Have you…
- experienced intense PMS like mood swings, cravings, headaches or sore breasts?
- had acne, eczema or skin rashes?
- had heavy periods or painful cramps that only get better with pain meds every month?
- been bloated or experienced gas and indigestion often?
- felt exhausted throughout the day?
- often felt anxious, depressed or irritable?
- gained extra weight that won’t come off no matter how much you exercise or diet?
If you answered “yes”, to any of the above, you are not alone. If the only solutions you have been given are prescriptions for hormonal birth control, anti-depressants, or some other meds that don’t address the root causes, you are not alone. If you’re tired of being dismissed at the doctor’s office, not feeling good and want actual long-term results, hormone testing might shed some light.
Hormonal imbalances may occur for many reasons and may contribute to disordered metabolism, weight gain, bone loss, muscle damage and even frailty. Learn not only hormone levels, but more importantly, how your body is breaking down these hormones. The byproducts, or metabolites should be going in a ‘safe’ or harmless direction, but often for many reasons, may become more harmful. Your body can be encouraged to take the more innocuous route through guidance on lifestyle adjustments, altered nutrient intake, supplements and other therapies.
Through careful monitoring and guidance, risk of damage to cellular functions and DNA may be meaningfully decreased. Stress can also alter the body’s metabolism. Checking for Adrenal function and Thyroid gives a better look at any changes to metabolism that may be occurring in the body. Below are some hormone-based studies employed in this practice.
- DUTCH, Dried urine, sex hormones and metabolites
- Thyroid, Complete Panel
- Adrenal Cortisol/Cortisol Awakening Response (salivary)
The truth is, your hormones don’t become imbalanced all on their own. There are several contributing factors, such as: poor gut health, food intolerances, nutrient deficiencies, environmental toxins, sluggish liver, emotional and physical stressors, trauma, poor sleep, and more. All of these contributors to poor-health need to be addressed, which is exactly what Dr. Mainier can help you do by partnering with on your path to wellness.
