Hormone Health
In women’s hormone health, it is important to assess the Ovarian, Adrenals, and Thyroid Axis (OAT Axis).
These three organs produce hormones that communicate with one another to influence how our body functions and feels.
Ontario Hormone Naturopath.
Hormone Imbalance
The Ovaries
Symptoms of ovarian hormone imbalance
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), mood swings, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), irregular or heavy periods, breast swelling and tenderness, bloating, loose stool or constipation, menstrual headaches and brain fog.
The Adrenals
Symptoms of Adrenal hormone imbalance
Chronic fatigue, stress and anxiety, insomnia, insulin resistance, weight gain, brain fog and slow metabolism.
The Thyroid
Symptoms of Thyroid hormone imbalance
Low energy, tiredness, exhaustion, weight gain or difficulty losing weight, bloating, constipation, hair loss or hair thinning, brittle nails, dry skin, irregular periods, brain fog, low mood or depression.
Hormone Treatment
Hormone Testing
Comprehensive hormone testing is available to help assess the underlying imbalances and help guide treatment selection. Each treatment plan is tailored to each individual.
Diagnostic Testing
Told that your blood tests are normal?
Normal isn’t always normal
The reference range for many tests can be broad so think about where in the range you fall and what symptoms do you have. In addition, normal may differ between men and women or vary according to age and more.
Many patients often report that their hormones (FSH, LH, estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, SHBG, cortisol), thyroid, iron, and blood sugar tests are normal despite having symptoms of hormone imbalance.
There are different ways to interpret test results and there may be additional tests to do to help provide a better understanding of your health.
Know which blood tests are missing?
Advocate for your own wellness
Annual routine blood testing is an important way to keep track of your health. It lets us know how your body is changing over time. Most importantly, lab testing helps you make informed decisions about your health and treatment.
When you go in for an annual physical, the bare minimum may be tested, but there are additional tests that you may ask for. It is important to understand which tests are available to you through OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan) so that you can advocate for your care.
In addition, it is important to follow-up with your Medical Doctor and Naturopathic Doctor to discuss the results of your lab tests to determine the appropriate next steps.
About Me
Naturopathic Medicine is not just about medicine…
Growing up, my mom used Asian medicine and Allopathic Medicine at home. She considered the effects of each food on the body and paired each dish accordingly to ensure that every meal was well balanced. Bone broth was a staple and the fridge was always stocked with health promoting teas.
Many things like bone broth, turmeric, chia seeds, avocados, or ginseng have become trends and more recently recognized for their health benefits, but these are foods that I grew up with.
We saw both a Traditional Chinese Doctor and a Medical Doctor. For our family, it was not just one or the other.
To me, naturopathic medicine is not just medicine, it is a lifestyle, one that I want to share.