Restoring Hormonal Harmony: A Nervous System Approach to Female Hormone Balance

As a woman navigating the complexities of modern life, you may be experiencing symptoms that leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and unlike yourself. Perhaps you’ve struggled with irregular periods, debilitating PMS, stubborn weight gain, chronic fatigue, mood swings, or infertility. You’ve visited doctors, run tests, and been told “everything looks normal,” yet you know in your heart that something isn’t right.

What if the missing piece of the puzzle isn’t just about your hormones themselves, but about the very foundation that controls them: your nervous system?

At our practice, we understand that female hormone imbalances are rarely just a “hormone problem.” They’re a manifestation of nervous system dysregulation that affects how your brain communicates with your endocrine glands, how your body responds to stress, and how your entire neuroendocrine system orchestrates the delicate symphony of hormonal balance.

Let’s explore how restoring nervous system function can help you reclaim your hormonal health, vitality, and sense of wellbeing—naturally and from the inside out.

Understanding the Hormone Hierarchy: It All Starts with Your Foundation

Your hormones don’t operate in isolation. They function within an intricate hierarchy, a system where foundational hormones must be balanced before higher-level hormones can achieve stability. Think of it like building a house: without a solid foundation, even the most beautifully designed upper floors will eventually crumble.

The Three-Tier Hormone Pyramid

Tier 1: The Foundation (Stress and Metabolic Hormones)

At the base of your hormonal pyramid sit the foundational hormones that directly impact all the others:

• Cortisol: Your primary stress hormone, cortisol is meant to help you respond to acute threats and then return to baseline. When chronically elevated due to ongoing stress, cortisol disrupts every other hormone in your body.
• Insulin: Your blood sugar regulating hormone, insulin controls how your body processes and stores energy. Insulin resistance and blood sugar dysregulation create a cascade of hormonal imbalances throughout the entire system.
• Oxytocin: Often called the “love hormone,” oxytocin promotes bonding, trust, and feelings of safety. It’s released through the vagus nerve and is intimately connected to your parasympathetic nervous system—your body’s rest-and-digest mode.
• DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone): A precursor hormone produced by your adrenal glands, DHEA serves as the building block for sex hormones and plays a critical role in stress resilience and immune function.
• Pregnenolone: The “mother of all hormones,” pregnenolone is synthesized from cholesterol and serves as the precursor to all steroid hormones, including progesterone, cortisol, DHEA, estrogen, and testosterone.

When these foundational Tier 1 hormones are imbalanced—particularly cortisol and insulin—your body cannot maintain stability in the higher tiers, no matter how much you try to “fix” your sex hormones directly.

Tier 2: The Support System (Thyroid and Sleep Hormones)

The middle tier consists of hormones that depend on balance in Tier 1:

• Thyroid Hormones (T3, T4, TSH): Your thyroid is your metabolic master control, regulating energy production, body temperature, weight, and countless other functions. Chronic stress and cortisol dysregulation suppress thyroid function, even when TSH levels appear “normal.”
• Melatonin: Your sleep-wake cycle hormone, melatonin is produced in response to darkness and is essential for deep, restorative sleep. Disrupted circadian rhythms and elevated cortisol interfere with melatonin production, creating a vicious cycle of poor sleep and hormonal imbalance.

When Tier 1 is compromised, your thyroid cannot function optimally, and your sleep suffers, further destabilizing your entire hormonal system.

Tier 3: The Peak (Sex Hormones)

At the top of the pyramid sit your sex hormones: the ones most commonly associated with “female hormones”:

• Progesterone: The calming, balancing hormone that opposes estrogen’s effects. Progesterone supports pregnancy, regulates the menstrual cycle, promotes restful sleep, and has anti-anxiety effects.
• Testosterone: Yes, women need testosterone too! This hormone supports libido, muscle mass, bone density, motivation, and cognitive function.
• Estrogen (Estradiol, Estrone, Estriol): The primary female sex hormones responsible for menstrual cycle regulation, fertility, bone health, cardiovascular health, skin elasticity, and brain function.

Here’s the critical insight: Stability of Tier 3 hormones depends entirely on balance in the tiers below.

You can take all the bioidentical progesterone or DIM supplements in the world, but if your cortisol is chronically elevated and your insulin is dysregulated, your sex hormones will remain imbalanced. This is why so many women struggle despite trying countless hormone-balancing protocols—they’re trying to fix the peak of the pyramid while ignoring the crumbling foundation beneath it.

Your Hormones Work as a Symphony

Your hormones are intricately connected in a delicate system. Like a symphony, they work best when in balance with one another. Any imbalance—especially cortisol or insulin dysregulation—can disrupt the entire system.

When chronic stress keeps cortisol elevated, your body makes a critical survival decision: it steals pregnenolone (the mother hormone) away from sex hormone production and shunts it toward cortisol production instead. This is called the “pregnenolone steal” or “cortisol steal.”

The result? Your body prioritizes short-term survival (via cortisol) at the expense of long-term thriving (via balanced sex hormones). This is why women under chronic stress often experience:

• Irregular or absent periods
• Low progesterone and estrogen dominance
• Reduced libido and fertility challenges
• PMS and PMDD symptoms
• Early onset perimenopause symptoms

The solution isn’t to force-feed your body more sex hormones—it’s to restore the foundation by regulating your stress response and nervous system function.

The Nervous System: Your Master Control for Hormonal Balance

The key to understanding hormone imbalances lies in recognizing that your endocrine system (hormone-producing glands) doesn’t operate independently, it’s intimately controlled by your nervous system through what’s called the neuroendocrine axis.

Your hypothalamus and pituitary gland (located in your brain) serve as command centers, constantly communicating with your:

• Thyroid gland (metabolism)
• Adrenal glands (stress response)
• Ovaries (sex hormones)
• Pancreas (blood sugar)

This communication happens through the nervous system, specifically through the autonomic nervous system, which operates largely outside your conscious control.

The Autonomic Nervous System: The Hidden Controller of Hormones

Your autonomic nervous system has two primary branches that must remain in balance for optimal hormonal function:

The Sympathetic Nervous System (Fight-or-Flight)

This branch activates when your body perceives threat or stress. It’s designed for short-term survival responses:

• Increases heart rate and blood pressure
• Diverts blood away from digestion toward muscles
• Releases cortisol and adrenaline
• Suppresses reproductive function (because survival takes priority)
• Reduces immune function
• Inhibits detoxification pathways

The sympathetic nervous system is vital for acute stress, but it was never meant to be your body’s default state.

The Parasympathetic Nervous System (Rest-and-Digest)

This branch, primarily controlled by the vagus nerve, activates when your body feels safe and calm:

• Lowers heart rate and blood pressure
• Enhances digestion and nutrient absorption
• Supports detoxification and elimination
• Promotes tissue repair and healing
• Optimizes reproductive hormone production
• Strengthens immune function
• Regulates inflammation

Here’s the critical connection: Your body can only produce optimal levels of sex hormones, maintain healthy thyroid function, and regulate blood sugar when your parasympathetic nervous system is dominant most of the time.

When chronic stress, neurospinal dysfunction, or trauma keeps you stuck in sympathetic dominance, your body literally cannot prioritize hormone balance because it’s in constant survival mode.

Dysautonomia: The Root of Hormonal Chaos

Dysautonomia refers to an imbalance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. When this balance is disrupted, it creates a cascade of hormonal dysfunction:

Chronic Sympathetic Dominance Leads To:

• Elevated cortisol and suppressed DHEA
• Insulin resistance and blood sugar dysregulation
• Suppressed thyroid function (low T3 conversion)
• Reduced progesterone production
• Estrogen dominance patterns
• Disrupted circadian rhythms and poor sleep
• Impaired gut function and detoxification
• Chronic inflammation

The result? Every tier of your hormone pyramid becomes destabilized.

The Vagus Nerve: Your Hormonal Reset Switch

The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve in your body and serves as the primary pathway for parasympathetic nervous system activation. It extends from your brainstem all the way to your digestive organs and plays a critical role in:

• Hormone Regulation: The vagus nerve communicates directly with your hypothalamus and pituitary gland, influencing the release of hormones throughout your body.
• Gut Health: Approximately 90% of vagal nerve fibers send information from the gut to the brain. Since your gut produces and metabolizes hormones (including estrogen), vagal tone directly impacts hormonal balance.
• Inflammation Control: The vagus nerve activates the “cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway,” reducing systemic inflammation that interferes with hormone receptor sensitivity.
• Stress Resilience: Higher vagal tone correlates with better stress management, lower cortisol, and improved ability to shift from sympathetic to parasympathetic states.

When neurospinal dysfunction occurs, particularly in the upper cervical spine and brainstem region where the vagus nerve originates, it can disrupt vagal tone and impair your body’s ability to regulate the neuroendocrine system.

This is why nervous system-focused chiropractic care is so powerful for women struggling with hormone imbalances. By addressing neurospinal dysfunction and restoring vagal tone, we remove the interference that’s preventing your body from regulating hormones naturally.

Understanding Female Hormones: What Each One Does

Let’s dive deeper into the primary female hormones and their roles in your body:

Estrogen (Estradiol, Estrone, Estriol)

Estrogen is actually a family of three hormones, each with distinct functions:

• Estradiol (E2): The most potent form, dominant during reproductive years. It regulates menstrual cycles, supports fertility, maintains bone density, promotes cardiovascular health, enhances skin elasticity, supports cognitive function and memory, and influences mood and emotional wellbeing.
• Estrone (E1): The primary estrogen after menopause, produced mainly in fat tissue. Excess estrone can contribute to estrogen dominance patterns and is associated with increased breast cancer risk.
• Estriol (E3): The weakest form, produced in large amounts during pregnancy. It has protective effects and is often used in bioidentical hormone therapy.

When Balanced: Estrogen creates vibrant energy, mental clarity, stable mood, healthy libido, glowing skin, strong bones, and cardiovascular protection.

When Imbalanced: Too much estrogen (estrogen dominance) or too little estrogen creates distinct symptom patterns we’ll explore below.

Progesterone

Often called the “calming hormone,” progesterone serves as estrogen’s natural counterbalance:

• Regulates the second half of the menstrual cycle (luteal phase)
• Prepares the uterine lining for pregnancy and maintains early pregnancy
• Has calming, anti-anxiety effects on the brain (it converts to allopregnanolone, a neurosteroid)
• Promotes deep, restorative sleep
• Has anti-inflammatory properties
• Supports healthy thyroid function
• Acts as a natural diuretic (reduces water retention)
• Protects against estrogen dominance

When Balanced: Progesterone creates feelings of calm and wellbeing, restful sleep, regular cycles without severe PMS, balanced mood, and optimal fertility.

When Imbalanced: Low progesterone is extremely common and contributes to estrogen dominance, anxiety, insomnia, irregular cycles, and infertility.

Testosterone

While considered a “male hormone,” testosterone is essential for female health:

• Supports healthy libido and sexual function
• Builds and maintains muscle mass
• Strengthens bone density
• Enhances motivation, drive, and confidence
• Improves cognitive function and memory
• Supports healthy energy levels
• Promotes fat burning and lean body composition

When Balanced: Testosterone contributes to healthy sex drive, mental sharpness, motivation, physical strength, and body composition.

When Imbalanced: Too little testosterone (more common) causes low libido, fatigue, depression, muscle loss, and weight gain. Too much testosterone (as in PCOS) causes acne, facial hair growth, male-pattern hair loss, and irregular periods.

The Dance of Balance

These hormones don’t work in isolation, they dance together in an intricate choreography. Estrogen and progesterone must remain in proper ratio to one another. When this balance is disrupted (usually progesterone deficiency relative to estrogen), you experience symptoms of “estrogen dominance” even when estrogen levels aren’t technically high.

The key isn’t just about the absolute levels of each hormone, it’s about their relationship to one another and their ability to communicate effectively with cells through hormone receptors.

Common (But Not Normal) Signs of Female Hormone Imbalance

In our modern world, hormone imbalances have become so widespread that many women assume their symptoms are just part of being female. But let me be clear: common does not mean normal.

Your body was designed to experience hormonal balance, comfortable menstrual cycles, vibrant energy, stable moods, and optimal fertility. When symptoms arise, they’re your body’s way of communicating that something is out of balance.

Signs of Estrogen Dominance (or Low Progesterone)

This is one of the most prevalent patterns in modern women:

Menstrual Symptoms:

• Heavy, prolonged periods with clotting
• Severe PMS: breast tenderness, bloating, mood swings, irritability
• Irregular cycles or shortened cycles
• Painful periods (dysmenorrhea)
• Premenstrual migraines
• Worsening symptoms in the week before your period

Physical Symptoms:

• Weight gain, particularly around hips, thighs, and abdomen
• Fluid retention and bloating
• Breast tenderness, fibrocystic breasts, or breast lumps
• Cellulite
• Stubborn weight that won’t budge despite diet and exercise
• Cold hands and feet

Mental and Emotional Symptoms:

• Anxiety and racing thoughts
• Mood swings and irritability
• Depression, particularly premenstrual
• Brain fog and poor concentration
• Sleep disturbances, especially difficulty staying asleep

Other Symptoms:

• Thyroid dysfunction (often subclinical)
• Gallbladder issues
• Endometriosis or uterine fibroids
• Decreased libido
• Hair loss or thinning

Signs of Low Estrogen

More common in perimenopause and menopause, but can occur at any age:

Physical Symptoms:

• Hot flashes and night sweats
• Vaginal dryness and painful intercourse
• Dry skin, hair, and eyes
• Loss of breast fullness
• Joint pain and stiffness
• Increased urinary frequency or urgency
• Bone loss (osteopenia or osteoporosis)

Mental and Emotional Symptoms:

• Memory problems and difficulty concentrating
• Depression and mood swings
• Anxiety
• Insomnia or disrupted sleep
• Decreased motivation

Reproductive Symptoms:

• Irregular or absent periods
• Infertility or difficulty conceiving
• Low libido

Signs of Thyroid Dysfunction

Since thyroid health depends on balanced Tier 1 hormones:

Hypothyroid (Low Thyroid) Symptoms:

• Chronic fatigue and sluggishness
• Weight gain or inability to lose weight
• Cold intolerance, cold hands and feet
• Constipation
• Dry skin and hair, hair loss
• Brittle nails
• Brain fog and poor memory
• Depression
• Slow heart rate
• Puffy face or swollen ankles
• Heavy or irregular periods

Hyperthyroid (High Thyroid) Symptoms:

• Anxiety and nervousness
• Rapid or irregular heartbeat
• Unintentional weight loss
• Increased appetite
• Trembling hands
• Sweating and heat intolerance
• Frequent bowel movements
• Light or absent periods
• Difficulty sleeping

Signs of Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Dysregulation

This foundational imbalance affects all other hormones:

• Intense sugar and carbohydrate cravings
• Energy crashes, especially after meals
• Need for caffeine or sugar to function
• Difficulty losing weight, especially abdominal fat
• Increased hunger and frequent eating
• Irritability or mood swings when hungry (“hangry”)
• Fatigue after eating
• Brain fog
• Darkened skin patches (acanthosis nigricans)
• Skin tags
• PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)

Signs of Chronic Stress and Cortisol Dysregulation

The foundation of the pyramid:

High Cortisol (Early Stages):

• Wired and tired feeling
• Difficulty falling asleep despite exhaustion
• Weight gain, especially around the midsection
• Increased appetite and sugar cravings
• Anxiety and feeling “on edge”
• Difficulty relaxing
• Frequent infections

Low Cortisol (Later Stages – Adrenal Exhaustion):

• Crushing fatigue, especially in the morning
• Difficulty getting out of bed
• Craving salt and sugar
• Low blood pressure and dizziness upon standing
• Brain fog and poor concentration
• Decreased stress tolerance—small stressors feel overwhelming
• Frequent illnesses and slow recovery

What Healthy Female Hormones Look and Feel Like

It’s equally important to understand what hormonal balance actually looks and feels like, so you have a vision to work toward:

Physical Wellbeing

• Energy: Consistent, stable energy throughout the day without crashes or the need for excessive caffeine or sugar
• Weight: Healthy, stable weight that responds appropriately to nutrition and movement
• Sleep: Falling asleep easily, staying asleep through the night, and waking feeling refreshed
• Menstrual Cycle: Regular 26-32 day cycles with minimal to no PMS symptoms
• Periods: Moderate flow lasting 3-5 days, fresh red blood without excessive clotting, minimal cramping
• Skin: Clear, glowing skin with good elasticity
• Hair: Thick, healthy hair with minimal shedding
• Libido: Healthy sex drive that fluctuates naturally with your cycle
• Body Composition: Lean muscle mass maintained relatively easily, fat distributed evenly

Mental and Emotional Wellbeing

• Mood: Stable, positive mood with resilience to stress
• Mental Clarity: Sharp focus, good memory, and clear thinking
• Emotional Regulation: Ability to manage emotions without extreme highs and lows
• Stress Resilience: Capacity to handle life’s challenges without becoming overwhelmed
• Motivation: Natural drive and enthusiasm for life
• Confidence: Feeling comfortable and confident in your body

Metabolic Health

• Blood Sugar: Stable throughout the day without intense cravings or crashes
• Digestion: Regular, comfortable bowel movements and efficient digestion
• Body Temperature: Feeling comfortably warm, not chronically cold
• Inflammation: Minimal inflammation, joint comfort, and good recovery from exercise

This is what your body was designed to experience. If you’re not experiencing these markers of health, it’s a sign that your hormonal foundation needs support, and that support starts with your nervous system.

Why Conventional Testing Often Misses the Mark

If you’ve sought medical help for hormone imbalances, you’ve likely been offered blood tests to check your hormone levels. You might have even been told “everything looks normal” despite feeling terrible. Here’s why:

The Problem with Standard Reference Ranges

Conventional lab reference ranges are based on statistical averages from the general population: a population in which hormone imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, and metabolic disease are now the norm, not the exception.

When your results fall within the “normal” range, it simply means you’re average compared to a largely sick population. It doesn’t mean your hormones are optimal or that you should feel good.

For example:

• TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) reference ranges often extend up to 4.5 or 5.0 mIU/L, but optimal thyroid function typically occurs when TSH is between 0.5-2.0 mIU/L
• Fasting insulin reference ranges often go up to 25 µIU/mL, but insulin levels above 5-7 µIU/mL indicate insulin resistance is developing
• Progesterone is often only tested on day 3 of the cycle (when it should be low), not during the luteal phase when it peaks

Hormones Are Dynamic, Not Static

Hormones fluctuate dramatically throughout the day and throughout your menstrual cycle. A single blood draw provides only a tiny snapshot of a constantly moving picture.

• Cortisol peaks in the morning and should decline throughout the day—but a single morning cortisol test won’t reveal if your cortisol rhythm is disrupted
• Progesterone surges after ovulation—but if you’re tested on the wrong day of your cycle, it will appear low even if it’s actually normal
• Testosterone can vary significantly and a single test may not represent your true levels

Testing Doesn’t Address the Root Cause

Even when testing does reveal imbalances, conventional medicine typically responds by prescribing synthetic hormones (like birth control or hormone replacement) without addressing why the imbalance occurred in the first place.

This approach might temporarily mask symptoms, but it doesn’t restore your body’s ability to produce and regulate hormones naturally. It’s like turning off a fire alarm without putting out the fire.

The Missing Piece: Nervous System Function

Standard hormone testing never evaluates the health of your nervous system—yet your nervous system is the master controller of your entire endocrine system.

Without assessing:

• Vagal tone and autonomic balance
• Neurospinal function and interference
• HRV (heart rate variability) as a marker of stress resilience
• Circadian rhythm health

…you’re missing the most critical piece of the hormonal puzzle.

The Foundation First: Getting Proficient in the Basics

Before pursuing extreme interventions like bioidentical hormones, IVF, or thyroid medication (which may ultimately be necessary for some women), it’s essential to establish a strong foundation in the basics.

Think of it this way: if you’re trying to grow a garden but the soil is depleted and acidic, adding expensive fertilizers won’t create thriving plants. You must first restore the soil. Similarly, your body cannot maintain hormonal balance if the foundational systems aren’t functioning properly.

1. Nervous System Function: The Ultimate Foundation

This is where everything begins. Your nervous system controls your hormones, not the other way around.

Prioritize:

• Nervous system-focused chiropractic care to address neurospinal dysfunction and restore vagal tone
• INSiGHT scans or HRV testing to assess autonomic nervous system function
• Vagus nerve function
• Stress management practices that activate the parasympathetic nervous system
• Trauma healing if past trauma is keeping your nervous system stuck in sympathetic dominance

When neurospinal function is optimized, your body can begin to naturally regulate cortisol, insulin, thyroid hormones, and sex hormones without external intervention.

2. Sleep and Circadian Rhythm

Sleep is when your body heals, detoxifies, and produces growth hormone. Disrupted sleep patterns directly interfere with:

• Cortisol rhythm
• Insulin sensitivity
• Thyroid function
• Growth hormone production
• Melatonin and circadian rhythm
• Overall hormone balance

Prioritize:

• 7-9 hours of quality sleep nightly
• Consistent sleep and wake times (even on weekends)
• Darkness in your bedroom (blackout curtains, no screens)
• Cool bedroom temperature (65-68°F)
• Morning sunlight exposure within 30 minutes of waking
• Limiting blue light exposure after sunset
• Avoiding caffeine after noon
• Creating a calming bedtime routine

3. Nutrition: Eating for Hormonal Health

Your body requires specific nutrients to produce hormones and maintain metabolic balance.

Prioritize:

• Adequate protein: 20-30g per meal to support blood sugar stability and hormone production
• Healthy fats: Essential for hormone synthesis—include avocados, olive oil, wild-caught fish, grass-fed butter, nuts, and seeds
• Complex carbohydrates: Sweet potatoes, squash, quinoa, and root vegetables support thyroid function and provide sustained energy
• Fiber: 25-35g daily from vegetables, fruits, legumes, and seeds to support estrogen detoxification
• Micronutrients: Zinc, magnesium, selenium, B vitamins, vitamin D, and omega-3s are critical for hormone production
• Eliminate processed foods, industrial seed oils, refined sugars, and artificial additives that promote inflammation and disrupt hormones

Blood Sugar Balance Is Key:

• Eat protein and healthy fat with every meal
• Avoid long periods without eating (aim for meals every 3-4 hours)
• Start your day with a protein-rich breakfast within an hour of waking
• Minimize refined carbohydrates and sugar

4. Movement: Consistent, Joyful Exercise

Movement is essential for hormone balance, but the type and intensity matter tremendously.

Prioritize:

• Daily movement: Walking, stretching, yoga, or gentle activities that feel good
• Strength training: 2-3 times per week to support insulin sensitivity, metabolism, and muscle mass
• Avoid chronic cardio: Excessive high-intensity exercise elevates cortisol and can worsen hormone imbalances
• Rest and recovery: Honor your body’s need for rest, especially during menstruation

The key is finding movement that reduces stress rather than adding to it.

5. Mindset and Emotional Health

Your thoughts, beliefs, and emotional state directly impact your nervous system and hormone balance.

Prioritize:

• Nervous system regulation practices: Meditation, breathwork, mindfulness, or somatic therapy
• Community and connection: Healthy relationships activate the vagus nerve and promote oxytocin release
• Joy and playfulness: Laughter and play shift your nervous system into parasympathetic dominance
• Self-compassion: Harsh self-criticism activates the stress response; self-compassion activates healing
• Boundaries: Learning to say no and protect your energy reduces cortisol
• Professional support: Therapy, coaching, or counseling if needed to address underlying trauma or chronic stress patterns

6. Gut Health and Detoxification

Your gut metabolizes and eliminates hormones, particularly estrogen. Poor gut health leads to estrogen dominance and hormone imbalances.

Prioritize:

• Probiotic-rich foods: Sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, yogurt
• Prebiotic fiber: Garlic, onions, asparagus, bananas, oats
• Bone broth for gut lining repair
• Daily bowel movements to eliminate excess hormones
• Adequate hydration (half your body weight in ounces of water daily)
• Liver support: Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts), beets, dandelion greens
• Reduce toxin exposure: Choose organic when possible, filter your water, use clean personal care products

The Power of the Basics

When you commit to these foundational practices consistently for 3-6 months, many women experience dramatic improvements in their hormone-related symptoms, without ever needing hormone replacement or extreme interventions.

Why? Because you’ve restored the soil. You’ve given your body what it needs to regulate itself naturally.

This doesn’t mean hormones or medication are never necessary, sometimes they are crucial interventions. But starting with the foundation ensures that any additional support you pursue will be far more effective because your body has the capacity to utilize it properly.

Nervous System Chiropractic: Restoring Your Body’s Natural Balance

At our practice, we take a unique approach to supporting women with hormone imbalances. Rather than treating hormones directly, we address the neurospinal dysfunction that interferes with your body’s innate ability to regulate them.

True neurologically-focused chiropractic care doesn’t just rely on symptoms or posture analysis, but utilizes cutting-edge technology to assess nervous system function at a deeper level.

How We Assess Nervous System Function

We use comprehensive scanning technology to evaluate:

• NeuroThermal Scans: Measure patterns of dysautonomia and nervous system imbalance along the neurospinal system
• NeuroCore (EMG) Scans: Assess neuromuscular dysfunction, tension patterns, and proprioceptive interference
• Heart Rate Variability (HRV): Evaluate autonomic function, stress resilience, and vagal tone—all direct indicators of your body’s capacity for hormonal regulation

These scans help us identify exactly where neurospinal dysfunction is present and how it’s affecting your autonomic nervous system—the master controller of your hormone-producing glands.

Gentle, Specific Adjustments

We provide gentle, specific chiropractic adjustments tailored to your unique neurospinal patterns. These adjustments:

• Remove interference in the upper cervical spine where the vagus nerve originates
• Restore proper motion and proprioception throughout the neurospinal system
• Balance sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system activity
• Enhance communication between your brain and endocrine glands
• Support your body’s natural healing capacity

By addressing subluxation and nervous system dysregulation, we help restore the foundation that allows your body to regulate hormones naturally without forcing change from the outside.

Progress Tracking

We regularly reassess your nervous system function to track improvements and adjust care accordingly. Many women report improvements in:

• Sleep quality and energy levels
• Menstrual cycle regularity and reduced PMS
• Mood stability and stress resilience
• Metabolism and body composition
• Overall sense of wellbeing

These improvements occur not because we’re “treating” hormones, but because we’re restoring the nervous system’s ability to orchestrate hormonal balance on its own.

Your Journey to Hormonal Harmony

Reclaiming your hormonal health isn’t about finding a quick fix or magic pill. It’s about understanding that your body has an incredible capacity for self-regulation and healing when the right conditions are present.

By starting with the foundation—your nervous system—and building upward through the basics of sleep, nutrition, movement, mindset, and gut health, you create the conditions for true, lasting hormonal balance.

Remember the hormone hierarchy: stability at the top (sex hormones) depends entirely on stability at the foundation (stress hormones and nervous system regulation). You cannot skip steps. You cannot force balance at the peak while the foundation is crumbling.

But when you commit to restoring the foundation first, the rest begins to fall into place naturally. Your body knows how to balance hormones, it just needs the interference removed and the proper support provided.

What to Expect

This journey takes time, typically 3-6 months of consistent foundation-building before significant shifts occur, and sometimes longer for women with deeply entrenched patterns. Be patient with yourself. Your body has been in survival mode, and it needs time to learn to feel safe again.

As your nervous system comes back into balance, you’ll likely notice:

• Improved stress resilience and emotional stability first
• Better sleep quality within weeks
• Gradually improving energy levels
• Menstrual cycle changes (often within 2-3 cycles)
• Body composition shifts
• Enhanced libido and vitality

Empowering Your Natural Healing Capacity

You are not broken. You are not defective. Your body is simply communicating that it needs support, and that support starts with addressing the root cause: nervous system dysregulation.

By honoring the hierarchy of hormones, prioritizing nervous system function, and committing to the basics with consistency and compassion, you can restore the vibrant health and hormonal balance you were designed to experience.

Your hormones are your allies, not your enemies. When given the right foundation, they will work in harmony to support your energy, mood, metabolism, fertility, and overall wellbeing.

If you’re ready to take a proactive, root-cause approach to your hormonal health and experience the transformative power of nervous system-focused care, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

This blog is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your chiropractor, physician, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Individual results may vary, and some women may benefit from additional hormone testing or medical intervention in conjunction with nervous system care.