Life feels full lately, doesn’t it? Between work, relationships, and all the day-to-day responsibilities, stress can sneak in and throw everything—especially your hormones and cortisol levels—off track. The Cortisol Connection Cortisol is your body’s main stress hormone. When it’s elevated for too long, it can interfere with your thyroid, mess with your cycle, and […]
Progesterone, for most women, is your natural Xanax. Your Zoloft. Your Ativan. When progesterone is abnormally low, women can not only experience infertility, irregular monthly cycles, migraine headaches, miscarriages, PMS, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), but also anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, changes in appetite, weight gain, aches and pains, irritability and difficulty concentrating. […]
Creatine naturally occurs in the body, mostly in muscles, but some in our brains. It’s produced in our liver and pancreas. We also get some from diet in foods like red meat, fish and poultry. Research says that women have 70-80% less creatine stores than men! Here are some benefits: Increased energy Improve performance […]
Hormonal acne is triggered by changes in hormone levels, especially during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, or menopause. The main culprit is an increase in androgens (like testosterone), which can make your skin produce more oil. This extra oil clogs pores and leads to acne. Stress and poor sleep can also worsen hormonal imbalances, leading to breakouts. […]
Estrogen dominance occurs when estrogen levels become too high relative to progesterone, causing several issues in the body, including weight gain. Here’s how this imbalance can contribute to gaining weight: 1️⃣ Slows Down Metabolism Excess estrogen can reduce your body’s ability to burn calories, causing your metabolism to slow down. This can lead to weight […]
✨ Foods that help you sleep ✨ I don’t recommend eating right before bed. It can disrupt digestion, slow your metabolism, and contribute to weight gain. But if you find yourself feeling hungry early in the evening and want a snack that will support better sleep, here are some backed by science: […]
Five Hormones Affected by Poor Sleep: Sleep is crucial for your survival, and your mental, and physical health. If you cut down on sleep to fit more in your day, you will wreak havoc on your hormones, and if you are trying to lose weight, it will affect your weight loss goals in the process. […]
Patients come to us because of weight gain, hormonal changes, or digestive problems, but the vast majority also struggle with fatigue.
Dr. Erin Ellis is a Naturopathic Doctor in Gilbert AZ, specializing in women’s health, hormone replacement therapy, thyroid health and holistic healing.