PUBERTAL CHANGES
What is Gynecomastia? It is an enlargement of the male breast gland because of a hormonal imbalance and it is associated with benign pubertal changes for boys, they are usually outgrowing this condition in their teen years without treatment.
Growth spurts, as they call it, disturb the endocrine system that lead to imbalances in the ratio of estrogensand androgens. But gynecomastia doesn’t happen only during puberty. Declining testosterone levels and an increase in fatty tissue may also lead to this awkward condition in older men. Although many would think this is simply a natural occurrence since we all gain weight as we age, tend to lead sedentary lifestyles, and eat more wonderful restaurant food, this is not so, according to Dr. Cenia Lucas-Acevedo, Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe) specialist, , certified in Belgium for Anti-Aging Medicine (Interventional Endocrinology) and Nutritional Medicine.
HORMONAL DEFICIENCY
“We do need a balanced diet, exercise, adequate sleep, sun exposure and grounding (the not so new concept of having proper electromagnetic status) to be in good health.” But sometimes, there is a growth hormone or vitamin deficiency that occurs as men get older, or even in yuppies, in some cases. And it isn’t just the man boobs that may happen. A drop in testosterone and zinc could mean a drop in virility or erectile dysfunction. Too much estrogen and a deficiency in cortisol could lead to grumpiness. Then there’s depression, the where did-i-put-my-eyeglasses-oh-it’s-on-my-head syndrome. A lot of other things that men think they just have to embrace because it is not a disease. But early detection and correction of the imbalance gives men the chance to stop the condition and lead happier, more productive lives.”
Dr Cenia adds,”HOMe is a young branch of medicine that zeroes in on what is deficient in the body and finds out what the toxic elements are. We customize and measure the supplements, vitamins and hormones for each patient. Because each person is different from the next. We actually complement conventional medicine. We go beyond the organ level and concentrate on the cells; we nurture the healthy cells and help the sick ones recover faster. HOMe gets to the core of the problem only after conducting a series of consultations, blood tests, and evaluation of results.
CLOSE TO HOME
“I got into this because it happened close to home. I started having problems when my honor student son started to become difficult and combative and eventually dropped out of school. He ballooned to over 200 lbs. And then, out of desperation and having no other options, I checked out nutritional medicine and hormonal balancing upon hearing it from another mother with a similar family problem. Later on, I found out that I gave him too much milk and other dairy products when he was a baby, and it may have inflamed his gut. So the nutrients were not properly absorbed. This led to the inability to nurture healthy brain cells and hormones and all the other problems came out as he was growing up. Bringing back the happy, healthy son that I used to know is the biggest reward I got from getting into this new branch of medicine. He is now a university scholar.”
So whether it is gynecomastia or depression, or lack of libido and you haven’t even hit age 40, it may be hormones. If you’re not sure, you could find out from Dr. Cenia.
Dr.Cenia Lucas-Acevedo currently does home/office visits, and will continue to offer this option (even when her Vivacite’ clinic opens later this year, to clients who value their times and privacy. Personal assessments are done by appointment, which would run for at least one hour. Interested parties may call 425-7302, (0920) 823-8976; Globe Mobile and Viber number, 0917-8944910 and Globe landline
02-9684980 or emailclacevedovivacite@gmail.com. To book appointments online: Search practo.com Cenia Acevedo. Contact details may change anytime and will be advised.
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