“Live as you were to die tomorrow, learn as you were to live forever”-Mahatma Ghandi. This quote has inspired me for as long as I can remember.

We all want to live long, happy, healthy and productive lives. But how do we do that? I believe that education is the key. I love learning. As my life evolves I realize that everything I need to know I did not learn in kindergarten. Yes, I learned to read, share and play nice with others. These are all important things to carry with us throughout our lives, but as we grow and age we need to learn more.

For instance, when it comes to our health our needs do change. As a child my parents made sure I had all the necessary immunizations in order to be healthy. I’m an adult now, so my health decisions lie solely on me.

Fortunately I am a healthy person and sometimes that in itself makes me forget to plan for the future. But I have to face the fact that my body is and will be changing as I age. In the not too distant future I will be facing menopause.

Upon this realization or acceptance of that fact, my desire to keep learning kicked in once again and I started researching my options. That is when I discovered Bioidentical Hormone therapy.

This is not something new to the health care industry. It has been practiced, beginning in Europe, for over 80 years.

Traditionally modern medicine had used synthetic hormone therapy treatments to help women cope with the side effects of menopause. Often, these side effects include night sweats, hot flashes, etc. Unfortunately, the side effects of the synthetic hormone treatments used to alleviate these issues often outweighed the benefits. These therapies have not only been linked to an increase in breast tenderness and potential bleeding, the link to an increase in breast cancer also exists.

Menopause is a natural course in the aging process of women, not a disease. So why not treat it naturally? Treat menopause in the same manner that it occurs. Naturally.

One of the most attractive things about bioidentical hormone therapy is that it is specifically designed for you, based on your personal DNA.

Bioidentical hormones are identical to the biological hormones found in your own body. Why wouldn’t you choose this option as opposed to the synthetic compounds traditionally found in hormone therapy? Personally, I would choose something that my body recognizes and more readily accepts as a natural hormone. Hormones from a natural source simply make more sense.

The use of biodentical hormone pellet treatment is an educated alternative to painful injections or daily pills. Quickly and painlessly injected to the fat on your hip, the pellet dispenses the needed hormones for a period of 4-5 months. No pain, stress or the drudgery of a daily routine. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is an excellent alternative to traditional synthetic hormone therapy.

Now is the time to talk to your physician or primary care provider about this option. Never stop learning about the best choices for yourself, your family and your loved ones. Knowledge is power. Or as the late great B.B. King said: ‘The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.’