Are you feeling cranky, snapping at people more often than usual, then feeling terrible about it afterwards? Have you also noticed a shift in your cravings, making it impossible to bypass that chocolate bar or cake you see at your local coffee shop? Don’t beat yourself up about it, it could be your hormones – […]
Your OBGYN is a great doctor for many things - but when it comes to hormones, you might be better off seeing a hormone specialist. Here’s why: Conventional doctors receive very little training on hormones, according to hormone expert Dr. Sara Gottfried. In fact, most medical schools devote just one week to the topic. So […]
Do you suffer from gut wrenching cramps and PMS? Headaches before your period and wicked sweets cravings? Do you dread your cycle because of the tender breasts and sleepless nights? It could be estrogen dominance! But what is it exactly? And why does it matter? Estrogen dominance is a condition in which there's too much […]
If you've been feeling fatigue and low energy levels, it could be because your hormones are out of balance. Estrogen, progesterone, insulin, testosterone and thyroid hormones all play a role in keeping us going – so when one (or more) of them is “off”, we can end up feeling tired and run down. But don't […]
Having small mood shifts right before your period is normal, but being on an emotional rollercoaster all the time is not. In fact, persistent mood swings and anxiety could be a sign of hormone imbalance, specifically low progesterone. As any woman can tell you - you can feel amazing when your hormones are in balance […]
Getting a good night's sleep is essential for our overall health and wellbeing. Beyond practicing good sleep hygiene and properly winding down your day, our hormones play a significant role in regulating our sleep patterns – and imbalances in these hormones can negatively impact our sleep quality. How Hormone Imbalances Affect Sleep Progesterone, cortisol, insulin, […]
"Let food be thy medicine" is an ancient saying that modern science had recently proven. But when it comes to health and immunity in particular not all foods can heal in fact some can harm! However a number of foods, from various plant families, have been found to benefit the immune system due to special […]
Vitality Family Health & Wellness Partners is located in Oak Brook, Illinois, and serves patients throughout the Greater Chicagoland Area and the entire state of Illinois. These areas include but are not limited to the downtown Chicago area, surrounding suburbs, central, northern, and southern Illinois, and southern Wisconsin and Northwest Indiana.