Irritability and mood swings are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to hormone imbalances. Inadequate hormone production also can cause weight gain or other digestive issues, insomnia, chronic fatigue, anxiety and depression, not being able to turn your mind off, brittle nails, migraines and even tinnitus (ringing in the ears)!
Jan Benjamin, owner of BeBalanced Hormone Weight Loss Center in Leesburg (221 Crescent Station Terrace SE, Leesburg, (571) 258-4782), says she’s seen all those symptoms and more listed on her center’s intake form. Clients rate their experience with dozens of hormone-related issues and the intensity of their problems, followed by a more careful assessment of their diet and the medications they’re taking. (You can test yourself online here: http://bit.ly/BBalanced.)
To help the body restore normal hormone production, BeBalanced provides supplements – in liquid form for higher weight loss targets, and in topical cream form if weight isn’t a factor – in addition to specific dietary guidelines. One client, Sandy Brown, was so successful on the program that she lost 60 pounds just in time for her sixtieth birthday in November!
She says her motivation came from her younger sister who died of cancer in June. “She was always encouraging me that I would feel so much better if I lost weight,” Sandy said. “After I lost the weight it was uncanny how much I looked like her. I feel like she’s dwelling in me now and encouraging me every day to stay healthy and be around for my family!” We videoed Sandy preparing a healthy meal at her home and offering great tips on how to stay committed to a healthy lifestyle (see http://bit.ly/LeesburgLifestyleVideo).
