Do Menopause Your Way.
Feel free to have the body you really want during the best years of your life.
What your Doctor isn’t Telling You About Menopause & Peri-Menopause:
Menopause causes weight gain and it’s not fixed with an estrogen patch.
I was always skinny when I was young, but in my 30’s I started gaining weight. With each birthday the scale went up and my energy and drive declined. Starting at age 35, most women will notice some mild to moderate changes related to hormones and age and then as we approach menopause (age 40-55) it only accelerates. Weight, cravings, insomnia, hot flashes, night sweats and fatigue rapidly increase. Energy, motivation, confidence, mental clarity, memory and drive all rapidly decline. Not to mention our moods seem to be all over the place.
When I started to see these changes, I first tightened up all of my healthy habits, exercising daily and eating healthy. No change. Then I went to my doctor and said something had changed in my body. When she did labs I was actually excited to finally have something I could treat, but disappointingly she reported. “Your labs are normal. Just eat less and exercise more.”
For years, I suffered wondering what I was doing wrong. Tried all the fad diets and saw some temporary results without long-term success.
So many women have shared similar experiences. They’ve gone to their doctors in their 40’s with bothersome symptoms, just to be told their labs are “normal,” for their age. “Try just eating less and exercising more.”
Other women in menopause, who often have been suffering with milder symptoms for years and are excited to finally get treatment are disappointed when the treatment offered provides disappointing results. Most commonly, a woman will be given a low dose estrogen. Sometimes enough to limit suffering, but still leaving women feeling like crap and gaining weight. This happens because:
Your PCP and OBGYN are not doing detailed blood work. Yes, menopause affects estrogen, but it also affects testosterone, progesterone, adrenal health, thyroid health, making you prone to insulin and leptin resistance. This is partly because they know insurance won’t cover it, but also that reviewing these results simply takes more time than they have in one appointment.
They are only treating Estrogen changes and sometimes Progesterone and disregarding the important role of Testosterone, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Thyroid Hormones and Adrenal Hormones play in maintaining your metabolism and maintaining optimal brain function. Once again, often related to what insurance will cover.
They are not addressing lifestyle and supplement use which can be customized based off your lab results.
They are not offering any weight loss treatments to reverse the menopause related weight gain and get you back to feeling like yourself as soon as possible.
Take Your Power Back & Do Menopause on Your Terms.
It wasn’t until years later that I got detailed lab work done (beyond what was done at my PCP and OBGYN), that identified the REAL problem and fixed it. I finally had a solution customized to my specific biology that addressed age related changes to my hormones that were causing me to suffer.
Like so many women that I have treated, I experienced amazing results that I did not think were possible:
I quickly got back to my optimal weight and eliminated the intense urges for sugar. I simply don’t think about my weight anymore.
I have the energy and drive to run a successful business and still play with the kids when I get home.
I’m able to sleep through the night again.
I have great mental clarity and memory. (although I do still lose my keys once in a while)
My mood is balanced. I still experience the normal ups and downs but no more severe anxiety or depression.
I suffer from less aches and pains and even less headaches.
Not to mention, I got my sex drive back!
After recieving treatment, so many women express their frustration that they were not told about these options by their Primary Care Provider (PCP) or OBGYN. They didn’t know that other symptoms like urinary incontinence, hot flashes, night sweats or brain fog could easily be treated with hormone balance.
It has always been the case that health considerations that only affect women do not receive the attention of those that affect men. Unlike women, men do not go through menopause. They simply have a slow decline in hormones with age. This leaves us at a disadvantage as we age and we have to be willing to take our power back.
In the 1900’s we used to die shortly after menopause, but now I meet powerful women all the time that are just getting started! They are starting new businesses, inventing new technologies and living the best years of their lives. After menopause, we have far too much living to do to simply accept that it is natural for us to just have less energy, less brain function and more fat and fatigue.
“It’s not your fault… It’s your hormones!”
So many women in menopause and peri-menopause are suffering with weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, decreased motivation and self esteem and low sex drive. And sadly, most doctors are telling them they just need to try harder. It is my goal to reach as many women as possible and let them know. “It’s not your fault… It’s your hormones!” We can fix this. We can make these the BEST years of your life.
The Metabolic25: A Customized Approach to Create Your Ideal Body during the best years of your life.
It all begins with detailed lab work, what we call the Metabolic25. Results are used to identify what changes are occurring in your body affecting your metabolism, weight, mood, energy, motivation and drive. After years of experience and thousands of patients, we’ve identified what labs are needed to customize your plan and what treatments get you the most dramatic results.
Your lab work will allow us to identify what lifestyle changes, supplements, Bio-Identical Hormone Therapies and Medical Weight Loss treatments will be perfect for you, your goals and your biology.
Optimal Health and Body in Peri-Menopause and Menopause in
4 Simple Steps
Step 1: The Metabolic25 Blood Panel
We are available to draw your blood at our location in Lakewood, Colorado. Don’t live close by? No problem. We work with a network of blood draw centers across the U.S. and can set up blood work at a location near you or at your own home.
Step 2: Detailed Lab Review
Whether you choose to move forward with treatment at Silk Life or not, you will gain a powerful insight into your current health and metabolism. You will understand what each of your lab results really mean for you. We will identify what lifestyle changes, supplements and medical treatments will get you the most dramatic results based on your specific biology. Together, we will formulate a treatment plan to reach your specific goals, allowing you to go through menopause on your terms. Your plan will allow you to have your ideal body, mental clarity, energy, motivation and mood balance. You decide how quickly you want to reach your goal weight and we’ll provide the best plan.
Step 3: Treatment
After you gain a detailed understanding of your current health and metabolism, we will identify the best plan to reach your goals on your timeline. We offer cutting-edge medical treatments for weight loss, hormone balance, longevity and anti-aging in-office or shipped to your home. We work with a select group of pharmacies that only compound with the highest quality ingredients and allow us to customize the exact dosage to the patients needs.
For most women, this will include Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy and Medical Weight Loss for rapid weight loss and symptom relief for the first 3 months. We call this combination “NEXT Level Women’s Health.” This allows you to eliminate Insulin and Leptin resistance that has been slowing down your fat loss and to get to your ideal weight. BioIdentical Hormone Therapies can then be used long term to maintain weight loss and keep you at the top of your game mentally and physically for many years to come.
Our clients no longer suffer with symptoms of menopause or peri-menopause and are living life they didn’t imagine was possible. They are at their ideal weight and end the scale obsession. They have the mental clarity and drive to advance in their careers and accomplish more than in any other chapter of life. They have the energy to easily get out of bed in the morning and no longer suffer with the mid afternoon crash. They notice less aches and pains related to age. They notice that they are aging more slowly than their friends and have less fine lines and wrinkles. They have restored confidence and motivation to make the years during and after menopause the best years of their life.
Step 4: Results
“I decided to have my hormone levels checked and I am so happy I did! Not only did Ms. Jacobs check my hormones, but she took the time to go over EVERYTHING in complete detail with me. I have never had any practitioner take that much time with me to help me to understand and answer all of my questions. She recommended a treatment plan that was specific to my symptoms and issues and I have never felt better.”
— Silk Life Client: Christine, age 46
Silk Life Client: Liba, age 71
After menopause, Liba no longer had the energy required to be working 12-hour shifts as a Head Nurse despite the basic Hormone Replacement she was previously prescribed. NEXT Level Women’s Health got her back to her old self. Now at 71 years old, she is Thriving. She loves being a nurse and still has the energy to chase her grandchildren around.
Ready to make Menopause the
best years of your life in your
ideal body?
Take the First Step: The Metabolic25 Blood Panel.
Our Metabolic25 Panel and Review provides value beyond what you will receive at your OBGYN or Primary Care Provider, but even beyond what is offered at most hormone or weight loss clinics. We have identified the 25 lab tests that have the most impact on your metabolism and overall health and locked in an amazing price. The Metabolic25 includes detailed Sex Hormone Testing (Types of Estrogen, Testosterone and Progesterone), Adrenal Testing, Thyroid Testing, Nutrient Testing and Appetite Regulation Testing.
None of these results mean a thing if you don’t understand what they mean to you. We will never say, “Everything looks good” and send you on your way. We will make sure that each of your concerns are addressed. You will not only get the lab report from the lab identifying what is out of “Normal” range for your age, but also our Optimal Lab Results, identifying what is out of the Optimal Range for your age. During your 40 minute lab review, you will have a clear understanding of what each lab test means for you, your health and your metabolism and have clear recommendations based on your results.
Here is exactly what you’ll get with the Metabolic25 Blood Panel
Blood Draw & Lab Testing
$2,050+ Value
Blood draws can be done in office at our Lakewood, Colorado location. We also work with a network of labs nationwide, so you can go to a location near you. Often options will be available to have a phlebotomist come to your home.
Detailed Lab Testing is performed at Vibrant America, our trusted partner for clear and accurate results.
Consult with Hormone & Weight Loss Expert
$200 Value
We also take time to really understand the problem. We care more about your experience and your symptoms, than we do the specific numbers on your lab report. We want to know how symptoms have affected your life and want to take the time to listen.
Review of your medical history and family history to allow us to recommend the safest and most effective treatments based on your biology and your genetics.
Detailed Lab Report Including Optimal Results
$200 Value
Detailed Report from the lab showing each of the labs that were performed against the “normal” lab results for your age.
Additional lab report comparing your results to optimal lab results. Optimal lab results are identified using studies that have shown that there are significant benefits to being higher or lower in the wide “Normal” range. For example, it can be normal for testosterone to be close to zero after menopause, but that will not be optimal for your overall health, longevity, weight and brain function.
Menopause Expert Advanced Lab Review
$250 Value
Detailed lab results may be meaningless without an in depth explanation of what they actually mean for you, your body and your goals. This is why the lab review may be the most import part of any lab work. We will be sure to review each of the 25 results and explain how these results impact your health, your metabolism and your specific goals.
Get all of your questions answered related to your results.
Customized Lifestyle & Supplement Plan
$150 Value
There are thousands of supplements offering a wide range of benefits, but if we were to take them all we’d be downing hundreds each day. With your Metabolic25 Lab Review you’ll learn which supplements will be MOST beneficial to you, your goals and your health.
Make your lifestyle work for you by knowing your biology. This is why some eating styles result in weight loss for many and then weight gain for some. Stop the trial and error and get clear recommendations for success.
Customized BHRT & Medical Weight Loss Plan*
$150 Value
Now that you have a clear picture of your metabolism, how your body loses weight specifically, your hormone imbalances and severity and other biological changes we have all the information to provide you the most customized plan possible. Unlike other Bio-Identical Hormone (BHRT) and Medical Weight Loss providers, we do not offer a one size fits all solution. We work with an extensive selection of BHRT options and Medical Weight Loss options, allowing us to prescribe what is the best fit for you.
You will learn about the different options available for BHRT and Medical Weight Loss and understand why one treatment may be recommended to you versus another.
Take the option to get started right away or take your time reviewing your options. It is common for patients to have additional questions come up after their Lab Review. For this reason, you will have access to your providers direct email to send any follow up questions or an option to schedule an additional follow up at no additional cost.
*Products & Treatment sold separately
Get all your questions answered regarding BHRT and Medical Weight Loss. Get clear answers on the risks and benefits in relation to your medical history, family history and lab results, so that you can make the most educated and empowered decision on your care.
Total Value of $3,000+
Today
Just $447
Are you ready to change your life?
It all begins with The Metabolic25 Blood Panel at Silk Life Medical.
I can’t wait to show you what’s possible!
-Tina Jacobs PAC, Weight Loss Coach & Owner of Silk Life Medical
FAQs
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Silk Life only accepts Self Pay at this time, but many patients use HSA and FSA accounts. Detailed lab testing can get very expensive. We’ve found that when processed through insurance, most of the patients were paying hundreds or thousands of dollars more than what we were charging. We have locked in great prices for our labs to make it easy as possible for our patients.
Insurance typically does not cover the treatments that we offer. Remember, our goal is to take you from “normal” health to optimal. Your insurance is designed to take your from sick to “normal.” Since most submissions will be declined, we do not offer the service of submitting claims to insurance. You can use an HSA/FSA account or we can provide receipts and/or any additional information you need to submit yourself.
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Our Metabolic25 Detailed panel offers advanced labs that can be very expensive and are not covered by insurance. Luckily, we have locked in great prices with our lab.
If you prefer, you can request these labs at your Primary Care Provider, but beware of the following:
Your Primary Care Doctor may or may not agree to order the labs. Often we hear from patients that their primary care refuses. If you are able to get your labs ordered at Primary Care, you may be charged much more than the Silk Life Price. Often insurance does not cover the tests requested or offer limited coverage on the expensive tests. In the past we have seen patient’s receive bills over $2,000 even after processed through insurance.
If you already a have lab results from another doctor we will be happy to review. The cost of lab review is included in the Metabolic25 price. Lab Review alone will be $99.
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Bio-identical Hormones are biologically the same as the hormones your body naturally produces. This is to reduce side effects and provide the most natural results possible. Often BHRT is naturally sourced. BHRT most commonly is compounded with a compounding pharmacy. This allows your treatment to be customized to you. For example we can provide the exact dose you need based on your labs vs. the standard few doses. We are also able to combine hormones into one treatment. This is different from the average trademarked prescription you will receive at your local drug store. To be trademarked, a prescription can not be naturally occurring. This is the same reason drug companies don’t sell vitamins.
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When you stop any hormone replacement your levels will slowly go back to normal/where they were previously. Never stop treatment without discussing with your provider. Certain hormone therapies can be safely stopped abruptly, while others require you to taper off.
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This can vary depending on treatment.
Example 1: Hormones as testosterone, estrogen or progesterone slowly decline with age and ovarian production stops at after menopause. To maintain the benefits you receive, you would continue use. The replacement of these hormones is slowly the process of aging, reducing risks of heart disease, dementia and cancer and keep you in optimal health, so why stop? If hormone replacement is recommended, you can try it as long as you want and go off with your providers supervision. We expect treatment to make a dramatic difference in your life to make long term use well worth it.
Example 2: Some hormones such as thyroid can be healed over time. Depending on the severity of thyroid changes you may be able to get off the medication once your lifestyle is optimized based on your biology.