hormones – Karen Roth San Diego Nutritionist

Accutane® for Acne? Think Twice!

Nutritionist Karen Roth — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 19:55:23 +0000

In the April, 2014 addition of Total Wellness a reader asks Dr. Sherry Rogers if there is a problem letting her son use Accutane® for his acne. She sites many references that show that people who have used it and have gotten pregnant or fathered a child within the 20 years of ha Read More | Share it now!

Female Hair Loss Is Often Hormone Related

Nutritionist Karen Roth — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:57:32 +0000

It’s not uncommon for some women to experience extra thin, sparse hair sometimes with a bald scalp. It’s a sensitive subject, no doubt, and something you can prevent from happening to you. Due to environmental factors, there is an epidemic among women of having too much estrogen in their bodies. C Read More | Share it now!

Endocrine Disruptors-Should You Be Worried?

Nutritionist Karen Roth — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:24:45 +0000

Endocrine disruptors are all around us and IN us. Understanding what they are, where they are and how to reduce your exposure is your first step in avoiding these toxins. Let’s start with BPA. BPA is found in products we use everyday such as plastic beverage bottles, food containers, plastic dinner Read More | Share it now!

Valentines Day and No Libido

Nutritionist Karen Roth — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:27:09 +0000

Here comes another Valentines Day and sex is on your mind, but for the wrong reason. As a woman, are you feeling less receptive to sex? Have you noticed feeling less sensual, or that your sex drive has diminished? If so, you’re not alone. This is a major complaint from most women experiencing Ho Read More | Share it now!

Chronic Headaches and Migraines May Be Hormone Related

Nutritionist Karen Roth — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 16:37:06 +0000

Are you one of the estimated 40 million Americans who suffer from chronic headaches? Headaches are one of the leading causes of missed work or school. Maybe you’ve tried every over the counter remedy and even stronger prescriptions, but you still suffer. It may be connected to a hormone imbalance. W Read More | Share it now!

Physical and Emotional Effects of Hormone Imbalance

Nutritionist Karen Roth — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 16:30:41 +0000

Hormone imbalance can occur at any stage a woman’s life, from her early teens to her senior years. Sadly, many women have been conditioned to believe that the most common symptoms of hormone imbalance, such as cramps, mood swings, acne and fatigue simply come with the territory of being female. As Read More | Share it now!

Are Your Hair and Skin Problems Caused by Hormone Imbalance?

Nutritionist Karen Roth — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:17:48 +0000

Are you experiencing greater than normal hair growth in unwanted areas? Or even more disturbing, are you experiencing hair loss? Is your skin dull, dry, or sagging? Do you have more acne than a teenager? All of these conditions may be directly related to your hormones. When estrogen levels drop in Read More | Share it now!

Your Anxiety, Iirritability and Anger May Be Hormone Related

Nutritionist Karen Roth — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:48:37 +0000

If Anxiety, Irritability or Anger has taken over your personality, you’re not alone. Many women with hormone imbalances experience these feelings. When Estrogen levels drop, or wildly fluctuate, the diameter of a woman’s blood vessels can change and that can result in the feeling of anxiety. When Read More | Share it now!

Your Moodiness May Be Menopause Related

Nutritionist Karen Roth — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:53:00 +0000

Are you experiencing mood swings, anxiety, and irritability or even depression? Are you feeling withdrawn, finding yourself caring less about things that used to matter? Do you find it difficult to find the right word or having trouble remembering names or events? If this is you, you’re not alone Read More | Share it now!