CraftCare

CraftCare updated their information in their About section.

You don't want to be rushed when you're in the doctor's office. You want your questions answered and you want to time to ask follow up questions. We get that. Here is more from Peter B's Yelp review: Dr. Perrin was and is always thorough and caring. She takes the time to look at your labs and vitals and explains what they mean. Doc goes out of her way to look ahead for future quality of life. She also tracks actual data from crucial health indexes from year to year. Most important for all of us as we age.

Along with the brain-related impacts of exercise, physical activity can somatically affect your life (excluding the obvious building of muscle and losing fat). These effects come from testosterone and estrogen. As men and women age, they both naturally experience a decrease in testosterone and estrogen, respectively. For men, this decline can impact muscle mass, s*x drive, and s***m count. But guess what? Exercise can boost your levels of testosterone, too! So, take a jog, fellas. As for the ladies, an imbalance of estrogen and menopausal symptoms can be really tough on the body. So what can you do? You guessed it: Physical activity. Have you noticed a trend yet? As long as you are physically capable and get the go-ahead from your doctor, there is no downside to working out a couple times a week. If you aren’t feeling motivated, get a fitness buddy or join a local Facebook group to encourage you! What works for you?

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We care. But, that may not mean as much coming from us as hearing it from a recent patient who felt it too. This is from July of '21. "Doctor Perrin is a wonderful, caring doctor. She is very knowledgeable. I appreciate the time that she takes to explain things and has helped me on a very serious weight loss journey."

What are you surprised that no one told you about when it comes to getting older?

Where ARE they?! 🤓

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is becoming increasingly popular among those of us seeking to look, feel, and be our best. With more practitioners offering it, you may not know what to look for when you decide it’s time to start hormones.

Here are some things to evaluate and questions to ask to decide if hormone therapy is the right decision for you.

First and foremost, you need to recognize that hormones fall within the discipline of internal medicine. This means that a doctor or nurse practitioner who has either specialized in or had years of experience treating patients with hormones is ideal.

If possible, try to find a provider who has a degree in metabolics, biology, internal medicine, or functional medicine. These are, essentially, the most relevant fields of study with regards to hormones, and since our hormone balance is as much a science as it is an art form, this education is a crucial foundation for properly prescribed hormone therapy.

Additionally, you want to make sure that the hormones being prescribed in your treatment are what’s called “bio-identical”, meaning they are created in such a way that they exactly match the hormones already in our bodies. This is crucial because synthetic hormones can cause serious issues and even lead to the development of cancer, whereas bio-identical hormones have actually been shown to offer protection from such things.

If you’re interested in HRT, be sure to find a provider who only prescribes bio-identical hormones. Also make sure to find a provider who specializes in the treatment, not just dabbles; HRT is a balancing act which should be carefully planned and monitored to ensure healthy, long-lasting benefits.

What's something you started learning after you turned 40?

When your hormones are working against you, it's no fun. Imagine starting your day feeling supercharged like you could power your entire house with your energy!

A little about the doc behind Craft Care.

What do people say about getting older that drives you crazy? We'll start: When people say to us, "That's just how it is. You can't do anything about it."

What's your favorite kind of workout right now? The one that you're having the most fun doing?

What's something you love that you started doing after you turned 40?

🙋🏽‍♀️ Raise your hand if you are going to live to be 100+ years old. 🙋🏽‍♂️

🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽Raise your hand if you prefer a more proactive approach to your health? 🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽

If you've just re-started working out again this fist pump is for you. We know that it's not easy. That for awhile there, you didn't feel like yourself. That, even though you were the kind of person who has always worked out, you just didn't feel like it. But you're back at it - and we salute you. If you're NOT back at it, that's okay to. It may be because as you've gotten older your testosterone level has lowered and that can affect your body in all kinds of ways - like low motivation, weight gain, and fatigue. It's always a good day to get back at it, and we're here for you 100%!

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Let's celebrate the people who are doing it right.

When I was a kid, I thought that at my age I would be __________.