Perimenopause, sometimes referred to as the “menopausal transition,” is a natural stage that marks the gradual transition to menopause. It usually begins in a woman’s 40s but can start earlier or later. This phase can last for several years, during…
Why you might be at risk for Cardiovascular disease in Menopause
Menopause, the natural cessation of menstruation, typically occurs around the age of 45 to 55 in women. During this period, hormonal changes, particularly the decline in estrogen levels, can have significant effects on various aspects of health, including cardiovascular health….
Hormones and Sleep… (there is a connection)
Did you know that your hormones play a large role in your quality of sleep? Women appear to have a greater predisposition to struggling with insomnia. Hormones are a large part of the story. Both estrogen and progesterone affect sleep…
Menopause and Weight Gain!
This is probably the most common thing I hear from women who come and see me! I am doing everything the same and all of the sudden my weight has increased!! What the heck!?!? Why is this happening? How can…
Why you might be bloated….
No one likes feeling bloated… and there are many reasons why you might be experiencing some bloating. Often bloating can be related to your If your bloating is related to digestion, you could try these tips: – sit down to…
What is Estrogen Dominance?
Estrogen regulates your cycle and controls the growth of the uterine lining before ovulation. It’s responsible for increased energy, bone formation, positive mood, healthy cholesterol levels and affects the urinary tract, heart and blood vessels, bones, breasts, skin, hair, the brain,…
WHY BLOOD SUGAR MATTERS FOR HORMONE BALANCE
Did you know its is extremely important to stabilize your blood sugar to help balance your hormones? It’s a snowball effect when you are having a constant elevated blood sugar and blood sugar spikes and crashes. When your blood sugar…
How do you know your hormones are balanced?
How do you know your hormones are balanced? It’s like achieving the mystical unicorn right?!? I see many women who just know they aren’t feeling right. They know there is something off and wondering what might be the cause. When…
How to Manage Hot Flashes Naturally
About 75-80 percent of North American women will experience these sudden waves of heat in the face, neck and torso that can be accompanied by beet-red flushing, copious sweating and a racing heart beat. Night sweats are often associated as…
Stress – The Flight or Fright response
Our body’s natural inclination with physiological stress is flight or flight response. Back in the time of cavemen, the only stress was a live or die situation (running from a bear or fierce animal). Our stress response was created to…
Do you suffer from acne?
Many times people will use topical creams or even get prescribed antibiotics to help with acne. However, from a naturopathic standpoint, acne is mutli-factoral and most commonly stems from your digestion or can be hormonal. I have seen time and…
10 signs you may be experiencing hormonal imbalance
Our hormones regulate appetite and metabolism, sleep cycles, heart rate, sexual function, general mood and stress levels, and body temperature. Hormonal imbalance symptoms depend on which hormones or glands are not working properly. We can have variation in our hormones…
