Supplements to Balance Hormones. One of the most frequent reasons patients see me for the first time is for hormone balance, and they frequently ask if I suggest taking supplements to achieve this balance. Women’s health has shifted in recent years from being solely focused on annual breast exams and PAP smears to including discussions of optimal wellness and fitness. Women now feel more comfortable discussing issues with their healthcare professionals that were once thought to be “normal,” such as painful periods and PMS symptoms, which include cravings, mood swings, acne, and perimenopause changes. Women can now begin the path to total well-being and optimum health by seeking therapy for hormone imbalance. I wanted to talk about some of my favorite minerals, herbs, and diet choices that support hormone balance. It can be challenging to choose vitamins for hormone balance, though. The reason behind your hormone imbalance may require a different approach to therapy. HORMONE IMBALANCE T...