Hormonal Health & Fertility

Gut Health and Endometriosis

The estrobolome is a collection of bacteria in the gut that is focused on metabolizing estrogen. The estrobolome makes beta - glucoronidase, an enzyme which deconjugates estrogen into active forms. Dysbiosis decreases this enzyme activity so you need a healthy gut microbiome to have a healthy estrobolome.

Insulin Resistance and Inflammation

How well we balance our blood sugar levels plays a large role in our level of inflammation.

PMS - Common But Not Normal

Most women accept the notion that PMS, premenstrual syndrome, is a normal part of a monthly cycle. But what if I told you PMS is common but not normal and that those frustrating symptoms you have every month the week before your period can be alleviated naturally!

Brain Optimization Through Hormonal Change

But did you know that perimenopause requires brain reorganization? The brains, not just the reproductive organs of women, depend on estrogen.

Menstrual Cycle - A Monthly Report Card

Every month a woman gets their menstrual cycle, it gives more information on how the body is doing overall. I liken it to a monthly report card!

I encourage women to not only track their day 1's of their cycles (first day of flow), but also to track other signs and symptoms.

Low Testosterone in Men

The problem of low testosterone has escalated over the years because it naturally declines as we age but this decline accelerates with poor diet and lifestyle. Low vitamin D levels, chronic stress, lack of nutrient dense foods, lack of exercise, poor gut health, are just a few things that affect testosterone levels.

Pelvic Floor Therapy To The Rescue For Any Age

What Happens when Testosterone is Low?

Both Men and Women Read Ahead!

Estrogen imbalances and progesterone imbalances were looked at in September and October newsletters. Now it is time to take a look at testosterone. Although it is the hormone that is associated with males, it is just as important for it to be balanced in a woman.

The Scoop on Estrogen

There are a few kinds of estrogen - E1 (not a primary estrogen — mostly for bone and vaginal health), E2 (estradiol - the most powerful), and E3.

Estrogen gets a bad rap because of the thoughts we are get about it contributing to breast cancer and ovarian cancer.

What is DUTCH Hormone Testing?

DUTCH stands for Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones. Unlike standard blood testing, this test not only looks at levels of hormones, but also the way your body processes and metabolizes hormones and their fluctuations throughout the day.

All About Poly-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

It’s estimated that Poly-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects 1 in 10 women, yet less than 50% of women are properly diagnosed, delaying treatment and management. PCOS is complex and multifaceted – but there are many ways that Naturopathic Medicine can help manage PCOS symptoms like infertility, acne, hair loss, insulin dysregulation, and weight gain.