Wellness clinic Sumas, WA - Renew Wellness

Our Services

At Renew Wellness, we provide specialized care to help you achieve optimal health and vitality at any age. Our experienced physicians specialize in hormone optimization therapy, sexual health, and anti-aging medicine using the latest advancements in preventive care.

We take a holistic approach focused on disease prevention and slowing the aging process through lifestyle changes, nutrition, exercise, and advanced treatment modalities when needed. Our goal is to provide you with the tools to maximize vitality, boost confidence, and maintain overall wellbeing for life.

Benefits of Balanced Hormones

Hormones like testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, and thyroid play a major regulatory role in almost all bodily functions. When these chemical messengers are balanced and optimized, the benefits are immense:

• Increased energy and vitality
• Heightened libido and sexual function
• More lean muscle mass and fat loss
• Better skin, hair, and nail health
• Sharper memory and concentration skills
• An enhanced sense of wellbeing and motivation
• Stronger bones and joints, injury prevention
• Improved quality of sleep, less stress and anxiety
• Boosted immunity, faster healing and recovery
• Healthy weight management, reduced disease risks
• Younger appearance, slowed aging process

In essence, balanced hormones help you look fit, feel energized, and operate at peak performance levels - mentally, physically, and emotionally.

When hormones decline or become imbalanced due to factors like stress, diet, lifestyle choices, or natural aging, a wide array of unpleasant symptoms can emerge - low energy, weight gain, loss of muscle tone, emotional issues, poor sleep quality, and more.

That's why hormone testing combined with science-backed treatment modalities to restore optimal balances plays a pivotal role in regaining and maintaining wellness as you age.

Why Timely Treatment of Hormone Imbalances Is Crucial

Left unchecked, hormone deficiencies and imbalances will only intensify over time, leading to accelerated aging, loss of vitality, decreased immunity, and increased risks for various diseases.

Some consequences of hormone decline include:

• Low energy, fatigue, lack of motivation: Thyroid, testosterone, and HGH levels directly impact energy production in cells. Plummeting levels sap energy.
• Weight gain, muscle loss: From declining metabolic rate to increased appetite and fat storage when hormones like estrogen, testosterone, HGH, and thyroid are low.
• Emotional issues, mood disorders: Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid hormones regulate neurotransmitters that control moods. Imbalances lead to problems like anxiety, irritability, and depression.
• Poor sleep quality: Fluctuating or falling progesterone, melatonin, and cortisol levels disrupt healthy sleep-wake cycles and the deepest phases of sleep.
• Low libido, sexual dysfunction: Falling testosterone is a major cause of low libido and performance issues in both men and women as we age.
• Hot flashes, night sweats in perimenopause: Estrogen levels fluctuate wildly during the transition to menopause, with symptoms lasting years without treatment.
• Vaginal dryness, pain: Declining estrogen thins vaginal walls and tissues, leading to discomfort, painful sex, increased infections, and bladder issues in midlife women.
• Accelerated aging signs: Because hormones regulate cellular functions, declining levels result in faster visible aging like wrinkles, age spots, sagging skin, etc.

The range of signs and symptoms reflects how comprehensive hormone therapy is for retaining youth, vitality, and wellbeing as you age. The sooner you can detect and treat imbalances, the better the outcomes.

Diagnosing Imbalances with Comprehensive Lab Testing

Many hormone imbalance symptoms mirror normal aging or stress, so we offer cutting-edge lab testing services to pinpoint the root causes. We check key markers like:

• Hormone levels: Testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, DHEA-S, melatonin
• Thyroid health: TSH, free and total T3 and T4
• Overall wellness: Cortisol, CBC, metabolic panel, lipids, PSA levels, etc.

Testing provides objective data on hormone balances and overall health. Instead of guessing at problems, you get clarity on what needs addressing.

We also track progress during treatment using follow-up lab testing to ensure hormone modulation is optimized for the best possible wellness outcomes.

Innovative Hormone Replacement Therapy

Once lab results confirm a hormone deficiency or imbalance, our seasoned clinicians create tailored treatment plans using cutting-edge modalities like:

• Bioidentical hormones: These plant-derived compounds precisely match human hormones molecularly to work optimally in your body. Available in convenient topical creams, gels, injectables, pellets, sprays, lozenges, and more to replace deficiencies.
• Nutriceuticals: We often recommend high-quality nutritional supplements, vitamins like D3, minerals like magnesium, and adaptogens to complement hormone therapy based on your needs.
• Peptide therapy: Special amino acid chains that stimulate the pituitary gland to secrete key hormones like human growth hormone (HGH), thyrotropin, and others that decline with age.
• Stem cell therapy: Using the patient's own stem cells, this therapy stimulates regeneration and repair to reduce inflammation and balance hormones for amplified wellness benefits.

We also provide lifestyle guidance personalized to your needs - changes in nutrition, sleep habits, exercise, and stress management for amplified treatment benefits.

Ongoing follow-ups to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans ensure therapy is optimized for the best possible wellness outcomes.

Bottom line, our integrative therapies leverage the latest advancements that science has to offer, along with time-tested natural modalities for unparalleled safety and efficacy.

A Look at Our Hormone Replacement Options

Delivery Method	How It Works	Benefits	Considerations
Topical creams	Absorbed through skin into the bloodstream	Easy self-application, adjustable dosing	Can transfer to partner via skin contact
Gels	Rubbed into the skin, absorbed into the bloodstream	Easy to apply, adjustable dosing	Can transfer to partner via skin, skin reactions possible
Injections	Administered into fat/muscle tissue using thin needles	Convenient longer duration, predictable effects	Requires in-office visits for shots
Pellets	Inserted under the skin through a small incision, long duration	Steady hormone release over 4-6 months	Minor surgery is required for insertion and removal
Oral capsules	Consumed by mouth, then metabolized in the liver	Easy oral ingestion	First-pass liver metabolism reduces bioavailability
Sublingual	Dissolved under the tongue for direct absorption	Direct systemic absorption, quick onset	Frequent dosing needed due to short action duration
Sprays & drops	Applied to oral mucosa for absorption	Direct systemic absorption, adjustable dosing	Must be used very consistently for best effect

This table compares available options, highlighting ease of use, precision, duration, and considerations. Our experts match you with modalities aligned to your lifestyle, goals, and preferences for the best possible treatment experience.

Lifestyle Tips to Optimize Hormone Therapy

We help empower patients with simple yet effective lifestyle strategies to complement hormone modulation for enhanced wellness. Recommendations include:

Nutrition:

• Choose complex, low-glycemic carbs - whole grains, starchy veggies, legumes
• Focus on anti-inflammatory foods - fatty fish, nuts, olive oil, colorful produce
• Ensure adequate intake of micronutrients like magnesium, zinc, omega-3s
• Stay well-hydrated - at least 2-3 liters of water daily

Exercise:

• Incorporate strength training & HIIT - protects muscles, bones, and boosts HGH
• Squeeze in more movement daily - take the stairs, walk meetings, etc.
• Try yoga, tai chi, Pilates - improves flexibility, balance, and mindfulness

Stress Management:

• Schedule relaxation daily - meditation, breathwork, soothing music
• Set boundaries and take breaks to avoid burnout
• Cultivate community and connections for mental health

Sleep Hygiene:

• Wind down tech use 1 hour before bedtime
• Optimize sleep environment - cool, very dark room
• Stick to a regular sleep-wake cycle - even on weekends
• Rule out sleep disorders if struggling with insomnia

Exposure to Nature:

• Spend time outdoors daily - boosts vitamin D, mood, and focus
• Try forest bathing - has research-backed anti-aging effects
• Bring nature indoors - air-purifying plants, natural light

Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals:

• Choose fragrance-free grooming & cleaning products
• Cut down on BPA and phthalates from plastics and packaged foods
• Filter drinking water to remove potential toxins

Following these tips potentiates treatment outcomes for amplified energy, health, and wellbeing, significant enough to transform lifestyles.

Need help implementing customized protocols? Our clinicians offer guidance each step of the way until optimal wellness metrics are hit.

Conclusion

At Renew Wellness, we are fervent advocates of integrative medical approaches to slow aging and promote peak wellbeing at every age.

Our experienced clinical team stays at the leading edge of testing services and treatment modalities for hormone optimization, sexual health, and related areas that profoundly impact wellness.

We value transparency, individualized care, and optimizing progress through ongoing support. Our goal is to educate, empower, and equip clients to take charge of their health, guided by compassionate expert coaches.

If you're ready to discover more about our unique collaborative approach to care, we invite you to schedule an introductory call with our Patient Care Team today.