Female hormone health and longevity are intertwined and as naturopathic physicians we offer a comprehensive approach for supporting women through every stage of life.
Understanding female hormones and gaining:
Hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and cortisol play a role in metabolism, energy, mood, and cellular health. Throughout a woman’s life, hormone fluctuations occur naturally due to menstruation, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause. Imbalances in these important hormones can accelerate aging, increase risk of chronic disease, and reduce quality of life.
Naturopathic strategies for Hormone Health and Longevity:
- Personalized nutrition and gut health: Consuming a nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory diet, with an emphasis on whole foods, phytoestrogens, cruciferous vegetables, and fermented foods, support hormone balance and detoxification. Optimizing gut health enhances hormone metabolism and reduces symptoms like PMS and menopausal symptoms.
- Natural remedies: These can include black cohosh, vitex or chasteberry, maxa and adaptogens like ashwagandha that are used to balance hormones and ease perimenopausal transitions, combat stress, and boost energy.
- Mind-body connection and stress management: chronic stress disrupts hormonal balance, particularly cortisol and progesterone. Mindfulness, regular exercise, and breathwork can help to lower stress and optimize the HPA axis, to support both mood and hormone health.
- Sleep and Circadian Alignment: Quality sleep is important for hormone production and repair. Proper sleep hygiene can help promote healthy hormones and promote longevity.
- Environmental detoxification: Minimizing exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (found in plastics, pesticides, cosmetics/personal care products). Detox can be done through nutrition, hydration, sweating, and target supplements.
- Exercise and Movement: Regular exercise, including resistance/strength training, yoga, and aerobic exercise. This helps improve insulin sensitivity, mood stabilization, and hormone optimization.
- Specialized testing: Utilizing both convention and specialty testing including DUTCH test, Salivary cortisol, and even GI testing can help gain insight into hormone health and allows for a more specific treatment plan for longevity.
Longevity through the lens of the female hormone health:
As hormones regulate processes of cell regeneration, metabolism, cognitive health, and immune function, maintaining a balance supports not just immediate well-being but also long term disease and graceful aging. Optimizing female hormone health is best supported with individualized care, lifestyle adjustments, and prevention.
For a personalized treatment plan focused on hormone health optimization and longevity, contact Enovative Wellness at 602.614.9905 or visit www.EnovativeWellness.com to schedule your appointment and learn more.
