When our hormones are out of balance, it can cause a whole host of symptoms. Common concerns include:
- Menstrual problems (PMS symptoms, heavy flow etc…)
- Difficulty with fertility/conception
- Reduced libido
- Reduced energy
- Memory loss
- Hot flashes
- Anxiety
- Night sweats
- Osteoporosis
Although many people consider some of these symptoms to be normal, it is often an indication that there is an issue with hormonal balance.
My approach:
My first step is always to take a detailed intake of your health history to examine your diet and lifestyle and to rule out other causes of your symptoms. Click here to book your initial consultation
Lab testing
Based on the intake, I may request specific lab tests (Naturopaths are able to requisition an array of tests including blood, saliva and urine hormone testing). Contact me for information on different methods of testing hormones, and the pros/cons for each.
Treatment
Once there is a clear picture of what is causing the hormonal imbalance, a personalized treatment program is developed for you. Treatment involves gently rebalancing the hormones in a gently way, using a combination of some or all of the following (depending on your personal needs):
- Dietary modification
- Lifestyle advice
- Nutritional supplementation
- Herbal/botanical medicines
- Acupuncture (a series of at least 10 treatments is recommended for optimal benefit)
- Bio-identical hormone replacement
Monitoring
It is important that there is regular monitoring of your progress. Visits with me will include following-up on your symptoms, continuing acupuncture treatments, rechecking labs when appropriate and/or altering the treatment plan as needed.
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