Are you particularly moody the week before your period? Feeling low, anxious, or on edge..where EVERY. LITTLE. THING. puts you over the top? Your hormones are sending you a message loud and clear! Possible causes of your PMS include: Hormone imbalance (high or low estrogen/progesterone) High prolactin Blood sugar imbalance Calcium or magnesium deficiency Serotonin […]
Hormones
3 Steps to Eliminate Estrogen Dominance by Dr. Jordin Wiggins
Estrogen has a bad reputation. Often associated with breast cancer and cardiovascular disease. However, when estrogen is IN BALANCE it helps keep our bones strong, keeps everything in the body well lubricated (if you suffer from vaginal dryness I can help with that too!) and is important for our mood. When estrogen is OUT OF […]
Healthy Hormone Series Part 3: What Hormone Tests You Should Be Asking For
As part of our Well Woman Checks, Dr. Wiggins wants to give you the inside scoop on hormone testing so you can be healthy, active and well over all. Now you know the symptoms that can be caused by hormone imbalance, WHEN and HOW to test them accurately. It is time to determine what […]
Why Am I STILL Gaining Weight?
We have all heard of “Estrogen dominance” or high estrogen levels as a cause of weight gain, but did you know that low estrogen can cause weight gain as well? Estrogen actually plays a major role in making your body more sensitive to insulin and protecting against obesity, insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease. The […]
Is There a Reason For Your Painful Periods?
Cramping… sharp… throbbing… dull… achy… PAIN! It’s all part of being a woman at “that time of the month”, right?! WRONG. Contrary to popular belief, painful periods are not normal. Just because you have two X chromosomes doesn’t mean you should suffer in pain every month and miss out on the activities of […]
Healthy Hormone Series Part 2: How to Accurately Test Hormones
As part of our Well-Woman Checks, Dr. Wiggins wants to give you the inside scoop on hormone testing so can be healthy, active and well over all. We know that the following can all be caused by hormone imbalance: bloating mood swings acne fatigue lack of sex drive vaginal dryness low mood/depression anxiety heavy […]