Naturopathy

Pellet Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy1.  What are hormone pellets?2.  Why are pellets optimal for hormone replacement?3.  How and where do you insert the pellets?4.  Are there any side effects or complications from the insertion of pellets?5.  What changes can occur after pellet insertion and how long before I feel the effects?6.  How long do the pellets last?7.  Do patients need progesterone when Continue Reading about Pellet Hormone Therapy

An Alternative Cure for Pain:  BiopunctureHow does biopuncture work?Biopuncture is a safe and effective therapy utilizing homeopathic medicines to stimulate the natural self-healing abilities of the body.  These homeopathic formulas are injected into specific body regions to relieve pain/inflammation and promote healing.  The injections are with a small needle just under the skin or sometimes into Continue Reading about Pain Management | Biopuncture

Lab Testing In-Office Blood Draws, Routine and Specialized Testing Dr. Dagstani offers a variety of laboratory testing utilizing both routine and specialized tests that are helpful in evaluating a patient's health concerns. When the testing involves blood analysis, Dr. Dagstani is able to draw the blood in-office during your visit to send out for analysis. Many of the specialized tests are Continue Reading about Lab Testing

Adrenal Health The adrenal glands are two small, triangular shaped, almond sized endocrine glands which sit atop each of the kidneys, and play a critical role in our overall health.  The adrenals secrete more than 50 hormones necessary for life, including epinephrine (adrenaline), cortisol, aldosterone, progesterone and testosterone. Two disorders often associated with impaired function of Continue Reading about Adrenal Health

Thyroid HealthThe thyroid is a gland that sits in the upper neck and whose main job is to produce thyroid hormone, primarily what are referred to as T4 and T3.  Thyroid hormone then goes into each cell of the body and helps set the metabolic rate.  The metabolic rate is how much each cell produces.  Having too little thyroid hormone is referred to as hypothyroidism and causes symptoms of having Continue Reading about Thyroid Health

Dr. Dagstani utilizes only bio-identical hormones in treating patients with hormonal deficiencies; not only are they safer and more effective than synthetic forms but they are the hormones which the brain fully recognizes and they allow the body to restore itself to its previous normal, vital state. Why Hormones Decline Hormones decline as we age every year after the age of 40, often even Continue Reading about Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy

Hormone Optimization for Men It is a common misconception that women are the only ones who need bio-identical hormone replacement as they age. However, more research is constantly being produced showing that men too can benefit from receiving hormone replacement therapy. Men experience a more gradual loss of sex hormones, mainly testosterone, resulting in what is known as “andropause”, or the Continue Reading about Hormone Optimization for Men

Sex Hormones (mainly estrogen, progesterone and testosterone for women) in adequacy and balance are vital for optimal health and wellbeing. Bio-Identical hormone therapy is for those who have decreased hormone levels on lab testing, and/or display hormone deficiency symptoms. Hormone levels are checked and monitored before and during therapy. Bio-identical hormone therapy can be delivered through Continue Reading about Hormone Optimization for Women