MENOPAUSE/HORMONE IMBALANCES
MENOPAUSE brings about significant biological changes for most women. These HORMONAL SHIFTS affect how you look, how you feel and especially how you function. As the production of ESTROGEN decreases greatly, the reproductive cycle slows and eventually stops. This can often present many unexpected problems.
Symptoms, such as hot flashes and stubborn weight gain, as well as increased frequency of UTI’s (Urinary Tract Infections) and mental decline are unwanted and unpleasant, yet extremely common.
These symptoms, in addition to others listed below, all stem from the alterations in the ENDOCRINE SYSTEM, and leave women frustrated, disappointed with traditional medical care and eager to feel like themselves again.
Menopausal Symptoms also include:
- Vaginal dryness, itchiness and pain
- Night sweats
- Joint pain
- Candida (increased yeast infections)
- Memory loss
- Anxiety
- Depression and Mood changes
- Sleep disturbances
- Headaches
A FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE approach MENOPAUSE and to balancing hormones and HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) involves looking beyond just ESTROGEN and its commonly known counterpart, TESTOSTERONE.
In fact, there are several other critical hormones which must be looked at.
Each of these precursor hormones (the raw materials, so to speak) plays an important role in reproductive health, especially during menopause. So, ignoring them will prevent the full expression of health that comes from balancing the entire body’s endocrine (hormonal) system.
For example, many of these precursor hormones come from the PITUITARY or ADRENAL GLANDS.
Adrenal glands are located on top of the kidneys, and they produce hormones like CORTISOL, your STRESS hormone. They produce these hormones in response to direct communication from your brain, both the HYPOTHALAMUS and the PITUITARY.
As you can see, solving the problem of unwanted menopausal symptoms must include balancing the ENTIRE endocrine system.
Using the principles of Advanced Nutritional Rejuvenation, Cellular Detoxification and Stress Management, the FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE, WHOLE BODY approach to menopause and hormonal balance holds much promise in enabling you to feel like yourself again.
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Dr. White has helped me make so many positive changes to my lifestyle. I appreciate his expertise as well as his compassion. The office staff are friendly and very accommodating with scheduling appointments. I have been seeing Dr. White for over a year now, and am so grateful for his guidance. I now know how to eat for optimal health, and am feeling a tremendous increase in my overall health. If you are struggling with thyroid issues or other health issues, Dr. White will definitely take excellent care of you. I recommend him highly.
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Lauren M
I started seeing Dr. Kaufman during May 2014. I was overweight and had little energy. Dr. Kaufman put together a diet plan along with some vitamins, shakes and supplements. Since then, I have lost over 20 lbs, am full of energy and sleeping much better. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I also encouraged my husband to see Dr. White. He is doing great and lost over 20 lbs. It's been a wonderful experience and I highly recommend AIH.
Janice Silletti
When I first walked into Advanced Integrated Health, I was overweight, sluggish and just not feeling myself. I met with Dr. White who was very understanding and eager to help me attain my goal of restoring my health. In a few months I have lost 25 pounds, i have my energy back and I feel like myself again. It took hard work but with the support of Dr. White I was able to do it. Not only did I lose weight, Dr. White taught me a new way of living healthy. I owe much my success to him and I am grateful I walked into his office.
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