Hormone imbalances are a normal part of the aging process and can cause a number of uncomfortable symptoms that affect everyday life. Luckily, there are many benefits that come along with hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Are you questioning your symptoms and wondering how you can be happy and healthy again? There are plenty of options [...]
Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers, traveling through the bloodstream instructing tissues and organs. Hormones affect many different processes in the body, like metabolism, sexual function, reproduction, and even mood. Hormones are powerful, and too much or too little of a certain hormone can have serious effects on the body. Hormone imbalances can happen at [...]
Estrogen dominance is a type of hormonal imbalance in which the body produces too much estrogen. There are different schools of thought about estrogen dominance, but the theory behind it is that during the transition into perimenopause, the body will produce less progesterone but keep producing the same levels of estrogen. This causes an imbalance [...]
Hormonal issues are often primarily associated with women, but men can experience imbalances as well. One of the most common hormone problem men face is low testosterone. When testosterone levels are low and out of balance with the other hormones in the body, it is called Testosterone Deficiency (TD) or Low Testosterone (Low T). Testosterone [...]
Having balanced hormones is essential for a well-functioning body. They are responsible for many physiological processes and when out of balance can cause adverse side effects. We often associate hormonal imbalances with illness or age, and that is true in many cases. However, lifestyle habits may also be a contributing factor. Here are some areas [...]
Often times the symptoms of hormone imbalance are difficult to discern, as they are commonly viewed as normal parts of aging or mistaken for other conditions. Here are 7 common signs of hormone imbalance that you should be aware of:
An estimated 80% of women suffer from some kind of hormonal imbalance. Low estrogen and progesterone levels (female sex hormones), as well as low testosterone and thyroid hormone levels, can result in a mix of physical and mental health challenges. While hormone fluctuations occur naturally due to transitions such as puberty, perimenopause and menopause, unhealthy [...]
