What are Hormones?
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Hormones are natural occurring substances in your body made from cholesterol. They are know as "chemical messengers" or signaling molecule. Each hormone has a specific purpose that it performs, and they are specifically secreted by endocrine organs in response to it's environment to perform this purpose. If our environmental is optimal (ie. perfect diet, no stress, no inflammation, etc.) then our hormones are in good balance and performing optimally. It is when the hormones are imbalance that health issues may arise.
Hormonal ImbalanceImbalances with your hormones can lead to numerous conditions such as:
The important thing to determine with hormonal imbalances is which (or how many) hormones are out of balance and in which endocrine organs do the imbalances come from. All endocrine organs are connected, hence the imbalance can originate from any number of hormones. |
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What can Dr. Nicole do to help?
To determine which hormones are affected, Dr. Nicole will look at the symptoms which you are experiencing in order to determine what hormones may be out of balance (for example, estrogen dominance will cause long/heavy periods, food cravings, cramping, anxiety, and headaches). Common organs that can be affected are your endocrine organs - brain, adrenals (sit on top of kidneys), kidneys, ovaries/testes, pituitary gland, hypothalamus, thalamus, and thyroid - where any deficiencies in those organs can cause hormonal imbalances. For example, a person under constant stress will have exhausted their adrenals, decreasing the hormonal output of the adrenals leading to: menstrual issues (decreased androgens), blood pressure issues (decreased aldosterone) and poor immunity (decreased cortisol) and thyroid dysfunction
Acupuncture can be used to synchronize and balance hormones, as well as acupuncture specific for fertility and improving conception.
Nutritional Counseling can be use to detect food sensitivities, and help the person incorporate an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory diet, especially if there are issues with fertility.
Homepathics and Biotherapeutic drainage can be used to detoxify the body from hormonal excess and liver sluggishness.
Stress Reduction exercise can help improve the relaxation of the body and mind, having a direct positive effect on hormonal levels.
Acupuncture can be used to synchronize and balance hormones, as well as acupuncture specific for fertility and improving conception.
Nutritional Counseling can be use to detect food sensitivities, and help the person incorporate an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory diet, especially if there are issues with fertility.
Homepathics and Biotherapeutic drainage can be used to detoxify the body from hormonal excess and liver sluggishness.
Stress Reduction exercise can help improve the relaxation of the body and mind, having a direct positive effect on hormonal levels.
- NOTE: With fertility cases, expect 3-6 months to regulate menstruation and detoxify the liver before working specifically on conception