{"id":1635,"date":"2020-11-15T01:49:09","date_gmt":"2020-11-15T01:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/?p=1635"},"modified":"2022-10-07T18:46:11","modified_gmt":"2022-10-07T18:46:11","slug":"how-thyroid-testosterone-and-oxytocin-hormones-influence-mood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2020\/11\/how-thyroid-testosterone-and-oxytocin-hormones-influence-mood\/","title":{"rendered":"How Thyroid, Testosterone, and Oxytocin Hormones Influence Mood"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1639\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/11\/heart-mind-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/11\/heart-mind-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/11\/heart-mind-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/11\/heart-mind-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/11\/heart-mind-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/11\/heart-mind-65x65.png 65w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/11\/heart-mind.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>My <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/the-connection-between-estrogen-progesterone-and-psychology-how-hormones-influence-brain-signaling-emotions-and-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">recent series<\/a> on the topic of how hormones influence mood has highlighted how specific hormones impact brain signaling and mental health disorders.<\/p>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/the-stress-hormone-brain-connection-how-hormones-influence-mood-naturopathic-doctor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">part one<\/a>, the introduction, I explored:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the connection between stress and hormone production<\/li>\n<li>the factors and influencers on hormonal regulation and their effects on the body<\/li>\n<li>how sex hormones interact with specific neurotransmitters that modulate mood, cognition, and psychological processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/the-connection-between-estrogen-progesterone-and-psychology-how-hormones-influence-brain-signaling-emotions-and-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">part two<\/a>, I explained:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>how estrogen and progesterone interact with serotonin, GABA, dopamine, and glutamate<\/li>\n<li>the psychiatric disorders linked to imbalances in estrogen and progesterone<\/li>\n<li>the caveats of only treating mood and hormonal symptoms with hormonal replacement<\/li>\n<li>naturopathic approaches to hormonal balance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/the-connection-between-thyroid-testosterone-and-oxytocin-hormones-and-mood-how-hormones-influence-brain-signaling-emotions-and-mental-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">part three<\/a>, I conclude this series. Topics include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a detailed explanation of how thyroid hormones influence brain development, intellect, and mental processing throughout the lifespan<\/li>\n<li>examining the thyroid-mood connection and naturopathic approaches to thyroid health<\/li>\n<li>the research on how testosterone impacts mental health in men and women<\/li>\n<li>the evidence for oxytocin, the \u201cbonding hormone,\u201d for behavioral disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD), and its proposed mechanisms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As a naturopathic doctor, I feel it is imperative to look for and address the root cause of hormonal imbalances. I use my training <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2019\/01\/for-the-love-of-biochemical-individuality-consideration-of-the-latest-cbd-oil-craze\/\">in biochemical individuality<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/a-personalized-diet-and-naturopathic-medicine-approach-to-nourishing-the-body-with-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">love for personalized medicine<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n<p>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<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/the-connection-between-thyroid-testosterone-and-oxytocin-hormones-and-mood-how-hormones-influence-brain-signaling-emotions-and-mental-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<p><strong>Learn How Naturopathic Medicine Can Support Your Health.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/10\/eo-workshop-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/10\/eo-workshop-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/10\/eo-workshop-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/10\/eo-workshop-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/10\/eo-workshop-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/10\/eo-workshop-65x65.png 65w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/10\/eo-workshop.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<p>Specializing in Mental and Emotional Health, Women\u2019s Health, and Digestive Health<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/about-dr-sarah-lobisco-naturopathic-doctor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here<\/a> to discover more.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.marketingscents.com\/cp\/27753\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Access my new two-part video series<\/a> on essential oils for brain, mood, and hormonal balance!<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><em>This material is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any illness. You should check with your doctor regarding implementing any new strategies into your wellness regime. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. (<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/affiliate-disclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Affiliation link.<\/em><\/a><em>)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>According to experts and the World Health Organization (WHO), there is no <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/emergencies\/diseases\/novel-coronavirus-2019\/advice-for-public\/myth-busters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">approved standard of care treatment, cure, or preventative for COVID-19<\/a>. Supportive measures and containment are in full force as a result. Please see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CDC website<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/health.ny.gov\/diseases\/communicable\/coronavirus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your state\u2019s website<\/a> for more information and updates. They also state when to contact your physician related to symptoms and travel history, exposures. Please read my more detailed article on this subject <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/fear-global-pandemic-virus-dealing-with-anxiety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>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 \u201c100% pure\u201d need only to contain 5% of the actual oil. 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