Hormones are our body’s chemical messengers. They are produced by our endocrine glands and travel through the bloodstream to communicate messages from the brain. All of the different hormones in the endocrine system work together to control and coordinate the most important biological functions in the body, including:
- Metabolism
- Growth
- Reproduction
- Sexual function
- Stress response
- Cognitive function and mood
Over time, hormonal glands can become “stressed out”, fatigued, sick, or injured. When this happens, hormone receptors cannot receive or interpret signals properly and the glands start to overproduce or underproduce. Diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors, as well as a number of conditions, such as thyroid disease, polycystic ovary syndrome, low estrogen, or low testosterone, can all cause hormonal imbalances resulting in symptoms like:
Identifying & Treating Hormonal Imbalances with Integrative Medicine
Too often, medications are prescribed quickly and obscure the presence of underlying conditions and imbalances. It is not uncommon to find that patients have been living with hormonal imbalances that have never been properly diagnosed.
In looking for clues that may be contributing to symptoms of illness or disease we systematically assess and optimize your hormonal health, along with other major areas of health, to restore not only hormonal balance but all of your wellness goals. Our holistic, integrative approach to health and well-being evaluates how each biological system works and supports the health of the whole, interconnected body.
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To screen for hormonal disorders, we may utilize any of the following tests:
- Adrenal Function Studies indicate whether the adrenal glands are properly producing hormones and accurately controlling your body’s potassium/sodium balance.
- Thyroid Function Tests evaluate whether your thyroid is properly converting iodine into hormones for the body.
- Pre-Diabetes Detection helps to identify individuals with a predisposition for diabetes before the disease manifests and undermines your good health.
- Bone Density Measurements* are an important determinant of fracture risk and osteoporosis in men and women. When estrogen and testosterone levels drop, so can bone density.
- Sex Hormone Measurements look at levels and how your liver is metabolizing into healthy or unhealthy metabolites and what you can do about it.
Our comprehensive treatment plans are tailored to your body’s needs – in mind, body, and spirit – and use the best of alternative and conventional treatments to get the best results.
Our Integrative Medicine Providers
At The Kaplan Center, you will find a highly dedicated and skilled team of medical professionals working towards one common goal: returning you to optimal health and keeping you there. In addition to our board-certified physicians, our medical team includes licensed physical therapists, a psychotherapist, a nutritionist, an acupuncturist, a meditation instructor, and two registered nurses.
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Our goal is to return you to optimal health as soon as possible. To schedule an appointment please call: 703-532-4892 x2
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