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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Do you feel tired and stressed more often than not? Are you noticing that you’re gaining weight easily and struggling to lose it? These can be signs that your levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, are on the high side. Chronic stress is a big culprit. Our bodies release stress hormones such as cortisol as
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For some people exercising, eating healthy and cutting calories have all been tried over and over but the scale still won’t budge! The frustration is relentless and many undoubtedly just want to give up. There may be hidden causes to this weight loss resistance, which urges your body to hang on to extra weight —
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Menopause can be a confusing and distressing time for many women, and this can be made worse if you’re not sure what you can expect to happen to your body both during and afterwards. One of the big questions that most women have? How long symptoms can last. Once your periods have been absent for
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Hormonal imbalances can have a major impact on your health. A lot of things can alter the delicate balance of your hormones and diet is one of the factors that can do this. Unexplained weight gain, fatigue, bad skin, insomnia and PMS can all be subtle signs that your hormones aren’t as balanced as they
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