Our hormones are messengers that control almost all our body functions. From sleep and hunger to mood, fertility, and digestion, hormones are responsible for keeping all of these in check. So it's no wonder that we feel awful when our hormones are off.

Times of transition

It's not uncommon to feel out of balance during times of transition in life: puberty, pregnancy/postpartum, perimenopause/menopause. Prolonged periods of stress can further worsen things, and can lead to burn out, exhaustion and mood changes.

Period Problems

If you experience painful periods, PMS, PCOS, Endometriosis or fertility challenges, there is very likely a hormonal component that can be addressed with naturopathic treatments. These treatments include detoxification, nutritional support, herbal medicine and acupuncture.

Perimenopause and Menopause

If you are 35+ and starting to notice changes in your menstrual cycle, you may already be entering into perimenopause, which is the 7-10 years prior to the end of the menstrual period. This time is often accompanied by irregular periods and increasing hormonal symptoms, especially in the weeks leading up to the period. You may be experiencing signs of declining estrogen and progesterone, the two hormones that regulate your cycle. It's good to know that you don't have to suffer, there are many ways we can support your cycle and help you feel more in control of your body.

Menopausal Hormone Therapy

For women that are a good fit for hormone therapy, it can address the immediate symptoms of declining hormone levels, and improve quality of life. Bio-Identical hormone therapy also has long term benefits in preventing the consequences of loss of estrogen, notably in maintaining bone density later in life.

Non Hormonal Options

We also want to create nutrition and lifestyle practices that support your health. We can use herbal, homeopathic and acupuncture treatments when needed.

Symptoms of hormonal imbalance include:

• Acne
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Fatigue
• Painful periods
• Heavy or irregular periods
• PMS
• Hair loss
• Headaches
• Hot flashes
• Insomnia
• Irritability
• Loss of bone density
• Low libido
• Mood swings
• Poor memory
• Weight gain