There were times in the past where hormonal imbalances were more difficult to diagnose and treat. A visit to the doctor’s office for weight concerns was likely to leave a person with feelings of guilt for over-eating or for under-activity. In fact, the most frequent advice received, to “Eat Less, and Move More,” left a patient wondering where to find the energy to move more, when the food being eaten didn’t seem to deliver the hoped for energy to work with! Often, getting a medical … [Read more...] about Is a Hormonal Imbalance Tipping the Scale: How Thyroid Treatment May Help
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Why We Gain Weight – It’s Not What You Think
It's easy to look to the pile of candy bar wrappers on the coffee table as the culprit for a recent weight gain, but that's not always to blame. While a healthy diet and regular exercise habit are important for overall health, in some instances a hormonal imbalance is the cause of stubborn weight gain. Extra weight, especially around the belly, can be an indicator of one or more hormones being out of balance. It could be low thyroid, high estrogen, low testosterone, high cortisol, high insulin, … [Read more...] about Why We Gain Weight – It’s Not What You Think