Reclaim Your Calm: A Woman's Guide to Antidepressant Alternatives
Wondering why you are suddenly feeling more anxious then you used to be? Has your doctor's only solution been to prescribe antidepressants?
Most healthcare providers and other health experts don't understand how profoundly hormones affect your brain chemistry and emotional wellbeing.
Doctors everywhere are telling women with mood issues (that might be hormonal symptoms in disguise) that "your labs look normal" or "it's all in your head," leaving them without real solutions.
What they're missing is that hormonal fluctuations directly impact your brain's neurotransmitters, affecting your mood, sleep, and anxiety levels in very real, biological ways.
The truth is, there are natural supplements that can help balance these brain chemicals and other biological systems that are impacted during hormonal transitions, without the side effects of prescription medications.
WHAT I WISH EVERYONE KNEW ABOUT MOOD & HORMONE IMBALANCES
This Essential Guide Will Show You…
WHICH supplements work best for supporting your brain chemistry, gut health & sleep during hormonal shifts
WHEN to take each supplement for optimal absorption and effectiveness
WHAT to look for when choosing high-quality supplements that actually work
WHY common medical advice often fails to connect certain mood imbalances with hormonal shifts (and why most PCPs and even OB/GYNs are ill-prepared to address your concerns)
HOW to recognize common signs & symptoms of hormonal imbalances that can cause anxiety, overwhelm, and low moods
Dr. Tara Scott, M.D, FACOG, FAAFM, ABOIM, CNMP
Dr. Tara Scott is a triple board-certified expert in hormone health, integrative & functional medicine with over 20 years of experience. Known as the "Hormone Guru," she is devoted to helping women address hormonal imbalances through personalized, evidence-based care.
A Northeast Ohio Medical University graduate and an Associate Clinical Professor, Dr. Scott combines her medical expertise with academic leadership, mentoring future physicians, and directing women's health courses at the University of California Irvine. After years as a traditional OB/GYN, she transitioned to integrative medicine to uncover the root causes of hormonal issues, offering holistic and patient-centered treatments.
Dr. Scott educates and empowers women worldwide via workshops, courses, and resources through her platform, Hormone Guru. As a global speaker, industry consultant, and media contributor, she inspires change in women's healthcare, fostering wellness, prevention, and transformation for countless lives.
Have You Experienced Any Of These?
Stress & Anxiety
Low Mood & Irritability
Brain Fog
Sleep Issues
Chronic Fatigue
Feeling Overwhelmed
Weight Gain
Digestive Issues
HERE'S WHAT MOST WOMEN DON'T KNOW...
3 Little-Known Facts About Hormones Testing
"Hormones Fluctuate Too Much to Test..."
Why do doctors avoid comprehensive hormone testing?
Fluctuation is precisely why timing and method matter. Conventional medicine often dismisses hormone testing because "levels fluctuate too much to be meaningful." This outdated approach misses crucial information. In reality, testing on specific days of your cycle (like day 21 for progesterone) combined with multiple testing methods captures these dynamic changes, revealing important insights about your hormone metabolism and relationships. Comprehensive testing through blood, saliva, and urine provides a complete hormonal map that standard panels miss entirely.
"Normal Labs" Don't Tell the Whole Story
Why do symptoms persist when tests look "normal"?
Conventional lab tests compare your results to broad population averages that include women of all ages and hormone states. What's worse, standard labs don't usually even bother to test reproductive hormones at all, only your TSH for thyroid and not the other thyroid markers. This limited approach means your doctor may say you're "normal" even when your hormones aren't in optimal range or you may have autoimmune antibodies present. Comprehensive hormone testing doesn't just measure if you're within range – it examines the crucial relationships between hormones and their metabolites.
Hidden Metabolic Imbalances
Why can't you lose weight despite eating well and exercising?
Metabolic hormone testing reveals what basic panels miss. Most doctors only check fasting glucose while ignoring crucial markers like A1C, fasting insulin, and hunger hormones such as leptin and ghrelin. These overlooked hormones could be causing your mysterious weight gain, stubborn belly fat, afternoon crashes, and constant fatigue—often alongside hidden thyroid issues. Comprehensive metabolic hormone testing looks beyond basic blood sugar to uncover the complex interplay between your energy, appetite, and stress hormones that conventional testing routinely misses, explaining why diet and exercise alone aren't working.