Hormonal Health

Our hormones are in a constant state of flux as they are the messengers via which our body communicates with itself. There are dozens and dozens of different hormones, each of which is unique is in the rhythmicity of its release, the tissues it targets, and the types of responses it elicits.

Below are a few of the main categories most implicated in hormonal health.

Women’s Health

Female hormones not only fluctuate according to our menstrual cycles, but they also wax and wane depending on where we are in our reproductive years. When out of balance, estrogen and progesterone shifts (and sometimes testosterone) can lead to some undesirable side effects. Some commonly treated conditions include the following:

  • PMS and PMDD

  • Endometriosis

  • PCOS

  • Uterine fibroids

  • Acne

  • Fertility

  • Peri-menopause and menopause

Stress

All of us are familiar with the stressors life throw our way - work, finances, relationships, etc. - but stress encompasses so much more. In addition to life challenges, factors such as sleep disturbance, blood sugar dysregulation, and chronic infections act as stressors on our bodies as they all contribute to inflammation. This cumulative stress affects the cascade of hormones within the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which over time can lead to a HPA axis dysfunction, or what some people know as adrenal fatigue. Symptoms of this may include:

  • Chronic fatigue and/or sense of overwhelm

  • Mood changes

  • Difficulty concentration

  • Frequent colds and flus

  • Weight management issues and food cravings

  • Insomnia and other sleep disturbances

  • Decreased physical endurance

  • Aggravation of PMS symptoms for women

Thyroid Function

The thyroid gland is the master regulator of our metabolism. Thyroid hormones influence our cells’ ability to uptake glucose and thyroid function is intimately linked to our stress response, among other things. Common conditions seen:

  • Hypothyroidism, including Hashimoto’s disease

  • Hyperthyroidism, including Graves’ disease

  • Goiter

  • Thyroid nodules

Book in for an initial consult to gain insight on how to rebalance your hormones. A customized treatment plan may include dietary interventions, lifestyle counseling including sleep optimization, herbal remedies, and supplement recommendations.

Hormonal Health