Hormonal and Metabolic Health:
Achieving Balance Naturally
Hormones and metabolism play crucial roles in regulating a wide range of bodily functions, from energy production and mood to weight management and reproductive health. Imbalances in these areas can significantly impact your overall well-being. At Salt Lake Functional Medicine, Dr. Tiffani Fries offers a functional medicine approach to address hormonal and metabolic imbalances, restore optimal function, and help you achieve a greater sense of balance and vitality.
Understanding Hormonal and Metabolic Health
Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate various physiological processes, including:
- Metabolism
- Growth and development
- Mood and emotions
- Reproduction
- Sleep-wake cycles
Metabolism refers to all the chemical processes that occur in the body to maintain life, including converting food into energy.
The Salt Lake Functional Medicine Approach to Hormonal and Metabolic Health
Dr. Fries, DC recognizes that hormonal and metabolic imbalances are often interconnected and can have a wide-ranging impact on health. She takes a comprehensive approach to identify and address the underlying factors contributing to these imbalances, such as:
Stress:
Chronic stress can disrupt hormone production and impair metabolic function.
Poor diet:
A diet high in processed foods, sugar, and unhealthy fats can contribute to hormonal imbalances and metabolic problems.
Nutrient deficiencies:
Lack of essential vitamins and minerals can affect hormone production and metabolic processes.
Environmental toxins:
Exposure to toxins can disrupt endocrine function and impair metabolism.
Gut dysbiosis:
Imbalances in the gut microbiome can influence hormone levels and metabolic health.
Genetic predispositions:
Some individuals may have genetic variations that affect hormone production or metabolism.
Personalized Support Plans:
Based on a thorough evaluation and advanced testing (if needed), Dr. Fries, DC develops personalized treatment plans that may include:
Dietary modifications:
Implementing a nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory diet tailored to your specific needs and designed to balance hormones and optimize metabolism.
Targeted supplementation:
Using specific supplements to address nutrient deficiencies, support hormone production, and improve metabolic function.
Lifestyle recommendations:
Incorporating stress-reduction techniques, improving sleep hygiene, optimizing physical activity, and reducing exposure to environmental toxins.
Bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT):
In some cases, BHRT may be considered to restore hormonal balance.
