Kate Driver

YOUR GUT IS AN ENDOCRINE GLAND ! An endocrine gland is a hormone producing gland such as the ovaries and adrenals. Your gut bacteria helps produce– Estradiol – the protective estrogen 90% of Serotonin production ! Serotonin is one of your happy hormones and its also regulates appetite, sleep, mood and temperature .   Your […]

Your adrenals, cortisol & how they affect your hormones Dysfunctional cortisol can lead to adrenal burnout, thyroid issues and sleeping problems Cortisol, typically increases after age 40. It can also become ‘dysfunctional’ where it is lower during the day and higher at night time. This commonly is when poor sleep patterns develop or even hot

YOUR GUT & HORMONES Did you know that your gut bacteria or flora help regulate your hormones, especially estrogen? Your gut microbiome has far reaching effects. Signs of a gut – hormone imbalance are •Acne •Belching •Bloating • Stomach/ digestive upset •Constipation or IBS •Gas •Gut infections •Headaches •Heavy, light, or irregular periods •Hot flashes

The gallbladder is an overworked gland. It’s a small gland that sits under the liver. The liver produces a substance called bile and the gallbladder (GB)  stores it. Bile is used to break down fats from your diet and also binds to toxins and unwanted hormones such as excess estrogens to be eliminated through your

Are you exhausted? Fatigued? Overwhelmed? Anxious? Moody? Depressed ? Wired and tired at night? Are you getting sick all the time or constant hay fever or allergies ? If you have any of these symptoms, fatigue on waking or throughout the whole day and you have been suffering long term, your adrenal glands are probably

Stress comes in many forms. It can be emotional (ie; relationship issues at work and home, grieving ), physical (ie; overwork, over exercise, over sedentary )and environmental (ie; hay fever, chemicals, pollution). When your body is under constant stress, such as being busy. working too hard and not sleeping well we are usually in the

You must have a healthy THYROID to have healthy hormones and metabolism, and for your cardiovascular system to be healthy. If you are over 40 or nearing menopause then be aware you need to have a healthy thyroid and adrenals to have a symptom free and healthy perimenopause and menopause.  Women are more prone to thyroid conditions as they

The liver is an amazing gland. It is constantly detoxifying and metabolising hormones, chemicals and toxins we get exposed to on a daily basis.  The liver helps manage your blood sugar levels and cholesterol. It produces bile which helps us break down and digest fats. The majority for the thyroid hormones are converted to the

AGEING, ANXIETY AND THE DREADED MIDDLE-AGED SPREAD What happens to our hormones as we age? Your hormones can be chaotic and confusing to say the least. Too many changes can seem to happen overnight, which can leave you feeling fatigued, frustrated, fed up and anxious. Cortisol, typically increases after age 40. It can also become

Did you know your thyroid gland can cause fatigue if it’s under active, and fatigue and anxiety if it over active? Regularly I see patients more often with sub clinical hypothyroidism, where the thyroid is functioning sub optimally.  If the TSH, or ‘thyroid stimulating hormone’ in your blood, tests between 2 and 5, (this number starts