Family business partners Jim Brosious and his son Matt were each feeling the effects of aging.

Although physically active and health-conscious in his mid 60s, Jim acknowledged “having problems.” “I did not have the energy I had before. I had been exercising, doing some weight lifting, and had already been working with a nutritionist, but I’d not had the results I was looking for.”

 A former Army Ranger trained in mixed martial arts, Matt was “amazed” by the lethargy he felt at his age. “I’m not that old, but I was feeling the effects of aging. I was gaining a lot of weight even though I exercised. Years ago, if I was hungry, I could eat a whole pizza. As I aged, if I took just one bite of one piece, I’d gain ten pounds,” Matt jokes. But the 37-year-old’s lack of energy wasn’t all that funny. Despite working a job that is “pretty stress free and physically undemanding, I just wanted to go home and go to bed. I didn’t have the energy to spend time with the family. I didn’t really have a sex drive. My wife noticed. I noticed. I was tired.”

 After meeting and chatting with Bartley Harvard Kerr, DC, founder and CEO of National Rejuvenation Centers, at a neighborhood event, the Brosious men were impressed.

Jim found Dr. Kerr to be “a very easy person to meet with. He was comfortable to deal and work with.” Aware that Dr. Kerr had done bodybuilding himself, Jim liked the idea that “the doctor seemed to live the same lifestyle that he was promoting.”

Matt describes Dr. Kerr as a great guy. Informative and entertaining, the doctor “is animated. He gets excited about what he does.”

When they scheduled a joint appointment for an initial consultation, Jim and Matt were excited about the potential benefits of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, or BHRT. The individualized programs and the tri-level approach to rejuvenation medicine at NRC appealed to both father and son.

Rejuvenation medicine

“Rejuvenation medicine encompasses much more than just hormone replacement. The combination of different realms of health and health care make it work,” explains Dr. Kerr. Hormone replacement therapy, nutrition counseling, and exercise are three of the most important elements of the therapies available at NRC. “You don’t need to be a slave to any one of these things, but you need a little bit of each.”

Dr. Kerr and his medical team offer affordable, customized programs based on the individual needs of each patient. “We put together a treatment protocol that helps address all their problem areas,” says Dr. Kerr.

After a detailed consultation to discuss medical history, symptoms, and goals, extensive blood work is done to determine hormone levels.

“We start with the BHRT. We use only bioidentical hormones to keep the body as clean and natural as it can be.” Then, based on test results and patient interviews, the best delivery method for those hormones is determined. “Pills, injections, and creams – whatever method is best suited to meet the unique needs of the individual and their lifestyle is the method we use,” notes Dr. Kerr. “If a patient is deficient in a hormone, we restore it back to a more youthful level, like when they were in their twenties.

“Once hormones are optimized, people feel better quickly. Energy levels increase. People begin to think more clearly as cognition improves. Libido increases. Patients sleep better. The list goes on. It’s phenomenal.

“Secondly, we tailor an exercise program to the individual based on age, demographic, and all the values we discussed at the initial interview. Some people don’t exercise and need a little guidance to get started. Those who do exercise often overdo it. Too much can be counterproductive. We want to customize an exercise routine perfect for what each patient is trying to do.

“Finally, we provide an individualized nutrition plan for every patient. These are not diets, but rather nutrition plans,” emphasizes the doctor. “We want them to eat and enjoy real food. Called ‘eating clean,’ we determine the perfect ratio of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats so our patients can reach their ideal goals. We put the whole program together so that people can look better, feel better, and be healthier with a minimal amount of effort.”

Youthfulness regained

Jim and Matt made the effort and are more than pleased with the results.

Describing himself as “extremely satisfied,” Jim is more energetic than ever. “I’ve lost some weight where I wanted to lose weight, and developed a little more muscle mass where I had hoped that I could. My stamina has improved. I’d recommend Dr. Kerr and NRC to anybody. Anyone who wanted to go this route, or wanted to seek out this kind of program, I would recommend him in a minute.”

Matt is also thrilled. “Once you start working out, you feel better about yourself and you start eating healthier. It’s all tied together.”

Immediately, Matt’s energy level and libido increased. He lost a noticeable amount of body fat and gained muscle mass. He says people have commented, Holy smokes! Are you in a body building tournament or something? Others compliment his leaner, healthier look. “People have been saying that I look really good. With balanced hormones; smaller, more frequent meals; and the workout he wrote for me, Dr. Kerr gave me a perfect plan.”

The Brosious men “wanted to be healthy, and wanted to do it on their terms,” says Dr. Kerr, who is proud of their efforts and the results obtained.

An individualized program, including bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, a tailored exercise plan, and nutrition counseling, worked for Matt and Jim. Customized treatment could work for everyone to help restore youthful vigor – at any age.

FHCN – Christina Crall-Reed