Hormonal Harmony Hormone imbalance is best understood by knowing how a normal menstrual cycle works. A menstrual cycle is the result of a hormonal dance between the pituitary gland in the brain and the ovaries. Every month the female sex hormones prepare the body to support...

What You Need to Know about Stress, Hormones & Weight Management There’s a famous quote that strikes me as particularly appropriate for a conversation about stress. It speaks to what is most surprising about humanity: “Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money.Then...

Dan Labriola, N.D., suggests taking a balanced personal approach to protect yourself and your family from estrogen-like compounds called hormone disrupters. On Health Estrogen is a remarkable hormone produced by both men and women. It is a key player in the development of the physical attributes of...

Issue: BCMJ, Vol. 43, No. 8, November 2001, page(s) 452-457 Articles Suzanne Montemuro, MD, CCFP Current knowledge from the extensive arsenal of treatment options for the symptoms of menopause can help physicians address the concerns of women in midlife. Lifestyle modification for the relief of the symptoms of...