A Note from Dr. Maita

I find at this time of year, the stress of the holiday season, dietary changes, travel, deadlines, parties, hectic schedules, lack of sleep and other factors create hormone imbalances. I often say hormones control you and you control your hormones. Knowing what to do and doing it are different things. Only action gets results. These imbalances affect your health, productivity, relationship and how you look and feel about yourself.

As a holiday gift I am offering all of my DIY courses at 20% off using coupon code FEELGOOD20 There are assessment, strategies and resources to support you with hormone health and other conditions. Take a look and take advantage since this 20% off won’t last forever.

Getting your hormones in balance can help you achieve boundless energy, a sharp clear mind, stable moods, ideal weight and allow you to feel like yourself again and do the things you want to do.

Happy Holidays! Share this with whoever you think may benefit.

Feel Like Yourself Again: A Guide to Spotting and Solving Hormonal Imbalance Symptoms

Does this sound like anyone you know? Sarah used to bound out of bed each morning, ready to tackle whatever the day threw at her. But lately, something felt off. The alarm would ring, and despite sleeping eight hours, she’d feel like she hadn’t slept at all. Her mood swings were affecting her relationships, and the mysterious weight gain despite her unchanged diet and exercise left her frustrated and confused. She had brain fog, lost her libido and couldn’t function the way she used to. She was frustrated because she was doing everything right yet something was terribly wrong. It wasn’t until a visit to a function medicine doctor that she discovered the culprit: a hormonal imbalance!

Sarah’s story isn’t unique. A significant number of women and men experience hormonal imbalances at some point in their lives. The good news? Once you know what to look for, you can take action to restore your body’s natural balance. First, you must know what the symptoms are. Studies showed that tracking and monitoring symptoms improved communication with doctors and guided treatment that was most effective.¹

The Silent Signals Your Body Is Sending

Think of hormones as your body’s chemical messengers. When they’re in harmony, you feel energetic, stable, and healthy. But when they’re out of tune, the effects can ripple through every aspect of your life. Hormone imbalances are not just irregular or absent periods or hot flashes and night sweats. There are other symptoms to be aware of. Here are the key symptoms to watch for²:

Physical Changes:

• Unexplained weight gain
• Irregular sleep patterns or insomnia
• Fatigue
• Digestive issues
• Hair loss or unusual hair growth
• Skin changes, including acne
• Achy joints
• Vaginal dryness

Emotional and Mental Shifts:

• Mood swings
• Anxiety or depression
• Brain fog and difficulty concentrating
• Irritability
• Decreased libido

Men experience hormone imbalances as well. Take Michael’s case: A 45-year-old executive who prided himself on his sharp memory and quick decision-making suddenly found himself struggling to focus during meetings. He chalked it up to stress until he noticed his energy levels plummeting and his waistline expanding. He had less endurance, vitality, libido and strength.  A blood test revealed low testosterone levels – a common but often overlooked hormonal imbalance in men.

It is important to measure hormones to determine if that is the cause of your symptoms.

Taking Action: Your Path to Balance

1. Track Your SymptomsStart a health journal to monitor your symptoms. Note patterns in energy levels, mood, sleep, and physical changes. Symptom tracking can lead to earlier diagnosis and more effective treatment.¹
2. Get Professional HelpWork with a functional medicine doctor who specialize in hormonal health and will look at you as a whole person. Many things affect hormone health. Comprehensive hormone testing can identify imbalances with 95% accuracy when combined with symptom and lifestyle analysis.
3. Lifestyle Modifications What you eat, drink, how much, you exercise, the stress you are under and the toxins you are exposed to all affect your hormones.
   • Prioritize sleep: Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep
   • Exercise regularly: Studies show that moderate exercise can help regulate hormone levels
   • Manage stress: Practice meditation, yoga, or other stress-reduction techniques
   • Clean up your diet: Focus on whole, nutrient-rich foods, increase vegetable intake, reduce saturated fats and replace with anti-inflammatory fats such as fish, olives, avocado, nuts and any of their oils. Avoid processed foods and sugar.
   • Reduce or eliminate toxins: Eat organic, eliminate endocrine-disrupting chemicals in your personal care and cleaning products.
   • Eliminate toxins with sweating, daily bowel movements that look like logs or snakes, exercise that stimulates lymph flow and eliminating toxins from your lung.
4. Consider Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy.
   • Hormone replacement therapy not only improves quality of life in women, it can decrease the risk of osteoporosis, coronary artery disease, dementia and relieve many symptoms that affect mood, energy, weight, sleep and quality of life.
   • The North American Menopause Society and other organizations now say that the benefits outweigh the risks and the decision should be made by consulting with a hormone expert.
   • If you want to find out if hormone replacement is right for you and what to expect if you go on hormone replacement, consider the course Are Hormones Right for You?

Remember, hormone imbalances don’t have to be your new normal. Like Sarah and Michael, you can reclaim your vitality with the right approach. Are you ready for a comprehensive, holistic approach with a functional medicine doctor who has expertise with hormones and lifestyle factors that affect hormones? Consider applying for a no obligation clarity call to determine if we are a good fit.

Listen to your body’s signals, seek a functional medicine physician with expertise in hormones and when necessary, have the ability to prescribe bioidentical hormone replacement. Take consistent action. The path to feeling like yourself again starts with awareness and ends with taking control of your hormonal health.

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The Feel Good Again Courses

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• Are Hormones Right for You?
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