Balance Your Hormones. Regain Your Vitality.
WHAT ARE HORMONES?
Hormones are chemical messengers produced by the endocrine system that regulate the function of our cells and organs. They keep our bodies working properly, coordinating processes like growth, fertility, metabolism, body temperature, stress levels and mood. Our hormone levels are fluctuating all the time – this is a normal process that occurs at every stage of our life. However, too little or too much of a hormone in the bloodstream could cause side effects throughout the body and affect our wellbeing.
COMMON HORMONAL IMBALANCES
Symptoms of hormonal imbalances vary depending on what type of disorder or illness they are caused by. For example, insufficient levels of thyroid hormones could cause weight gain, make you feel moody or fatigued and you may experience greater sensitivities to temperature changes.
Some specific issues associated with some of the most common hormonal imbalances may include:
- Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Menopausal symptoms including hot flushes
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Oestrogen dominance
- Thyroid problems
- Fatigue
- Weight gain, especially around the middle
- Dry skin
- Water retention
RISK FACTORS AND CAUSES
Hormonal imbalance is a multifaceted problem with many contributing factors including your diet, medical history, genetics, stress levels and exposure to environmental toxins.
Some of the major causes include:
- Food sensitivities and allergies
- Gut/digestive problems (parasitic and bacterial infection, Candida, intestinal permreability)
- Being overweight or obese
- Genetic susceptibility
- High level of inflammation caused by poor nutrition and sedentary lifestyle
- Toxicity caused by exposure to pesticides & herbicides, solvents, adhesives, cigarettes, bisphenol A (BPA) & polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), excessive alcohol and some medication
- High levels of stress
- Insufficient sleep and/or rest
HOW CAN NUTRITIONAL THERAPY HELP?
What we eat and our lifestyle choices affect the production of hormones and their signalling pathways. There are over 100 hormones in the body. Oestrogen, testosterone, progesterone, cortisol, insulin and thyroid hormones are the most commonly known and are closely linked to metabolism, fertility and our mood. Hormone levels vary between men and women resulting in different nutritional needs throughout their lifespan. Understanding nutrition-hormone relationships is a key part of our approach to any hormonal imbalance.
At Nutrimentum Health & Wellbeing we look at your individual needs, educate and empower you to take control of your health. By seeking out underlying root causes of your symptoms, we address your diet, lifestyle, stress, exercise, mindset and your emotional health – these are the cornerstones to improving your hormone health.
BENEFITS OF ADDRESSING HORMONAL IMBALANCES MAY RESULT IN THE FOLLOWING:
Optimised weight
Boosted energy
Increased insulin sensitivity
Reduced stress
Restful sleep
Improved digestion
Increased confidence
Better mood