There are two common misconceptions people have about hormone replacement therapy. The first is classifying it as taking steroids. And the second is making it synonymous with holistic medicine.

To be clear, neither of these are even remotely accurate.

First, let's talk about steroids. In this context, the term Steroids is  being used as a derogatory slang term for the abuse of androgens, or in other words, compounds that increase muscle mass. The connotation implies that bigger muscles is the primary objective of HRT.

The objective of hormone replacement therapy is to balance hormones, bringing them back into alignment as they were when you were in your early 20s, a time where your body operated like a well oiled machine.

So the first rule of optimization is moderation, not abuse.

We're not taking your hormones to super physiological levels, we're taking them to youthful levels, there's a huge difference.

Second, let's look at the difference between HRT and holistic medicine. For a lot of people, holistic medicine implies a treatment that makes claims to be effective, but doesn't really do much at all. The description of holistic products are usually followed by “this product has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease”.

The reason HRT is different  is that these are prescribed medications. Every one of them has been thoroughly evaluated by the FDA and every one of them is pharmaceutical grade,  compounded in a licensed U.S. pharmacy and shipped directly to your doorstep.

HRT is real medicine, and it's a legal treatment for a real medical condition.

Balancing your hormones is a critical component in making sure you feel, look, and perform at your best.

Viking is here to help EVERY step of the way.