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Functional Medicine Approach to Brain Fog
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Understanding Hormonal Imbalance: Symptoms and Solutions
Hormones affect everything from mood and energy to metabolism and sleep. When they’re out of balance, your whole body feels it. At Cutler Integrative Medicine we identify the root causes of hormonal imbalance and offer natural personalized solutions to restore harmony and improve overall well-being.
“A woman shared how each month brought mood swings and exhaustion. Instead of brushing it off as ‘just hormones,’ we got curious. With proper testing and support, her cycle became something she understood — not something she dreaded.”
- Dr. Doug Cutler, Founder at Cutler Integrative Medicine
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What is Hormone Imbalance & Replacement Therapy?
Hormones are chemical messengers that are produced by endocrine glands. They control hunger, emotions, and the reproduction system. Relationship stress, work stress, physical stress, and dietary stress can lead to hormonal imbalance through increased cortisol levels. Poor digestive function can have an impact on adrenal hormones, thyroid hormones, and sex hormones. It is imperative to your entire system to balance good and bad bacteria in your gut.
Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance Include
Weight Gain
Abdominal Fat
Gas, Bloating, and Other Digestive Issues
Decreased Libido
Decreased Energy
Craving for Sugar or Alcohol
Mood Swings
Insomnia
Breast Tenderness, Lumps, or Cysts
Migraines
Night Sweats or Hot Flashes
Variation in Menstrual Cycle
What Types of Hormones are There?
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Sex Hormones
- Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone control different aspects of the reproductive system.
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Adrenal hormones
- Control the stress response, inflammation, blood sugar & blood pressure.
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Thyroid Hormones
- control metabolism, energy, mood, and weight management.
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Insulin Hormones
- Control blood sugar, hunger, and metabolism.
What Our Patients Say About Their Healing Journey
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Lifestyle Changes Can Often Help to Balance Hormone Levels
While a lack of sleep one night can just be a minor inconvenience, extended periods of not getting enough sleep can lead to much larger health concerns, including:
- Eliminate toxicants
- Eat healthy fats
- Reduce stress
- intake
- Vitamins & supplements
- Exercise
- Reduce caffeine and alcohol
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How Can I Determine My Hormone Levels?
Your doctor may recommend a Saliva Adrenal test with blood work to determine your hormonal levels. They will also review your Environmental Toxic Exposure levels. There are many common household items and skincare products that contain harmful chemicals that can imbalance your hormones.
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