Did you know…
1. Insulin Excess
2. Toxic Estrogen
3. Low thyroid
4. Low serotonin
5. Excess Cortisol
Are the most common Hormonal Imbalances?
Without enough thyroid hormone, every system in the body slows down. Those who suffer from hypothyroidism feel tired, tend to sleep a lot, experience constipation and typically experience weight gain . Extremely dry skin, hair loss, slower mental processes, feeling cold, brittle hair, splitting nails, diminished ability to sweat during exercise, infertility, poor memory, depression, decreased libido or an inability to lose weight are also symptoms to watch for. If you suspect you have a thyroid condition, make sure your doctor assesses you and your full range of symptoms, not just your blood work. Even levels of TSH (an indicator of thyroid function) within the normal range has been proven to accelerate weight gain and to interfere with a healthy metabolic rate in both men and women.
Do you suffer from?
Dry skin and/or hair
Acne
Hair loss
Brittle hair and/or nails
PMS, infertility, long menstrual cycle (> 30 days or irregular periods)
Abnormal lactation
Fatigue
Lack of sweating, feeling cold or cold hands and feet
High cholesterol
Poor tolerance for exercise
Heart palpitations
Outer edge of eyebrows thinning
Aches and pains
Water retention/puffiness in hands or feet
Poor memory
Loss of libido
Depression
Loss of motivation or competitive edge
Iron deficiency anemia
Hives
Generalized overweight/weight gain/obesity
Constipation
Use of corticosteroids
Current use of synthetic hormone replacement or birth control pills
(Warning score: > 8)
Thyroid hormones regulate our metabolism and organ function and directly affect heart rate, cholesterol levels, body weight, energy, muscle contraction and relaxation, skin and hair texture, bowel function, fertility, menstrual regularity, memory, mood and other body processes.
Life doesn’t need to be this way!! At Higher Health, we can help restore your hormone balance.
Call Maria on 0438 112 050 to book your appointment today. Bookings by appointment only.
I hope you have enjoyed Part 3 of my hormone series. Stayed tuned to find out more about Low Serotin and Excess Cortisol and if these hormone imbalances are an issue for you.
