It is commonplace to visit a doctor after experiencing a health issue. Sure, many of the causes may be diagnosed appropriately and cured by light medication or rest, but clinical physicians also occasionally encounter patients with severe hormonal imbalances. Failure of the body to generate adequate hormones may result in grave consequences, with your metabolism going haywire. 

However, trained and experienced medical professionals also have problems coming to terms with the excesses resulting from improper metabolism in their patients. Example is Dr Brian Fertig, a physician and endocrinologist of repute who had felt a personal loss when one of his colleagues passed away at a relatively young age of 50. His experiences prompted him to research more and develop a set of unique volumes that show how to ensure a happy life and a healthy body. 

Dr Brian Fertig And His Take On Metabolism

The thought of a talented man passing away due to chronic illness is something that the doctor found difficult to accept. The primary reason for continuing to lead a healthy and productive life is dependent on metabolism feels the eminent professional. The body must have the required amount of energy to function effectively. Having a healthy metabolism ensures the generation of the requisite energy directly from the food consumed. While the energy helps you to grow and remain active it also enables you to fight diseases and heal the muscles that experience wear & tear. 

In his works, Dr. Fertig also stresses fixing metabolism as he states that one will develop chronic health conditions, stress, and disability often leading to premature death. 

It is further important to understand how hormonal imbalances may affect your metabolism. Trying to rectify it becomes essential with the aid of a committed and skilled endocrinologist. Some of the symptoms that point to hormonal imbalance that often result in affecting the metabolism adversely are: –

• Slow heartbeat or rapid heartbeat 
• Unexplained weight gain or loss
• Fatigue
• Constipation or Diarrhea alternating regularly
• Numbness of hands or feet
• Thin, warm and moist skin
• Abnormally high blood cholesterol levels
• Depression or anxiety
• Intolerance of low or high temperatures
• Dry, coarse skin and hair
• Irregular distribution of body fat 
• Dark skin in the armpit or the back and sides of your neck  termed acanthosis nigricans in medical parlance
• Skin tags in various parts of the body

• Extreme thirst and hunger
• Frequent and excessive urination

Hormonal imbalances have to be identified by a competent medical professional before attempting to correct them. However, the endocrinologists suggest doing the following to prevent hormonal imbalance: –

• Maintaining a Healthy Weight
• Following a Balanced, Healthy Diet 
• Regular Physical Exercise
• Stress Management
• Quality Sleep
• Managing Chronic Health Conditions By Following The Doctor’s Advice
• Quitting Smoking or use of tobacco products when applicable

Going through the two-volume set titled Metabolism & Medicine by Dr Brian Fertig can help you understand the effect of metabolism on your bodily functions and take adequate steps to regulate it as needed. The talented doctor believes in the integration of all aspects of medicine and science to ensure the prevention and treatment of health conditions.