Hormonal Imbalance
Extensive functional assessment for hormonal imbalances affecting weight, energy, and overall health through precision diagnostics and endocrine support.
Effects of Hormone Imbalances
Hormone imbalances can result from a multitude of insults to the body such as chronic stress, toxicity, lack of sleep, and undetected disease process. The symptoms due to hormonal imbalance can be debilitating and frustrating. Generally speaking, to sort out the cause and effect requires diagnostic testing ordered by a physician.
What we frequently notice is that although lab values may be normal, subclinical low levels can indicate an imbalance (or pre-disease state) and warrants attention, especially if symptoms are present. Functional medicine physicians know how to address these early states with natural agents, whereas conventional physicians may not be interested in this option.
Hormones We Often Look Into
Thyroid Function
Including T3 and Reverse T3 — subclinical low levels can indicate an imbalance that warrants attention even when standard labs appear normal.
Estrogen Dominance
Excess estrogen relative to progesterone can cause weight gain, mood swings, fatigue, and increased disease risk.
Adrenal Imbalance
Elevated cortisol levels and depressed DHEA-S from chronic stress can disrupt metabolism, sleep, and immune function.
Hormone Replacement
Bioidentical hormone therapy tailored to your individual needs when natural levels have declined significantly.
Diabetes & Insulin Resistance
With sugar/insulin tests it is important to look for subclinical normal results and interpret them appropriately. The following values are standard accepted interpretations from the functional medicine community.
Please compare these to your own physician's interpretations — which may be grossly mistaken as normal.
Fasting Glucose Test
Measures blood sugar after an overnight fast to assess baseline glucose metabolism.
Blood Insulin
Evaluates insulin levels to detect early insulin resistance before glucose levels become abnormal.
2-Hour Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Measures how your body processes sugar over time, revealing hidden glucose intolerance.
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
Provides a 3-month average of blood sugar levels, indicating long-term glucose control.
Ideal Body Weight
Weight loss is health and energy gained! Being overweight exhausts energy reserves and places undue stress on our physical and physiological systems. Even if you eat correctly and exercise according to standard recommendations, there are many rate-limiting factors that may be inhibiting your ability to lose weight.
Rate-Limiting Factors
Medical Weight Loss Steps
Nutrition & Diet Guidance
Basic strategies for weight loss recommended by natural health physicians. Only after these have failed are the more novel medical weight loss programs warranted.
Eat Smart
A Mediterranean-style diet low in animal fat and refined carbohydrates, rich in vegetables, fruit, legumes, fish, spices, olive oil, and lean poultry. Aim for 40-50% carbs, 30% good fats (omega-3s), and 20-30% protein.
Limit Sugar Intake
Avoid white crystalline sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and chemical sweeteners. These substances act on the body like a drug and contribute to weight gain and metabolic dysfunction.
Avoid Soft Drinks & Chemical Sweeteners
NutraSweet and Splenda actually contribute to weight gain. Drink healthy, clean, chemical-free water instead.
Identify Food Sensitivities
Food sensitivities can cause water retention and impair metabolism. Diagnostic testing ordered by a physician can reveal hidden triggers.
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For a personalized assessment and management plan for hormonal imbalances, diet programs, and nutrition coaching, get in touch with our team today.