Excess Estrogen

Excess Estrogen is an imbalance that typically occurs when the body has higher levels ofestrogen than normal. It may also happen when levels of estrogen are normal, but still higher than those of progesterone in the women’s body. Estrogen itself is a female hormone that affects all female sexual organs, including the ovaries, cervix, fallopian tubes, vagina and breasts and an imbalance of it can cause many symptoms to occur. The balance of woman's hormones is a very delicate biologic process; and multiple causes, such as aging, environmental factors or stress, may result in the process being thrown off balance. Due to the fact that Excess Estrogen has two main ways of presenting itself (high estrogen or low progesterone),

Menopause

Menopause is a naturally occurring biologic process in women. It is defined as the permanent end of menses and fertility occurring 12 twelve months after a patients last menstruation. This happens when the female’s ovaries stop producing eggs and her body produces fewer hormones (estrogen and progesterone). Menstrual periods generally become either more closely or more widely spaced, but may even come to a sudden stop. An irregularity in menstrual cycles can occur for one to three years. The onset typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. Even though it is a natural process and not a medical illness, it still can have dramatic effects on a women’s mental and physical health. These effects vary dramatically from one patient to another and are caused by the changes in the estrogen and progesterone.

Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic Neuropathy is a slowly developing condition caused by the disease state diabetes. It can affect people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes and may even be present before patients are diagnosed with diabetes. This condition is the result of nerve damage and when it occurs in the extremities, it is called diabetic peripheral neuropathy. It most commonly occurs in the hands and feet, but can appear in locations throughout the body depending on the patient. Symptoms can appear in these regions of the body can vary widely , however the most common are; numbness, hot burning sensation, pins and needles, muscle weakness, or like an electrical shock. Diabetic Neuropathy is sometimes confused with peripheral artery disease, which is poor circulation in the blood vessels rather than a nerve condition.

Calluses

Calluses are thickened areas of skin that are formed from repetitive friction or pressure. They commonly appear as small areas of slightly whitened or yellowish colored skin. Calluses are commonly formed as a protective layer on the skin for areas that are frequently in contact with other surfaces while walking, running, lifting, working, etc. Most times they will develop on the hands or feet, especially in people who wear tight fitting shoes for long periods of time or engage in a lot of repetitive motions while at work.

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is a relatively newer approach to treating symptoms of menopause and other hormone imbalances that can occur in the body. Females produce several different types of estrogen as well as progesterone throughout the course of their lives. As a person ages, the natural level of hormones in the body will decrease or can become otherwise imbalanced. For a woman going through menopause or perimenopause (the time period when a woman is still menstruating occasionally but the cycles are erratic and uneven), these hormone imbalances can cause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness.

Cracked Heels

Cracked heels are a common foot problem caused by excessive dryness of the skin on the heels of the feet. Usually this is only a mild condition that is just a bit painful or uncomfortable. Although in some cases it can become severe enough to interfere with your daily activities. You can tell if you have cracked heels by examining the backs of your feet for rough, thick, hardened, or callused skin.

Topical Nail Fungus

Topical nail fungus is a very common infection of either the fingernails or toenails. This occurs when a person has been exposed to a fungal organism that their immune system was not able to fight off. These infections generally occur more often on toenails than fingernails because fungi are better able to survive in warm, dark, moist environments – such as on the feet of someone who engages in strenuous exercise or wears wet shoes for a long period of time. Topical nail fungus usually starts out as a small yellow or cloudy-looking spot on the affected nail.

Fever Blisters

Fever blisters, also known as cold sores, are lesions that form on the mouth and lips caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1). Infection with the herpes virus is very common among people as most are exposed to the virus at some point during childhood. The first time a person is exposed to the virus they will usually notice very general symptoms such as a mild fever, sore throat, or headache. The herpes simplex virus is unique in that it can stay in your body for years or even decades without showing any signs of its presence. At any point after the first infection, the virus can become reactivated and appear as a fever blister on the mouth or lips.

Warts

What are warts?

Warts are benign growths on the skin that are caused by a virus, human papillomavirus (HPV). There are over one hundred different types of HPV and all infect different parts of the body. HPV can be spread from person to person and can also be spread by touching a contaminated surface. Although it is likely for a person with warts to infect another person by touching them, warts do not always develop after contact with a wart. Some people are more likely to get warts than others.

Athlete's Foot

Athlete’s Foot is a common skin infection that occurs on the foot. It produces a rash and may cause the skin to peel, crack, or become scaly. It often causes burning and itching and sometimes redness. Athlete’s foot most commonly affects the skin between the fourth and fifth toes, the skin on the heel or the bottom of the foot, or causes blisters on the bottom of the foot. Severe infections can also infect toenails.

Excess Estrogen

Menopause

Diabetic Neuropathy

Calluses

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Cracked Heels

Topical Nail Fungus

Fever Blisters

Warts

Athlete's Foot

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