Human growth hormone (HGH) is an important hormone produced in the pituitary gland that helps regulate growth, metabolism, muscle and bone strength, and overall well-being. As we age, HGH production naturally declines, contributing to common signs of aging like decreased muscle mass, increased body fat, low energy, and reduced skin thickness and elasticity.
HGH injections can help counteract many age-related declines by restoring hormone levels. When used under medical supervision, HGH therapy offers a variety of benefits:
Key benefits: - Increased muscle mass and decreased body fat - Improved exercise capacity and cardiovascular function - Enhanced bone density - More youthful, elastic skin - Sharper mental focus and mood enhancement - Strengthened immune system function - Improved intimacy and sexual function
Like HGH, other key hormones like testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, melatonin, and thyroid hormones also start declining with age, leading to distressing symptoms. Timely testing and treatment of hormone imbalances can help people feel healthier, more energetic, mentally sharp, and sexually vibrant as they get older.
Balance Health Clinic specializes in the careful evaluation and expert treatment of all common hormone deficiencies using state-of-the-art testing protocols and cutting-edge therapies like HGH injections and testosterone replacement. Our compassionate medical team strives to help every patient reach optimal wellness through professional yet personalized care.
The first step in HGH or other hormone therapy is diagnosing whether a true deficiency exists through accurate testing. Standard blood tests can identify low levels of key hormones, but ideal assessments evaluate hormone bioactivity - their actual cellular effects. Specialized tests like serum IGF-1 directly measure HGH bioactivity, while salivary hormone tests assess bioavailable levels of testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, melatonin and others.
Thorough symptom reviews, physical exams, and discussion of health history also contribute to an accurate hormone evaluation. Even modest hormone declines that don’t yet qualify as “deficient” can produce troublesome symptoms in those who are exceptionally sensitive. For these patients, restoring levels to more youthful ranges can provide welcome relief long before major deficiencies develop.
Balance Health Clinic’ medical team excels in taking the time to listen to patients, digging deeper into less apparent causes of fatigue, mental fog, sexual issues and other common complaints often written off as “just aging”. We identify subtle but biologically meaningful hormone shifts well before problems seriously impact quality of life. Through comprehensive testing and caring attention to the complete picture of health and lifestyle factors, Balance Health Clinic uncovers opportunities for hormone balancing that rejuvenate well-being and allow people to thrive at any age.
Key assessments performed at Balance Health Clinic include:
Once qualified hormone deficiencies are identified through testing, Balance Health Clinic’ expert medical team develops personalized treatment plans designed to restore optimal balance tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
For those diagnosed with clinically low HGH levels, daily HGH injections are usually recommended to rebuild necessary stores of growth hormone required for vitality.
HGH therapy protocols involve subcutaneous injections done at home 3-7 times per week, often before bedtime when hormone release normally peaks. HGH must be directly injected because oral ingestion would lead to HGH breakdown before reaching the bloodstream. Prescribed injection pens have ultra-fine needles for nearly painless administration.
Starting doses of HGH are weight-based, then carefully titrated over months based on follow up testing and symptom responses to identify optimal maintenance dosing for each patient. IGF-1 tests performed every 3-6 months enable precision dose adjustments to keep HGH levels in ideal ranges for beneficial results without unwanted side effects.
Patients receive full training on proper injection technique along with extensive coaching on diet, exercise, and lifestyle measures to help them achieve excellent therapeutic responses. Follow up visits assess treatment efficacy through repeat testing and evaluations of body composition, energy levels, sexual health, and other key measures.
HGH therapy may benefit men and women whose IGF-1 tests or growth hormone stimulation tests confirm a clinically significant HGH deficiency. Required blood levels for diagnosis can vary across providers, but Balance Health Clinic considers IGF-1 scores below 100-120 ng/dL abnormally low regardless of age or gender. Stimulation test cutoff levels are set at less than 3-4 ng/dL peak growth hormone response.
Even patients falling short of strict deficiency ranges may achieve substantial improvements from restoring more youthful IGF-1 values of 200-300 ng/dL using lower HGH doses. Our experienced clinicians help patients weigh potential quality of life enhancements against treatment costs and time commitments to make personalized decisions aligned with their health priorities and lifestyle goals.
Those most likely to qualify for and appreciate HGH benefits include:
Patients diagnosed in childhood with impaired HGH production causing short stature can continue treatment into adulthood to sustain normal health parameters. Discontinuing pediatric HGH therapy often leads to recurring signs and symptoms of growth hormone deficiency along with risk for cardiovascular issues and shortened lifespans.
Up to 20% of well controlled HIV patients taking antiretroviral medications develop lower HGH levels that adversely impact body composition and vitality. HGH therapy shows excellent safety and efficacy improvements in this population.
The natural HGH and IGF-1 reductions accompanying menopause lead to increased belly fat, more rapid muscle loss, and earlier onset of frailty issues independent of estrogen decline. Many women feel “healthier, not just prettier” restoring growth hormone levels to counteract these changes.
After age 30-40, most adults gradually develop some degree of HGH decline from peak youthful levels leading to undesirable body composition shifts, energy drops, and loss of physical vigor over time. HGH therapy initiated around midlife or beyond can help partially reverse this natural deterioration and support more graceful, healthy aging.
Periods of prolonged inactivity, bed rest, or trauma requiring hospitalization can temporarily suppress HGH production. Restoring growth hormone levels jumpstarts rehabilitation to help patients regain strength, resume normal activity quicker and avoid complications of immobility like blood clots or pneumonia.
Masters athletes over 35-40 notice progressive performance limitations as muscle building and recovery capacities wane in parallel with falling growth hormone. HGH therapy allows continuation of intensive training regimens by boosting strength building potential, exercise tolerance, injury resilience and speed of muscle repair.
Though often associated with illegal performance enhancement, HGH injections were originally developed in 1985 to treat growth hormone deficiency in children. When prescribed legitimately by doctors, HGH can help kids with this condition grow to normal heights and develop properly.
While HGH therapy offers exciting benefits, full vitality requires optimal balance across ALL key hormones. Thyroid, reproductive and adrenal hormones closely interact with the growth hormone axis to tune metabolism, physique, stamina and mood. Imbalances in ANY hormonal network can undermine health despite normal levels elsewhere.
Comprehensive hormone panel testing identifies other common deficiencies beyond HGH including low testosterone, estrogen/progesterone imbalance, low DHEA/melatonin, or inadequate thyroid hormone. These hormonal shortfalls produce overlapping symptoms including low energy, increased body fat, poor sleep, reduced libido, emotional swings, mental fog, and loss of strength/stamina.
Restoring optimal balance among ALL major hormones provides synergistic benefits surpassing isolated treatment of only low HGH or testosterone alone. At Balance Health Clinic, expert physicians design integrated regimens personalized for each patient’s distinct deficiencies and sensitivities. Multi-hormone therapy proves safe and effective when carefully overseen to avoid overdosage. Follow up testing verifies ideal balance is achieved and maintained long term.
While hormone therapy provides enormous vitality benefits, Balance Health Clinic’ clinicians emphasize additional lifestyle, diet and fitness modifications essential for sustaining maximal wellness over the long run. Key elements of our comprehensive treatment philosophy include:
Nutrient-Dense Diets: Food provides raw materials to build new hormones and tissues. Diets high in healthy fats, clean proteins, organic produce, and low-glycemic carbohydrates maximize hormone synthesis and responses. We offer personalized nutrition guidance tailored for hormone balance.
Regular Exercise: Strength training preserves metabolism-boosting muscle mass. Moderate cardio improves heart health and mood. Our staff teaches efficient, enjoyable regimens compatible with any fitness level.
Stress Reduction: Relaxation practices like meditation, yoga, massage therapy and nature immersion soothe fight-or-flight responses that disrupt hormone pathways. Simple breathing exercises offer easy stress relief as well.
Healthy Sleep Hygiene: Recharging sleep optimizes hormone production across the 24 hour circadian rhythm. Blocking blue light at night, limiting caffeine/alcohol, and maintaining cooler bedroom temperatures encourage deep, restorative sleep.
Targeted Nutraceuticals: Evidence-based supplements like magnesium, zinc, vitamin D3 and melatonin help relieve common deficiency symptoms without contraindications of prescription therapy. Our experts identify precise formulations to meet individual patient needs.
Balance Health Clinic partners each patient with a personal care team including medical providers, nutrition experts, and fitness professionals. We leverage all available resources to actualize lifelong health spanning body, mind and spirit realms. Hormone therapy serves as a foundation upon which further wellness elements can flourish.
Balance Health Clinic sets the platinum standard for anti-aging medical care in Camden due to our passionate commitment delivering personalized solutions tailored for each patient’s unique needs, priorities and preferences. Core advantages of choosing Balance Health Clinic include:
Balance Health Clinic medical director Dr. Ethan Jones is a board certified physician boasting over 15 years’ experience optimizing hormone health. He leads a talented team of nurses, nutritionists and patient advocates assisting every client. Our coordinated care model enables seamless blood draw and test result tracking, streamlined pharmacy fulfillment, easy scheduling and exceptional continuity of care over the long term.
Few medical issues erode quality of life as substantially as declining hormone balance. Yet this sensitive realm remains shrouded in confusion given complex physiological interactions. Balance Health Clinic’ welcoming environment encourages open conversations dispelling misconceptions to reveal new possibilities for restoring vitality.
We consider it a privilege to guide clients on their journey toward lifelong health and inner fulfillment at any age. Please explore our website further to discover how Balance Health Clinic can help you reclaim your best self!
