{"id":648,"date":"2018-10-02T05:48:23","date_gmt":"2018-10-02T05:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/?p=648"},"modified":"2018-10-02T05:48:23","modified_gmt":"2018-10-02T05:48:23","slug":"an-introduction-to-a-cultural-and-mind-body-perspective-on-health-hormones-and-menopause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2018\/10\/an-introduction-to-a-cultural-and-mind-body-perspective-on-health-hormones-and-menopause\/","title":{"rendered":"An Introduction to a Cultural and Mind-Body Perspective on Health, Hormones, and Menopause"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2017\/11\/human-2944065_1280-300x157.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2017\/11\/human-2944065_1280-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2017\/11\/human-2944065_1280-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2017\/11\/human-2944065_1280-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2017\/11\/human-2944065_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the past few weeks, my focus on hormones has taken us on a journey of viewing endocrine and reproductive health from an <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/addressing-hormonal-problems-from-a-naturopathic-and-functional-medicine-perspective-a-link-to-august-2018-holistic-and-integrative-medicine-top-reads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">integrative, naturopathic, and functional medicine perspective<\/a>. I\u2019ve explored the effects from even tiny shifts in these chemical messengers. With the slightest alteration, these powerful single molecules have system-wide impact that goes even beyond their target sex organs. They also influence other hormones, tissues, and various vital functions of the body. This is why I feel that it\u2019s crucial to first work with nature\u2019s wisdom and address the <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/addressing-hormonal-problems-from-a-naturopathic-and-functional-medicine-perspective-a-link-to-august-2018-holistic-and-integrative-medicine-top-reads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">root cause of imbalances<\/a> before<a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/is-it-really-possible-to-tweak-levels-to-just-right-using-synthetic-or-bioidentical-hormones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> using any form of synthetic or natural replacement.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nature has provided the body with complex and intricate feedback mechanisms to control the levels of hormones in our body at any single moment. It\u2019s imperative for physicians and patients to understand that just supplementing with what appears to be \u201clacking\u201d when <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/addressing-hormonal-problems-from-a-naturopathic-and-functional-medicine-perspective-a-link-to-august-2018-holistic-and-integrative-medicine-top-reads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">measuring hormones<\/a> in the blood, urine, and\/or saliva has shortcomings. There are many caveats to take into account. I have seen many women who have experienced first-hand how tinkering with hormones <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/is-it-really-possible-to-tweak-levels-to-just-right-using-synthetic-or-bioidentical-hormones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">caused unwanted side effects and seemingly unrelated symptoms to pop up<\/a> when these factors were not considered.<\/p>\n<p>Finding a practitioner who <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/is-it-really-possible-to-tweak-levels-to-just-right-using-synthetic-or-bioidentical-hormones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">understands these implications is important. They should also be able to incorporate and support their patients with hormone<\/a> production, transport, sensitivity to organs and cellular receptors, and distribution and metabolism.<\/p>\n<p>I provided a summary of this holistic viewpoint <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/new-video-why-you-want-to-be-very-careful-when-you-tweak-levels-to-just-right-using-synthetic-or-bioidentical-hormones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in my latest video<\/a>. I have also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2018\/09\/the-final-summary-of-essential-oils-and-hormone-balance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">previously<\/a> discussed why essential oils are one of my favorite mind-body medicine tools in addressing some of the underlying causes of hormonal imbalances.<\/p>\n<p>In my latest blog series, I explore other aspects of reproductive health that are often overlooked. This is how beliefs, emotions, relationships, and culture impact health, hormones, and a woman\u2019s experience of menopause.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/how-beliefs-emotions-social-relationships-and-cultural-influences-impact-health-hormones-and-the-menopausal-transition-part-i\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to read Part I.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Post your comments below.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about my practice or how to become a new client <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/naturopathic-medicine-and-functional-medicine-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>This material is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any illness. You should check with your doctor regarding implementing any new strategies into your wellness regime. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. (<a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/affiliate-disclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Affiliation link.<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Disclaimer: This information is applicable ONLY for therapeutic quality essential oils. This information DOES NOT apply to essential oils that have not been tested for purity and standardized constituents. There is no quality control in the United States, and oils labeled as \u201c100% pure\u201d need only to contain 5% of the actual oil. The rest of the bottle can be filled with fillers and sometimes toxic ingredients that can irritate the skin. The studies are not based solely on a specific brand of an essential oil, unless stated. Please read the full study for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the past few weeks, my focus on hormones has taken us on a journey of viewing endocrine and reproductive health from an integrative, naturopathic, and functional medicine perspective. 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