Hormones play a major role in keeping our bodies in homeostatic balance. There are many factors that can contribute to hormone imbalances, for example:

Deficiencies of important nutrients

Excessive stress

Thyroid disease

Contraception cessation and prolonged contraception use

Irregular blood sugar levels

Decreased physical activity

Toxins in your diet or environment

Hormones trigger a cascade of physiological responses that impact our bodies in numerous ways. When there is an imbalance of a hormone it can lead to symptoms that impact our physical and psychological wellbeing, for example:

Suffering from headaches, back pain or other general aches and pain

Bloating and feeling uncomfortable

Tender and sore breasts

Changes in digestion leading to constipation or diarrhoea

Feelings of fatigue, lethargy and exhaustion

Feeling depressed, irritable, aggressive, withdrawn, moody or extremely emotional

Feeling nervous, anxious, overwhelmed and a general inability to cope

There are many causes of hormone imbalances and every person has an individual physiological response that requires personalised treatment. Many natural medicines have been found to assist in alleviating the symptoms of hormone imbalances and can reinstate the natural homeostatic balance. 

The Diamond Creek Natural Medicine Centre practitioners use their skills and knowledge to work with each patient to provide an individualised treatment plan while working with each other as a multidisciplinary team to ensure patients are referred to treatment options that best fit their diagnosis. 

Chinese Medicine views any presenting symptoms as the body not functioning at its true potential. Whether it be a result of a hereditary predisposition, emotional, diet or lifestyle factor, Chinese Medicine may be able to provide insight and assistance to improved wellbeing. It has been used traditionally to restore the correct flow and function of Qi and Blood, to encourage hormonal balance.

Traditionally, Chinese Medicine has been used to assist a wide variety of hormonal and reproductive symptoms. The most current research has shown Acupuncture has a potential positive effect on the symptoms of PMS (premenstrual syndrome) and PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), Dysmenorrhea and Endometriosis. Our TCM Drs work 1:1 with each patient on a regular basis (weekly or fortnightly) to work towards the restoration of a natural cycle while managing any underlying issues that may be impacting your hormonal health or fertility.

Hormonal imbalance can stem from pre-existing health conditions or current health issues. Our Naturopaths looks at your previous and current health history to gain a full understanding of your individual presentations to formulate an individualised therapeutic health plan to suit your needs. With the assistance of hormonal balance checks, nutritional deficiency checks, dietary assessment, blood tests and your detailed personal health history our Naturopaths can build a treatment plan to get you on track.