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Common Hormonal Imbalance Symptoms
Estrogen and Progesterone are generally regarded as the female sex hormones, although women also have testosterone, but it is in lower amounts than men (except in PCOS). When your sex hormones are out of balance, they are rarely alone. In fact, your hormonal imbalance symptoms may stem from issues with your adrenals, thyroid, gut, liver, diet or lifestyle factors. Because of …
Doctor’s Orders: Should I Stop Drinking Coffee?
In my practice, I get asked about coffee nearly every day. “Should I stop drinking coffee” is one of the most common questions I get. Often, my patients assume I’ll tell them to stop drinking coffee and are surprised when I tell them that it depends on their unique situation. Coffee has many health benefits, including lowering the risk of liver …
Hypothyroidism? Why You Should Absolutely Quit Gluten Now
It is estimated that approximately 90 percent of hypothyroidism in the United States is caused by an autoimmune condition. In these cases of autoimmune hypothyroidism, known as Hashimoto’s, antibodies attack the thyroid, resulting in thyroid tissue destruction. There is evidence showing gluten plays a significant role in driving the antibody attack against your thyroid.
10 Signs You Have Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is an endocrine disorder, which means it affects hormones—in this case, thyroid hormone. Thankfully, providers are getting better at recognizing the signs. Even so, symptoms are often subtle or chalked up to other things, which means it can take longer to get a diagnosis. Fatigue, constipation, brain fog, and weight gain are just some of the common complaints. And …
Is Leaky Gut Causing You to Gain Weight?
Leaky Gut Syndrome (LGS), also known as intestinal permeability, is a condition that leads to widespread inflammation and hormonal disruption throughout the body. Inflammation, imbalance in gut flora and hormonal imbalances can create a state of disharmony in your body that may be one of the reasons for weight gain. What Is Leaky Gut Syndrome? Between the cells of your …
Understanding Hypothyroidism: Diagnosis and Treatment
Understanding hypothyroidism both diagnosis and treatment is important in getting the care you need. In this country, thyroid disease is affecting approximately 20 million people, the majority of which are women. Thyroid disease is often a case of overactive thyroid (hyperthyroid) or under-active thyroid (hypothyroid). Understanding Hypothyroidism Diagnosis and Treatment What Causes Hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism is much more prevalent in the …