You might be familiar with name of some of the hormones like insulin secreted from pancreas, Thyroxin the thyroid hormone from thyroid, estrogen, progesterone from ovaries , testosterone from testis, cortisol from adrenal and many more. Just to make it more complicated, there are other master hormones such as Melatonin and their roles are even more exciting and complicated that influence every aspect of your life, including your diurnal variation and your overall behaviour.
 

Deficiency or excess of each of these hormones have organ specific signs and symptoms in addition to whole the endocrine system dysregulation signs.

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These are few examples of signs and symptoms due to hormonal dysregulations:

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Thyroid Health: Thyroid hormonal issues: Silent Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis,  changes in weight changes, appetite, mood, memory, skin moist and texture, , hair loss, change in  libido, change in period duration, amount and quality, sleep and changes in voice, goitres, thyroid nodules, Grave's Disease, Hashimoto's

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Adrenal hormones excess/deficiency: fatigue, low concentration, brain fog, change in libido, hypertension/hypotension, skin discoloration, insomnia and trouble sleeping, anxiety, difficulty losing weight, low stamina

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Insulin deficiency or insulin excess (Resistance): Diabetes, weight gain, vision problem, nerve damage, diabetic foot, sugar craving, increased urination, dry mouth.

Estrogen Excess/ Deficiency: PMS, weight gain and sweet cravings, irregularity in period, heavy or low flow, hair loss, dry skin, hot flashes, unstable mood, memory problem, low libido, palpitations, sleep problems, vaginal dryness

Androgen deficiency/excess: erectile dysfunction, mood fluctuation, muscle loss, bone loss and early osteoporosis, hirsutism/hair loss, weight problem, acne, irregular period, weight problem, fatigue

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What is the process of hormonal health assessment?

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At DR MANESH ND clinic of naturopathy our strategy to help with your hormonal irregularities’ is holistic, including but not limited to:

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1. Starting with a comprehensive clinical medical history and

2. Next session a full-body naturopathic physical examination

3. Review your current lab test and Advanced lab testing including  advanced hormonal tests, Gut health or inflammation assessment to avoid guess work.

4. Then we (you and I) together create an individualized treatment plan unique to your special condition based on your clinical history, physical examination and lab tests' results that works for you. 

5. Follow up sessions to monitor your progress and adjust the plan wherever needed.

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What are Dr Manesh ND's modalities?

At DR MANESH ND we utilize only natural modalities including but not limitted to:

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• Lifestyle optimization,

• Diet assessment and optimization

• Exercise prescription, 

• Stress management technique education,

• Sleep improvement,

• Acupuncture as part of TCM holistic perspective in life

• Herbal Remedies,

• Nutritional supplementation,

• Hydrotherapy.

 

Despite complexity of hormonal issues, at DR MANESH ND clinic of naturopathy in Toronto, we make sure that  our naturopathic strategy is tailored for you as a unique individual and practical enough that you can implement layer-by-layer, one step at a time.

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