Determine the underlying causes of your hormone issues so you can work towards getting them back in balance. 1. GET TESTED This is the most important step! Hormone testing will help to determine the underlying causes of your hormone issues. Testing needs to include the following hormones: Saliva: Progesterone, Estrogen, Testosterone, DHEA and morning/noon/afternoon as […]
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common disorder in women of reproductive age that is characterized by the cyclic recurrence of physical, affective and cognitive (or performance) symptoms. The symptoms typically occur in the second half of the menstrual cycle, resolve after the period begins and are often absent during the early phase
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This questionnaire helps you determine the function of thyroid hormone in your body. It does not matter if you have had lab tests that say your thyroid is OK or that you may be taking prescription thyroid medication, you still may have problems with metabolism that directly relates to how thyroid hormone is functioning in
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One of the most common issues that perimenopausal and menopausal women may experience are mood swings and depression. Perimenopause refers to the years of hormonal upheaval that precedes a woman’s final menstrual period. Female hormone production begins to change between the ages of 35 to 50, and often women can feel significant effects due to
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Specializing in hormone imbalances in my practice brings in many women that are struggling with issues occurring in menopause. Two of the most common complaints are hot flashes and night sweats. Nearly 75% of women begin to struggle with these issues in perimenopause which is the years leading up to menopause, usually ages 40-50. For
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Everyday in my clinic, I see women who are struggling with issues such as mood swings ranging from irritability and rage to depression as well as weight gain, fatigue, skin changes, sleep disturbances and feeling down right awful! Many women will tell me that they feel like they are in a constant state of PMS!
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Five Strategies for Beating PMS Before It Beats You Being a woman, you no doubt have experienced PMS at some point in your life. Researchers sill do not understand why some women struggle with PMS more than others. PMS affects women of all cultures and socioeconomic levels, but types of symptoms and levels of discomfort
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Ever wondered how to tell if you might have a hormone imbalance? It can be tricky to spot the signs as many of the symptoms can be vague and have a few potential causes. This is because hormones act as “messengers” that have a big impact on how your body works. Even a slight imbalance
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How to Know If You’re Going Through the Menopause Not sure exactly how to know if you might be going through the menopause? You may start to notice changes in your health and wellbeing as you enter your forties and fifties but these aren’t always recognized as being linked to menopause. Changing levels of estrogen,
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No doubt you’re well aware of how important a balanced diet is for staying healthy and this can be true for your hormones too. When it comes to reducing Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) symptoms, some foods are much more beneficial than others. Today, I’m going to talk a little bit about some of the foods that
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