HOW TO TREAT HORMONE IMBALANCE

Hormone Imbalance

Hormones are chemical messengers that tell other systems throughout your body what to do, how to do it, and when to do it.  There are thousands of body processes that occur because of your hormones.  This means that if one hormone is out of whack it might throw off other processes related to it, causing a domino effect.  Hormones work together.  When the correct amount of the right hormone is working in the right place and at the right time, you feel and look great.

HORMONES

Without getting too complicated, hormones are secreted into your bloodstream via organs, glands, and cells.  Think of a lock and key: the lock being a receptor and the key is a particular hormone.  Once the hormone or hormones reach a specific target cell membrane it needs to fit into the receptor to unlock the mechanism.

Which Disease Can Affect Hormones:-

1. Glucose homeostasis disorders.
2. Thyroid disorders.
3. Calcium homeostasis disorders and Metabolic bone disease.
4. Pituitary gland disorders.
5. Sex hormone disorders.
6. Tumors of the endocrine glands not mentioned elsewhere.
7. See also separate organs.

Symptoms of a Hormonal Imbalance

The symptoms of a hormonal imbalance depend on which glands and hormones are affected.

HORMONE IMBALANCE

• Weight gain  
• Fatigue
• Increased sensitivity to cold or heat
• Constipation or more frequent bowel movements
•  Dry skin    
•  Puffy face   
• Unexplained weight loss (sometimes sudden)
• Increased or decreased heart rate
• Muscle weakness
• Frequent urination
• Increased thirst
• Muscle aches, tenderness, and stiffness
• Pain, stiffness, or swelling in your joints
• Thinning hair or fine, brittle hair
• Increased hunger
• Depression
• Decreased sex drive
• Nervousness, anxiety, or irritability
• Blurred vision
• Sweating 
• Infertility
• A fatty hump between the shoulders
• Rounded face
• Purple or pink stretch marks

Testing For Hormone Imbalance

The following are tests and biological markers that can be used to test hormone levels:

• Saliva Testing:-  It has been shown that saliva testing is the most accurate measurement of the body's availability of the hormones are cortisol, DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone. saliva testing is much more specific and correctly identifies the level of Testosterone. Sliva testing is much more specific and correctly identifies the level of hormones at the cellular level, in contrast to a serum (blood) test, which measures the level of hormones circulating in the bloodstream. 

saliva test

• Serum or Blood Testing:-  Most serum testing measures the level of “free” hormone (the hormone that can easily enter the cell), the level of the “total” hormone (the hormone attached to substances that carry hormones in the bloodstream), or a calculated combination of both free and total levels of hormone. It is not an accurate reflection of the bioavailable hormone (the amount of hormone that is active in organs and tissues).

blood serum

• Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Testing:-  FSH is frequently used to determine the hormonal status of premenopausal women who may complain of hot flashes, mood changes, or other symptoms. The FSH test should not be used as an accurate measure of sex steroid hormone production or as an indication of reproductive status for most women, because the level of FSH fluctuates widely during the decade before menopause.

FSH Test

 Best Vitamins To Take For Hormonal Imbalance:-

Probiotics, antioxidants, and phytonutrients (vitamin E, resveratrol, curcumin, n-acetylcysteine, green tea, selenium), and the anti-inflammatory omega-6 fat (GLA or gamma linoleic acid) can help balance hormones. 

CEREBRAL SPINAL FLUID ANALYSIS

CEREBRAL SPINAL FLUID TEST PROCEDURE

Cerebrospinal fluid is a clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord. it is a group of cells, called choroid plexus. Cerebrospinal fluid acts as a cushion or buffer for the brain, providing basic mechanical and immunological protection to the brain inside the skull.  Cerebrospinal fluid also serves a vital function in cerebral autoregulation of cerebral blood flow and delivers nutrients to your central nervous system.

cerebrospinal fluid 

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis is a way of looking for conditions that affect your brain and spine. It’s a series of laboratory tests performed on a sample of CSF. A doctor will collect a sample of fluid from a person's lower back during a procedure called a lumbar puncture, which is also known as a spinal tap.  
  

WHAT CAN CSF DIAGNOSE 

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body.

multiple sclerosis 

SYMPTOMS 

Multiple sclerosis causes many different symptoms, including vision loss, pain, fatigue, and impaired coordination. The symptoms, severity, and duration can vary from person to person. Some people may be symptom-free for most of their lives, while others can have severe, chronic symptoms that never go away. Physiotherapy and medication that suppress the immune system can help with symptoms, and slow disease progression.

MYELITIS -  Myelitis is inflammation of the spinal cord which can disrupt the normal responses of the brain to the rest of the body, and from the rest of the body to the brain. Inflammation in the spinal cord can cause the myelin and axon to be damaged resulting in symptoms such as paralysis and sensory loss.

Myelitis

SYMPTOMS

Myelitis causes are symptoms, pain in your lower back. Sharp pain in legs arms and around your chest and belly area. Weakness in your legs or arms, muscle spasms. Fever also symptoms of myelitis. Loss of appetite, Bladder and bowel control issues. Sensitivity to touch to the point where slight fingertip pressure causes pain and Numbness in your toes, feet, or legs.

MENINGITIS - Meningitis is a rare infection that affects the delicate membranes. The meninges are the three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. It can occur when fluid surrounding the meninges becomes infected. The most common causes of meningitis are viral and bacterial infections. Meningitis and Septicaemia can kill in hours, so it's very important you know the symptoms and can spot them early.

Meningitis 

SYMPTOMS

The Possible signs and symptoms in anyone older than the age of 2 include Sudden high fever, Stiff neck, Severe headache that seems different than normal, Headache with nausea or vomiting, Confusion or difficulty concentrating, Seizures, Sleeping or difficulty waking up, Sensitivity to light,  No appetite or thirst and, Skin rash.

LEUKEMIA - Leukaemia is cancer of blood-forming tissues, including bone marrow and it is caused by an overproduction of damaged white blood cells. Many types exist such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Many patients with slow-growing types of leukemia don't have symptoms. Rapidly growing types of leukemia may cause symptoms.

Leukemia

SYMPTOMS 

The symptoms of leukemia include night sweats, fatigue, and weakness that don't go away with rest.  unintentional weigh. include fatigue, weight loss, frequent infections, and easy bleeding or bruising, bone pain and, tenderness,  painless, swollen lymph nodes, enlargement of the liver or spleen, red spots on the skin, called petechial, bleeding easily and bruising easily, fever, chill and frequent infection.

STROKE -  A stroke may be caused by a blocked artery (ischemic stroke) or the leaking or bursting of a blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke). Some people may experience only a temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain (transient ischemic attack, or TIA) that doesn't cause permanent damage.

Stroke

SYMPTOMS

Symptoms of stroke include trouble walking, speaking and understanding, as well as paralysis or numbness of the face, arm or leg. Early treatment with medication like tPA (clot buster) can minimize brain damage. Other treatments focus on limiting complications and preventing additional strokes.

DEMENTIA- Dementia is a group of conditions characterized by impairment of at least two brain functions, such as memory loss and judgment. Dementia is not a specific disease. In general term loss of memory and other mental abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is caused by physical changes in the brain.

Dementia

SYMPTOMS

Symptoms include forgetfulness, limited social skills and thinking abilities so impaired that it interferes with daily functioning. Difficulty communicating or finding words and Confusion and disorientation. Medication and therapies may help manage symptoms. Some causes are reversible.