Some times you just feel “off” and don’t know how to get back to your most optimal self. Hormones effect almost every function in the body from menstrual cycles to metabolism. They also drive our emotions and energy levels as well as manage how we lose and gain weight.
Hormone imbalances can be challenging for medical professionals to diagnose, because their natural tendency is to change rapidly. When hormones are out of balance, a person’s health and outlook on life can be dramatically effected, but general lab work may not reveal the issue because it is only a “snapshot” of how the hormones are behaving.
Balancing hormones requires finding the root cause to the imbalance and recognizing the pattern as a whole. Assessing for hormones is most effective done over a period of time and monitoring small nuances to really figure out where the rhythm is off.
Some common hormone and endocrine imbalances are:
- Hyperthyroidism/Hypothyroidism
- Hashimotos Thyroiditis
- Estrogen Dominance
- Progesterone Deficiency
- Hypoandrogenism (too much testosterone or DHEA)
- Adrenal Fatigue or Exhaustion
- PMS/PMDD
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Insulin Resistance
- Autoimmune Disorders including
- Rheumatoid Arthritis and
- Fibromyalgia
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Male and Female Infertility
- Menopause
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids and Cysts
Symptoms that are often associated with hormone imbalances:
- Acne
- Weight gain or loss
- Hair and skin changes
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Fatigue
- Mood swings and irritability
- Irregular or no menstrual cycles
- Painful menstrual cycles
- Joint pain
- Headaches
- Hot flashes
- Poor digestion
- Decreased sexual desire
With functional and Chinese medicine, we are able to collect information with intricate testing or a variety of our other monitoring tools to help you figure out where the problem is and give you the tools to re-balance and feel like your best self. We are able to offer holistic treatments and a range of lifestyle advice that is specific to your needs.
Why Holistic Women and Families?
Our physicians, Crystal and Dawn, use an individualized, patient-centered approach that empowers patients and practitioners to work together to address the underlying causes of disease and promote optimal wellness. They incorporate a detailed understanding of each patient’s genetic, biochemical, and lifestyle factors to develop personalized treatment plans that lead to health and vitality. They integrate both Western and Eastern medical approaches as well as nutrition, diet and exercise. They also use functional lab testing and other diagnostic techniques to facilitate finding the root of a patient’s health concerns. Our physicians incorporate the use of acupuncture, nutritional supplements, botanicals, Traditional Chinese herbs, healthy lifestyle recommendations, and individualized nutritional programs to guide patients to optimal health.
