hormones Archives - Gisborne Health Essentials

May

What is methylation?

You may have heard of the MTHFR gene (one of many methylation genes) and it’s consequences to fertility and health.
Put as simply as possible, methylation is a biochemical process whereby a methyl group, is transferred to a substrate such as DNA, RNA, neurotransmitters, hormones, immune cells or nerve cells to make new compounds. These new compounds can then complete their tasks in the body which includes detoxification, DNA and RNA synthesis and repair, gene regulation, neurotransmitter production, hormone regulation, energy production, cell membrane repair, fat metabolism, myelination, and immune function. What a list!

Feb

Irene’s Favourite Functional Testing

So, your blood test came back normal, but you don’t feel ‘well’…? This is a common occurrence that we see regularly.

Functional testing is a great tool that can help us to delve a little deeper into your health concerns to measure how your body’s biological and biochemical processes are working as a whole, and to help to uncover any metabolic, hormonal, or nutritional imbalances that may be impacting your wellbeing. These tests are a great way of identifying the root cause of your symptoms and can assist greatly with developing a more effective and individualised treatment plan for your specific health concerns. Detailed below are a few of my favourite examples of functional testing. If you are interested to find out more about testing that’s available – as well as how I can support you by interpreting previous pathology reports – I’d be very happy to explain more!

Feb

Are you feeling fabulous or flat at forty?

Lately, women are becoming more and more confident around the idea of ‘fabulous at 40’. But is that really how you feel…? Or, d you feel like you are on a rollercoaster ride of emotional and physical symptoms, ups and downs? Are your tests all ‘normal’ and you’re told there are no pathological reasons for the way you feel? How many times have you been told you feel the way you do because ‘you’re a busy mum’ or because it’s ‘normal’?

Aug

Disconnect or Reconnect..?

Constant consumption of negative and fear-inducing news can induce chronic stress. The ready availability of high-sugar and refined carbohydrates in our foods creates chronic inflammation in our bodies and brains. As a result of the current world state, we are winding up in constant pursuit of instant gratification through our foods and our use of social media.

May

Let’s talk PCOS…

Let’s talk PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and bust some myths 🤯

PCOS is defined by a combination of signs and symptoms of androgen excess (a hormone) and ovarian dysfunction in the absence of other specific diagnoses (Escobar- Morreale, 2019). Investigations (blood tests and an ultrasound) should always be done to get an accurate diagnosis.

Feb

Hormones and Weight Gain in Middle Aged Women

Statistics show that during menopause women gain a little over half a kilo per year, on average. Weight gain in middle aged women is multifactorial and can be due to a combination of hormonal changes, sedentary behaviour, reduced physical activity and changes in body composition including reduced muscle mass.

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