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Oprah learns her weight gain is due to hormone imbalance

January 18th, 2009

Oprah says she has just begun the conversation on hormone imbalance and bioidentical hormones. This is so exciting because now millions of women will learn they do not have to suffer with hormone imbalance symptoms.

These symptoms are now fully understood by those few who understand how hormones work within the endocrine system. Restorative Endocrinology™ is the study of the endocrine system’s normal function and applying a natural nutritional program, including bioidentical hormones, to reinstate that normal function. Hormones affect so many valuable life-sustaining aspects of our bodies that symptoms are just as varied. Everything from thyroid issues, adrenal dysfunction, blood sugar issues, fatigue, and auto immune disease such as Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are related to hormone imbalance and are correctable with proper supplements, oftentimes including bioidenical hormones.

Bioidentical hormones are made from plants – soy and wild yam – to be identical to our own human hormones. Therefore, there are no serious side effects as there are with synthetic hormones found in The Pill and traditional HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy). Bioidentical hormones come in different forms; cream, sublingual and tablet. We have found the sublingual form is the easiest to monitor and control.

Bioidentical hormones must be tested on a regular basis to be sure there is proper hormone balance. Bioidentical hormones do not show up on blood tests; therefore we use saliva testing to monitor hormone levels. We are also sure to support the gland that is responsible for producing the hormones, such as the ovaries, uterus, and adrenal glands. This support will also, then, support the thyroid gland.

It is easy to see how each component of the Endocrine System interacts with the others. You cannot give one hormone without affecting all the others. At Natural Body in Balance, we assess your whole body and support that internal, innate drive that is in each of us and wants so desperately to stay balanced and healthy.

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Testing is crucial to determine the actual hormone levels of each individual woman. We do saliva testing for actual hormone levels, including pituitary hormones along with hair analysis for mineral levels to determine cellular function of the adrenal glands, thyroid gland, blood sugar handling, digestion, and many other health issues. These tests are easy to do from the convenience of your own home.

We live in a fiercely driven, self-regulating, self-regenerating body. Our body is designed to be well. Wellness is our natural state – disease is the anomaly. By addressing the entire endocrine system, we are able to regain normal body balance for a long-term correction. This balance is acheived through the use of whole food supplements, herbs, and bioidentical hormones. Every nutritional protocol is designed specifically for each woman according to her needs. We do not use pre-formulated supplements to give generically to all women based on symptoms. Every woman’s needs are unique. Let’s work together to bring your life back to health!