Hormones and related substances managed
Estriol E3) , Estradial (E2) , Estrone (E1)
Progesterone
Testosterone
DHEA
Cortisol
Thyroid hormones (T4, T3, Free T4, Free T3, Reverse T3)
Pituitary hormones (FSH, LH, TSH)
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
Thyroid Binding Globulin (TBG)
Auto-immune markers are also needed for Hashimoto’s Disease
TPO antibodies
Thyroglobulin antibodies
Risk factors
Genetics and family history
Co-morbidity (other conditions like hypothyroidism, high blood pressure, diabetes, auto-immune
conditions, allergies
Smoking
Excess consumption of alcohol
Consumption of inammatory food and beverages
Use of other hormones
Weight
Activity level (sedentary, moderate, excessive
Stress levels
Environmental factors
Toxic exposure from work
Toxic exposure from your home
Toxic exposure from food and beverages
Medication and supplements
Medication can affect how hormones work
Supplements can affect how hormones work
Hormone disruptors (substances that interfere with hormone function)
Chemicals in food and the environment Hormones in food Chemicals in everyday products like detergent, makeup, shampoo Hormones used for conditions (Birth Control pills) Commonly prescribed medications (anti-biotics, anti-depressants Statins, blood pressure medication, steroids, anti-histamines)
It takes time to normalize hormones due to all the factors that affect them Six to twelve months is realistic for thorough normalization. Many symptoms improve quickly (2-4 weeks) and some take longer.
