Human-Identical Hormone Correction

What is a Human-Identical Hormone?

     A Human-Identical Hormone has the biochemical structure that is exactly the same as the structure of the hormone naturally secreted by the body.

Is it safe?

     Since the structure of Human-Identical Hormone is the same as the hormone innate to the human body, it is processed efficiently by the liver thus preventing accumulation and toxicity.

Why stem cells from the skin?

   Skin derived stem cells are pluripotent and may differentiate to all other tissues of the adult organism. They rejuvenate or repair organs by replacing defective cells. Today, pluripotency could only be shown for skin derived stem cells. Stem cells from other sources such as blood or bone marrow have not been proven to be pluripotent yet. Because of that, the skin is the ideal source for stem cells to ensure a life in health.

How is it done

     A piece of skin, the size of a small coin, is removed using a quick surgical procedure, performed on an outpatient basis. Advanced cryotechnology is used to freeze the tissue, which is then stored in a kind of "Bio-Safe" under carefully controlled conditions. For as long as you'd like. Until you need it.

When is the best time to store stem cells?

     Stem cells age too and can change due to environmental influences. In addition, the organism can be systematically affected by cancer, so that healthy cells – those without impurities - can no longer be isolated. Therefore, the most prudent advice is: the earlier a piece of skin tissue can be extracted and preserved, the better off you are. But better late than never! It's like setting aside a piece of your  youth for later.

What's in it for me?

     The security of knowing you can take advantage of innovate medical procedures in the near future. And then - when you need healthy adult stem cells for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes - of having the stem cells at your instant disposal.

Aren't I too old for storing stem cells?

     Stem cells can be obtained from skin tissue even in very advanced age, to be used for future medical needs and applications. Once again: the earlier the better, but better late than never!

How long can my cells be stored?

     The cells can be preserved for future medical needs and applications for at least 20 years.

What is Genetic Analysis?

     Our visible appearance is mainly influenced by our own genetic information. Height, eye color and skin tone as well as many other characteristics of the human being are inborn. Newest scientific studies confirm that genes influence the predisposition for diseases which may surface only in later years.
Indeed an applicable prevention can protract or even prevent the course of disease. The choice of preventive measures is dependent on the individual characteristics of the genetic information.
Often slight lifestyle changes have a positive influence on well-being. If medication is inescapable it is most important to know how the body reacts and metabolizes medication. Even the reaction of the body to medication is influenced by our genes.

What’s the benefit of Genetic Analysis?

The genetic analysis result enables:

• An early detection of susceptibility for certain diseases even before they surface
• Individual measures for prevention and therapy for diseases
• patient-tailored choice and dose of certain hormones and medication
• optimization of life style and therefore life quality
• slowing down of aging due to an individualized nutrition and choice of nutrition supplements

Which test systems are available?

At the moment our services cover the following medical fields:

• Gynecology
• Obstetrics
• Andrology/Urology
• Cardiology
• Pharmacology

How do I obtain my Genetic Profile?

     Your A4 physician will help you to extract the sample material and will fill out the required forms. Your signature is essential for the performance of the genetic analysis. The more accurate detail reported on the medical history forms the more appropriate and individual report interpretation by our specialists will be and is therefore most important for clinical recommendations on the basis of an individual gene profile. After four to eight weeks – depending on the choice of test system – the results together with the clinical interpretation by our specialists as well as the general and patient-specific scientific interpretation will be ready. Your A4 physician will initiate the right steps – based on the analysis results and the attached clinical interpretation – for an individualized health care program involving dietary, sportive and pharmaco-therapeutical measures.

What is required for the analysis accomplishment?

     The execution of the analysis requires as sample material buccal mucosa which can be obtained comfortably and painlessly. A cotton swab is rubbed against the inside of your mouth. Every sample extraction-set is accompanied by a specific detailed instruction sheet. To optimize the sample quality it is necessary to consider the following:

• no eating drinking or dental sanitation one hour before the extraction procedure
• rinse mouth thoroughly with clear water

What is infusion therapy?

     This is a common procedure that involves administration of medication or vitamins dissolved in a solution and infused at a fixed rate via the intravenous route through a small plastic vein catheter.

Is infusion therapy safe?

     Yes.  There have been numerous studies over the years attesting to the safety of orthomolecular medicine and infusion therapy.  The ones we conduct in a4clinic are all monitored protocols and adverse reactions are virtually unknown to our practice.

How often should I expect to be infused?

     Depending on your current goals and existing conditions, infusion of vitamins can be scheduled as frequent as twice a week for therapeutic stage and once to twice a month during maintenance phase.

Are there any side-effects?

     Our infusion protocols use between 250cc to 500cc of fluid electrolytes for infusion over 2-4 hours. The most common side-effect is temporary increase in urine output.  In some infusion protocols, a very common side-effect is a net increase in energy and total well being.