Madison Fandel ND
Elevating Hormonal Health with Naturopathic Methods

Dr. Madison Fandel, a dedicated naturopathic doctor, is passionate about empowering women to lead fulfilling lives. With a profound focus on women’s health and hormonal balance, she guides them through the often-challenging transition from perimenopause to menopause, a time when the risk of chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, and dementia can rise.

While hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been a conventional treatment option, Dr. Fandel takes a different path by exploring naturopathic methods to support hormonal health and overall well-being.

Her specialized treatment plans address lifestyle and dietary factors to manage symptoms and reduce, halt, or reverse health risks. This comprehensive approach ensures that women are primed for long-term wellness as they age.

Understanding the Physical and Emotional Changes

During the transition phase, several women seek Dr. Fandel’s expertise to navigate complexities such as unexpected weight gain, cognitive difficulties, and overall dissatisfaction with their bodies. They consult Dr. Fandel with HRT prescriptions from other practitioners, often perplexed by inadequate results and hesitant about continuing the prescribed treatment, seeking her comprehensive guidance and clarification.

Dr. Fandel recognizes that every woman’s health journey is unique, and she expertly bridges the gap between conventional and naturopathic medicine. By focusing on holistic and preventive care, naturopathic medicine emphasizes the body’s natural ability to heal itself.

Hormonal imbalances are often rooted in diet, stress, and environmental influences.

To this end, Dr. Fandel’s approach is to restore balance naturally by supporting the endocrine system through dietary changes, stress management, and addressing environmental factors. She conducts a comprehensive health assessment to identify these factors, allowing her to tailor a treatment plan that aligns with each woman’s symptoms, medical history, and personal health goals.

This plan includes nutritional support and lifestyle changes, along with her naturopathic principles, herbal medications, and injection therapies for pain management. Her personalized care plan makes hormone therapy more accessible and prioritizes natural health, which enhances patient engagement and compliance and empowers them throughout their wellness journey.

“This is not a one-size-fits-all approach. To achieve maximum benefit from the treatment plans, we tweak and tailor each plan specifically to the patient’s needs,” says Dr. Fandel.

Patient education is also a critical component of naturopathic care. Dr. Fandel provides her patients with detailed information on hormone therapy’s workings, their benefits and potential risks, and how lifestyle modifications complement the treatment. This approach allows her patients to make informed decisions and proactively control their healthcare journey. In addition, if they encounter a side effect, she works with them to develop strategies and eliminate the potential adverse effects.

Personalized Care for Optimal Outcomes

The efficacy of this wellness plan is demonstrated through a successful case involving a 62-year-old female patient with a long-standing diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Over the last six months, the symptoms had escalated to include weight gain, muscle aches, headaches, and bloating, which severely impaired quality of life. Despite engaging in cognitive behavioral therapy and taking medications, the symptoms, particularly dizziness and anxiety, continued to worsen.

Dr. Fandel initiated a treatment plan that included combination hormone therapy with estradiol and progesterone to restore hormone balance, reduce inflammation, and enhance overall mental health. The treatment also included supplements and dietary changes to treat IBS. Within a few months, the patient experienced a notable improvement in energy levels, a reduction in the frequency and severity of anxiety attacks, and less pronounced digestive discomfort.

As women seek ways to navigate the complexities of menopause and hormonal health, naturopathic medicine presents an avenue for holistic support. While traditional practices often center on immediate symptom management, Dr. Fandel emphasizes administering HRT within a decade of menopause or shortly after its onset. This proactive approach enhances hormone therapy while offering significant longterm health advantages and contributing to a more vibrant and pain-free life.