Hormone Therapy for Women in Irvine

Eating a balanced diet that helps maintain stable blood sugar is crucial. Include protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates in regular meals. To support stable hormone levels, we minimize high-glycemic foods, simple carbohydrates, and refined sugars to avoid insulin spikes.

Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are necessary for hormone synthesis. Foods like fish, chia seeds, walnuts, and flaxseeds promote this process and reduce inflammation.

Adding foods high in phytoestrogens, such as flaxseeds, soy, and legumes, helps modulate estrogen. Cruciferous vegetables support estrogen breakdown and metabolism.

Gut health is crucial for hormone balance. Dysbiosis, an imbalance in gut bacteria, can cause estrogen dominance. Fiber, fermented foods, and probiotics in the diet help maintain a balanced gut, which supports hormone health.

The liver processes hormones, especially estrogen. Supporting it with antioxidants, sulfur-rich vegetables (like garlic and cruciferous veggies), and proper hydration promotes detoxification. Limiting alcohol, processed foods, and environmental toxins helps reduce liver burden.

Ongoing stress raises cortisol levels, impacting hormones like progesterone and estrogen. Adding mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and enough sleep to daily routines can help manage stress.

Regular moderate physical activity promotes hormone balance by decreasing stress, improving insulin sensitivity, and aiding in weight control. However, excessive exercise can disrupt hormones, particularly for women, so intensity and frequency should be adjusted to fit individual needs.

Monitoring hormone levels regularly through blood tests is essential, and adjustments to dietary and lifestyle choices should be made based on individual reactions. This ongoing assessment helps ensure the approach is effective as the body adapts.