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Hormonal Health

Why It Matters

1 in 10 women of reproductive age has PCOS.

Up to 85% of women experience symptoms during perimenopause.

1 in 2 women over 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis.

Many hormonal imbalances are misdiagnosed or dismissed as stress, weight, or aging.

Could This Be You?

Experience irregular or painful periods

Struggle with unexplained weight gain or difficulty losing weight

Notice acne, hair thinning, or excess facial/body hair

Feel fatigued, foggy, or moody without a clear cause

Experience hot flashes, night sweats, or disrupted sleep

Have poor bone density or a history of fractures

Feel like you’re eating well but still have concerning labs

Were told “everything looks normal” but feel far from it

How We Help

Adequate Intake

Ensure balanced meals to support metabolic health and hormone regulation.

Nutrient Optimization

Incorporate nutrient-dense foods to address deficiencies and promote hormonal balance.

Targeted Supplementation

Recommend supplements based on symptoms and lab results — no blanket protocols.

Lab Analysis & Interpretation

Assess key hormone markers to identify patterns and guide nutrition strategies.

Interoceptive Awareness

Reconnect with hunger, fullness, and fatigue cues to better understand hormonal shifts.

Cycle Support

Align nutrition with different phases of the menstrual cycle to reduce symptoms and improve energy.

Inflammation Management

Integrate anti-inflammatory foods to reduce chronic inflammation that can worsen hormonal imbalances.

Blood Sugar Stability

Use balanced meals and consistent eating patterns to support insulin sensitivity and prevent hormone fluctuations.

Gut Health & Hormones

Support the gut microbiome to aid hormone metabolism and reduce estrogen dominance.

Stress Regulation

Implement food and lifestyle strategies to reduce stress-related hormone imbalances.

Thyroid Support

Address nutrition gaps that impact thyroid hormone production and metabolism.

Medication & Nutrition Integration

Optimize food choices to complement hormone-related medications or therapies.

Hormonal Health Concerns We Support

  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

    PCOS affects up to 13% of women of reproductive age, presenting with symptoms like irregular periods, elevated androgen levels, and insulin resistance.

    How We Help

    • Develop balanced meal plans to stabilize blood sugar and reduce insulin resistance.
    • Incorporate anti-inflammatory foods to manage symptoms.
    • Recommend physical activity to reduce hormonal imbalances.
    • Provide guidance on evidence based supplements.
    •  

  • Perimenopause and Menopause

  • Perimenopause and Menopause

    Perimenopause can last 4-10 years before menopause, marked by fluctuating hormones and unpredictable symptoms.

    How We Help

    • Ensure adequate intake of key nutrients to support bone and heart health.
    • Integrate phytoestrogens from foods to reduce hot flashes and night sweats.
    • Address gastrointestinal changes and support gut health as hormone levels shift.
    • Develop balanced meal plans to stabilize blood sugar and reduce insulin resistance.
    • Provide body image counseling to navigate weight changes and body discomfort.
    • Develop strategies to improve sleep and reduce stress-related eating.

  • Bone Loss, Osteopenia,
    and Osteoporosis

  • Bone Loss, Osteopenia, and Osteoporosis

    After menopause, women can lose up to 20% of bone density, increasing fracture risk.

    How We Help

    • Develop meal ideas in line with the Mediterranean Diet to minimize risk of bone fractures. 
    • Assess dietary intake of key bone health nutrients to maintain bone strength. 
    • Recommend weight-bearing exercises in conjunction with a bone-supporting diet.
    • Develop meal plans that include adequate protein to prevent muscle loss.
    • Advise on limiting substances that can deplete bone density.

  • Thyroid Disorders
    (Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s,
    Hyperthyroidism)

  • Thyroid Disorders (Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, Hyperthyroidism)

    Thyroid hormones regulate metabolism, energy, digestion, and mood. Imbalances can lead to fatigue, weight changes, constipation, anxiety, and temperature sensitivity.

    How We Help

    • Recommend thyroid-supportive nutrients (while avoiding excess).
    • Ensure consistent energy intake to reduce stress on the thyroid.
    • Adjust fiber and meal timing to improve digestion and medication absorption.
    • Address constipation, bloating, and metabolism changes with personalized meal plans.
    • Support autoimmune thyroid conditions (like Hashimoto’s) with an anti-inflammatory approach.
    • Coordinate with your provider to optimize labs, medication timing, and thyroid panels.

  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

    Hormonal shifts across the menstrual cycle can impact mood, cravings, bloating, breast tenderness, and energy levels.

    How We Help

    • Support hormone detox pathways through fiber, hydration, and liver-friendly foods.
    • Balance estrogen and progesterone with targeted nutrition strategies.
    • Incorporate mood-supportive nutrients.
    • Recommend gentle, consistent movement to ease tension, boost mood, and support hormone balance.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

PCOS affects up to 13% of women of reproductive age, presenting with symptoms like irregular periods, elevated androgen levels, and insulin resistance.

How We Help

  • Develop balanced meal plans to stabilize blood sugar and reduce insulin resistance.
  • Incorporate anti-inflammatory foods to manage symptoms.
  • Recommend physical activity to reduce hormonal imbalances.
  • Provide guidance on evidence based supplements.
  •  

Perimenopause and Menopause

Perimenopause can last 4-10 years before menopause, marked by fluctuating hormones and unpredictable symptoms.

How We Help

  • Ensure adequate intake of key nutrients to support bone and heart health.
  • Integrate phytoestrogens from foods to reduce hot flashes and night sweats.
  • Address gastrointestinal changes and support gut health as hormone levels shift.
  • Develop balanced meal plans to stabilize blood sugar and reduce insulin resistance.
  • Provide body image counseling to navigate weight changes and body discomfort.
  • Develop strategies to improve sleep and reduce stress-related eating.

Bone Loss, Osteopenia, and Osteoporosis

After menopause, women can lose up to 20% of bone density, increasing fracture risk.

How We Help

  • Develop meal ideas in line with the Mediterranean Diet to minimize risk of bone fractures. 
  • Assess dietary intake of key bone health nutrients to maintain bone strength. 
  • Recommend weight-bearing exercises in conjunction with a bone-supporting diet.
  • Develop meal plans that include adequate protein to prevent muscle loss.
  • Advise on limiting substances that can deplete bone density.

Thyroid Disorders (Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, Hyperthyroidism)

Thyroid hormones regulate metabolism, energy, digestion, and mood. Imbalances can lead to fatigue, weight changes, constipation, anxiety, and temperature sensitivity.

How We Help

  • Recommend thyroid-supportive nutrients (while avoiding excess).
  • Ensure consistent energy intake to reduce stress on the thyroid.
  • Adjust fiber and meal timing to improve digestion and medication absorption.
  • Address constipation, bloating, and metabolism changes with personalized meal plans.
  • Support autoimmune thyroid conditions (like Hashimoto’s) with an anti-inflammatory approach.
  • Coordinate with your provider to optimize labs, medication timing, and thyroid panels.

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Hormonal shifts across the menstrual cycle can impact mood, cravings, bloating, breast tenderness, and energy levels.

How We Help

  • Support hormone detox pathways through fiber, hydration, and liver-friendly foods.
  • Balance estrogen and progesterone with targeted nutrition strategies.
  • Incorporate mood-supportive nutrients.
  • Recommend gentle, consistent movement to ease tension, boost mood, and support hormone balance.

Session Topics & Timeline

  • Conduct comprehensive intake:
    • PCOS/Hormone diagnosis and symptom review (irregular cycles, acne, hirsutism, fatigue, cravings, lab results if available)
  • Review blood sugar concerns, insulin resistance, metabolic health, past dieting history, emotional eating, body image

  • Review dietary patterns

  • Teach blood sugar regulation basics (carb pairing strategies) 
  • Review food labels 
  • Set gentle nutrition goals and prescription plan:
    • Normalize early cravings and appetite swings
  • Teach physiological vs emotional hunger, discuss healthy levels around each different type of hunger
  • Introduce structured SMART snacking:
    • Balanced snacks for blood sugar stability
  • Begin mindful eating foundation 
  • Gentle awareness without tracking or restriction
  • Educate on the gut’s role in hormonal health  
  • Encourage gut diversity
  • Introduce functional foods, probiotics and prebiotics  
  • Discuss benefits of movement types 
  • Reframe movement as strength and stress relief (no punitive exercise)
  • Teach basic stress management 
  • Review evidence-based supplements for PCOS, menopause, bone density, etc. 
  • Discuss safe timing and dosages if applicable (or refer back to MD for approval)
  • Reinforce food-first approach while acknowledging where supplements may help
  • Expand basic meal/snack options 
  • Address emotional eating patterns
  • Build emotional coping toolbox
  • Begin structured body image work
  • Gratitude practices, body neutrality focus
  • Reinforce flexible eating and movement habits (sustainable, enjoyable, life-supporting) 
  • Support specific fertility goals if relevant 
  • Create flare-up prevention and maintenance plan 
  • Plan for reduced visit frequency if stable
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