Kate Driver

Heavy periods, hormonal issues, migraines, mood swings, weight gain…. are you estrogen dominant ?  Or do you have an underactive thyroid ………or both?   Estrogen dominance is common in women of all ages, but can also be a problem in perimenopause ad menopause. Progesterone drops rapidly during perimenopause which can make you estrogen dominant .

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