How Do You Balance Your Hormones Naturally with Functional Medicine Specialist Joya Van Der Laan

Hormones play a large role in our lives, influencing how we feel on a daily basis. They are important for our daily functioning, regulating our mood and impacting our energy levels.  So, how can we balance them without using pharmaceutical hormones?      For this week's episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour show,  we discussed bio-identical hormones with Joya Van Der Laan, a family nurse practitioner, a functional medicine specialist, and an autism mom.  Joya shared with us the difference between pharmaceutical hormones and bio-identical hormones and why we can take bio-identical hormones for longer periods of time.   We discussed how testing is performed to determine the correct ratio of hormones that is needed for a specific patient.  This allows practitioners like Joya to compound a unique cream for her patients. Yearly monitoring allows Joya to check on the status of her patients.   We also touch on the common ways we know our hormones are off-balanced: bone density, brain function/memory issues, mood disorders, and genital issues.    Joya shares how progesterone can help with improving sleep at night and decrease anxiety while estrogen typically lifts people up.  She also looks at testosterone in men since it affects body composition, concentration, motivation, and blood sugar control.    Joya  has a medical practice called Nourish House Calls that provides functional medicine house calls in suburban Chicago.  She's available for consultations virtually for those in need of guidance outside Illinois.   Please join us to learn how the use of bio-identical hormones can improve your life!    To reach Joya, please visit www.NourishHouseCalls.com.    -Dr. Amy   Subscribe to PABR Institute's email list for free Tips for Relief: https://pabrinstitute.activehosted.com/f/1   www.pabrinstitute.com