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Hormones

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Find Out if Your Symptoms Are Due to a Hormonal Imbalance

Read carefully through the list of symptoms in each group, and put a check mark next to each symptom that you have. (If you check off the same symptom in more than one group, that's fine.)

Go back and count the check marks in each group. In any group where you have two or more symptoms checked off, there's a good chance that you have the hormone imbalance represented by that group.

The more symptoms you check off, the higher the likelihood that you have the hormone imbalance represented by that group. (Some people may have more than one type of hormonal imbalance.)

 

HORMONE BALANCE TEST FOR WOMEN

SYMPTOM GROUP 1

PMS  
Insomnia

Early Miscarriage
Painful or lumpy breasts
Unexplained weight gain
PMS with headaches
Anxiety      
Infertility

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(If you have checked four or more boxes in this group, see answer below)

ANSWER:Likely Progesterone deficiency: this is the most common hormone imbalance among women of all ages. You may need to change your diet, stop using synthetic hormones (including birth control pills), and you may need to use herbal remedies as directed along with essential oils such as Clary sage.

SYMPTOM GROUP 2

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(If you have checked three or more boxes in this group, see the answer below)

ANSWER: Likely Oestrogen deficiency: This hormone imbalance is the most common in post-menopausal women; especially if you are petite and/or slim or underweight.

There are some essential oils that have oestrogen-enhancing properties that, along with dietary changes and herbal support, may be beneficial

SYMPTOM GROUP 3

Group 2 Symptoms Plus these:

Migraine headaches          
breast tenderness
Insomnia          
"cotton wool" brain or Foggy thinking
Flushed face                       
Gallbladder pain/problems
Tearful/cry easily
Frequent Tension Headaches
Leg or other cramps
Uterine Fibroids and/or Endometriosis
Frequent Nausea /morning sickness
Fluid retention

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(If you have checked six or more boxes in this group, see answer below)

ANSWER: Possible excess oestrogen: In women, this is most often solved by getting off of the conventional synthetic hormones most often prescribed by doctors for menopausal women. Oestrogen is also found in milk and meats. Oestrogen "analogues" or xeno-oestrogens are found in plastic, and chemicals commonly found in cosmetic & body care products and packaging.

You need to implement some strategies to help reduce your excessive oestrogen - these may include herbs, dietary advice, liver support and essential oil applications.

SYMPTOM GROUP 4

A combination of the symptoms in #1 and #3

(add together those checked in Group 1 & Group3):

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(If you have checked ten or more boxes in groups #1 and #3 see answer below.)

ANSWER: Oestrogen dominance: This is caused when you don't have enough progesterone to balance the effects of oestrogen. Thus, you can have low oestrogen but if you have even lower progesterone, you can have symptoms of oestrogen dominance. Many women between the ages of 40 and 50 suffer from oestrogen dominance. You may benefit from remove any extra sources of oestrogen (hormonal, plant or chemical) in your life: milk, soy, plastics, body care chemicals and meats. Some women may benefit from increasing the amounts of plant-oestrogens (phyto-oestrogen) to "outcompete" your own, more potent, hormone.

SYMPTOM GROUP 5

Acne
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Excessive hair on the face and arms
Hypoglycemia and/or unstable blood sugar
Thinning hair on the head
Infertility
Ovarian cysts
Mid-cycle pain

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(If you have checked four or more boxes in this group, see answer below.)
ANSWER: Possible excess androgens (male hormones): This is most often caused by too much sugar and simple carbohydrates in the diet and is often found in women who have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

You need to be checked for thyroid function and toxicity status. You must treat your diet like a diabetic as PCOS is closely related. Get comprehensive blood tests to monitor critical functions. It is much easier to correct imbalances before they become serious.

Supplemental Rice Protein can have a profound influence on stabilizing blood sugar.

Chromium, lipoic acid and dietary fibre are also effective at regulating blood sugar levels.  A nutritional consultation will establish the right combination of nutrients to rebalance your system.

Make an appointment today.

SYMPTOM GROUP 6

Debilitating fatigue
Unstable blood sugar
Foggy thinking
Low blood pressure
Thin and/or dry skin
Intolerance to exercise
Brown spots on face
Frequent dizziness or fainting
Muscle cramps all over
Craving salty food
Allergies, food allergies, low immune function
Slow recovery from illness

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(If you have checked eight or more boxes in this group, see answer below.)

ANSWER: Possible cortisol deficiency This is caused by tired adrenal glands (they sit on top of your kidneys). This is commonly caused by chronic stress. If you're trying to juggle a job and a family, chances are good you have tired adrenals. You may also need to get an ACTH blood test. If you have a serious cortisol deficiency it can be life threatening. Herbal and nutritional support is crucial to help stablise your adrenal glands.

*Naturopatch Bergamot is designed to ease depression, PMS, shock, vertigo, sciatica, ease nervous tension and stress.

We may advise you to avoid stimulants such as caffeine, (coffee, tea, coke, redbull), guarana etc.. Stimulants may get you going for a short time but it further causes strain on your adrenals; making your problem worse in the long run.

SYMPTOM GROUP 7

Chronic muscle weakness
Loss of Sex Drive
Weight gain for no reason
High cholesterol
Depression of the sad and grumpy type
Loss of sensitivity in sex organs
Decreased orgasmic response
Osteoporosis/osteopenia
Falling asleep after dinner
Loss of endurance
Loss of height
Sudden episodes of explosive temper
Dry skin, brittle nails, hair breakage or thinning

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(If you have checked 11 or more boxes in this group, see answer below.)
ANSWER:Possible Testosterone deficiency. As well as being a problem for men, this occurs most commonly in women over the age of 35.  A thorough clinical workup including a set of baseline salivary or urine hormone tests for a woman would include testosterone, DHEA, oestrogen and progesterone

HORMONE BALANCE TEST FOR MEN

SYMPTOM GROUP 8

Loss of Muscle
Reduced Stamina
Loss of Sex Drive
Softer Erections
Fatigue
Gallbladder Problems
Unexplained Weight Loss
Unusually Enlarged Breast Tissue

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(If you have checked two or more boxes in this group, see answer below.)
ANSWER:Possible Testosterone deficiency. This is farily common in men over the age of 35, but can also occur in women (see above). With herbal support and muscle-building exercise; it may be increased. Dietary factors also need to be considered. We recommend baseline salivary hormone tests to check the whole hormonal picture, along with a check of serum cholesterol.

SYMPTOM GROUP 9

Hair Loss
Headaches
Prostate Enlargement
Breast Enlargement
Irritability
Weight Gain
Puffiness/ Fluid Retention

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(If you have checked two or more boxes in this group, see answer below.)

ANSWER: Possible Excess Oestrogen In men, excess oestrogen needs to be balanced to avoid the loss of normal male characteristics and the development of feminine ones. We may recommend changes in lifestyle and diet, such as avoiding phyto-oestrogens (where these are excessive) and non-organic meats and all dairy products (all are possible sources of oestrogens). You will also benefit from increasing exercise and losing excess body fat.

 

SYMPTOM GROUP 10

A combination of the symptoms in #8 and #9

Answer: Possible Excess Testosteroneand/or DHT - this is fairly common in men over the age of 30 and can be moderated.

Make an appointment to discuss getting your hormones in balance today. Email us or phone 09 360 0550

 

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