What doctors and dietitians want you to know.
Which Hormones Need Balancing, Anyway?
Shawn Tassone MD PhD, is the author ofThe Hormone Balance Bible.
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The most common imbalances that I see in practice, saysDr.
The Importance of Hormone Testing
Its important to understand the specific imbalance youre treating.
For example, a supplement could be designed to lower a hormone you’re already deficient in!
If you get pushback, dont be afraid to advocate for yourself.
Medicalgaslighting, especially around womens health issues, has been a prevalent issue for a long time.
If they say hormone imbalance isnt real, thats gaslighting.
Theres absolutely no reason the doctor shouldnt order those labs for you.
It doesnt affect their bottom line.
It doesnt come out of their pocketbook.
If you feel like youre being gaslit, you better push or find someone else.
If you do decide to use supplements, how do you choose the right one?
Keeping it simple gives you a chance to see if what youre taking makes a difference.
For example, Ruth says, Blood sugar balance is so important for any woman.
Adding more protein, fiber, and healthy fats can help you achieve better glucose control.
You also want to look at your exercise routine.
Choose movement that you enjoy that also fits sustainably into your life.
Ruth also highlights the importance of stress management.
In our busy hustle girl boss culture, we have really glorified living in a constant state of stress.
Do everything you’ve got the option to to climb out of this and make some room foryou.
