In your late 30s or 40s? Tips on navigating the hormonal roller coaster (for women) and hormone decline (for men).

If you are in your late 30s or early/mid 40s, you may start noticing certain changes in your body and mood. For women, common first symptoms of hormonal change include irregular menstrual cycle or menstrual flow as well as depression, irritability and anxiety. For men, common first symptoms include decreased libido, hair thinning or hairContinue reading “In your late 30s or 40s? Tips on navigating the hormonal roller coaster (for women) and hormone decline (for men).”

Ladies, in your 40s and depressed? Here are the reasons why and what you can do about it.

Women are at a higher risk of developing depression or depressive symptoms during the peri-menopause stage of their life than in their pre-menopause or post-menopause years. Researchers have found that peri-menopausal women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) as those who hadn’t yet entered this hormonal transition. The studiesContinue reading “Ladies, in your 40s and depressed? Here are the reasons why and what you can do about it.”

When should I check for hormonal imbalances?

Are you struggling with any of the following? Exhaustion/ fatigue, sleep or stress issues, decreased libido/ sex drive Fertility problems Poly-cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), ovarian cysts, breast cysts, breast fibroadenoma Irregular periods, peri-menopause Acne associated with the menstrual cycle Painful periods, endometriosis Fibroids, adenomyosis PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) with symptoms such as (but not limited to)Continue reading “When should I check for hormonal imbalances?”

Why am I losing so much hair?

Thick, voluminous hair is viewed as a sign of vitality and youthfulness. But what happens when your hair starts to thin? Or worse- when others notice and comment on your hair loss? Your hair doesn’t just affect your looks- it’s often an indicator of your health as well. Sometimes noticeable hair loss is due to nutrientContinue reading “Why am I losing so much hair?”