Hormonal Imbalance
Our endocrine system is the sophisticated arrangement in our body responsible for the communication in and between our organs. The method of communication used in our bodies is hormones. Because of the endocrine system’s sensitivity to external forces, many people experience imbalances in their hormones.
Hormones impact our day-to-day life in so many ways:
- Cortisol controls our stress levels
- Estrogen regulates our menstrual cycles
- Insulin regulates our blood sugar levels
Many factors cause hormonal imbalances, from environmental toxins we breathe or absorb to day-to-day stress to what food we consume. Many people experience hormonal imbalances without knowing it. If you are looking for a natural medicine approach to your hormones in Ocoee, FL, the natural medicine professionals at Lakota Wellness are ready to assist you.
Common Hormonal Imbalances
Estrogen Dominance
Estrogen dominance is a type of hormonal imbalance where the body produces too much estrogen. Symptoms of estrogen dominance include mood swings, irritability, low libido, severe PMS symptoms, irregular menstrual cycles, weight gain, hair loss, fatigue, mental fog, and fertility issues.
Although estrogen dominance is a naturally occurring imbalance during perimenopause, it can also be caused by chronic stress, poor liver health, and environmental toxins. Holistic medicine can be the best cure for estrogen dominance so that environmental toxins are taken into consideration.
Low Testosterone
Testosterone is a male sex hormone that regulates libido, bone mass, fat distribution, muscle mass, and the production of red blood cells. Low testosterone can cause low libido, fatigue, reduced muscle mass, irritability, erectile dysfunction, and depression. Testosterone levels naturally decrease as men age, but unnatural causes include poor liver health, poor kidney health, lung disease, type 2 diabetes, or pituitary gland problems.
Cortisol Imbalance
Cortisol is an essential hormone that helps animals escape danger. However, because of today’s society, many people are experiencing higher cortisol levels than usual because of day-to-day stressors. High-stress levels over a long period can lead to cortisol imbalance. Symptoms of a cortisol imbalance include weight gain, anxiety, sensitivity to noise and light, fatigue, and constant cravings for caffeine and sugar.
Insulin Imbalance
Insulin is a hormone responsible for regulating blood-glucose levels. Many of us have an insulin imbalance because of how much sugar we eat, our chronic stress levels, and how little exercise we get. Not addressing an insulin imbalance can lead to high blood sugar and eventually an insulin shutdown in our bodies, known as diabetes. Before insulin imbalance leads to more severe illnesses, the symptoms include an inability to concentrate, dizziness, sweating, headaches, and blurred vision.
Schedule an Appointment with Our Natural Medicine Professionals in Ocoee, FL
While many medical facilities address hormonal imbalances with pharmaceutical drugs that only suppress symptoms, natural medicine approaches the root cause. It prescribes lifestyle changes alongside natural supplements to fix the issue. Contact Lokata Wellness at our Ocoee, FL office today at (407) 877-8707 for more information or to schedule an appointment with our holistic medicine practitioner.
