My recent series on the topic of how hormones influence mood has highlighted how specific hormones impact brain signaling and mental health disorders.
In part one, the introduction, I explored:
- the connection between stress and hormone production
- the factors and influencers on hormonal regulation and their effects on the body
- how sex hormones interact with specific neurotransmitters that modulate mood, cognition, and psychological processes
In part two, I explained:
- how estrogen and progesterone interact with serotonin, GABA, dopamine, and glutamate
- the psychiatric disorders linked to imbalances in estrogen and progesterone
- the caveats of only treating mood and hormonal symptoms with hormonal replacement
- naturopathic approaches to hormonal balance
In part three, I conclude this series. Topics include:
- a detailed explanation of how thyroid hormones influence brain development, intellect, and mental processing throughout the lifespan
- examining the thyroid-mood connection and naturopathic approaches to thyroid health
- the research on how testosterone impacts mental health in men and women
- the evidence for oxytocin, the “bonding hormone,” for behavioral disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD), and its proposed mechanisms
As a naturopathic doctor, I feel it is imperative to look for and address the root cause of hormonal imbalances. I use my training in biochemical individuality, love for personalized medicine, and my obsession to exquisitely match the individual with the right wellness protocol to form a healing, therapeutic relationship that addresses the whole person, not just a lab value.
If you believe hormonal imbalances are causing your mood disturbances and/or physical symptoms, please talk to your doctor, and consider consulting with an integrative or naturopathic doctor who is versed in addressing the many aspects of hormonal balance
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Disclaimer: This information is applicable ONLY for therapeutic quality essential oils. This information DOES NOT apply to essential oils that have not been tested for purity and standardized constituents. There is no quality control in the United States, and oils labeled as “100% pure” need only to contain 5% of the actual oil. The rest of the bottle can be filled with fillers and sometimes toxic ingredients that can irritate the skin. The studies are not based solely on a specific brand of an essential oil, unless stated. Please read the full study for more information.
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