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As a Naturopathic Doctor, I believe that bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) should never be a stand-alone solution. BHRT works best when integrated with lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and mind-body practices that support the body’s natural hormone balance and healing capacity.
Hormones operate within an interconnected system that includes the adrenal glands, thyroid, gut microbiome, liver, and nervous system. Correcting one piece of the hormone balance puzzle without supporting the rest may lead to temporary improvements but not lasting holistic hormone health.
An anti-inflammatory diet stabilizes blood sugar, supports liver detoxification, and reduces excess cortisol, all of which are essential for balanced hormones.
Focus on:
Colorful vegetables and fruits
Healthy fats (avocados, olive oil, omega-3s)
Clean protein sources
Minimizing processed sugars and refined grains
Physical activity helps regulate insulin, balance cortisol, and increase natural testosterone production.
Recommended:
Strength training 2–3 times/week
Daily walking 20-30 mins daily
Yoga or Pilates for stress reduction and flexibility
Chronic stress depletes progesterone and testosterone while over activating cortisol. Incorporating stress management for hormones is vital.
Try:
Meditation or deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness-based stress reduction
Journaling or creative practices
Poor sleep disrupts hormone production and balance. Aim for 7–9 hours of quality sleep per night by creating a calming bedtime routine and managing nighttime light exposure.
The liver processes and eliminates excess hormones. Support it with:
Cruciferous vegetables
Herbal teas like dandelion and milk thistle
Adequate hydration
Herbs like maca, vitex, ashwagandha, and black cohosh can gently modulate hormone production and improve adrenal support, especially when combined with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).
A personalized hormone therapy plan requires regular testing to track:
Metabolic markers
Liver function
Symptom progression
Lisa, 50, experienced hot flashes, anxiety, and insomnia. Her BHRT protocol was paired with guided lifestyle medicine changes: a customized dietary plan, daily cardiovascular exercises, herbal medicine for hormones, and mindfulness practice. Within four months, her symptoms dramatically improved, and she felt more balanced and energized than she had in years.
Patient names have been changed to protect privacy.
Hormone health is about more than replacing what’s missing. It’s about creating sustainable hormone balance across all systems of the body. As a Naturopathic Doctor, I guide my patients through a comprehensive, holistic hormone health plan that integrates lifestyle medicine with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).
If you’re ready to support your hormones holistically with personalized hormone therapy, I invite you to connect with my clinic for a customized plan that integrates BHRT with whole-person care. We will develop a customized treatment for you.
