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by Karen Roth, MS, NC, of TheHolisticOption.com
Hormone imbalance can occur at any stage of a woman’s life, from her early teens to her senior years. And since many women tend to have a high tolerance for mental and physical pain, some resign themselves to suffer through with symptoms like Cramps, Mood Swings, Acne and Fatigue as a monthly ordeal without thinking of the potentially greater health risks involved.
What many women don’t realize is that by leaving hormonal imbalance unchecked, they are potentially setting themselves up for health complications including Low Libido, Depression, Memory Problems, Anxiety, and Nervous Tension. Let’s take a closer look at potential complications caused by hormonal imbalance:
With inadequate levels of Estrogen, you may experience hot flashes, fatigue and insomnia. But low estrogen can lead to Osteoporosis and Heart Disease, which currently affects six million American women. Throw in low testosterone and you double your risk of Osteoporosis and Heart Disease. And if your progesterone levels are also low, add on high blood pressure, and risk of developing Endometrial Cancer.
Now if you have high testosterone levels you may experience increased Facial Hair, and Acne. You may be told that you have been displaying more Aggression or Hostility. High testosterone carries with it risks of Breast and Endometrial Cancer, and Blood Sugar Disorders.
There are many combinations of low and high levels of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone, and just as many health risks associated with these offset ratios.
But, how are you to know if your hormones are in balance. There is a very simple and accurate saliva test I offer to my clients, which, when analyzed by the lab, produces a clear picture of what’s going on. If a problem is identified, I then work with my clients on an individual basis to balance their system, not with drugs, but naturally. Sometimes adjustments are as simple as slight changes in diet. Other times, it’s a little more involved. Either way, the end result can be life changing.
Karen's website is www.nutritionalchoice.net.
by Karen Roth, MS, NC, of TheHolisticOption.comFor anyone who has experienced depression, it’s not a fun place to be. The feelings of sadness and despair can hang over you even though you can’t pinpoint any specific reason for feeling so down. Although many of life’s circumstances can contribute to depression, it can sometimes be the result of hormone imbalance. Let’s take a look.
Inadequate levels of Estrogen can leave you feeling less outgoing and less positive. For some women the symptoms of estrogen imbalance are more severe and they become withdrawn, apathetic and even experiencing periods of hopelessness. This can be on-going or it can be an occasional occurrence which can be a sign of unusual fluctuation in hormone levels. Our hormones have a biological baseline and do fluctuate throughout the month, but at no time should that result in you feeling depressed.
Low Testosterone levels can lead to moodiness, a loss of confidence and low motivation, and in some women the feeling of being frightened or afraid. Even though testosterone is thought of as the male hormone, it is just as important for women to have appropriate levels to maintain a sense of wellbeing.
Progesterone is yet another important hormone that, when out of balance, can contribute to severe mood swings. You know the kind that comes out from nowhere!
If depression or mood swings are affecting your quality of life, you do have options. But, how are you to know if your hormones are out of balance and contributing to this condition? There is a very simple and accurate saliva test I offer to my clients, which, when analyzed by the lab, produces a clear picture of what’s going on. If a problem is identified, I then work with my clients on an individual basis to balance their system, not with drugs, but naturally. Sometimes adjustments are as simple as slight changes in diet. Other times, it’s a little more involved. Either way, the end result can be life changing.
Karen's website is www.nutritionalchoice.net.
Hormone imbalance can occur at any stage of a woman’s life, from her early teens to her senior years. And since many women tend to have a high tolerance for mental and physical pain, some resign themselves to suffer through with symptoms like Cramps, Mood Swings, Acne and Fatigue as a monthly ordeal without thinking of the potentially greater health risks involved.