Over the years, progesterone has gotten a bit of a bad reputation. This is due, in large, to the fact that the synthetic progesterone, Provera®, has been shown to cause a host of complications, including an increased risk for heart attack or stroke. This is because synthetic progesterone does not function the same way as natural progesterone. Natural progesterone has been shown to balance and compliment estrogen, improving heart health. Provera® does not.

Bone loss is an issue that confronts every woman as she gets older. The problem arises as the osteoblasts which continuously rebuild and repair the bones begin to slow. Osteoclasts continue to absorb bone mass, but the osteoblasts are no longer able to keep up with production. As a result, the bones become porous and weakened – a condition known as osteoporosis.

Mental wellbeing and physical wellbeing are two sides of the same coin. What impacts one also influences the other, to a greater or lesser degree. It is no great wonder, then, that research has shown that, along with its many positive physical benefits, estrogen plays an important part in maintaining mental health throughout our later years.

Most medical practices focus on treating illness. REVITA Anti- Aging Center focuses on keeping you well. You won’t find surgery, injections, lasers, or other external treatments at this practice. What you will find is a holistic approach to wellness, designed to leave you feeling years younger, as every member of the REVITA staff works to get you healthy from the inside out.

Stress is an unavoidable part of life. In humanity’s distant past, the body’s reaction to stress played an important role in man’s survival. As a response to stress, the body releases the hormone cortisol, a corticosteroid, to prepare the body for”fight or flight”. Cortisol acts to increase blood pressure and the amount of sugars in the bloodstream. It also suppresses DHEA and the body’s immune system. This leaves the body susceptible to illness and, if DHEA levels remain low, can impact longevity.