade hops round off the sip with a burst of zesty citrus flavor and aroma.
The beer’s name is dedicated to Costa’s son, who was born in the middle of building Bloomfield’s first and only craft brewery.
And yes, it will be on tap during the brewery’s opening weekend (article continues below).
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Store renderingPhoto Credit: Nightjar By Michael SteierPublishedNovember 7, 2023 at 1:29 PMCannabis is more than just a way to unwind for Francesca DeRogatis – it’s a passion project and career.After being prescribed medication for anxiety, she took an interest in cannabis legalization, with her college thesis focusing on public policy implications of legalizing medical marijuana. More than a decade later, the policy landscape looks mu...
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PublishedNovember 7, 2023 at 1:29 PM
Cannabis is more than just a way to unwind for Francesca DeRogatis – it’s a passion project and career.
After being prescribed medication for anxiety, she took an interest in cannabis legalization, with her college thesis focusing on public policy implications of legalizing medical marijuana. More than a decade later, the policy landscape looks much different than it did during Francesca’s senior year.
“I never thought I’d see legalization for recreational use, or that working in the industry could be an option for me,” said DeRogatis. “Before cannabis, I did marketing work for vitamin and supplement companies, as well as alcohol brands. All are regulated goods that have a lot of commonalities with cannabis, but none of those industries carried the same stigma or need for education and changing hearts and minds like cannabis does.”
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Today, DeRogatis and a team of like-minded industry professionals are gearing up for opening day at Nightjar, a new cannabis dispensary slated to open near Bloomfield’s Town Center. Once opened, Nightjar will be the Township’s second dispensary, and the only one located in the downtown corridor.
Nightjar’s distinguishing feature is its focus on hospitality, inspired by DeRogatis and her partners’ background in the service industry. Renderings of the store’s service counter and ordering areas show that Nightjar aims to be more of an intimate experience than a traditional dispensary.
“The way you treat people matters, and the way you make them feel matters,” said DeRogatis, who serves as Nightjar’s chief operating officer. “Being hospitality-driven isn’t just delivering good customer service and getting products into customers’ hands. It’s about being authentic, warm and welcoming, and making customers feel like our store is their place. It’s going the extra mile to make someone’s day, and ensuring that the passion we have for what we do is felt from the moment you walk in our door.”
The marijuana industry in New Jersey is still evolving following its legalization on New Year’s Day 2021, and the process to open a dispensary in the state is complex and heavily regulated. In addition to purchasing the property to open a dispensary, owners and entrepreneurs must secure both a resolution of support from the local governing body, as well as a license from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission. According to DeRogatis, these three processes are completely independent of one another, and carry their own set of workstreams, fees and requirements.
“We began building Nightjar in January 2021, so we’re coming up on three years of hard work and sacrifice to get to where we are today,” said DeRogatis. “We are very lucky that our founding team has the skills to do our own application and licensing work, which helped us stretch our resources to sustain the lengthy process.”
As the industry establishes itself, more products and brands will become available, and the Nightjar team is eager to stock a range of independent, locally-cultivated craft cannabis products as they are approved for consumption.
As for Bloomfield, DeRogatis notes that her team saw something special in the Center, and embraces the opportunity to take part in its ongoing revitalization.
“Bloomfield was our number one choice town, even before we knew what towns had opted in or out of cannabis retail,” said DeRogatis. “The town has seen such an impressive amount of development in the last several years, along with population growth. Those are all indicators that the town and its leadership is really onto something. Being in the center of a redevelopment zone is exactly where a business like ours should be.”
Nightjar is slated to open this month, and will be located at 549 Bloomfield Avenue, near the corner of Washington Street.
DeRogatis notes that Bloomfield residents will be offered a hometown discount when they sign up for the dispensary’s rewards program, and encourages anyone interested to visit their website – nightjarcannabis.com – and sign up for further details.
“We hope Bloomfield residents will come out and support us in the Center, and also patronize our neighbors,” said DeRogatis. “We’re proud to join such a diverse community of business owners, and can’t wait to open our doors and meet more Bloomfield residents.”
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — It’s still early, but if you’re planning to put up a live Christmas tree this year, it’s a good idea to scope out what will be available from growers near Bloomfield.Residents of the two towns have a few other nearby options, sortable by ZIP code and by type, on the Real Christmas Tree Board website (see here). They include:Last year, the median price for trees purchased directly from a grow...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — It’s still early, but if you’re planning to put up a live Christmas tree this year, it’s a good idea to scope out what will be available from growers near Bloomfield.
Residents of the two towns have a few other nearby options, sortable by ZIP code and by type, on the Real Christmas Tree Board website (see here). They include:
Last year, the median price for trees purchased directly from a grower was about $93, according to PickYourOwnChristmasTree.org. About 26 million live trees were sold last year, compared to 27.4 million in 2018.
A survey by the American Christmas Tree Association, an industry trade group, shows that of the 94 percent of Americans who plan to put up a Christmas tree this year, 23 percent will display a live tree.
Last year, live tree prices increased about 10 percent, largely due to inflation and drought, according to industry experts.
Years of extreme weather — drought conditions in some parts of the country and excess moisture in others — are expected to translate to slightly higher 2023 Christmas tree prices, according to a report from Country Folks Grower, a business-to-business publication serving fresh market and ornamental crops.
“A lot can happen in a half dozen years that can change the outlook for a Christmas tree crop from one season to the next,” the report said. “Farmers will be facing challenges in the 2023 Christmas tree season brought about by developments over the past several years.”
At any given moment, about 350 million Christmas trees are growing on tree farms across the country.
It typically takes a tree between six and eight years to grow to the desirable height for decorating. Large trees — those 7 feet and taller — may be in short supply because sales of smaller trees have been strong in recent years, the report said. Also, people may need to settle for a different species than they’re accustomed to buying.
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