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What Causes Menopause

What Causes Menopause?

The most common reason for menopause is the natural decline in a female's reproductive hormones. However, menopause can also result from the following situations:

Oophorectomy: This surgery, which removes a woman's ovaries, causes immediate menopause. Symptoms and signs of menopause in this situation can be severe, as the hormonal changes happen abruptly.

Chemotherapy: Cancer treatments like chemotherapy can induce menopause quickly, causing symptoms to appear shortly after or even during treatment.

Ovarian Insufficiency: Also called premature ovarian failure, this condition is essentially premature menopause. It happens when a woman's ovaries quit functioning before the age of 40 and can stem from genetic factors and disease. Only 1% of women suffer from premature menopause, but HRT can help protect the heart, brain, and bones.

Depression

Depression

If you're a woman going through menopause and find that you have become increasingly depressed, you're not alone. It's estimated that 15% of women experience depression to some degree while going through menopause. What many women don't know is that depression can start during perimenopause, or the years leading up to menopause.

Depression can be hard to diagnose, especially during perimenopause and menopause. However, if you notice the following signs, it might be time to speak with a physician:

  • Mood Swings
  • Inappropriate Guilt
  • Chronic Fatigue
  • Too Much or Too Little Sleep
  • Lack of Interest in Life
  • Overwhelming Feelings

Remember, if you're experiencing depression, you're not weak or broken - you're going through a very regular emotional experience. The good news is that with proper treatment from your doctor, depression isn't a death sentence. And with HRT and anti-aging treatment for women, depression could be the catalyst you need to enjoy a new lease on life.

Hot Flashes

Hot Flashes

Hot flashes - they're one of the most well-known symptoms of menopause. Hot flashes are intense, sudden feelings of heat across a woman's upper body. Some last second, while others last minutes, making them incredibly inconvenient and uncomfortable for most women.

Symptoms of hot flashes include:

  • Sudden, Overwhelming Feeling of Heat
  • Anxiety
  • High Heart Rate
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness

Typically, hot flashes are caused by a lack of estrogen. Low estrogen levels negatively affect a woman's hypothalamus, the part of the brain that controls body temperature and appetite. Low estrogen levels cause the hypothalamus to incorrectly assume the body is too hot, dilating blood vessels to increase blood flow. Luckily, most women don't have to settle for the uncomfortable feelings that hot flashes cause. HRT treatments for women often stabilize hormones, lessening the effects of hot flashes and menopause in general.

Mood Swings

Mood Swings

Mood swings are common occurrences for most people - quick shifts from happy to angry and back again, triggered by a specific event. And while many people experience mood swings, they are particularly common for women going through menopause. That's because, during menopause, the female's hormones are often imbalanced. Hormone imbalances and mood swings go hand-in-hand, resulting in frequent mood changes and even symptoms like insomnia.

The rate of production of estrogen, a hormone that fluctuates during menopause, largely determines the rate of production the hormone serotonin, which regulates mood, causing mood swings.

Luckily, HRT and anti-aging treatments in Westwood, NJ for women work wonders for mood swings by regulating hormone levels like estrogen. With normal hormone levels, women around the world are now learning that they don't have to settle for mood swings during menopause.

Weight Gain

Weight Gain

Staying fit and healthy is hard for anyone living in modern America. However, for women with hormone imbalances during perimenopause or menopause, weight gain is even more serious. Luckily, HRT treatments for women coupled with a physician-led diet can help keep weight in check. But which hormones need to be regulated?

  • Estrogen: During menopause, estrogen levels are depleted. As such, the body must search for other sources of estrogen. Because estrogen is stored in fat, your body believes it should increase fat production during menopause. Estrogen also plays a big part in insulin resistance, which can make it even harder to lose weight and keep it off.
  • Progesterone: Progesterone levels are also depleted during menopause. Progesterone depletion causes bloating and water retention, while loss of testosterone limits the body's ability to burn calories.
  • Ongoing Stress: Stress makes our bodies think that food is hard to come by, putting our bodies in "survival mode". When this happens, cortisol production is altered. When cortisol timing changes, the energy in the bloodstream is diverted toward making fat. With chronic stress, this process repeatedly happens, causing extensive weight gain during menopause.
Low Libido

Low Libido

Lowered sexual desire - three words most men and women hate to hear. Unfortunately, for many women in perimenopausal and menopausal states, it's just a reality of life. Thankfully, today, HRT and anti-aging treatments Westwood, NJ can help women maintain a normal, healthy sex drive. But what causes low libido in women, especially as they get older?

The hormones responsible for low libido in women are progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone.

Progesterone production decreases during perimenopause, causing low sex drive in women. Lower progesterone production can also cause chronic fatigue, weight gain, and other symptoms. On the other hand, lower estrogen levels during menopause lead to vaginal dryness and even vaginal atrophy or loss of muscle tension.

Lastly, testosterone plays a role in lowered libido. And while testosterone is often grouped as a male hormone, it contributes to important health and regulatory functionality in women. A woman's testosterone serves to heighten sexual responses and enhances orgasms. When the ovaries are unable to produce sufficient levels of testosterone, it often results in a lowered sex drive.

Vaginal Dryness

Vaginal Dryness

Often uncomfortable and even painful, vaginal dryness is a serious problem for sexually active women. However, like hair loss in males, vaginal dryness is very common - almost 50% of women suffer from it during menopause.

Getting older is just a part of life, but that doesn't mean you have to settle for the side effects. HRT and anti-aging treatments for women correct vaginal dryness by re-balancing estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. When supplemented with diet and healthy living, your vagina's secretions are normalized, causing discomfort to recede.

Fibroids

Fibroids

Uterine fibroids - they're perhaps the least-known symptom of menopause and hormone imbalances in women. That's because these growths on the uterus are often symptom-free. Unfortunately, these growths can be cancerous, presenting a danger for women as they age.

Many women will have fibroids at some point. Because they're symptomless, they're usually found during routine doctor exams. Some women only get one or two, while others may have large clusters of fibroids. Because fibroids are usually caused by hormone imbalances, hysterectomies have been used as a solution, forcing women into early menopause.

Advances in HRT and anti-aging medicine for women give females a safer, non-surgical option without having to experience menopause early. At Global Life Rejuvenation, our expert physicians will implement a customized HRT program to stabilize your hormones and reduce the risk of cancerous fibroid growth.

Endometriosis

Endometriosis

Endometriosis symptoms are much like the effects of PMS, and include pelvic pain, fatigue, cramping, and bloating. While doctors aren't entirely sure what causes this painful, uncomfortable condition, most agree that hormones - particularly xenoestrogens - play a factor.

Endometriosis symptoms are much like the effects of PMS and include pelvic pain, fatigue, cramping, and bloating. While doctors aren't entirely sure what causes this painful, uncomfortable condition, most agree that hormones - particularly xenoestrogens - play a factor.

Xenoestrogen is a hormone that is very similar to estrogen. Too much xenoestrogen is thought to stimulate endometrial tissue growth. HRT for women helps balance these hormones and, when used with a custom nutrition program, can provide relief for women across the U.S.

What is Sermorelin

What is Sermorelin?

Sermorelin is a synthetic hormone peptide, like GHRH, which triggers the release of growth hormones. When used under the care of a qualified physician, Sermorelin can help you lose weight, increase your energy levels, and help you feel much younger.

Benefits of Sermorelin

Benefits of Sermorelin

Human growth hormone (HGH) therapy has been used for years to treat hormone deficiencies. Unlike HGH, which directly replaces declining human growth hormone levels, Sermorelin addresses the underlying cause of decreased HGH, stimulating the pituitary gland naturally. This approach keeps the mechanisms of growth hormone production active.

  • Benefits of Sermorelin include:
  • Better Immune Function
  • Improved Physical Performance
  • More Growth Hormone Production
  • Less Body Fat
  • Build More Lean Muscle
  • Better Sleep
What is Ipamorelin

What is Ipamorelin?

Ipamorelin helps to release growth hormones in a person's body by mimicking a peptide called ghrelin. Ghrelin is one of three hormones which work together to regulate the growth hormone levels released by the pituitary gland. Because Ipamorelin stimulates the body to produce growth hormone, your body won't stop its natural growth hormone production, which occurs with synthetic HGH.

Ipamorelin causes growth hormone secretion that resembles natural release patterns rather than being constantly elevated from HGH. Because ipamorelin stimulates the natural production of growth hormone, our patients can use this treatment long-term with fewer health risks.

Benefits of Ipamorelin

Benefits of Ipamorelin

One of the biggest benefits of Ipamorelin is that it provides significant short and long-term benefits in age management therapies. Ipamorelin can boost a patient's overall health, wellbeing, and outlook on life.

When there is an increased concentration of growth hormone by the pituitary gland, there are positive benefits to the body. Some benefits include:

  • Powerful Anti-Aging Properties
  • More Muscle Mass
  • Less Unsightly Body Fat
  • Deep, Restful Sleep
  • Increased Athletic Performance
  • More Energy
  • Less Recovery Time for Training Sessions and Injuries
  • Enhanced Overall Wellness and Health
  • No Significant Increase in Cortisol

Your New, Youthful Lease on Life with HRT for Women

Whether you are considering our HRT and anti-aging treatments for women in Westwood, NJ, we are here to help. The first step to reclaiming your life begins by contacting Global Life Rejuvenation. Our friendly, knowledgeable HRT experts can help answer your questions and walk you through our procedures. From there, we'll figure out which treatments are right for you. Before you know it, you'll be well on your way to looking and feeling better than you have in years!

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Westwood high school Principal Frank Connelly named acting superintendent in abrupt switch

The Westwood Regional School District has a new acting superintendent, a change announced abruptly in a letter to the district community on Tuesday.Frank Connelly, principal of Westwood Regional High School, said in the letter that he would be serving as the K-12 district's top administrator "effective immedi...

The Westwood Regional School District has a new acting superintendent, a change announced abruptly in a letter to the district community on Tuesday.Frank Connelly, principal of Westwood Regional High School, said in the letter that he would be serving as the K-12 district's top administrator "effective immediately" in place of Superintendent Jill Mortimer. The letter didn't explain Mortimer's absence or say how long it would last. Mortimer, 55, had previously announced she planned to retire this summer. She took a medical leave across parts of the last two years but returned last July.

Connelly will continue serving as high school principal, according to the letter. Bronwen Calderón, the district’s director of secondary education, will serve as acting assistant superintendent.

“Together, we will work to ensure the continuity of our district's mission and to support our students, staff and families,” Connelly wrote in the letter. “During this time, I have full confidence in our abilities to lead with integrity, dedication, and a focus on the best interests of our students and community.”

An email to Connelly seeking further information was not immediately returned.

Mortimer has worked in education for 31 years, nine of them in the Westwood regional district, which serves students in Westwood and Washington Township. She said last year that she was hopeful the Board of Education would find a suitable candidate to replace her by July 1 of this year but added she would consider delaying her exit if the search takes longer than anticipated.

Mortimer left on medical leave in early 2022 and the district was temporarily led by interim Superintendent Kenneth Rota.

Rota resigned abruptly last June after a series of heated school board meetings at which residents and school board members clashed over sex education standards, a policy on LGBTQ+ Pride signs and other controversies. Mortimer returned from leave that same month.

Reorganization meeting set for Thursday

The school board will hold its annual reorganization meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at the high school in Washington Township. The nine-person board is undergoing changes as well this year, with four new members elected in November now taking office. That's expected to shift the balance of power from a parental-rights slate that held the majority last year.

The school district is in the process of a superintendent search and will hold a meeting on Jan. 11 to provide its thoughts and ideas about a new leader.

Stephanie Noda is a local reporter for NorthJersey.com. For unlimited access to the most important news from your local community, please subscribe or activate your digital account today.

The grandson of Callahan’s owner is opening a 2D-inspired hot dog restaurant

The owner of a former New Jersey hot dog eatery is introducing a new concept that serves as much more than a “hot dog joint.”Daniel DeMiglio, who previously helmed Bergen County’s hot dog staple Callahan’s, is opening 1950 Originals in Westwood.The new concept ...

The owner of a former New Jersey hot dog eatery is introducing a new concept that serves as much more than a “hot dog joint.”

Daniel DeMiglio, who previously helmed Bergen County’s hot dog staple Callahan’s, is opening 1950 Originals in Westwood.

The new concept will open on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 325 Broadway — in the space that formerly housed Jack’s Cafe.

”I’m so excited to start fresh with a brand new business — it’s like having a blank canvas. This is my chance to start over and dream bigger!” DeMiglio said.

1950 Originals will serve two types of wieners: an original (pork and beef) and a signature (all beef). Guests can order the hot dogs to be grilled or deep fried.

Its menu will feature specialty hot dogs, burgers and fries. The list of unique hot dog creations includes the “Street Cart” (ketchup, mayo and potato sticks), “CPBP” (candied bacon drizzled with peanut butter), “K-Top Dog” (mozzarella sticks, sugar dusted potatoes and honey mustard) and “Hot Honey Pimento Cheese” (pimento cheese, hot honey and bacon bits).

“I wanted to honor my grandfather with the name,” DeMiglio said. “1950 is when he started his business, Callahan’s in Fort Lee. So through my new venture, I’m moving forward in the same direction he did and paying homage to what he did to pursue his dream, as well as what I’m doing to pursue mine.”

The new space dons a 2D-inspired black and white theme.

“When you walk inside our restaurant, it’s as if you are entering our very own sketchbook, with original artwork drawn by our team,” DeMiglio said. “After closing Callahan’s in Norwood due to the pandemic and never-ending road construction, I not only wanted to start over with a new restaurant, but start over visually as well. The white bricks you see all over the interior and exterior of our restaurant actually pays homage to my family, who laid down similar white bricks at their very first Callahan’s location in Fort Lee.”

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Kmart is closing its last N.J. store

Kmart is leaving the Garden State for good this fall.The struggling department store chain plans to close its last New Jersey location in Westwood in September or October 2023, according to NorthJersey.com.The store at 700 Broadway in Bergen County has already begun its liquidation sale.This final location in Westwood Plaza follows ...

Kmart is leaving the Garden State for good this fall.

The struggling department store chain plans to close its last New Jersey location in Westwood in September or October 2023, according to NorthJersey.com.

The store at 700 Broadway in Bergen County has already begun its liquidation sale.

This final location in Westwood Plaza follows a string of closures across the state as the chain attempts to stay afloat in the age of online consumerism.

New Jersey had 11 stores before Sears Holdings Corporation, which operates Kmart, closed them over the past five years. The most recent Kmart closings were in Avenel in 2022, and Kearny and Belleville in 2021.

Many of the closed New Jersey Kmarts have been converted in the past few years into other popular stores, like ShopRite, Target, Marshalls and HomeGoods, as well as entertainment complexes.

Transformco, which owns Sears Holdings Corporations, set plans to shutter 45 Kmart locations in 2019. Sears, which operates Kmart, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy a year before.

The United States used to have more than 2,000 Kmart stores. Once this New Jersey location closes, there will be only two Kmart locations nationwide: Kmart Miami and Kmart Bridgehampton in Long Island, N.Y.

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1950 Originals: Westwood Hot Dog Joint Now Open

New Jersey has long been known for its legendary hot dog joints and a new addition is finally here. 1950 Originals opened on Sunday, October 15 at 325 Broadway, Westwood, NJ—the address formerly occupied by Jack’s Cafe, which closed earlier this year. The Westwood shop is the first brick-and-mortar location for the 1950 concept, which specializes in ...

New Jersey has long been known for its legendary hot dog joints and a new addition is finally here. 1950 Originals opened on Sunday, October 15 at 325 Broadway, Westwood, NJ—the address formerly occupied by Jack’s Cafe, which closed earlier this year.

The Westwood shop is the first brick-and-mortar location for the 1950 concept, which specializes in uniquely-topped proprietary hot dogs. Founder Dan DeMiglio worked directly with Thumann’s—who supplies famous spots such as Rutt’s Hut and Hiram’s with their hot dogs—to develop a one-of-a-kind recipe specifically made for the 1950 Originals concept. The first, a secret-recipe blend of beef and pork that differs from Thumann’s traditional beef and pork link and, of course, an all-beef link alongside it.

“You won’t be able to find these hot dogs anywhere other than our Westwood store,” said DeMiglio. “But eventually, we plan on selling them through other avenues like grocery stores and shipping nationally.”

Guests can choose between the two links offered, and how they want it cooked—grilled or deep fried in beef tallow, another nod to the past. Free toppings include ketchup, spicy brown mustard, green relish, chili sauce, red relish, hot onions, sweet onions, sauerkraut, raw onion and cheese sauce. Beyond classic dogs is a list of playful specialty options.

The specialty wieners will be topped in all kinds of fun ways. One such dog is loaded with candied bacon and peanut butter. Another plays homage to the Korean corn dogs that have gone viral in previous years—topped with sugar-dusted potatoes, honey mustard and a mozzarella stick.

DeMiglio is no stranger to the hot dog game, though; it’s in his blood. DeMiglio’s grandfather, Leonard “Artie” Castrianni, opened Callahan’s in Fort Lee—a hot dog institution and lunch counter that operated from 1950 until 2006. DeMiglio resurrected Callahan’s as a food truck in 2014, which morphed into a brick-and-mortar location before closing during the pandemic.

Today, DeMiglio is ready to hit the ground running with 1950 Originals, which he designed to honor his Grandfather, and innovate into the future. “I’m ready to start over with fresh ideas and a blank canvas,” said DeMiglio. “Our team is so excited to bring our first location and new concept to this truly original town. We plan on bringing real value and affordability to the community. It’s been our most important goal.”

1950 Originals’ interior is designed as such. A blank canvas. When you walk into the restaurant, the white brick walls and 2D-centric aesthetics signifies DeMiglio’s fresh start and re-entry into the hot dog business, something the team describes as “you are entering our very own sketchbook.”

The white bricks entrench the entire building—both inside and out—playing tribute to the photos of white bricks that were laid at the foundation of the original Callahan’s.

The Original Callahan’s | Fort Lee, NJ

Beyond hot dogs, 1950 serves hamburgers and french fries.

1950 Originals also features a food truck, which can be booked for catering and events within a 10-mile radius of the 07675 zip code.

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