{"id":3021,"date":"2023-01-20T12:42:49","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T12:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/?p=3021"},"modified":"2023-01-20T19:52:43","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T19:52:43","slug":"addressing-progesterone-imbalances-using-naturopathic-and-functional-medicine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2023\/01\/addressing-progesterone-imbalances-using-naturopathic-and-functional-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Addressing Progesterone Imbalances Using Naturopathic and Functional Medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/01\/hi-and-lo-progesterone-ig-min-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/01\/hi-and-lo-progesterone-ig-min-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/01\/hi-and-lo-progesterone-ig-min-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/01\/hi-and-lo-progesterone-ig-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/01\/hi-and-lo-progesterone-ig-min-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/01\/hi-and-lo-progesterone-ig-min-65x65.png 65w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/01\/hi-and-lo-progesterone-ig-min.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our hormones are powerful and <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/progesterone-estrogen-cortisol-hormone-balance-essential-oils\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">impact<\/a> almost all bodily processes. Though potent, they are also easily swayed. If any trigger throws even one hormone off balance, it affects all the others. As a result, our biology and brains can suffer.<\/p>\n<p>In my previous post, I <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/progesterone-estrogen-cortisol-hormone-balance-essential-oils\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">provided<\/a> some natural tips to address stress overload, one of the most common factors that can lead to hormonal chaos. In the follow up article, I started to discuss one of the key players in hormonal harmony, <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/progesterone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">progesterone<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, part one <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/progesterone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">topics<\/a> on progesterone included (1) its main functions (reproduction and fertility), (2) systemic affects in both men and women, (3) its biological makeup, (4) how it is regulated, and (5) healthy ranges of progesterone.<\/p>\n<p>Now, in <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/progesterone-imbalance-naturopathic-medicine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">part II<\/a>, I continue my discussion on progesterone. This time, I review:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>what happens if progesterone becomes dysregulated<\/li>\n<li>the symptoms and causes of high and low levels of progesterone<\/li>\n<li>testing for progesterone, and its caveats<\/li>\n<li>treatment with progesterone (bioidentical and synthetic hormone replacement therapy)<\/li>\n<li>naturopathic and functional medicine approaches to optimize progesterone (including lifestyle approaches such as stress relief, sleep, nutrition, and herbal therapy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Click<a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/progesterone-imbalance-naturopathic-medicine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> here<\/a> to access my latest blog and video and learn more about progesterone. *<\/p>\n<p>*Note: My post and video contains some additional, fresh material not found in my original article on Rupa Health. However, if you want more of the science, additional details, and specific brands of tests mentioned, you will want to check out the Rupa Health <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rupahealth.com\/post\/progesterone-imbalance-signs-treatments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">publication<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Naturopathic Medicine and Holistic Resources for Hormonal, Mood, and Digestive Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-wp-editing=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils-65x65.png 65w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free resources and more education on essential oils and mind-body wellness are available to you <a href=\"https:\/\/getoiling.com\/SarahLoBisco\/page\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/loneliness-isolation-holidays-mental-health-naturopathic-doctor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tools<\/a> for coping with isolation and separation.<\/li>\n<li>An Integrative Mental Health and Stress <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/integrative-mental-health-and-back-to-school-stress-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Resource Guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>My <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/essential-oils-database\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free online<\/a> essential oils database.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Stay Connected! <a href=\"https:\/\/getoiling.com\/SarahLoBisco\/landing\/resource-guide-opt-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign-up<\/a> for my weekly newsletter.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Disclaimer: 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.<\/p>\n<p><em>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. 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<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our hormones are powerful and impact almost all bodily processes. Though potent, they are also easily swayed. 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She became interested in holistic medicine when she was able to heal two herniated discs through nutrition, yoga, supplementation, and chiropractic. She has mentored with holistic practices throughout New York, Vermont, and Connecticut. In addition to her Naturopathic and Functional Medical training, Dr. LoBisco has extensive training in a variety of healing modalities, including therapeutic essential oils, nutraceuticals, herbs, whole food supplements, nutritional medicine, and mind-body therapies. She is a graduate of the accredited, four year post-graduate program in Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. This program includes clinical rotations and a demanding scientific curriculum in integrating conventional and natural medicine. Dr. LoBisco holds her license from the state of Vermont. Dr. LoBisco has completed her postdoctoral training as a certified functional medicine practitioner. She is also certified in Applied Kinesiology and holds a BA in psychology from SUNY Geneseo. She has contributed as an item writer for the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE) and has several articles that have been published in the Naturopathic Doctor News and Review Digest (NDNR) and the Townsend Letter, both physician- based journals. Dr. LoBisco is also a hired speaker on integrative medical topics for medical professionals. Dr. LoBisco currently incorporates her training in holistic medical practices and conventional medicine through writing, researching, private practice, and through her independent contracting work for companies regarding supplements, nutraceuticals, essential oils, and medical foods. She has a small, private wellness consultation practice through telephone and Skype. Dr. LoBisco also enjoys continuing to educate and empower her readers through her blogs and social media. 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