Hormonal health is crucial to our overall well-being. Our hormones are key to maintaining great energy, an incredible mood and greeting each day feeling refreshed and excited. They act as messengers, coordinating complex processes like growth, metabolism, and fertility. However, when hormonal imbalances occur, they can impact every system in our bodies, leading to a range of symptoms from mild discomforts to debilitating conditions.
Dr. Terry Fong ND takes a personalized approach to hormone therapy. She believes that nourishing your hormonal health can improve these symptoms significantly and that understanding the main hormonal players and their balance is the first step on this journey.
Her approach starts with a comprehensive hormone assessment, including a detailed discussion about your symptoms, lifestyle, and medical history. Based on this information, she develops a customized treatment plan that uses natural strategies to balance your hormones and alleviate your symptoms. This may include dietary changes, herbal supplements, lifestyle modifications, and other natural therapies.
The naturopathic approach focuses on determining the underlying cause or source of the problem and addressing it at that level. By ensuring that basic systems in the body required for proper hormone function are working well, hormonal balance can often be achieved naturally. These systems include blood sugar regulation, adrenal health (HPA axis), gut health, and detoxification/liver function.
Dr. Fong provides treatments designed to correct hormonal imbalances, targeting the root cause of the problem rather than just treating the symptoms. This approach can help improve your overall health and well-being.
The thyroid gland plays a crucial role in metabolism, weight, energy levels, and body temperature. If your thyroid hormone levels are off, every cell in your body can be affected, leading to a range of symptoms. Dr. Fong offers natural treatments to support thyroid health and address thyroid-related issues.
Estrogen and progesterone play key roles in reproduction, menstruation, menopause, bone and blood health, as well as mood and sex drive. Dr. Fong offers treatments to balance these hormones, reducing the risk of conditions such as estrogen dominance and improving symptoms of low estrogen levels.
Testosterone is not only critical for male sexual health but also plays a significant role in muscle mass, bone density, and red blood cell production for both men and women. Dr. Terry Fong offers comprehensive testosterone management to address conditions like low libido, muscle weakness, fatigue, and mood fluctuations. Understanding that optimal testosterone levels contribute to vitality and overall health, Dr. Fong employs a personalized approach.
Chronic stress can lead to adrenal fatigue, a condition that affects your body’s ability to regulate stress hormones like cortisol. Dr. Fong provides specialized treatments to support adrenal health and manage the symptoms of adrenal fatigue.
Insulin is crucial for the body’s use of glucose or sugar for energy and keeping blood sugar levels balanced. Excess sugar can lead to it being stored in arteries, tissues, and as fat. Dr. Fong offers treatments to help regulate insulin levels and maintain healthy blood sugar levels.