Hormone Therapy for Women in Laguna Beach
We take a comprehensive approach to correcting women’s hormone balance, focusing on underlying causes by improving diet, lifestyle, and supplement use. Our approach in Laguna Beach is individualized, understanding how diet, stress, gut health, detoxification, and hormones interrelate.
Our Functional Nutrition Approach to Hormone Balance
We provide guidance on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), which must be prescribed and monitored by a healthcare professional.
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BLOOD SUGAR BALANCE
Ensuring stable blood sugar levels through a balanced diet is crucial. Focus on regular meals that combine protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs. Reducing refined sugars, simple carbohydrates, and high-glycemic foods helps keep insulin levels stable, supporting hormone balance.
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HEALTHY FATS
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are essential for hormone creation. Foods like fish, walnuts, flaxseeds, and chia seeds support hormone synthesis and reduce inflammation.
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PHYTONUTRIENTS
Adding phytoestrogen-rich foods, like flaxseeds, soy, and legumes, helps modulate estrogen levels, while broccoli, kale, and cauliflower aid estrogen processing.
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GUT HEALTH
Gut health impacts hormone regulation. Dysbiosis, or unbalanced gut bacteria, can result in estrogen dominance. A fiber-rich diet with fermented foods and probiotics supports a healthy gut microbiome, crucial for hormone balance.
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DETOXIFICATION SUPPORT
The liver is essential for detoxifying hormones like estrogen. Supporting liver health with antioxidant-rich foods, sulfur-containing vegetables (such as garlic and cruciferous veggies), and hydration helps with hormone breakdown. Avoiding toxins and processed foods reduces stress on the liver.
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STRESS MANAGEMENT
Constant stress leads to high cortisol, disturbing hormonal balance, especially with estrogen and progesterone. Stress-reducing practices like mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and sufficient sleep are key.
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Regular, moderate physical activity supports hormone balance by reducing stress, enhancing insulin sensitivity, and aiding weight management. However, excessive exercise can lead to hormonal imbalances in women, so it’s vital to customize intensity and frequency.
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MONITORING AND ADJUSTMENTS
Hormone levels need to be consistently monitored through blood tests, and dietary and lifestyle adjustments should be tailored to the individual's response. This continuous evaluation helps maintain effectiveness as the body changes.
TARGETED SUPPLEMENTATION
Adaptogens: Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, and maca are herbal remedies that can help maintain healthy cortisol levels and support adrenal function.
Micronutrients: Magnesium, vitamin D, B vitamins, and zinc are crucial nutrients for hormone balance and production. If your dietary intake is insufficient, supplementation may be necessary.
Herbal Support: Certain herbs, such as Vitex or Chaste Tree Berry, can help maintain hormone balance, especially regarding PMS and irregular menstrual cycles.