Hormone Balancing
Conditions Commonly Treated:
- Adrenal Dysfunctions including: Cushing’s Syndrome Addison’s Disease
- Chronic Fatigue
- Diabetes
- Hypothyroid & Hyperthyroid Disease
- Perimenopause | Menopause
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
The endocrine system is a complex network of eight major glands such as the thyroid gland, pituitary, adrenal glands, and pancreas.
These glands produce hormones to regulate a wide array of bodily functions. When our endocrine system falls out of balance, it can trigger symptoms such as changes in mood, energy, libido, sleep patterns, metabolism, digestion, hair-skin-nails, and much more. Naturopathic medicine excels in identifying the links between symptoms and hormonal imbalances.
When our endocrine system falls out of balance, it can trigger a profound and interconnected series of physiological changes that ripple through our entire body. These disruptions manifest as complex, full-body transformations that touch nearly every aspect of our physical and emotional experience.
Moreover, hormonal imbalances can affect numerous other bodily functions, potentially influencing everything from cognitive performance to immune system function. Naturopathic medicine excels in identifying the links between your symptoms and possible hormonal imbalances.
Dr. Katy specializes in guiding patients towards appropriate hormone testing methods, and providing holistic treatment approaches to restore overall health and well-being.
Out of Balance?
Let’s Know, Not Guess!
“I have worked with patients that have symptoms pointing towards endocrine imbalance, yet lab hormone levels are within normal range and imaging is also nonpathogenic. This should come as good news that there is no diagnosed pathology but it is frustrating when the symptoms are real and really impacting life. As a Naturopathic Doctor I have many tools to help treat symptoms and prevent a trending endocrine disorder.”
~ Dr. Katy
Common approach to hormone balancing often includes:
- An individualized diet plan with recipe ideas to support our foundations of health
- Guided recommendations for possible hormone panel testing to assess, if indicated, sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone and testosterone) adrenal hormones (cortisol and DHEA) comprehensive thyroid panel (TSH w/ reflex fT4, ft3, thyroid antibodies) pancreatic function (fasting insulin, lipase, HgA1C)
- Evaluation for potential heavy metal/toxin burden with a personalized detox plan as indicated
- Comprehensive lab analysis
- Hormonal support with natural supplements and herbs
- Stress management and Mind Body Medicine techniques
- Individualized lifestyle recommendations and Mind Body Medicine techniques
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