Hormonal changes are common starting at age 35 and sometimes earlier. You could have changes in your menstrual cycle, hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, fatigue and/or sleep disruptions.

We use traditional blood tests along with saliva and urine testing, when indicated, to assess your hormone balance and determine an individualized treatment plan. Your plan may include prescribed hormones, but may also include natural therapies, such as supplements and lifestyles changes, to help ease the transition.

Hormonal imbalances combined with a poor diet and lack of exercise can lead to weight gain.  An individualized weight loss program is developed, based on each woman's unique biology. The use of prescription weight loss medication may be included, to help achieve the weight loss goal.  

Thyroid disorders are becoming more common. Autoimmune thyroiditis is also on the rise. You may have symptoms of thyroid problems that are hard to detect. Most healthcare professionals only check TSH, which often fails to fully evaluate the thyroid. We run a full thyroid panel as well as investigate other imbalances that can make your thyroid sluggish.

Weight loss or gain is primarily controlled by the interactions of many hormones, including insulin, thyroid, glucagon, leptin, ghrelin, cortisol and the sex hormones. We promote nutritional wellness using a customized, multi-prong approach to help you achieve your goals. There are many different types of dietary approaches, such as low carb, high fat (LCHF), Ketogenic, Primal/Paleo and fasting methods that can be implemented. Lifestyle modifications, such as improving sleep, reducing stress and increasing exercise, will also be explored.