Andropause

Upon reaching his 40s or 50s, the average man will start to notice subtle changes in his body, attitude and vitality. One day you wake up and think that the dry cleaners have shrunk your shirts and pants - or did they? They must have, your weight, eating habits and exercise routine have not changed since you were in college. For you, these changes may begin with something as simple as irritating an old football injury, or 'sleeping wrong' and waking up with back, hip, neck or joint pain. You will make excuses for it but in the back of your mind you are thinking 'all I did was go to sleep and I woke up with debilitating pain, what is wrong with me?' You may be starting to experience Andropause, a natural decline in your male hormones (testosterone and DHEA).

As a man enters andropause, he may start to 'slow down' and mature - some may say you have finally 'grown up.' You may experience a reduced sex drive or feel that you have lost your 'edge'. You may notice a decrease in muscle mass, skin tightness and strength, all which may be replaced by a wider girth, enlarged breasts and an overall blasé feeling (your get up and go has got up and went and you don't even care).

The licensed medical professionals at Axium Healthcare's Balanced Solutions Division are experienced in helping men identify natural ways which may help to slow the aging process. We begin by doing a private comprehensive consultation, and at the end of the hour you will have a plan of action that may include changing your lifestyle. Our experienced professionals will discuss the rationale and provide solid physiology for each recommendation they make. Recommended changes may include: diet, exercise, smoking cessation, alcohol ingestion reduction, stress management, and nutraceutical supplementation.

The symptom profile for Andropause is multi-factorial and we will address each aspect of it, from medications you are on that may be reducing your vitality, to exercises you may want to participate in to increase your strength and stamina. During your consultation, we may recommend a saliva test kit (available for purchase at Axium Healthcare Pharmacy ) to check for imbalances between your "male" and "female" hormones. If we find that you have an imbalance, we will work with you and your healthcare provider to help restore you to optimal health and wellness.

Balance is the key to maximizing your health and wellness. Our hormones are interconnected and balance is the determining factor. The professionals at Axium Healthcare Pharmacy believe you should test before you treat; if you know what you are deficient in you can treat with confidence and take only what you need.

Many nutrients and vitamins play an important role in our body's ability to produce and maintain the balance of our hormones. Axium carries a pharmaceutical grade line of vitamins and nutrients to assist you in your endeavor to decrease the symptoms of aging. Hormones are undeniably interrelated: balance is what the professionals at Axium Healthcare Pharmacy will work to achieve. Reaching for and achieving an overall healthy balanced lifestyle could change your life. Please complete the consult form or contact us.

Consult first with your primary care physician to ensure that the Axium program is appropriate for your needs. The Axium program is designed to complement, but not substitute for, a consultation with your primary care physician.

If you would like to speak with one of our licensed healthcare professionals please call 877-811-6337 to schedule your consultation or e-mail us at NHT@axiumhealthcare.com.