Our hormones impact every aspect of health, including energy levels, weight, skin and hair health, gut health, sleep patterns, the menstrual cycle, libido to name a few.

Hormones are produced in glands and act as chemical messengers that communicate with different parts of the body and signal them to do their job.

Because hormones are so heavily involved in regulating processes in the body, even a slight imbalance in optimal levels of a particular hormone can have significant effects on health.

Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, vitamin D and thyroid hormones are just a few of the hormones that are crucial for health and vitality.

Hormones work together in harmony and if even one hormone is out of balance, the others can quickly follow suit.

‘Hormone imbalance is becoming increasingly common, especially for women. Hormone imbalances can result in painful periods, ovulation problems, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, fibroids, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and fertility problems.

Many people live with symptoms of hormone imbalance for years, only for doctors to insist that test results are “normal” and nothing is wrong.

Conventional medicine will often recommend birth control, antidepressants and trying to lose weight. In some cases, surgical treatments may be suggested.

These are only band-aid solutions and can result in side effects such as nutritional deficiencies, mood disorders and a higher risk of developing blood clots. It can also create a vicious cycle in which hormone health declines further as a result of taking medications.

With functional medicine, we look at the root cause of why your hormone health has been disrupted so we can restore hormone balance through nutrition, supplements and herbs. Food is medicine and it is a very effective but highly underrated way to encourage hormone balance.

Understanding the root causes of your specific hormonal issues allows us to restore optimal function in the body and bring your hormones back into balance.