The Wellness Secret: Why More Women Are Turning to Hormone and Peptide Therapy
Health optimization is a big buzz phrase in the world of wellness, but what does it mean and, more importantly, how do you do it? We turned to the experts at A Beautiful You in Memphis to talk all things peptides, hormone therapies, and how to look and feel your best at any stage of life.
From GLPs to HRTs, there’s no reason that women have to go through life with low libido, brain fog, menopause belly, or low energy. When used as part of an overall health optimization plan, these peptide and hormone therapies can restore a woman’s body, if not to factory settings, at least to a closer version of her best self. However, not every treatment is right for everyone. We asked the experts at A Beautiful You in Memphis, TN to break down the pros and cons, as well as what to know before you dose.
What is Health Optimization Anyway?
There’s a lot of noise in the wellness world, with “experts” and fitness influencers touting the latest and greatest products to “optimize your health.” But what does that mean? According to Nurse Practitoner Megan Stweart at A Beutiful You, health optimization lives at the intersection of health care and aesthetics. Think med spas over day spas and a pivot among medical professionals to preventative care.
“As a nurse practitioner, one thing we are taught and that makes us more unique is that we are passionate about preventative care,” she explains and adds that today’s incredible techonolgy has made that shift toward total body wellness possible. “What we didn’t know 20 years ago we know now,” she continues. “People can age gracefully and with much better health options than they could many years ago.”
Hormone Replacement Therapies
They promise everything from a better night’s sleep, to six-pack abs, and the skin of your youth — but do they deliver? The short answer is yes, when used correctly.
The Power of Peptides
If you think of hormone replacement as a house, peptides are the designer touches that make it a home.
Bonny Osterhage
Bonny Osterhage is a professional journalist with more than 25 years of experience in both print and digital media. An avid fitness fanatic, when she isn't exploring the next trending topic, Bonny can be found cycling, running, and leading classes at SolidCore. Find more of her work at Mind Body Green, The List, Business Insider, and more.