Natural Hormone Therapy
What is Natural Hormone Therapy?
There are two aspects of Natural Hormone Therapy. One aspect is the use of herbs, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients to restore the glands that produce hormones. The aspect is the use of bio-identical hormones to replace the ones that are insufficiently produced in the body.
What health conditions is Natural Hormone Therapy used for?
Natural Hormone Therapy is indicated for:
- Menopausal and PMS,
- Osteoporosis,
- Gynecological Health,
- Thyroid Dysfunction,
- Adrenal Burnout,
- Breast Health,
- Prostate Disorders,
- Diabetes,
- Weight Loss
- Some Forms of Cancer.
How long will I need until I feel better?
Endocrinology (the study of hormones) is a very complex field. Because levels of one hormone can affect the activity of other hormones, there is not alway a simple solution. However, with the proper lab tests, pecific hormone pathways involved can be pinpointed and addressed.
With menopause and PMS, most women notice a significant difference within 1 month. With certain forms of thyroid dysfunction, patients may notice improvement within several weeks. With other forms of hormone imbalance, the timeframe may vary greatly depending on the complexity of the situation.
What can I expect when I come in for an appointment?
If you are new to the Center, your initial appointment is one hour, during which time one of our qualified doctors on staff will discuss the following with you:
- Your health goals
- Current symptoms
- Current medications, both prescribed and over-the-counter
- Current nutritional supplements
- Current diet, exercise and sleep habits
- Current stress level
- Past and/or current lab results
- Major body systems.
At the end of your visit, you will receive recommendations in one or more of the following areas to enhance the restoration of normal hormone balance and improve energy:
- Supplements, both herbal and nutritional.
- Foods to Avoid
- Stress-Reducing Exercises
- Lab Testing
- Adjunctive Therapies
For more information about Natural Hormone Therapy, read the following articles:
- Estrogen Therapy May Give Older Women a Mental Edge
- Optimum Testosterone Levels Give Men the Mental Edge
- Hormones and Menopause
- Fatigue, Body Temperature and Thyroid Disease
- The Good Life: Dietary Hormones and Cancer
- When Hormones Don't Rage
- Adrenal Burnout
- Empowerment: The Key to a Healthy Stress Response
- How Tired Are You?
- In the Face of Tragedy, How Are You Coping
- Tears of Joy
- It's Not Just What You Eat -- It's What you Secrete
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call 503-636-2734 to schedule your appointment with Dr. Peterson. The Center's office hours are:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM