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Natural Hormonal Health

Your natural hormonal health & balance is vital to your overall wellbeing. Hormones are biochemical molecules with multiple functions in your body. You can simply think of them as the messengers that communicate and regulate different tasks in your body. They are very neatly inter-related and work congruently to make a precise network named “Endocrine System”. This meticulous inter-relation explains why the dysregulation of only one hormone affects whole the system.

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How naturopathy helps with hormonal health?

You might be familiar with name of some of the hormones like insulin secreted from pancreas, 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 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 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/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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How naturopathy can help with hormonal health?

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My strategy to help with hormonal irregularities’ is holistic, including but not limited to:

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  1. We start with a comprehensive medical history and Medical Physical examination

  2. We may recommend an Advanced Hormonal tests and inflammation assessment to find out where to start.

  3. Then we work with you firstly on your lifestyle, diet, mood, stress and sleep.

  4. Drawing a personized treatment plan based on your Advanced Functional lab tests results and our assessment 

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

  6. OptimizingLifestyle, Exercise prescriptionDiet and Nutrition Modulation to improve energy, Stress management technique education, Sleep improvement and more are part of our ongoing holistic plan to bring feeling of wellness to you.

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There are many more steps to take and these are only common examples of the tactics that I may consider in my strategy to help you out. Our final strategy for you may come out absolutely different, because the naturopathic approach to hormonal health is as diverse as the patients are. My strategy is tailored for you as a unique individual.  

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Author’s Bio:

This article was written by Dr. Masoumeh Shayesteh Manesh, ND, a Registered Naturopathic Doctor in Ontario, Canada, practicing in Midtown Toronto. Dr. Manesh ND helps in holistic skin and hormone health, with additional focus on digestive wellness and mood balance.

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Before moving to Canada, I earned my degree as Doctorate of Medicine abroad and spent over 30 years practicing medicine back home. I believe in a unique integrative perspective that combines medical experience with wisdom and  natural, evidence-informed approaches to patient care.

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I provide hormone and thyroid support both in-person in Midtown Toronto and online across Ontario. Many of my patients come from nearby neighbourhoods, including Forest Hill, Yonge & Eglinton, Lytton Park, Deer Park,Chapline Estates, and Davisville Village. If you are experiencing fatigue, burnout, irregular cycles, thyroid symptoms, or unexplained changes in mood or energy, compassionate and thorough care is available.

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