The endocrine system is complex.
The endocrine system is a network of glands and organs that work with our brain to produce, secrete, and store hormones.
Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers.
Hormones circulate through our endocrine system and perform important bodily functions that can affect many different processes including growth and development, metabolism, cardiovascular health, sexual function, reproduction, and mood.
Unlike synthetic hormones, bioidentical hormones aren’t made in a lab.
The molecular structures of bioidentical hormones are identical to human hormones, therefore, our body can distribute and process them in a similar manner. This allows the body to efficiently adapt and quickly respond to the hormones in a natural manner.
Hormones can get out of balance.
Both men and women of all ages are at risk for hormonal imbalance because of the amount of modern day stressors. Stressors can include environmental toxins, endocrine hormone disruptors, chronic stress, lifestyle, genetics, and illness.
Signs and Symptoms of
Hormonal Imbalance
Our goal is to optimize your hormone levels to enhance physiologic function. We provide an individualized treatment that may consist of bioidentical thyroid, adrenal, and/or reproductive hormones. This helps to optimize hormone levels to assist with disease prevention and overall system function.
Labs are recommended to assess baseline hormone values. However, the accuracy of hormone tests used to determine these values can vary greatly. Depending on the hormone, we may recommend serum/blood, 24-hour urine collection, and/or salivary tests to ensure accuracy.
Diet: Decrease consumption of grains, legumes, and sugars. Consider adapting a paleolithic diet that focuses on protein, vegetables, healthy fats,and nuts/seeds.
Exercise: Consistently practice a mixture of aerobic, strength training, and flexibility exercises.
Sleep: Aim to experience consistent, quality sleep.
Stress: Utilize techniques to manage stress.
Dr. Donald McBride is board-certified in anti-aging with the American Academy of
Anti-Aging Medicine. He has received extensive fellowship-based hormone training and
has been a long-time member of the International Hormone Society.