Women’s Hormone Imbalances
Menstrual cycle problems
Irregularities and issues in the menstrual cycle, such as pain, heavy bleeding, or missed periods, through various medical interventions.
Breaking up with the pill
Safely discontinuing birth control pills, managing withdrawal symptoms, and transitioning to alternative forms of contraception.
Peri-menopause
The transitional phase before menopause characterized by hormonal fluctuations and associated symptoms like hot flashes, mood changes, and irregular periods.
Menopause
The natural phase in a woman's life marking the end of her menstrual cycles, typically diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without a period, accompanied by symptoms related to hormonal changes.
Testosterone replacement
A therapeutic approach to boost testosterone levels in women experiencing low libido, fatigue, and other symptoms associated with hormonal imbalance.
Men’s Hormone Imbalances
Testosterone replacement therapy
A treatment aimed at boosting testosterone levels in men with low testosterone, improving symptoms such as fatigue, muscle loss, and decreased sexual drive.
Low libido
Addressing reduced sexual desire in men, which can be caused by psychological, hormonal, or physical factors, through various therapeutic strategies.
Disorders of metabolism
Pre-Diabetes
A metabolic condition characterized by higher than normal blood sugar levels, which indicates a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
A common disorder where fat accumulates in the liver of people who drink little to no alcohol, potentially leading to liver inflammation and damage.
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
A severe form of NAFLD characterized by liver inflammation and damage in addition to fat in the liver, which can progress to cirrhosis or liver cancer.
Suboptimal thyroid
A condition where the thyroid gland does not produce sufficient hormones, affecting metabolism and causing symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and depression.
Cholesterol management and Cardiovascular health
Strategies aimed at regulating cholesterol levels to prevent or manage heart disease, ensuring overall cardiovascular health.
Gut Health
Leaky gut
A condition theorized to involve increased intestinal permeability, which may allow bacteria and toxins to leak through the intestinal wall, potentially causing inflammation and other symptoms.
Irritable bowel syndrome
A common disorder affecting the large intestine, characterized by symptoms like cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation.
Food sensitivities
Adverse reactions to certain foods that are not caused by the immune system (unlike allergies) but can still cause symptoms like digestive discomfort, headaches, or skin irritation.
Celiac disease
An autoimmune disorder where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine, causing symptoms like diarrhea, fatigue, and malabsorption of nutrients.
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
A condition where excessive bacteria proliferate in the small intestine, causing symptoms like bloating, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nutrient malabsorption.
Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
Biotoxins
Toxic substances produced by living organisms, often implicated in Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome when they trigger prolonged immune responses in the body.
Environmental exposures
Contact with harmful agents in one's surroundings, such as mold, chemicals, or pollutants, which can contribute to chronic inflammatory health issues.
Heavy metal poisoning
Accumulation of toxic metals like lead, mercury, or arsenic in the body, leading to various health problems, including chronic inflammation and organ damage.