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29 Jan

Posted at 06:38h in Hormones, Naturopathic Tests, Women's Health

This is an excerpt from “Awakening Athena” by Kenna Stephenson, MD. In some instances, I have added some information. Testing Hormone Level Hormone balance is essential to good health for women of all ages. Unfortunately, the accuracy of the tests used to determine hormone levels varies widely....

29 Jan

Posted at 06:33h in Hormones, Menopause

Currently, there is much controversy regarding how to manage a woman’s menopausal symptoms. From a Naturopathic perspective, managing menopause has always required a very individualized approach. One size does not fit all, and never did! The revelations of the Women’s Health Initiative in the US...

29 Jan

Posted at 06:28h in Menopause, Women's Health

Perimenopause Perimenopause is a transition time “around menopause,” which on average lasts five to ten years. Usually at around age 35, a woman’s progesterone levels begin to decline and become erratic. Many times this goes unnoticed, or there may be increased premenstrual symptoms (PMS), or increased...

28 Jan

Posted at 19:39h in Hormones, Women's Health

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...

28 Jan

Posted at 06:41h in Hormones, Stress, Weight Management

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...