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What is Bio-identical Hormone Therapy?

November 6, 2009 by

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This week Dr. Gracer interviews Jim Paoletti, RPh, FAARFM, Director of Provider Education of ZRT Lab and expert on bio-identical hormone testing and replacement. Bio-identical hormones are the same compounds as those found in the body, such as estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, and DHEA. Through convenient testing of saliva, active levels of these and other hormones are easily determined. Treatment of any hormone deficiencies found can make a huge difference in how you feel and in your general health. In this interview you can learn about many aspects of this important area of medical treatment and get information on how you can access this type of care.

Dr. Paoletti has also written an article that appears in the November issue of Serene Scene Transitional Living Magazine in the New Prescription for Health area.

More about Dr. Jim Paoletti
Currently the Director of Provider Education for ZRT Laboratory, Beaverton, Oregon. Jim has over 25 years experience with bio-identical hormone therapies in clinical practice in retail pharmacy, as a pharmacy consultant, educator, and educational program developer. Jim was instrumental in developing a compounding laboratory at the Medicine Shoppe, Beavercreek, Ohio. As the Vice President/Director of Continuing Education for Professional Compounding Centers of America, Inc. (PCCA), Jim developed and implemented Continuing Education programs for doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. He also consulted with compounding pharmacists located throughout the United States, in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, helping them to solve patients’ unique medication problems.

Jim has lectured extensively and internationally on all aspects of BHRT, including dosage forms and guidelines, testing and monitoring effectiveness, lifestyle and nutritional influences on BHRT outcomes, adrenal and thyroid hormones, and patient consultation. Jim has published numerous articles on different aspects of BHRT in International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding and in American Druggist, and served as review editor for the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists’ publication, Contemporary Compounder.

Jim obtained his Bachelor’s of Science degree in pharmacy from Ohio State University in 1976. He is a graduate and faculty of the Fellowship of Anti-aging and Functional Medicine.

Learn More by Visiting ZRTLaboratory.com
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About Richard Gracer

Richard I. Gracer, MD, is the founder of Gracer Behavioral Health Services, an innovative and comprehensive substance abuse program that stresses the reduction of cravings, and has been in medical practice since 1974. He is certified in Addiction Medicine and Family Practice, and a Diplomat of the American Academy of Pain Management. He edited Beating the Years, Beating Sports Injuries, and Beating Back Pain (Barron’s, 2003,2005, 2006), and wrote the popular “Ask the Doctor” column in the Lamorinda Sun for 10 years. He is the author of A New Prescription for Addiction.

Dr. Gracer is also the Host of A New Prescription for Health on WomensRadio. A New Prescription for Healthfeatures discussions with noted experts, both researchers and practitioners, on cutting edge, holistic, and comprehensive treatments for pain and addiction. Aimed at the educated person seeking more information, this series provides hard-to-get information and insights, including interviews with actual patients, on treatment of these difficult and pervasive problems.

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Comments

  1. Wulan says
    October 26, 2012 at 9:27 am

    I was taking BHRT tirettad to my blood levels for several years. I did sleep well on them and it kept my flashes at bay.I did not feel as vigorous and sexual as some have reported. I was concerned after Suzanne Somers reported she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and was using BHRT. I had thought the cancer developed before the BHRT but NO, she acquired it while on the hormones. She continues to take the BHRT, which I think is crazy. This convinced me to go off of them. I still have sleep issues but I use Melatonin. I am just too apprehensive taking BHRT and the possiiblility of cancer to continue this course of treatment.