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Jacqueline Jensen is the transformyou Vice President of Operations. Jacque graduated with a degree in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University. After her degree, she quickly went to work helping individuals lose weight and transform their bodies through tailored diet plans and exercise programs. She conducted in-home personal training, helping clients reach their weight loss and fitness goals. Furthermore, she has an extensive medical background assisting physicians not only with physical therapy biomechanic products but with specialty cardiology medical devices. Jacque’s 13 years of customer service, sales and operation experience help ensure all transformyou patients have a smooth, supported, and positive care experience.

Atherogenesis is the underlying cause of not only coronary artery disease but of arterial disease throughout the body. It is seen as cholesterol plaque within arteries, and we call it atherosclerosis. Female sex hormones exert a protective effect against atherosclerosis. Women prior to menopause are at a much lower risk (ratio 1:10) of cardiovascular disease than men of the same age. After menopause, a woman's cardiovascular disease risk increases until it becomes the main cause of death by about age 60. Total mortality from cardiovascular disease in women eventually almost equals that of men. To understand how this happens, it is important to understand atherogenesis.

Below is a discussion of common testosterone esters. The primary difference between esters is the rate at which testosterone enters the bloodstream following an injection. A slower release means fewer testosterone injections per year. Testosterone propionate is a fast-acting ester rarely used in TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy). Testosterone enanthate and testosterone cypionate are slow-acting injectable forms. They have been the predominant form used for TRT. Testosterone undecanoate is a newly approved form that is very long-acting.

If you’re trying to conquer your junk food cravings, a little extra time in the sack could make a tremendous difference. In fact, a University of Chicago study showed that not getting enough sleep could increase cravings for junk food, specifically foods like cookies and bread, by 45 percent.