Hormone Imbalance in Men and Women
What are hormones?
Hormones are chemicals produced by the body which send messages from one part to another to help regulate our growth and development, metabolism, body temperature & mood.
They have a huge impact on our overall health and wellbeing and play a crucial role in our energy, vitality and how we feel on a daily basis, so it’s important to keep them balanced and in harmony, rather like a well played orchestra.
Our hormones are affected not only by our genetic inheritance, but also by our environment (epigenetics) and our lifestyle.
There are a number of lifestyle factors that can upset the balance, including poor diet, high levels of stress and too much, as well as too little exercise. This can lead to hormone imbalances which are linked to a number of health issues including:
- Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) with a host of physiological & behavioural symptoms
- Menopausal symptoms including hot flushes, insomnia and low mood
- Gut/digestive problems
- Weight gain, especially around the middle
- Disturbed sleep
Hormone imbalance in women
Are you experiencing mood swings and behavioural changes such as irritability, tension, headaches, unexplained low mood, bloating, sugar cravings, breast tenderness, heavy painful periods, skin breakouts, low energy or weight gain?
Our hormones affect us daily and at all stages of our lives i.e. during our fertile and pre menopause years as well as our menopause and post menopause years, contributing to unwanted and seemingly unexplained symptoms.
You may have already tried a number of things to relieve your symptoms including supplements, which may have been recommended to you via a friend or relative. Medications prescribed by your GP which may also come with unwanted side effects.
You may simply be at a loss as to what to do, knowing perhaps a little or too much information from your research on the internet and this is where a functional medicine practitioner such as myself can help to show you how to bring balance to your hormones.
Hormone imbalance in men
Although not widely discussed, men can experience hormone imbalances too. If you are suffering from low libido, loss of interest in daily life, weight gain (including ‘man boobs’), mood swings or depression, the chances are you have a hormone imbalance.
This could be caused by poor nutrition, stress or other lifestyle factors, (including over-exercising to get that six pack), and with help from an experienced practitioner, such as myself, these symptoms can be improved.
Restoring your hormonal imbalance – How I can help
If any of these conditions sound familiar, you could be suffering from a hormonal imbalance. I have worked with a number of clients, empowering them with knowledge and information to identify their individual hormone issues and how they can restore balance.
I will ask you to complete a questionnaire which includes a 3 day food and lifestyle diary. From this I can spend time analysing the data and become familiar with your genetic family history and the environment in which you live and work.
Using my wealth of knowledge I can suggest dietary, lifestyle changes and/or supplements that will help restore your balance and get you back to being you.

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