Many people with thyroid disease have trouble getting well. The majority of hypothyroid disease is actually an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto thyroiditis. As an autoimmune disease, Hashimoto thyroiditis attacks the cells of the thyroid, slowly destroying its ability to function. Unfortunately, even when the disease is diagnosed correctly, the common treatment is just to replace the diminished thyroid hormone, usually with an oral tablet or pill of the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T4 or levothyroxine), a synthetic analog.

According to conventional medical practice, most patients with hypothyroidism will need to be on T4 treatment for the rest of their lives.The problem with only giving hormone replacement, is it does nothing to stop the progression of the true disease; it only masks some of the symptoms. So initially your thyroid tests come back normal. Meanwhile your immune system is still attacking your thyroid. Eventually your symptoms may get worse and more thyroid hormone may be prescribed. So while you are increasing your levels of thyroid hormones, making your levels of thyroid look normal on the lab results, you are still getting worse.

This may come as a shock. It did to me.  Autoimmune thyroid problems can present as hyperthyroid or hypothyroid. It may be marked by an inability to regulate our response to thyroid medications.

Next: Symptoms and causes of thyroid problems

Symptoms common to hypothyroidism are:

• Enlarged thyroid (or goiter)
• Trouble swallowing
• Intolerance to cold
• Mild weight gain
• Fatigue
• Constipation
• Dry skin
• Hair loss
• Heavy and irregular menses
• Infertility
• Difficulty concentrating or thinking

So how should it be treated? Autoimmune diseases are multi-factorial in their causes. That means that further tests must be done to properly evaluate the real underlying source of the disease. Some of the most common factors are:

• Wheat (gluten) sensitivities or celiac disease
• Sudden changes in the hormone estrogen that may occur after pregnancy, abortions or menopause
• Heavy metal toxicity
• Vitamin D deficiency

Adrenal Fatigue, overload, or long term chronic stress

The important FACT is that without a more complete assessment of a complex situation, proper treatment is more than unlikely. And despite most usually reliable sites such as the mayoclinic.com, there is mention that the problem is autoimmune, but it’s treatment as such is not addressed.

How can you find out if this is a problem for you? First you can discuss this with your doctor or endocrinologist. This is not a hidden secret, ask them about testing for autoantibodies. Most endocrinologists perform these tests regularly. The two major ones tested are Thyroid Antithyroglobulin Ab and Thyroid Peroxidase Ab. People with Hashimoto’s disease have these antibodies in increased amounts, but people whose hypothyroidism is caused by other conditions do not. You can also find a source for testing thyroid autoantibodies by visiting Save on Labs.

Autoimmune diseases are not simple to treat and they require a sophisticated understanding of biochemistry and nutrition. But with proper diagnosis, the path to healing becomes more clearly defined.  Through a combination of the proper diet, nutrition, and biochemistry you can live an amazing balanced life.

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We have yet to find  the legendary Fountain of Youth, and we continue to search for that magic potion that will delay aging. According to recent studies, at least part of the answer is as close as your next meal. Many common foods have been shown to contain substances that help delay the onset of age-related diseases.
Some of the most powerful anti-aging foods include:

Berries. Blueberries, raspberries, and other deeply colored berries contain phytochemicals known as flavonoids. These antioxidants fight oxidation which leads to aging, and have been shown to improve brain function and slow the growth of some cancers. Many berries contain ellagic acid, which slows tumor growth.

Broccoli. Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, including cabbage, kale, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts contain a compound called glucosinolate, which, according to Dr. Russell Blaylock, author of The Blaylock Wellness Report, can help neutralize the cancer-causing effects of pesticides and herbicides. Eating them raw will help maintain their cancer-fighting enzymes.
If you don’t like to eat them, we even have them all wrapped up in a power packed capsule that’s amazing.

Fish. Oily fish are packed with omega-3 fatty acids that fight inflammation. People who eat fish regularly have lower rates of Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular disease. A recent study from the University of California, San Francisco, found that omega-3 fatty acids keep the DNA of heart patients from unraveling. The American Heart Association recommends two servings of fish each week or you can take Omega 3 fish oil 1500-3000mg per day.

Garlic. A study found that women who ate a clove of garlic at least once a week lowered their risk of developing colon cancer by 50 percent, and a study at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found that people who eat garlic have half the risk of stomach cancer and two-thirds the risk of colorectal cancer when compared to people who avoid it. Other studies have found that garlic reduces cholesterol levels, and an Indian study found it thins blood more effectively than aspirin.

Grapes. Rich in an antioxidant called resveratrol that is an anti-inflammatory and anti-coagulant, red grapes have been shown to extend the life span of test animals. Grapes also contain the bioflavanoid quercetin, which works with vitamin C (also found in grapes) to fight cancer, including cancers of the breast and colon.

Nuts. Nuts contain high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids that lower inflammation and are great for your heart as well as your brain. They also contain B vitamins and minerals, including selenium and magnesium. Studies show that nuts lower cholesterol and also aid the skin’s elastin and collagen to keep skin looking young.

Tomatoes. The generous amounts of the antioxidant lycopene in tomatoes help skin maintain its youthfulness, and may reduce the risk of developing heart disease, as well as several cancers, including breast, lung, and colon. The Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that men who ate 10 servings of tomato-based foods each week lowered their risk of developing prostate cancer by 45 percent.

Tea. Green and white teas contain large amounts of EGCG, a powerful antioxidant linked to a lower risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and numerous types of cancer. In addition, tissues in the eye absorb antioxidants from tea called catachins that may protect aging eyes from glaucoma.

For more information on specific foods or supplements to fit your body’s needs you can contact Dr. King for your own food profile.

People with heart disease, including chronic heart failure, arrhythmias and angina, often end up in the emergency room and hospital because of complications associated with these disorders. Cardiologists have noticed that simple nutritional changes and the use of supplements can prevent many such visits.

Most studies on the nutritional treatment of heart failure concentrated only on one supplement. Even then, there was no control of diet or other known behaviors that increase risk. So the first step is to follow a healthy diet. Elements of a healthy diet include:
•  Eating 5 to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day (mainly
high-nutrient dense vegetables, such as broccoli, greens,
cauliflower, brussels sprouts, and kale)
• Avoiding excess sugar
• Drinking purified water or white tea
•  Increasing the intake of good fats (DHA) (EPA), and avoiding bad fats
(omega-6 fats)
•  Avoiding seafoods high in mercury.

The importance of adequate sleep is often forgotten. Restful sleep reduces stress-induced free radicals and lipid peroxidation products, which can lead to many chronic diseases and worsen heart failure. Sleep also enhances the healing of tissues and organs.

HELPFUL SUPPLEMENTS INCLUDE:
•  Acetyl-L-carnitine or L-Carnitine. This nutrient strengthens the heart muscle, reduces free radical damage, lowers tissue iron levels (a major source of free radicals), and reduces insulin resistance. Take 500 mg three times a day on an empty stomach.
•  Hawthorn has been shown to lower blood pressure and to significantly strengthen the contraction of heart muscles. By lowering the resistance along blood vessels, hawthorn reduces stress on the heart. The dosage is 500 mg two to three times a day. If you are taking cardiac drugs, you will need to work with a cardiologist who is familiar with the use of hawthorn.
•  Carnosine reduces cardiac arrhythmias and dangerous AGEs (advanced glycation end products). It is also a major antioxidant. The dosage is 500 mg three times a day.
•  Multivitamin/mineral (we carry and recommend specially compounded pharmaceutical grade Daily Essentials by Xymogen). Studies have shown that vitamins and minerals increase heart-muscle function, reduce heart
failure, and protect the heart against free-radical damage. Selenium, which protects the heart against dangerous free radicals, is especially important.
•  DHA reduces inflammation in the heart muscle and coronary arteries and improves heart-muscle cell repair. The dosage is 1,000 mg
twice a day. I personally recommend Omega 3 fish oil which contains 820 mg of EPA/DHA per capsule, 2 capsules 2x per day to maximize your health benefits.
•  Natural vitamin E. Get enough vitamin E. I prefer natural mixed topherals. Take 400 IU a day.
CoQ10 is a major energy molecule for the heart, and people with heart failure have lower levels. Statin cholesterol-lowering drugs can severely lower CoQ10 levels. Take 100 mg of the ubiquinol form three times a day.
•  Magnesium citrate/malate/glycinate. Take 500 mg twice a day with  meals to reduce cardiac inflammation, raise mitochondrial glutathione levels, and improve circulation through the small blood vessels of the
heart. Magnesium also helps prevent one of the major causes of sudden cardiac death— vasospasm of the coronary arteries. (Our office carries a special formula called IMAGT-Plus which has both Magnesium and L-Arginine, L-Carnitine along with other amino’s that boost heart function and the body’s ability to balance neurotransmitters and growth hormone)
•  Taurine has been found to play a major role in heart
function, and deficiencies are associated with heart failure. Take 500 mg three times a day.

Although these are all great recommendations, it is always recommended that you work with a good Natural Medicine Doctor or Nutritionist to properly balance your body’s health demands. A doctor properly trained will assess not only your current supplements, but also your current food intake, diet, exercise, lab tests, prescriptive medications, and health profile. At our office we spend about 2 hours consulting and providing this assessment we work with both local patients and out of state thanks to our remote technology. If you are low risk these are great preventative suggestions. If you are already facing issues or are on prescriptive medications you must work with a properly trained health care professional before implementing any supplementation program. We always recommend only using high grade pharmaceutical products to assure that what you are taking is pure, chemical and metal free, that it actually gets absorb, and that what is in it is really in it.

All my best for great health,
Dr. Stephanie King
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Dr. King’s Nutrition Tip: Grass-FED versus FREE -range meat, be careful how you buy. Grass-fed means the animal must have heat eaten only grass, and it’s mother’s milk and have continual access to pastures. American grass fed means raised humanely and without hormones or antibiotics. Free range basically means the animal only had to have “outside” access that’s it. To learn more about nutrition and how to better take care of you have your health analyzed by Dr. King and get on track with the best program.

Dr. King’s Health Tip: 85% of women experience at least one irritating symptom of PMS and many women much, much more not to mention perimenopause which typically begins about age 35-40 and many women mistake for severe PMS. Some simple steps you can take: 1. EAT Broccoli rich in calcium and vitamin D which attacks the “bad” estrogen helps to reduce emotional and physical symptoms of PMS too. 2. Go HERBAL chasteberry often used in Europe has been shown to reduce bloating swelling and pre-period bloating and tenderness, also Ginkgo Biloba has also been shown to reduce symptoms 3. MOVE IT women who did moderate exercise reported less bloating and fewer mood swings, some women even reported decreased occurrence of depression with weight training….there are many tips and ways to balance the body talk to Dr. King today about your body specifically and feel amazing again.

Dr King’s health tip: don’t just drink regular water to flush the toxins out of your system, add one bottle of electrolyte water to rebalance your electrolytes as well like Smart water or the Trader Joe’s version and remember you need 1/2 your body weight in ounces of water that’s typically at least 1 gallon a day. Great for weight loss too.

Dr King’s nutrition tip: sugar, high fructose corn syrup and fruit juice concentrates can prematurely age skin as early as your mid-30’s. Sugars form harmful molecules called advanced glycation end products which weaken collagen and elastin there’s the advanced aging.  Another good reason to eliminate or at least reduce sugar from your diet.

Dr King’s health tip: one of my favorite antioxdant, heart protector and cellular energy better then coffee it’s Coenzyme Q10 talk to me about best pharmaceutical grade forms and dosing for you.

Dr King’s nutrition tip: increase your immune system and collagen aiding in healing joint and tendon injuries and reverse aging with this simple nutrient in therapeutic doses it’s Vitamin C the one I personally take is Xymogen’s Bio-C.

Dr King’s health tip: people who follow a diet high in whole unprocessed grains, fruits, vegetables, olive oil and fish outlive people who don’t by about 6 years and that’s a healthy outlive!

Dr. King’s Zerona tip: There’s a hidden key to shedding pounds, and it’s got little to do with calories or willpower say Scientists—MEET YOUR HORMONES, and they’re surprising effect on weight..that’s why Dr. King not only has her hormone balancing programs but combines them with the Zerona Laser to maximize your inch loss. Many people begin to lose weight without issue after balancing their hormones and often don’t even need additional aids. Let’s talk about Adrenal Glands, cortisol, DHEA, sex hormones and what they are doing to your mood and your weight today!

Dr King’s nutrition tip: even 30 minutes of regular afternoon dozing i.e. a nap decreases the risk of heart attack. Going all the time with too little rest and relaxation pumps up our adrenal glands causing not only things like high blood pressure but in others can show up as weight gain, anxiety, moodiness or worst of all lack of sex drive.

Dr King’s nutrition tip: smoking destroys collagen and elastin that’s accelerated aging and it destroys levels of estrogen which is necessary to keep skin firm.

Dr King’s nutrition tip: fight free radicals and protect your skin, heart and immune system with supplements like CQ10, A and C.

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So what did Suzanne Somers start when she brought hormone balancing to the light for all the women and men out there, and what exactly are bioidentical hormones? Bioidentical hormones are manufactured in the lab to have the same molecular structure as the hormones made by your own body. By contrast, synthetic hormones are intentionally different. Drug companies can’t patent a bioidentical structure, so they invent synthetic hormones that are patentable (Premarin, Prempro, and Provera being the most widely used examples) in essence a product they can make money with.

Though bioidentical hormones have been around for years, most practitioners are unfamiliar with them. There are several branded versions now available for use in the kind of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) typical of synthetic hormones. This is often a one-size-fits-all dosage regime and not unique to the individuals own body and personal needs.

What Dr. King specializes in with all walks of her practise especially hormonal balancing is the individualized approach, because we are all unique and require different products and different amounts based on our genes, our lifestyles, our diet, our stress levels and our own hormone levels. So basically a one size fits most will make most feel a little good, but most can feel nothing at all or worse you can feel even worse then you already feel, YIKES! We begin with an extensive 18 page questionnaire, bioenergentic computerized testing, 2 hour interview with the doctors followed by any necessary laboratory tests of hormone levels (a so-called “hormone panel” which can include Saliva, Urine, and/or Blood based on your body and the findings during your evaluation). When warranted, we then put together your unique program which includes recommendations for lifestyle changes, dietary changes, best foods for your body, vitamins, minerals, homeopathic remedies, detoxification products, and if needed bioidentical of estrogens, progesterone, testosterone, and/or DHEA. Each patient is then monitored carefully through our unlimited email support program through symptom checks as well as regular follow-up through our bioenergentic testing and if needed hormone panels to make sure we put together the best fit for your body and your body’s unique needs as it heals and restores and balances out to the lowest levels you will eventually need. Some people need support formulas that stimulate your body to make your own hormones while others need a little bit of actual bioidentical hormone to boost the body back to normal levels. In the initial stages, we will monitor after about the 4-6 week period then about the three month mark based on your particular program and your body’s needs. Once balance is restored, we put together an easy to follow maintenance program and always have unlimited email support where the doctor is always an email away so you are never alone in the process.
Is bHRT the first step to hormonal balance?
Bioidentical hormones can work wonders, but they aren’t necessarily the first place to turn when hormonal imbalance is a problem. In our experience, the great majority of women can rebalance their hormones without the use of drugs, and even without HRT in any form. We have found that about 85% can find relief through a natural approach that combines pharmaceutical-grade nutritional supplements, homeopathic formulas, gentle endocrine support, and dietary and lifestyle changes. We recommend that every woman start with this combination approach as the foundation to her health, and have found that in as little as 2 WEEKS you begin to feel amazing relief and positive changes in fact many of our clients are able to balance their systems with very little need for actual hormones following our unique system of finding the right balancing formulas for their particular body in our Nutrition/Lifestyle Program.
In our Individualized Nutrition, Lifestyle & Hormone Balancing Program we’ve developed an amazing approach that supports a woman’s hormonal pathways preventing symptoms for those who are feeling great and relieving symptoms for those who are already feeling that loss of balance in their life. Our nutritional guidelines are based on the latest research in clinical nutrition and dietary endocrinology. Our pharmaceutical grade nutrients fill in the nutritional gaps that are so common in today’s diet and toxic environment. And our Homeopathic and Herbal Support Formulas offers phytocrine support to rebalance all three of the major sex hormones most prone to disharmony in perimenopause and menopause: estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.

Even with this foundation, a minority of women will need to add actual hormone supplements to get complete relief, at least through a transition period. We recommend they use bioidentical hormones, preferably in a compounded form personalized to their needs by an experienced practitioner. When a woman can’t find a practitioner to prescribe compounded bHRT, there are now numerous trademarked bHRT options that conventional practitioners can prescribe for her. We offer a variety of biodentical formulas and work with two labs that will specially compound for those who have extra unique needs.
Either way, it’s important that the hormones be used in addition to the combination approach outlined above. Note that Suzanne Somers and Oprah are among this minority — they began with a healthy diet and lifestyle that supported the endocrine system, but still experienced intractable symptoms.

So if you’d like to know if Bioidentical Hormones are for you, or if you’d like to begin changes your lifestyle towards a healthy based Nutritional approach of balancing your body from the inside out talk to Dr. Stephanie King today and we’ll get you on the road to feeling AMAZING again and staying that way.

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The Hormone Connection: On average women tend to get by on less then 6 1/2 hours of sleep during the work week and 7 hours on weekends, often interrupted. Job stress, family stress, that “not enough hours in the day feeling” can contribute to a woman’s sleepless nights. But so can her hormonal fluctuations and changes. PMS, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause bring with them estrogen and progesterone fluctuations that can lead to increased wakefulness at night.

During the luteal phase of a women’s menstrual cycle, (days 14-24 after menses begins) as progesterone levels increase, sleep often comes easily. Then as progesterone declines, falling asleep can become more challenging. Progesterone, known as the calming hormone, is also believed to influence sleep during pregnancy. One of the most common complaints of my perimenopausal and menopausal patients is a change of sleep patterns. Studies have shown that between 50-60% of all perimenopausal and menopausal women have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep throughout the night, with shortened periods of restful or deep sleep. This can be due to wildly fluctuating progesterone and estrogen levels as well as cortisol increase from overactive Adrenal Glands.

Most of us fall asleep when our body temperature is declining. As heat is lost through the skin, and the core body temperature declines, drowsiness increases. The hormonal changes that come with menopause affect the body’s temperature-regulating mechanisms, which could account for the increased sleep difficulty that comes with menopause and aging.

The Stress Zone: Chronic Insomnia increases levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Insomniacs with the highest degree of sleep disturbance secrete the highest amount of cortisol, particularly in the evening and nighttime hours when cortisol levels should be low. This means that insomniacs are producing stress hormone levels that actually prevent them from sleeping. They are suffering from sustained, round-the-clock activation of the body’s system for responding to stress. Continually living with stress of to little sleep can aggravate and intensify other medical conditions like high blood pressure, digestive disorders and weaken the body’s ability to fight off illness as well as cause increased weight gain. Also continually living with increased stress during the day can trigger this response as well causing Adrenal overload and cortisol overload preventing good sleep. (An important hormone we check during our Saliva Testing)

Natural Bioidentical Estrogen replacement therapy has been shown to improve sleep quality, facilitate sleep onset, and decrease nighttime restlessness and awakenings. Women taking bioidentical estrogen report feeling less tired in the morning and throughout the day. They also report that other symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, muscle aches, and mood swings are improved. Another reason to check your hormones levels and supplement is low estrogen levels are associated with increased heart rate and blood pressure in response to stress (which is why many women report anxiety and heart palpitations during perimenopause and menopause). Restoring estrogen with natural bioidentical formulas helps restore the body to a more youthful less stress state. Estrogen, Progesterone, Cortisol, DHEA, Testosterone, DHT and Melatonin all play a role with how the body balances throughout any given day and therefore all important hormones to test when the body is not feeling like yourself.

The relationship between hormones is synchronistic, and delicate. What effects one, can affect the others. When one hormone is out of balance the synchrony can be disrupted. It is important never to just supplement one hormone without a full comprehensive evaluation. At our office we offer a 2 hour one-on-one evaluation with the doctor with computerized technology to evaluate the total health and wellness of the body. To assess the hormones we offer Blood Analysis and Comprehensive Saliva Testing in combination with our 2 hour consultation or for those of you already working with me any follow up evaluation. We offer full panel testing of all hormones based on your body’s specific symptoms and needs. Many insurances cover both Blood and Saliva Testing and for those of you without insurance we have a special cash discounts for the Saliva Hormone Testing.

If you’d like further information please don’t hesitate to contact our office and stay tuned for more blog posts on hormones and balancing your body from the inside out. All my best for continued great health,
Dr. Stephanie King

Calcium has been promoted for years for bone health but the most compelling research demands we supplement with Vitamin D3.  As no one in the modern world consumes enough Vitamin D3, and most people do not get enough adequate sunshine especially with all the sunblock and sunblock type clothing the average adult is now deficient in Vitamin D.  To find out your level all is takes is a simple serum Vitamin D blood test the optimal range is between 40-60 ng/ml, and most people who do NOT take Vitamin D3 range between 10-30 ng/ml.  Knowing your level is imporant for determining long-term health prospects since low levels are associated with diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, most cancers, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, autism, osteoporosis, autoimmune diseases, and frequent infections, cold & flu.

In recent years, researchers discovered that low vitamin D3 levels can promote the expression of chronic pain.  We now know that low levels can promote bone pain, join pain, muscle and fibromyalgia.  If you have nagging aches and pains, consider supplements with vitamin D3.  For the average person, it takes about 2000-4000IU’s to get the levels to the needed 40 ng/ml.  For someone who is extremely deficient it can take up to 10,000IU, which is why a simple blood test can make all the difference.   The chronic diseases mentioned earlier are often called long latency diseases.  In other words, they develop slowly and without symptoms until it is too late.  Osteoporosis and heart disease are two examples so it’s important to supplement with at least 2000IU of Vitamin D3 per day and to check your levels if you’ve never had them checked to make sure they’re in a good range.

For those of you who have bone density issues we offer Urine Dpd testing which is a specific marker for bone resorption (loss). This information will help you determine your risk for osteoporosis and is an inexpensive test that can be performed as normal bone density scans typically are done every 3 years and many women can have allot of bone loss during that time period.  This will show if you are starting to head in the wrong direction and allow you to monitor yourself without any harm to your body.  Many insurances cover this service and for those that don’t we offer a cash discount.

For more information, or if you’d like me to order any lab testing for you or this test specifically don’t hesitate to contact the office.  Just an FYI to all patients, Dr. King can order any lab testing that you may need both blood or saliva testing to correlate with your nutrition & lifestyle programs and hormone balancing programs.  If you have insurance the labs can bill your insurance, and if not we do have cash discounts available for the saliva testing (Saliva testing is for all your hormone levels).

I wish you all the best for continued great health and don’t hesitate to contact the office for more information on the above or to set up your consultation to get started on any of our great renewed health programs.

Dr. Stephanie King

Email: skingdc@earthlink.net or 626-799-0557

Watch this amazing testimonial by Actress Barbara Niven thanking Dr. King for her time and energy to find the cause of her problem and giving her back her life. Barbara who has access to doctors across the country and sought 9 doctors before seeing Dr. King calls Dr. Stephanie King her “Miracle Doctor”. Watch the video to find out why Dr. King is so unique and how she can help you. Read the blog post just below this one to find out how her programs work and what she has to offer you or call 626-799-0557 or email skingdc@earthlink.net to set up your own personal consultation with “Miracle Doctor” Dr. Stephanie King today.

Estrogen:

What it does: Responsible for female characteristics and sexual functions.  Also present in men, but at much lower levels.

When UNBALANCED: Low estrogen levels are the primary culprit in hot flashes, night sweating, dryness, loss of sex drive, and mood swings associated with menopause and peri-menopause.  Low levels can also increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and bone fractures.

Progesterone:

What it does: Important for ovulation and menstruation. Relaxation.

When UNBALANCED: Low progesterone levels can lead to insomnia, foggy thinking, mood changes, joint and muscle pain, and weight gain.

Testosterone:

What it does: Responsible for male characteristics and sex drive (in both men and women).

When UNBALANCED: lower sex drive, decreased muscle mass, increased risk of heart disease.  Lethargy and weight gain.

Insulin:

What it does: Regulates blood glucose (sugar levels).

When UNBALANCED: Cells cannot absorb glucose molecules well when insulin is too low or when there is resistance to insulin.  Without treatment, effects on the body are catastrophic.

Thyroid:

What it does: A group of three hormones produced by the thyroid gland control metabolism (conversion of oxygen and calories to energy), a critical function in the human body.

When UNBALANCED: Fatigue, apathy, short-term memory problems, depression, thinning skin, cold extremities, and in extreme cases hallucinations.

Adrenaline:

What it does: Increases blood flow and heart activity, making the body ready for extra exertion and energy.

When UNBALANCED: Often caused by undue stress, high adrenaline levels results in anxiety attacks, chronic fatigue syndrome, weight disorders, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and shortness of breath.

Cortisol:

What it does: Helps regulate blood pressure and cardiovascular function, as well as the body’s use of proteins, carbohydrates and fats.

When UNBALANCED: Stress can cause high cortisol levels, which can lead to high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and lowered libido.

The hormone “tetter-totter”

You have the minor sex hormones, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and DHEA, and the major hormones produced by the thyroid gland, the pancrease (insulin), and the adrenal gland (adrenaline, cortisol).  When you’re draining out of the minor hormones cortisol, insulin and thyroid go high.  So when people say, “I’m eating less, I’m exercising more and I’m fatigued all the time here’s the culprit: the minor hormones are out of balance…….You’ve got to fix the balance of estrogen/progesterone/testosterone/DHEA in order for the major hormones to balance back out and vice versa.  Here’s where we come in with balancing the right supplements (with high quality pharmaceutical grade supplements) and nutrition (with dietary recommendations specific for your body), and with Bio-identical hormones (available at our office).  For more information on our Nutrition & Hormone Analysis Session READ BELOW, or a complete list of symptoms please contact me via email and I’d be happy to send you out our comprehensive symptom list.

All my best for continued GREAT health,

Dr. Stephanie King, skingdc@earthlink.net

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