“Several months ago I started experiencing a wide range of menopausal symptoms with hot flushes, night sweats, sleepless nights, lack of energy and an overall feeling that something was seriously wrong with me. I gained weight, I couldn’t lose any ounce no matter the effort, I couldn’t control my cravings, depression deepened at an alarming rate, my hair started falling off and I spent most of my days at home, lacking the energy to do anything.
“I have a thyroid condition (hypothyroidism) and it got worse because of the other hormones imbalances.
“Then I read about the bioidentical hormone therapy on the Internet and I thought I should give it a try, since I had reached the point when I had nothing to lose anymore.
“I found this program and I read about Dr. Casad and I decided to talk to her office and try this new hormone therapy, which promised so much.
“When I met with Dr. Casad for the first time, I loved her instantly. She is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to, she has the compassion every doctor should have, she really listens to her patients, and she is really interested in her patient’s wellbeing.
“I started the program immediately. It took me approx. 3 weeks until I saw the first good results. After 4 weeks on this bioidentical hormone replacement therapy I was literally a new person. I was happy again, I was able to sleep like a normal person, I resumed my workout routine, which I had given up three months ago, my hair has improved its texture and looked healthier, I could control my cravings and I even started losing weight.
In a word, it was amazing. I have become the person I always wanted to be.
I am going to continue this program as long as I can.“
– Victoria, Dallas TX
“I was miserable having entered menopause at 52 experiencing the majority the “normal” symptoms; hot flashes that radiated from the inside-out, night sweats, moodiness beyond belief, etc., etc. I finally gave in, with the encouragement from those that love me, and sought help from a local doctor. All too quickly I was given a prescription for synthetic estrogen (with an option for anti-depressants) – ugh – definitely not the route I wanted to take -and- didn’t take! On top of all of this – I experienced thyroid cancer and was placed on synthetic thyroid medication after surgery which made the ability to sleep at night nearly impossible. Did I mention how miserable I was?
“Shortly after informing those I love that I would not be taking the synthetic hormones, my husband met Tracy while taking a class. While doing a project together they had a chance to exchange professional information and Tracy suggested that I check into BH2. When my husband told me – I reached out immediately to Tracy who quickly made me feel very comfortable. She answered all my questions exchanging several e-mails before making my appointment. After meeting BH2 and starting on the plan they suggested, I knew my guardian angels had been looking out for me!
“Balanced Hormones and Health made me feel very comfortable and their sincerity to help was felt immediately. My gratitude is heart felt when I say thank you to BH2 and Tracy for caring about those of us beyond child bearing age! Hormones, or rather the lack of hormones, were controlling my life ….. Now, with the help of natural HRT, I’m in control again! OH YES – life is good!
“I have also switched to a natural thyroid replacement medication and could not be happier. I sleep so much better at night and feel better, overall, on the natural medication versus the synthetic.
“I have nothing but positive comments regarding the entire staff of BH2; everyone is extremely professional and responsive. I have no hesitation in recommending BH2 to anyone who seeks an opinion! ”
– Debbie DiMeo
“I’ve been feeling much better since I started taking Bio-identical hormones. I have more energy and I’m feeling less moody. No migraines and night sweats during my PMS!!!! I’m very thankful to Bh2.” – Patty G.
“My journey into hormonal imbalance began after my now 14 y.o. son was born. Changes in the frequency of my period prompted visits to my OB/GYN. I was given Provera which helped for about six months but then the changes began again. I decided not to take Provera and just deal with the changes.
“I experienced perimenopause for a few years before menopause came crashing in on me. It seems as if overnight my digestion came to a standstill, my heart began racing, I couldn’t sleep, and daily anxiety attacks left me unable to eat.
“Every doctor I went to tried to convince me that it wasn’t hormones even though I knew it was. Doctors tried to diagnose me with IBS, depression, and nerve disorders but dismissed hormonal imbalance. I had to use anti-anxiety medication just to function each day.
“One doctor even wanted to remove part of my large intestine because the bowels just didn’t want to work on their own. I’ve been in the emergency room twice due to vomiting and unable to eat due to anxiety and racing heart. I’ve watched my husband and son try to help me just get through the day while I was curled up on the couch.
“I suffered through these wrong diagnoses for three years before I found a doctor that would prescribe bioidentical hormones. Having researched the difference between synthetic and bioidentical hormones, I knew I wanted what my body needed most. Within a short period of time, I began to feel alive again. My digestion began to work, I was sleeping well, and my moods improved.
“I have educated myself on hormone replacement and the effects that hormonal imbalance can have on a woman’s life, and I am a firm believer that hormones have made a huge difference in the quality of my life. Thank you.”
– Jackie Yevcak
“I would like to share my story of how taking bioidentical hormones and working with the BH2 group changed my life. I am still so thankful every day and take every opportunity I get to share my story in an effort to help others who may suffer from menopause.
“I started having, I would say, moderate symptoms that quickly became severe when I was 48 (almost 3 yrs. ago). When I say severe, I couldn’t focus at work, I was always exhausted, I couldn’t sleep at night, I had day & night sweats, I gained weight…you name it, I had it and felt it.
“Initially, I went to see my gynecologist who ran blood tests indicating my results were within normal ranges. We tried several different birth control medications (for the estrogen/progesterone) and none worked. When he indicated he didn’t know what else to do, I felt so defeated but I wasn’t giving up. I had been doing some research and wanted to try bioidentical therapy and my gynecologist suggested that I see BH2.
“Once you finally have a doctor and staff that empathize with you and understand what you are going through, you immediately begin to feel that there is hope. I owe that to the Balanced Hormones and Health staff. They explained that just because your hormone levels are within the standard ranges, it doesn’t necessarily mean they are normal, especially if they are in the low end of the range. The idea is to get your hormones at the maximum level and this is exactly what they did with the bioidentical hormone therapy.
“I started BH2 in February, 2009 and after a few adjustments to the bioidentical hormone medications, by April, I was feeling so much better (no more sweating, focus was back, etc.) and the extra bonus was the weight really started coming off. Keep in mind, I had been going to the gym but I wasn’t getting any results…until my hormones were properly working. My weight was 143 in February and by July I was weighing 122 and I continued to lose. I couldn’t believe it and still I’m amazed which is why I want to help others. I have kept my weight at 115 for over a year now have never been more fit and healthy than I am now at 50…almost 51.
“I want to thank Balanced Hormones and Health who helped me tell ‘my story’…..with a happy ending. ”
– Sandy Guidry
“The wet sheets and pillow I could take. Changing sheets everyday was just a time inconvenience. But the lack of continuous sleep was having its toll. All I wanted was a full night’s sleep. Something was wrong and there had to be some relief. My GYN referred me to BH2. I was willing to try anything. After the assessment and prescribing natural hormones to me, to my surprise, within weeks the night sweats were gone and I was sleeping through the night. I felt like myself again, charged with energy. But what really surprised me and my hairdresser was the body and life that was restored to my hair as well. I felt younger, looked younger, and had more energy and hair than any of my friends, who unfortunately still doubt the possibility of not suffering through menopause. With bioidentical hormones, so much is possible.”
– Carol F. Ikard, Austin, Texas
“I wanted to thank you and BHRT for making me a happier, more energetic person. I went in to Balanced Hormones and Health because I was borderline depressed and had very little energy. The blood analysis showed me to be severely anemic, vitamin D deficient and very low on testosterone. This information, along with the food test results indicating an extreme allergy to some of the food I was eating every day was a big eye opener. Now, 3 months later and I much happier, energetic, less edgy of a person and give BH2 all of the credit. I don’t know if I’ve lost too much weight but the puffiness in my cheeks went away so EVERYONE has been asking me how I lost weight…it’s crazy great. Thanks so much for giving me the boost I needed!”
– Lisa Thompson
“I first came to know Balanced Health and Hormones when I was working on an article about hormones and menopause for Austinwoman Magazine in early 2009. I was interviewing Tracy Ganske and as she spoke about how our hormones change and the various symptoms, I could see myself. I decided to give them a whirl as my current regimen had become ineffective and I beyond sleep deprived.
“My problems began after I had my son at age 40 in 2006 and to this day (5 years later) I am not the same woman. After having my daughter, I bounced back to my old self in 3 months. Not so with my son. What a difference 3.5 years makes! After having my son I felt extremely tired and wrung out like an old dish rag. I was perpetually tired and I just couldn’t shed the baby weight. I felt as if I was walking in cold molasses. I dragged myself through each day. I spoke with my OB about this and she took blood to check my thyroid but told me that I was “within normal limits”. I certainly didn’t feel normal, yet she told me that I was older and with two children I could expect to be more tired. It wasn’t just the fatigue, I felt like crap! But she didn’t prescribe me anything except Ambien for my fragmented sleep, which made me gorked out during the day so I could not take it unless my husband was around to help with the kids.
“Soon after that I started working with a chiropractor and herbalist and she did help me to get some of my vitality back. We worked well together for about a year when I started feeling sluggish again. I also began having night sweats and even more fragmented sleep. My cycles shortened from about 28 days to 25 days and I was bleeding more heavily. By late spring of 2009 I was averaging about 4 hours of sleep a night, had gained about 8 lbs. and was an anxious mess. I called Balanced Health and Hormones and asked Tracy if I could come in.
“I met with BH2 and told them what had been going on. They ordered blood work and I also had to do saliva tests. They really told the story. My adrenals were shot, my thyroid levels were barely there, I was low on vitamin D and my progesterone was low. I was started on progesterone tablets, Thyroid granules, Vitamin D drops and DHEA. I was also given Melatonin for sleep as well as Optimag to help me to relax. Things were better but I still had a ways to go. We played around with the medications but I was still antsy so [the doctor] added Testosterone cream to help with energy and weight loss and L-Theonine capsules to help with the anxiety. That was the ticket. By November I was able to sleep through the night and get 7-8hrs of solid sleep. I was able to get through the day without feeling like I was wading in mud and I was finally beginning to lose weight and was able to work out without feeling like I had gone 15 rounds with Tyson!
“This hormone stuff is tricky. Sadly many MD’s don’t seem to recognize the impact that hormonal imbalance has on a woman. If they do, they are woefully ill equipped to do anything about it. As a woman who went from nursing to perimenopause, while I know that my situation is not unique, it did require the skill and knowledge to recognize that there were real physiologic issues going on with my body and I was not just a “tired mom”. I really appreciate that [the doctor] took an hour to talk to me and asked me a myriad of questions in addition to actually READING the 4 page intake questionnaire that I had filled out. He asked about my diet, my daily schedule, my family patterns and schedules, how my kids were sleeping (which has a huge impact on a mom!) stressors and just everything. He was thorough and I believe that is why I am so much better today, just about a year later.
“I frequently recommend BH2 to friends because they did such an awesome job with me.“
– Darline Turner-Lee
“Balanced Hormones and Health has been able to help me with my out of whack hormones after many months of trying to get my body in balance. After being under their care I was able to get rid of terrible hot flashes, sleep well,and regain energy and vitality. I finally feel like a normal human being again. I was pretty hopeless by the time I had reached them, but after a couple of months I had renewed confidence and trust in bioidentical hormones. I had tried several other bioidentical hormones programs, all of which did not work. I am so grateful to God for finding BH2, and for how it has changed my life!”
- TP
“I am actually sleeping deeply through the night…and my libido is the best it has been since my 20′s!”
- Samantha S.
“I am so glad that I found Bh2 for my medical needs. I was suffering with symptoms that no other physician could help me with. I was seen at several different clinics, only for them to tell me I was completely normal and they all made me feel, like I was going crazy. Then I found BH2 thru a friend and I am so extremely grateful to them. Bh2 spent the time with me, to uncover what was really going on with my health and 3 months later, I feel better than I did in my early 20’s and I am 59 years old. I am a new woman and have referred many of my close friends to Bh2!”
- Janet P
“Bio-identical hormones have made a huge difference in my life. I have more energy, lost weight that I wouldn’t budge before, less irritable and sleeping again. My family likes me better and I feel like I am a new person. Thank you BH2 or your personal attention to my health and well being.”
- RW
“I went to several other places and actually felt worse, with what they gave me. Balanced Hormones and Health truly understands how women’s bodies work and how hormones play a part in how we feel. They were able to wean me off my anti-depressants and I have started on natural neuro-transmitter supplements, which have made a huge difference in my overall mood.”
- GJ
“I asked how long it would take to see results. BH2 told me that most people see results in 4 – 6 weeks. In 2 weeks I saw a huge difference in my energy, focus and libido!”
- John S.
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