Many people—especially women between the ages of 40–65—struggle with symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, or mood swings and wonder: “Are my hormones out of balance?”
The truth is, hormone imbalances affect nearly every system in the body. They don’t just impact fertility or menopause—they influence energy, mood, metabolism, immunity, and even autoimmune disease progression.
At Elemental Natural Medicine, we specialize in uncovering the root causes of hormone imbalances and guiding patients toward natural, lasting solutions.
What Are Hormones and Why Do They Matter?
Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate nearly every function in the body:
- Insulin regulates blood sugar.
- Cortisol manages stress response.
- Thyroid hormones set metabolism and energy.
- Sex hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone influence mood, libido, and tissue health.
- Vitamin D acts like a hormone, supporting immunity and bone strength.
When these messengers are out of balance, symptoms follow—sometimes subtle, sometimes life-changing.
Signs Your Hormones May Be Out of Balance
Hormone imbalances can look different depending on which hormone is affected. Some common signs include:
- Fatigue (especially after meals) → often linked to insulin resistance
- Weight gain around the belly → cortisol or stress hormone imbalance
- Weight gain around hips/thighs → estrogen dominance
- Mood swings, anxiety, depression → progesterone deficiency or thyroid imbalance
- Hot flashes & night sweats → often low progesterone during menopause
- Brain fog, memory issues → low testosterone or estrogen
- Low libido, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse → sex hormone decline in midlife
If left unaddressed, these imbalances can also weaken the immune system, trigger autoimmune flare-ups, and accelerate aging.
The Link Between Hormones and Autoimmune Disease
Research shows that women with autoimmune conditions often have low vitamin D levels and disrupted hormone function. For example, many women with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (an autoimmune disease) are mistakenly treated with thyroid medication alone, while the underlying immune dysfunction continues unchecked.
Hormones not only regulate reproduction and metabolism—they also stabilize the immune system. When they fall out of balance, autoimmune conditions may worsen or new ones may be triggered.
The Core Four Foundations of Hormone Balance
At Wellness Warriors Podcast, Dr. Justin Lane and Michelle Schroeder outline what they call the Core Four—the four root causes that need to be addressed for lasting hormone health:
- Blood Sugar Balance
- Unstable blood sugar contributes to insulin resistance, weight gain, and hormone disruption.
- For men, it can lead to low testosterone. For women, it can cause estrogen dominance or conditions like PCOS.
- Gut Health
- Many hormones are produced or activated in the digestive tract.
- Leaky gut, infections, or microbiome imbalances can block proper hormone signaling.
- Liver Detoxification
- The liver processes “used up” hormones.
- If detox pathways are sluggish, hormone byproducts build up, creating toxicity and worsening symptoms.
- Nutrition & Essential Fats
- Omega-3s, coconut oil, and avocado oil provide the raw materials to make hormones.
- Without proper nutrients, the body can’t keep hormones in balance.
By restoring these four areas, many patients see improvements in energy, mood, sleep, weight, and autoimmune stability.
Natural Solutions for Hormone Balance
At Elemental Natural Medicine, we go beyond symptom management. Our approach includes:
- Comprehensive blood and saliva testing for thyroid, sex hormones, cortisol, and vitamin D
- Targeted nutrition plans to stabilize blood sugar and reduce inflammation
- Gut healing protocols to repair digestion and improve hormone production
- Liver support and safe detox strategies to clear excess hormones
- Personalized supplementation for vitamin D, omega-3s, and other key nutrients
- Lifestyle coaching for stress, sleep, and exercise—vital pieces of the hormone puzzle
Take Back Control of Your Hormones
If you’ve been told “your labs are normal” but you know something isn’t right, don’t settle for quick fixes or band-aid medications. Hormone balance is possible when you address the root causes.
At Elemental Natural Medicine, we spend the time to uncover what’s really happening in your body and help you build a plan for vibrant health.
Call us today at 435-246-7642 or visit elementalnaturalmedicine.com to schedule your complimentary 30-minute consultation.
You deserve energy, clarity, and balance—at every stage of life.