Dr. Priyanka Gupta ND

07/18/2022

Metabolic health and fertility. With a high incidence of insulin resistance, central obesity and dyslipidemia, women with polycystic o***y syndrome are susceptible to metabolic syndrome as well as infertility. By addressing insulin resistance we can improve a person’s chance of conception. This is true for male infertility as well.

07/15/2022

In my recent blog post find out how to balance your hormone health using the Metabolic Balance Program

Balance your Hormones. Feel Great and Lose Weight Trouble losing weight? Diets today can be confusing. With so much information today on the internet, picking the right method of eating can seem daunting. Enter the Metabolic Balance ® method. This program is based on the assumption that every perso...

07/14/2022

PCOS is a metabolic condition that can result in anovulation. Often the underlying factor is insulin resistance leading to higher amounts of testosterone being produced from the ovaries. In turn follicles don’t mature leading to infertility and hyperandrogen symptoms. This why addressing metabolic health from a nutrition standard point is key. Find out how I address PCOS with nutrition in the following post.

03/24/2022

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03/11/2022

Metabolic Balance(R) Program for Hormone Health. Find out how this program can help to address hormone health issues by regulating insulin, lowering inflammation and supporting healthy metabolism.

This video details the benefits and outcomes of the Metabolic Balance(R) Program. This program helps to balance insulin, support your metabolism and get to t...

03/10/2022

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Staying fit isn't easy - giving it my go at home :) Thanks for kicking my butt

Priyanka Gupta ND posted on Instagram: “Trying my best to be consistent! Thanks for kicking my butt as always!” • See all of .priyanka.nd's photos and videos on their profile.

03/08/2022

Easy savoury low glycemic breakfast option

03/01/2022

Why supporting the gut microbiome may help your hormones

Healthy gut microbiome has an immense effect on hormone health as well. In my practise I see a lot of women with hormonal issues, and one of the first steps to getting hormones levels in check is to treat the intestinal health of a person. A subset of the microbiome involved with estrogen metabolism called the estrobolome seems to be the key to detoxifying and balancing hormones in women. After the liver has detoxified estrogen, it is put into the intestines for elimination. However in the presence of unfriendly bacteria, the hormones become reactivated and the estrogen in your gut gets reabsorbed causing estrogen excess. Estrogen excess in turn is associated with a host of different symptoms that we will get into however some symptoms are painful periods, PMS, heavy periods to name a few.

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02/28/2022

Low Iron is a cause of hair loss that can be often overlooked. While not the only reason for hair loss, testing can rule out if you are low in iron and if you are this can be addressed by nutrient supplementation and potentially diet. There are often a number of causes of low iron. In one study, over 80% of women affected by hair loss were found to have ferritin levels of less than 70 µg/L. Now just taking an iron supplement may not be the answer and this is because several reasons for low iron levels exist.

According to the Canadian Society of Intestinal research Low iron is a problem of malabsorption related to such things like celiac, crohn's disease, liver disease which interfere with the body’s ability to uptake iron from the intestines. Another cause of low iron may be heavy menstrual bleeding so dealing with that can help to improve iron stores. Other considerations are genetic factors such as sickle cel anemia and nutritional deficiencies such as B12, folic and vitamin C which can affect iron stores as well.

For more information on testing, email me at dr.priyankagupta.nd@gmail.com

02/27/2022

Endocrine disruptors can be found in plastic bottles, metal food cans, detergents, food, toys, cosmetics, and so much more. Even though your body has natural detoxification pathways to manage these endocrine disruptors, the massive toll that environmental toxins create can overwhelm your liver and other systems.⁠

Endocrine disruptors cause trouble in many ways. They can:⁠
Mimic hormones including estrogens to overly stimulate those hormones.⁠
Block hormones from working optimally.⁠
Interfere with how your body makes hormones.⁠
In other words, endocrine disruptors can turn on, shut off, or modify signals that hormones perform. Many studies focus on estrogenic activity — how toxins interfere with estrogen, collectively called xenoestrogens. But chemicals can also interfere with testosterone, progesterone, thyroid, and many other hormones.⁠

Consider the cosmetics you use daily. One study of over 2,300 people found the average adult uses nine personal care products daily, with 126 unique chemical ingredients.⁠

Phthalates, which make plastic more flexible, are one of those ingredients. These hormonal disruptors are in many cosmetics, including deodorants, hair spray, and nail polishes.

Some of the ways phthalates damage health include:⁠
Reduce female fertility⁠
Can cause premature breast development in young women⁠
Affect fetal development⁠
Alter testosterone in boys⁠
Lower s***m counts in men⁠

To find out more about how hormone disruptors maybe affecting your hormone balance, email me at dr.priyankagupta.nd@gmail.com⁠
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