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Functional Medicine for Hormonal Imbalances

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Balancing your hormones can feel like an insurmountable challenge, but I’ve had the privilege of helping many women navigate this journey, and I’m here to do the same for you. 

You may feel out of sync with yourself, emotionally dysregulated, and at your wit's end. You may even feel like you’re at war with your own body. 

If you’ve ever struggled with a hormone imbalance, you know how frustrating it can be. It can feel like a never-ending game of whack-a-mole as new symptoms crop up, just as you start to address another one. 

together, we can work towards hormonal harmony and a happier, healthier you. 

It’s no surprise how tumultuous hormone imbalances can be when you consider the breadth of hormonal influence. But you’re not alone in this.

Hormones are important chemical messengers that tell the body what to do, and when to do it. They orchestrate various aspects of your wellbeing by carrying messages from one part of the body to another. 

There are more than 50 hormones in the human body that wield control over processes like metabolism, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, immunity, mental health, heart health, bone health, and even physical appearance¹. 

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Some hormonal imbalances are temporary and the body learns to adapt and adjust. Others are chronic and prolonged, indicating deeper seeded problems. Chronic hormonal imbalances should be addressed since they can contribute to the development of many conditions like insulin resistance, endometriosis, thyroid disease, infertility, PCOS, amenorrhea, digestive concerns, allergies, depression and so much more.

Basically, hormonal imbalances are not the problem. They’re
a symptom of an underlying issue. 

Since hormones play a role in such a wide variety of body processes, even minor imbalances can have a profound effect on the entire system. Too much or too little of any hormone can result in an imbalance, but rarely is the hormone imbalance actually the root cause. Instead, hormonal imbalances usually occur in response to other factors like stress, inflammation, gut dysbiosis, or blood sugar dysregulation. 

Why Hormone Balance Matters

we want to educate and empower you to take control of your hormones so you can get back to living your most fulfilling life.

There’s no reason that you have to struggle with hormonal imbalances throughout your life. 

Hormone imbalances are incredibly common, and we’re often taught that they’re a normal part of being a woman. 

In fact, a survey of 2,000 women between 30 and 60 years old found that half of the women experienced symptoms of hormonal imbalance³. Of the women who experienced hormonal imbalance, 72% didn’t understand the cause of their symptoms until after the fact and only 35% thought dietary intervention could improve their hormone-related symptoms³.

We’re here to change these stats! 

The Stats

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Our goal is to provide solutions that address the core of the issue, not just its symptoms.

At Birchwell, we believe in a holistic approach TO ADDRESSING HORMONAL IMBALANCES. We're not just ticking boxes; we're aiming to understand the full story.

Birchwell’s Approach
to Functional Medicine
for Hormone Balancing

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At Birchwell, we use functional hormone testing to look at the entire body, not one siloed symptom. We consider stress, sleep, dietary patterns, gut health, environment and lifestyle factors to determine what functional testing is most appropriate for you. When necessary, we pursue advanced gut testing with breath tests, stool samples, and bloodwork. We utilize urine assessments to evaluate sex hormones, adrenal function and organic acids to determine how hormones, metabolites and nutrient deficiencies could be contributing to an imbalance. We may even use micronutrient analysis to look for missing building blocks required for happy hormones.

Birchwell's Comprehensive Approach

In conventional medicine, the most common treatment for imbalanced hormone levels is birth control, followed by hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Birth control pills have a whole host of side effects, nutrient depletions and physiological changes that can be mitigated using targeted nutrient support. And although HRT can be helpful in some cases, it isn’t addressing why hormones have become imbalanced in the first place. Hormone imbalances aren’t caused by a lack of hormone medication, and treating them as such masks the root cause and fails to generate sustainable healing. If you decide to stay on birth control pills or pursue HRT, We'll help support your body to avoid any negative downstream ramifications.

Common Treatments and Their Limitations

Conventional approaches typically rely on blood tests, even though certain hormone metabolites are best assessed in urine. Not to mention, these results are interpreted using “normal” ranges that are often far from optimal. In short, conventional testing is narrow in scope, focuses on specific symptoms (not root causes), and is insufficient to assess hormonal imbalances.

Why Blood Tests Aren't Always Enough

Most conventional doctors don’t explore advanced testing or root cause solutions to underlying hormonal imbalances. Instead, routine blood tests look at a handful of hormones, typically testosterone, estrogen, cortisol and thyroid levels. Since female hormones fluctuate over the course of 24 hours and throughout the month, these tests show just one snapshot in time⁴. The variation in hormones day to day makes it difficult to compare results or use that information in a meaningful way⁴.

The Shortcomings of Standard Hormonal Testing

Our goal is to provide solutions that address the core of the issue, not just its symptoms.

AT BIRCHWELL, WE BELIEVE IN A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ADDRESSING HORMONAL IMBALANCES. WE'RE NOT JUST TICKING BOXES; WE'RE AIMING TO UNDERSTAND THE FULL STORY.

Birchwell’s Approach
to Functional Medicine
for Hormone Balancing

  • Hair loss, alopecia  
  • Dry skin, brittle nails 
  • Loss of libido
  • Slow or rapid heartbeat 
  • High cholesterol 
  • Skin tags 
  • Frequent urination 
  • Insomnia or trouble sleeping 
  • Migraines, headaches
  • Facial hair growth (hirsutism)
  • Irregular periods 
  • Fatigue 
  • Brain fog 
  • Weight gain 
  • Irregular body fat distribution 
  • Constipation, diarrhea 
  • Depression, anxiety  
  • Mood fluctuations 
  • Painful and/or heavy periods 
  • Acne 
  • Sensitivity to temperature 

hormone symptoms

  • PCOS
  • PMS/PMDD
  • Thyroid conditions  
  • Adrenal issues 
  • Irregular periods
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Perimenopause / menopause

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Symptoms & Conditions
of Hormonal Imbalances

At Birchwell, we understand that hormonal imbalances are symptoms to underlying issues, and we go beyond conventional testing to provide personalized solutions. With our guidance, you can regain control of your hormones, restore your body to homeostasis, and begin to feel physically, mentally and emotionally well. 

At Birchwell, we understand that hormonal imbalances are
symptoms to underlying issues, and we go beyond conventional
testing to provide personalized solutions. With our guidance, you
can regain control of your hormones, restore your body to
homeostasis, and begin to feel physically, mentally and
emotionally well. 

The impact of hormonal imbalance on your emotional and physical wellbeing is profound. But finding hormonal harmony is possible.

The impact of hormonal imbalance on
your emotional and physical wellbeing
is profound. But finding hormonal
harmony is possible.

journey to better hormonal health

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Book a non-obligation, complimentary discovery call to chat with one of our practitioners to see if Birchwell is the right fit for you.  To learn more about the process of working together, visit our service page.

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