One of the most common concerns I see in my clinic is dry, itchy skin. Even if it is not the primary reason for the clinic visit, it seems at some point we talk about how to address it. The frequency even increases this time of year as our dry Arizona climate gets even drier in the winter. We all experience age-related changes in our skin barrier function and its ability to hold in moisture. Most people over the age of 60 will inherently have some degree of dry skin. Dry skin is also … [Read more...] about Hope for Dry, Itchy Skin
Dry skin
Optimizing the Aging Thyroid
More than 20 million Americans have thyroid issues. Sixty percent are unaware that they have an issue, because some practitioners don’t run the right tests or are not trained in hormone optimization. The thyroid starts to decline as we age, especially with the hormonal shifts of perimenopause, menopause and andropause. Optimizing thyroid hormones improves metabolism, energy levels and mood. Thyroid hormones are released by the thyroid gland and are responsible for temperature regulation, … [Read more...] about Optimizing the Aging Thyroid
