Natural or Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy utilizes hormones identical to those produced by our bodies in youth. These hormones decline with chronological aging. Physicians trained in anti-aging medicine use hormones in proper balance, which not only promote more youthful organ function, especially the brain, muscles and skin, but also potentially decrease risk for degenerative disease, with a high degree of safety. Balanced hormone replacement often results in more energy, initiative, faster healing of injuries, and a far more youthful appearance. Dr. Center monitors hormone replacement by utilizing state of the art testing. For example, women who are concerned about the safety of hormone replacement can be monitored for changes in their estrogen metabolites to learn more about this test, go to:

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To learn more about safe, effective natural hormone replacement, you can visit the web site of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, www.worldhealth.net

Dr. Center can check for age related deficiencies of somatotropin (HGH), free thyroid hormones, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, melatonin and adrenal hormones such as DHEA, pregnenalone, cortisol and cortisol metabolites. In addition, he often performs a comprehensive survey of all of the adrenal hormones. Nutritionally, Dr. Center performs amino acid assays, anti-oxidant function and fatty acid levels, among many other functional tests. In addition, Dr. Center is a consultant for Lifescore, an advanced radiology facility in La Jolla that performs Electron Beam CT (EBCT) of the coronary arteries and internal organs to screen for disease years before symptoms occur.

With proper baseline data, Dr. Center will construct a treatment plan which is individualized for each patient, tailored to their needs and budget. There are no formulas, only high quality advanced medical care. After each visit the patient will receive a dictated report via e-mail or letter, summarizing the visit. This greatly aids patient understanding and compliance.

Nutritional Suplementation:

By clicking on http://www.center.meta-ehealth.com you can enter Dr.Center's on-line wellness and nutritional supplement store. This web site, a result of a $4,000,000 investment in research and development, provides easy access to state-of-the-art supplements that address most conditions one might encounter. These include pharmaceutical- grade supplements for: detoxification programs, weight and body fat reduction programs, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, amino acids and herbs. Many products integrate clever combinations of several of the above categories for maximal benefits and as well as safety. The web site includes access to hundreds of educational articles and scientific studies on a wide variety of important subjects.

To see prices and purchase supplements, please fill out the registration information by selecting a user name and password. If you want guidance as to what supplements are appropriate for you, contact Dr.Center at centermd@gmail.com and request access to a "Health Appraisal Questionnaire" (HAQ). After reviewing your completed questionnaire, Dr. Center can recommend the best supplements for your needs." Many patients will then go on "auto-ship" for supplements used regularly, such as "Wellness Essentials for Men or Women," or "Multigenics."

Nutritional Programs:

Dr. Center works closely with Heather Fleming, a certified nutritionist, graduate of University of Nebraska and competitive athlete. Heather performs hour long nutritional consultations in Dr. Center's office conference room two days a week. During these meetings she provides patients with valuable tools to help them achieve optimal health through use of dietary changes and specific nutritional supplements. Conditions she assists patients with include: weight and fat loss, low energy, intestinal problems, blood sugar problems and cholesterol concerns. Heather also conducts seminars in the office four times a month Please call the office at 858-277-8600 for her current hours and fees.

Dr. Center has been trained both as a practitioner and as an instructor of physicians in the field of advanced homeopathy, also known as homotoxicology. He works closely with BHI/Heel Homeopathics, who have descibed this science as follows:

Homeopathy is a method of medical treatment designed to stimulate the body's own healing processes in order to cure illnesses. It is based upon the discovery that a substance in small doses may alleviate symptoms similar to those it causes at higher doses. The phrase "likes are cured by likes" is often used to describe a basic concept behind homeopathy.

In homotoxicology, diseases are considered to be ultimately caused by toxins, whether toxic chemicals, bacterial exotoxins, biological endotoxins, or post-traumatic cellular debris. Furthermore, disease symptoms are said to be the result of the body’s attempt to heal itself and should not necessarily be suppressed.

In general, homeopathic products are designed to work with the body’s defense mechanisms and facilitate the body’s elimination of toxic substances. When used in combination formulations which contain measurable amounts of homeopathically-prepared active ingredients, they can be utilized by physicans to treat specific indications.

Homeopathic remedies have been supported by peer reviewed medical research. FDA approved homeopathics are even found in the "Physician's Desk Reference." Homoepathics can safely be taken my mouth, applied to the skin, ears or eyes, and also given by injection. For more information, please click on http://www.heelusa.com and select Heel or BHI rememdies at the top to research any conditions you have an interest in.