Women’s Health

+ Food Sensitivities/Optimal Weight Management

Are the foods you eat making you overweight and sick? We utilize advanced blood testing (no skin prick testing) for food sensitivities and airborne allergies. We are able to pinpoint the foods your body does not do well with and we will develop a personalized integrative nutrition plan (not a diet) that will provide more energy, decrease inflammation and allow optimal hormone metabolism.

+ Irritable Bowel Syndrome

IBS is a disorder that affects the large intestine which causes cramping, abdominal pain, gas, diarrhea, constipation and bloating

+ Hormone Imbalance

Hormones are chemical messengers in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells and organs. Some of the activities of hormones include digestion, metabolism, sensory perception, sleep, respiration, stress, growth, mood and more. Hormone imbalances can be caused by age, genetic disorders, environmental toxins and diseases, which causes a disruption in your body's natural rhythm.

+ Thyroid Imbalance

The thyroid gland, which is shaped like a butterfly, is located in the front of your neck and is the controller of metabolism for the body. The thyroid gland produces hormones which enable every cell of your body to produce and use energy. If the thyroid gland is underactive, then the end result is a slowing of your metabolism. The thyroid also works with the rest of your ‘hormone symphony’ to regulate wellness and optimal health. Having thyroid hormonal imbalances carry distressing symptoms like having fatigue, low energy, low mood, menstrual problems for women, muscle and/or joint pains, having diarrhea and/or constipation, having low heart rate and/or palpitations, having trouble waking up and/or falling asleep, among others.

+ Adrenal Fatigue

Your adrenal glands, which are the size of walnuts and located on top of the kidneys, are your stress organs. The hormones secreted by the adrenal glands enable you to deal with stress caused by allergies, hormonal imbalances, low thyroid, injury or difficult life experiences. The chronic stress that many people experience on an ongoing basis in today's fast-paced society may cause adrenal fatigue. When your adrenal glands become exhausted, your natural cortisol levels drop significantly. Cortisol is your naturally occurring stress hormone. The adrenal glands also produce dihydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). This hormone enhances brain function, muscle tone and libido. Additionally, the adrenal glands produce pregnenolone. Pregnenolone is the building block of all the adrenal hormones and exerts a powerful effect on the brain, enhancing memory. Both of these hormones decline as we age.

+ Menopausal & Peri-menopausal Transition

Menopause marks a transition in mind, body and spirit. Developing your unique path to success through this transition is our passion for you. You personal story and unique symptom presentation will be combined with advanced hormone analysis to guide treatment recommendations to balance your hormones. We analyze your hormone symphony to bring harmony for this new phase of life.

+ Osteoporosis/Osteopenia

Osteoporosis is a very common disease of the bone characterized by a decrease in bone mineral density and increase risk of fractures. Early detection provides a means of intervention to markedly reduce the potential of any fracture or height loss due to spinal bone loss. Proper nutrition, optimal Vitamin D levels, exercise and hormonal evaluation are necessary for preventing the onset of osteoporosis. Osteopenia is a precursor to osteoporosis and needs to be aggressively treated to prevent progression to Osteoporosis.

+ Yeast Infection/Candida

Candida overgrowth is a very common source of many other problems. Recurrent infections, inflammation, mood, fatigue, carbohydrate craving/weight gain, low blood sugar, insomnia, poor concentration, migraines and many other common problems are driven by this seemingly unrelated problem. Finding balance of the yeast to natural flora is the key to success. Our effective therapies focus on balancing the yeast infection naturally and preventing its overgrowth.

+ Fibrocystic Breasts

Breasts with multiple nodules or lumps that may become painful characterize fibrocystic breasts. Pain is typically increased prior to menstruation. An imbalance in estrogen and progesterone known as Estrogen Dominance is common and easily restored. Lifestyle and nutritional influences can markedly affect the symptoms a woman may experience. We will work with you to promote hormonal balance to reduce the discomfort and potential risk of fibrocystic breasts.