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Dec 26 2023

How Do You Reset Female Hormones to Lose Weight?

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How and Why Your Female Hormones May be Sabotaging Your Weight Loss For many women, the journey to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight can be challenging. Despite putting in the effort through diet and exercise, some may find that their progress is slower or more difficult than expected. One important factor that often goes overlooked in the weight loss equation is the influence of female hormones. These complex chemicals play a significant role in regulating various bodily functions, including metabolism, appetite, and fat storage. Understanding how your female hormones may...

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Oct 27 2023

Understanding Hormonal Weight Gain

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by Gina Pastore

How Do You Fix Hormonal Weight Gain? Are you struggling with weight gain that just won't budge, no matter how hard you try? You're not alone. Hormonal weight gain can be a significant challenge, but there is hope. What is Hormonal Weight Gain? Hormonal weight gain occurs when imbalances in your body's hormones lead to increased fat storage. Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate various bodily functions, including metabolism, hunger, and fat storage. When these hormones get out of balance, it can result in weight gain. Hormones Responsible for Weight Regulation Hormones such as insulin,...

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May 29 2023

Can Menopause Cause Low Bone Density?

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by Gina Pastore

6 Ways to Keep Your Bones Healthy During Menopause Menopause is the natural timeframe during which a woman’s period stops. It usually happens between the ages of 45-55. During menopause, estrogen levels drop, and bone loss accelerates. It’s estimated that women lose up to 10% of their bone mass in the first five years after menopause. But there are ways you can protect your bones and keep them healthy during menopause and after. How Does Estrogen Affect Bone Health? Estrogen is a hormone that plays a vital role in bone growth, maturation, and...

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Apr 22 2023

What is Functional Medicine for Hormones?

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by Gina Pastore

Principles of Functional Medicine For Hormones The realm of functional medicine is increasingly becoming popular, with patients demanding a proactive or preventive approach to common healthcare conditions. Unlike conventional medicine, functional medicine is patient-centered and uses nutrition-based strategies to address the root causes of disease, dysfunction, or medical condition.That said, if you are battling hormonal imbalance and can’t identify the reasons behind some symptoms, you should consider functional medicine. Common underlying causes of hormonal imbalance include chronic inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, stress, and toxins exposure.Functional medicine for hormonal imbalance evaluates the patients’...

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Dec 28 2022

Are Compounded Hormones Better?

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by Gina Pastore

What is Compounded Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Hormone replacement therapy treats hormone deficiencies in both men and women. Estrogens, progesterone, and androgens, or testosterone, are hormones that may be given to treat deficiency. Forms of hormones are either considered synthetic or bioidentical. So what’s the difference, and why does it matter? Synthetic Hormones Synthetic hormones are hormones that are created or made in a lab setting. They may be look-alike replacements for your body’s natural hormones, but they are often not exact replicas. These hormones are chemically altered. An example is a commonly prescribed medication...

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Nov 29 2022

What is the Best Menopause Treatment?

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by Gina Pastore

What Is The Best Treatment For Menopause? Menopause is the period of a woman’s life when reproductive hormones experience a decline. This typically begins during the 40s. While often called “menopause,” this period leading up to menopause is the perimenopausal period. A woman is considered “in menopause” when they have not had a period for at least 12 months. Women usually experience menopause between 45-50 years old. If you’ve had surgery like a hysterectomy and your ovaries were removed, this will cause you to enter menopause immediately, regardless of age. Some women...

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Aug 09 2022

Hormone Treatment For Depression

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by Gina Pastore

Can Hormone Therapy Help with Depression? Depression is among the most common psychiatric disorder in the U.S that affects more women than men. Approximately 20% of women experience depression during their menopausal stage, caused by reduced estrogen levels. Women who have been previously diagnosed with depression are more likely to experience menopausal depression.Fortunately, help is available. If you have experienced various symptoms of depression during menopause, hormone replacement therapy can help. Estrogen replacement can increase serotonin levels in the body, which boosts mood and reduces risks for depression. How Menopause Causes Depression...

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Jul 27 2022

How Hormones Affect Your Memory

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by Gina Pastore

Hormone Balance and Memory Loss Hormonal changes can affect nearly every body system. The “brain fog” description is commonly used to explain memory symptoms resulting from hormone changes. Read on to learn about how hormones can affect your memory. What are hormones? Hormones are chemicals your body makes and then sends through your bloodstream to give instructions for body functions. Hormones affect Growth and development Metabolism Sexual function and reproduction Mood Cognitive function and memory Hormones are produced by your body’s endocrine glands, which include the Pituitary Pineal Thymus Adrenals Pancreas Testes OvariesHow do...

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Feb 07 2022

Can Hormone Imbalance Cause Depression and Anxiety?

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by Gina Pastore

Hormone Imbalances and Depression Have you ever wondered if hormone imbalances contribute to feelings of depression and anxiety? Many factors that can impact depression and anxiety, and hormone imbalance may be a cause. An imbalance in cortisol, thyroid, estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone can be a problem, especially if your depression or anxiety is new or suddenly worse than usual. What is depression? Depression is a mood disorder that affects how you think, feel, and act. Depression can vary from mild to severe. Symptoms of depression include: Feeling sad Loss of interest in activities...

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Mar 25 2021

Does Smoking Hasten the Onset of Menopause?

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by Gina Pastore

Does Smoking Cause Early Menopause? The adverse health effects of smoking are well documented. But women can now add one more reason to the list of why they should stop smoking. Researchers have found that women who smoke are more likely to experience an earlier onset of menopause. Let’s discuss how smoking contributes to earlier menopause, what menopausal symptoms you may encounter, and how to experience a smoother menopause transition. What is Menopause? Menopause is the point in a woman’s life when she stops having menstrual cycles or periods. A woman that has...

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