Shine Clinic is a medical practice specialising in cosmetic and anti-ageing medicine for men and women as well as all aspects of women’s health.
We are committed to providing an holistic approach to health care with an emphasis on optimising health and wellbeing. We believe that improving health and quality of life is so much more than simply treating disease. As individuals, we can be proactive and make changes in our lifestyle & seek advice & medical treatment to improve on health & appearance, both now and in the future. At Shine, we provide an holistic range of personalised treatments to help men and women achieve their best through medical, nutritional and lifestyle intervention. Shine also offers a full range of non-invasive cosmetic procedures to enhance and improve the outer appearance.
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HRT in itself is not a new field and has been accepted as a legitimate medical practice of supplementing hormones that are depleted, unbalanced or non-existent.
Traditionally, HRT has been prescribed by doctors for oestrogen and progestogen replacement to ease the symptoms of menopause in women and help minimize the risks of osteoporosis and heart disease.
Conventional hormone replacement treatment, as prescribed by most medical doctors, relies on unnatural or synthetic versions of the hormones progesterone and oestrogen that are foreign and may be dangerous to the body.
Conventional HRT has long been held out to be a woman’s only choice. Until now, patients have been prescribed synthetic or non bio-identical hormones, which are being increasingly rejected by patients due to the adverse side effects they experience.
Natural HRT is a much broader field than currently understood by many doctors and can be used to address many more disease states than menopause and osteoporosis, far more safely and effectively. Natural HRT can also be used to treat a wide range of mild and acute diseases that until now may have largely gone unaddressed by doctors due to the lack of knowledge of these applications.
Natural hormone replacement provides all the benefits of conventional treatment, but with drastically reduced risks of unwanted side effects and cancer. Natural HRT can be used to quickly end hot flushes and other discomforts of menopause; reduce the risk of osteoporosis, heart disease and cancer; extend your youthful years; invigorate your sex life; and decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and senility.
The goals of natural HRT are to alleviate symptoms caused by the natural decrease in production of hormones by the body and to bring the body back to hormonal balance. Another goal of natural HRT is to imitate the body’s natural processes as much as possible, thereby eliminating most of the unwanted side effects and long-term risks of the traditional synthetic hormone replacement therapies.
When describing replacement hormones, the word “natural” is used to refer to the structure of the hormone molecule, not it’s source. Natural (or bio-identical) hormones are made synthetically, starting from a plant-derived source (either the wild yam or soy) and are absolutely indistinguishable from those the human body produces itself.
Natural HRT is customised for each patient who receives the treatment. It is dependent on the patient’s symptoms, examination findings and the results of testing.
Hormones are made up into creams, troches (lozenges) or capsules to individual requirements by a compounding chemist. It is important to monitor progress with clinical evaluation and pathology tests.
Anti-Ageing Medicine For Men & Women
Anti-ageing medicine is an emerging field of medicine that continually examines the scientific research of what causes the decline in physical and mental function as we age.
There is more to health care than simply treating disease. Screening and early detection of disease is a step closer to our goal. Ultimately, however, our aim is to put in place measures to prevent or delay the onset of degenerative diseases.
An anti-ageing program is an individualised plan that will be based on a thorough medical history and examination along with testing as needed.
Treatment modalities that are offered include diet, exercise, natural or bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, vitamin, mineral and other supplementation and stress reduction techniques.
Some of the benefits of being on an anti-ageing program include the loss of body fat, skin rejuvenation, improved memory, better concentration, improved reaction time, a better sense of well-being, a stronger immune system, increased physical performance and better sexual functioning.
If you are interested in finding out more about the benefits of an anti-ageing program, make an appointment to discuss your individual needs.
What is hCG?
Human chrorionic gonadotropin (hcg) is a hormone, naturally produced in large amounts by the placenta during pregnancy.
It is believed that hCG serves an important function in providing a stream of energy and nutition for the developing baby by allowing access to storage fat, during periods between meals.
hCG for weight loss
It is the mentioned function in pregnant women that is the cornerstone os it's usefulness in hCG weight loss programs. hcg's use with a strict calorie controlled diet for weight loss was first used in the 1950's and has been proven by many to be an invaluable treatment method for weight loss.
Using hCG for weight loss unlocks abnormal stored fat reserves (hip,abdomen,thighs,etc.), allowing the body to use them for energy.
hCG is used to:
- target storage fat areas
- Eliminate food cravings
- Re-establish weight set point
- Ensure patients are comfortable
How much weight should you expect to lose?
Patients can expect to lose approximately 400g per day on the ACP hCG Diet. This is however only a guide, as it depends upon the individual person. In general, men tend to lose more weight than women. Women will notice more of a change in body measurements.
hCG for weight loss diet
The ACP hCG Diet was developed in conjunction with one of the world's leading doctors in the field of weight loss. The protocol requires daily injections of hCG accompanied with a 2100 kilojoule (500 calorie) restricted diet.
Ask about our 3 and 6 week programs and begin your journey back to good health!
