Category: Hormonal Imbalance

Hormones are a natural and vital part of your body, but when they’re out of whack, it can spell trouble. There’s a connection between hormone imbalance and cancer risks. The more warning signs you know, the better you can monitor your health. You probably first think of sex and puberty at the mention of hormones,…

A couple of months ago, I addressed the question of whether eating meat affects your hormone levels. Since then, several of you have written to ask the same question about cow’s milk. All milk (whether from cows, goats, humans, or porpoises) naturally contains small amounts of various hormones, including estrogen and progesterone. Because hormones like…

Hormone imbalance is frequently connected to UTI’s, making Postmenopausal women an easy target. Hormones play an important role in women’s ability to maintain a healthy vaginal flora and to resist infections, including UTI’s. ​Recurring urinary tract infections or bladder irritation, usually caused by E. coli bacteria, are common symptoms associated with declining levels of estrogen.…

If you’ve ever heard the phrase “male menopause,” you probably know a little about the hormonal imbalances that men can experience with age. However, men don’t have the same kind of abrupt shift that many women have. Also, scientists are still learning about how men are affected by hormonal changes. Sandra DeCarlo offers various treatments…

Your weight. Your mood. Your sex drive. Your dental health. There’s one thing that can make all these aspects of your health go haywire — hormones. You may be surprised to learn that hormone surges may make you more vulnerable to gum disease. Here’s why: More female hormones (estrogen and progesterone) cause more blood to…