Hormone Imbalance can trigger weight gain and make weight loss difficult. In women an imbalance in estrogen, progesterone or testosterone can cause weight to deposit around the arms, breasts and hips and thighs. In men weight gain is associated with low testosterone or high levels of estrogen. These are correctable with diet, nutrition or herbal support.
Our doctors are board certified by the American Academy of Anti-Aging, which means they are highly trained to look for hormone imbalances, including thyroid, adrenal/cortisol, estrogen, testosterone and even insulin, which may be standing in your way. Once we’ve identified the imbalance it can be corrected with supplements and possibly bio-Identical Hormone Therapy. It truly is remarkable how much easier weight loss becomes when these imbalances are no longer holding you back. For a nice summary, read this article.
You may not have heard the terms “endocrine disruptor” or “obesogen”, but these are words with which your Naturopathic Doctor is deeply familiar. Environmental toxins and chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, cleaning agents, artificial fragrances, and more) carry these side effects, meaning that they interfere with your metabolism and hormones, in addition to causing obesity.
Women and men of all ages experience hormone imbalance. Knowing the signs and symptoms can help.
Common Hormone Imbalance Concerns for Women:
Perimenopause
Infertility
Weight Gain
Skin Changes: melasma, acne, aging skin
Wellness Exams/PAP smear
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (HPV/Herpes)
Vaginal Infections/Yeast Infections
Common Hormone Imbalance Concerns for Men:
Erectile disfunction
Weight Gain
Prostate Enlargement/Prostatitis
Common Hormone Concerns for Teens:
Mood Swings
Comprehensive Evaluation:
The highly trained physicians at Desert Wellness Center will facilitate a comprehensive evaluation including an hour long interview, exam and specialty testing. The evaluation includes a review of health history to determine if there are other conditions such as insulin resistance (diabetes), adrenal dysfunction or hypothyroidism that may be contributing.
Testing can help identify imbalances in hormones. At Desert Wellness Center, we use a combination of blood, saliva and urinary testing to identify imbalances.
Nutrition is important for hormone health and optimization. Traditional diets containing high fat and sugar easily alter natural hormone production. A hormone-balancing nutritional plan is always the foundation of our treatment.
Treatment Options:
Nutrition
Herbal Medicine
Supplements