At Transformation Wellness Center, Dr. Andrea Jordheim, DC, CFMP, provides upper cervical chiropractic and functional medicine-informed care for patients seeking a more comprehensive look at factors that may be affecting hormone and thyroid function.
Dr. Jordheim works with patients experiencing concerns such as fatigue, weight changes, low energy, sleep disruption, cycle irregularity, and other symptoms that may be associated with functional hormone imbalances. She uses specialized laboratory testing and care designed to support overall wellness through nutrition, lifestyle, and other non-pharmaceutical measures for a more root-cause and systems-based approach to your hormone health.
request an appointmentWhy is hormone balance important?
Your hormones act as chemical messengers to the brain and play a role in many of your body’s major functions. Your body produces hormones to regulate your:
- Energy
- Metabolism
- Nerve function
- Tissue remodeling
- Reproductive cycles
Hormones also provide you with the fight-or-flight response you need to keep yourself safe.
When you have an imbalance in your hormones, any of these functions can go haywire and impact your quality of life.
Signs Your Hormone Systems May Need Support
Symptoms that may be associated with functional hormone imbalances vary from person to person. Common concerns we review include:
- Unexplained weight changes
- Constipation or digestive slowdown
- Persistent fatigue or low energy
- Muscle weakness or low stamina
- Decreased libido
- Mood changes, including anxiety or low mood
- Cycle irregularity or reproductive wellness concerns
These symptoms do not automatically mean you have a hormone disorder, but they can signal that a more comprehensive, root-cause evaluation may be helpful.
What causes a hormone imbalance?
- Aging
- Menopause
- Adrenal fatigue
- Hyperthyroidism
- Environmental pollutants
Hormone deficiency and imbalance can also be the result of lifestyle factors like poor diet, lack of sleep, and chronic stress.
What Factors Influence Hormone Function?
Hormone-related symptoms may be influenced by:
- Age-related changes and life transitions
- Perimenopause and menopause
- Chronic stress and HPA-axis dysregulation
- Thyroid function patterns
- Environmental exposures and toxin burden
- Lifestyle factors such as poor diet, inadequate sleep, and ongoing stress
Rather than focusing on a single cause, we look at the complex web of interactions that may be affecting your overall hormone function.
How We Support Functional Hormone Balance
Dr. Andrea Jordheim, DC, CFRMP, offers a functional medicine-informed approach to hormone and thyroid wellness. She takes time to review your health history, lifestyle, diet, stress patterns, and overall wellbeing to create a personalized care plan.
Depending on your specific needs, recommendations may include:
- Nutrition and lifestyle counseling
- Targeted supplementation
- Sleep optimization strategies
- Stress-management and nervous-system support
- Gentle movement and exercise guidance
- Functional laboratory testing when appropriate
These services are designed to support your body’s natural hormone function through non-pharmaceutical, root-cause strategies within Colorado chiropractic scope. They are not a substitute for primary care or endocrinology care, and patients are encouraged to maintain a relationship with their primary care provider or appropriate specialist.
Ready to Explore a More Root-Cause Approach to Your Hormone Health?
If you are looking for a more systems-based, functional approach to your hormone health, schedule a consultation to discuss whether this type of evaluation is appropriate for you. Call Transformation Wellness Center or book an appointment online today.
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