Hormonal Imbalances and Menopause
Do you find it difficult to regulate your HORMONES????
Reasons why your hormones may be unbalanced include hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis dysfunction due to chronic stress, inflammation (including mast cell activation), functioning of endocrine glands (e.g. thyroid, pancreas), the microbiome, excess fat mass, endocrine disrupting chemicals, and diet and lifestyle factors.
As a woman journeys towards mid-life, hot flushes are a reminder of declining oestrogen levels. In menopause, there is a narrowing of the thermoneutral zone; even slight elevations in temperature can trigger the flushing response, as the hypothalamus perceives the body as being too hot. While low oestrogen is partially responsible, this response is also attributed to increased sympathetic nervous system activity in the hypothalamus.
Treatment Includes:
- Practitioner Prescribed supplement to increase adrenal and thyroid function and Oestrogen and progesterone production
- Practitioner Prescribed supplement to increase gall bladder function
- Calmitive herbs to reduce high cortisol levels
- Magnesium, B6, Zinc, Selenium, Iodine, Vitamin ACE and D
- 6 handfuls of vegetables or salad a day with a dominance of cruciferous vegetables
- 2 litres of water a day
- Exercise & Sun exposure
- Good sleep
