January 14, 2024

Women and Hormone Therapy to Treat Menopause Part 2

Starting on January 24, 2024 Dr. Allen Lawrence, MA, MD, PhD will present a series of 10 workshop programs on Menopause Hormone and other Treatments of Menopause. Dr. Lawrence initially trained as an Ob/Gyn at Cedars Sinai and for the past 50 years has practice Integrative Functional Medicine, specializing in Male and Female Hormone Replacement […]
January 14, 2024

Women and Hormone Therapy to Treat Menopause

Menopause has been a normal stage and state for women since the beginning of our human species, however, what it is, how and why it occurs, what it means to women has only become recently understood and discussed openly. While many women have heard their mother, grandmother or other family members talk about menopause, most […]
November 18, 2023

What Can Hormone Replacement Therapy Do for Me as a Women?

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a medical treatment that involves supplementing or replacing hormones that your body may not be producing adequately. For women, HRT is regularly used to address signs and symptoms and potential health problems associated with hormonal changes that occur just before, during, and after the onset of menopause.  Here are some […]
November 15, 2023

How Does a Woman Know If She Needs Hormone Replacement?

Determining whether a woman needs hormone replacement therapy (HRT) typically involves a comprehensive evaluation by a trained healthcare professional, such as a gynecologist or endocrinologist. The decision to pursue HRT is based on a combination of factors, including a woman’s symptoms, medical history, and individual circumstances. Here are some common indicators that may suggest a […]
November 11, 2023

What Are Natural Female Hormones?

The hormones most commonly referred to as Natural Female hormones, are those female hormones that are primarily produced and involved in the female reproductive system. These “natural” hormones play crucial roles in the development and functioning of female sexual characteristics, menstrual cycles, and fertility.  The terms Natural and Bio-identical Female Hormones are generally used interchangeably. […]
November 8, 2023

Navigating the Spectrum of Healing: Conventional and Alternative Medicine Approaches

What We Know About Healing People With Many Different Kinds of Illnesses and Therapies Healing people of various illnesses is a complex field that involves medical knowledge, research experience, and the application of various treatment and non-traditional healing techniques and modalities. This article looks at healing through information provided through conventional medical practices as well […]
November 4, 2023

Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Safe for Men?

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can be safe and effective for men when prescribed and monitored properly by an experienced healthcare professional. TRT is primarily used to treat hypogonadism, a condition characterized by low testosterone levels, which can lead to various symptoms such as fatigue, decreased libido, and mood changes. TRT can help restore testosterone levels […]
September 30, 2023

Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT): No Increased Heart Risks, New Research Shows

Recent research, presented at ENDO 2023 and published in The New England Journal of Medicine, suggests that testosterone replacement therapy, commonly used to treat “low T,” does not increase the risk of serious heart problems, easing concerns held by experts for nearly a decade. This finding is significant for men who rely on this therapy […]
September 27, 2023

What Are Natural Female Hormones?

The hormones most commonly referred to as Natural Female hormones, are those female hormones that are primarily produced and involved in the female reproductive system. These “natural” hormones play crucial roles in the development and functioning of female sexual characteristics, menstrual cycles, and fertility. The terms Natural and Bio-identical Female Hormones are generally used interchangeably. […]
September 23, 2023

What Can Hormone Replacement Therapy Do for Me as a Woman?

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a medical treatment that involves supplementing or replacing hormones that your body may not be producing adequately. For women, HRT is regularly used to address signs and symptoms and potential health problems associated with hormonal changes that occur just before, during, and after the onset of menopause. Here are some […]
September 23, 2023

Exploring Diverse Healing Modalities: From Conventional Medicine to Complementary Therapies

Healing people with various illnesses is a complex field that involves medical knowledge, research experience, and the application of various treatment and non-traditional healing techniques and modalities. This article looks at healing through information provided through conventional medical practices as well as complementary and alternative approaches now commonly used for healing illnesses. It is important […]
July 29, 2023

Effects of Low Estrogen in Men

Low estrogen levels in men (also known as hypoestrogenism), can occur for various reasons. Estrogen is primarily known as a female hormone, but it is also present in men, although in smaller amounts. In men, estrogen is produced by the testicles and during the breakdown of testosterone. Estrogen plays an important role in maintaining overall […]
July 26, 2023

Achieve healthy mental health with HRT and TRT

Both hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) have positive effects on mental health for the women and men who may need them. It is important to note that these benefits from HRT and TRT do often vary depending on the specific circumstances and medical needs of the individual. HRT is commonly used […]
July 19, 2023

Does HRT increase risk of breast cancer

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a treatment that involves taking hormones to replace the female hormones that women over 45 to 55 years of age, no longer produce in sufficient amounts to supply their bodily needs. In most women, this usually means a loss of both estrogen, particularly estradiol, and progesterone. HRT is commonly used […]
July 15, 2023

How to strengthen heart with TRT?

Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) is a medical treatment which involves the prescribing the male hormone testosterone to individuals with low blood testosterone levels. Testosterone is an important hormone in both men and women, and in men plays a crucial role in many bodily functions, such as, muscle growth, bone density, and sex drive. When it […]
July 11, 2023

What are the benefits of Testosterone Replacement Therapy?

TRT, or testosterone replacement therapy, is a medical treatment used to address low testosterone levels in individuals. Testosterone is a hormone primarily produced in the testicles in males and in smaller amounts in the ovaries and adrenal glands in females. It plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, including developing reproductive tissues, maintaining bone […]
July 1, 2023

How TRT Can Lower Bad Cholesterol and Improve Cholesterol Levels

Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) is a medical treatment used to address low testosterone levels in men. While TRT has been shown to have many positive effects on the male body, its impact on cholesterol levels is not entirely clear-cut. Some studies suggest that testosterone therapy may have a positive effect on cholesterol levels by decreasing […]
June 28, 2023

How to lose weight fast using TRT/HRT

Weight loss and TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) are two separate but closely interconnected topics. The role of testosterone is centered around body composition, specifically the percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in human bodies. The body fat percentage is of utmost interest because it can be highly beneficial in assessing an individual’s overall health, how […]
June 24, 2023

Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Low Estrogen

Women with low estrogen (also known as estrogen deficiency or hypoestrogenism) can have no signs or symptoms or can suffer from many signs and symptoms that tell us she is low in estrogen. Estrogen is a hormone that plays a crucial role in reproductive health and other bodily functions of both women and men. Men […]
June 21, 2023

The role of TRT in Osteoporosis Treatment

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) has been studied for its value in treating osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by low or reduced bone density leading to an increased risk of bone fractures. It is more commonly observed in postmenopausal women, but it can also affect men, especially as they age. Testosterone is an important hormone […]
March 3, 2022

 AWM and the Next Advancement in Medicine

AWM and the Next Advancement in Medicine   As of March 1, 2022 Advanced Wellness Medical will join with Endocanna Health and EndoDNA.com two very forward thinking companies that are revolutionizing Western medicine. Up until recently, Western medicine has been primarily about treating with pharmaceutical drugs and surgery. Standard Western practitioners treated individuals by managing […]
October 31, 2021

Glutathione, What Is It?

Advanced Wellness Medical “RejuvenateByDel” Written by Delaram Omidfar, RN, BSN Glutathione, What Is It? It is an underrated natural yet magical and powerful antioxidant that can be found in plants, animals and some bacteria. It is capable of preventing damage and helps fight disease against disease to important cellular components caused by reactive oxygen species […]
October 30, 2021

Be Overweight – Don’t Be Overweight, Your Happiness Is Up To You!

Allen Lawrence, M.A., M.D., Ph.D. Advanced Wellness Medical Be Overweight – Don’t Be Overweight, Your Happiness Is Up To You! For tens of thousands of years there was a genetic advantage to storing body fat. Being fat was an advantage to your great, great, great, great grandparents, to the many generations of you family long […]
October 30, 2021

Protect Yourself This Holiday Season – Learn How Not To Gain Weight

Allen Lawrence,, M.A., M.D., Ph.D. Advanced Wellness Medical Protect Yourself This Holiday Season – Learn How Not To Gain Weight Defensive Eating For this Year’s Holiday Season Defend Against Holiday Season Weight Gain Program Almost every year during the holiday season we have the same problem. Great Food! Great Friends! Great Drinks! Great Desserts! and […]
October 1, 2021

Defend Against Holiday Season Weight Gain Program

Allen Lawrence, M.A., M.D., Ph.D. Advance Wellness Medical Protect Yourself This Holiday Season – Learn How Not To Gain Weight Defend Against Holiday Season Weight Gain Program   Almost every year during the holiday season we have the same wonderful situation. Great Food! Great Friends! Great Drinks! Great Desserts! and then the same problem, you […]
September 18, 2021

Some Things Don’t Mix Well – Things That Can Affect Your Medication

Allen Lawrence, M.A., M.D., Ph.D. Advanced Wellness Medical Some Things Don’t Mix Well – Things That Can Affect Your Medication   Many medicines do not work well together. Some medications also do not get along with what you eat and drink. If you are being treated for the first time it is wise to be […]
September 18, 2021

Why First Responders and TRT/HRT?

Allen Lawrence, M.A., M.D., Ph.D. Advanced Wellness Medical   Why First Responders and TRT/HRT?   Hello First Responder and everyone else, I am asked all the time why I believe that it is vital that that first responders use TRT and HRT: there are two main reasons. 1) TRT/HRT increases overall quality of life by […]