Phase 1:
Address Metabolic Syndrome And Inflammation
For many women, the starting point is not hormones—it’s metabolic dysfunction and chronic inflammation. Even women who appear “healthy” can have silent metabolic imbalance that drives fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, mood changes, and hormone disruption. This phase is designed to stabilize the systems that influence:
- Blood sugar and insulin response
- Inflammatory markers
- Energy production and mitochondrial function
- Stress resilience and adrenal stability
- Weight regulation and metabolic efficiency
When metabolism is inflamed or unstable, the body struggles to heal. This is why many women feel stuck despite clean eating, exercise, or supplements. The Queen Maker Protocol begins by restoring the foundation so your body can respond to the next phases more effectively.
Phase 2:
Address Gut Health
Gut dysfunction is one of the most overlooked drivers of chronic symptoms in women. The gut is not only responsible for digestion—it impacts immune function, neurotransmitter production, detox pathways, inflammation, and hormone balance. This phase focuses on repairing and restoring gut function so your body can properly absorb nutrients, regulate inflammation, and stabilize systemic health. Depending on your symptoms and testing, this phase may support concerns such as:
- Leaky gut and intestinal inflammation
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
- Food reactions and sensitivities
- Chronic bloating and abdominal discomfort
- Constipation, diarrhea, or irregular digestion
- Immune dysregulation tied to gut imbalance
Many women are shocked by how much their mood, skin, energy, and mental clarity improve once the gut is properly addressed. It is one of the most powerful turning points in functional medicine when approached with precision.
Phase 3:
Address Heavy Metals
Heavy metal burden is not discussed enough in conventional care, but it can be a major factor in stubborn fatigue, cognitive issues, hormone disruption, autoimmune symptoms, and inflammatory conditions. This phase is where Health & Vitality Center truly stands apart. Dr. Shiva Lalezar is one of only a few physicians in Los Angeles who provides IV chelation therapy as a core pillar of care—not a side offering. Chelation is a medically advanced detoxification therapy designed to support the body’s removal of certain heavy metals. For the right patient, this phase can be the missing link that finally allows progress to happen. Women who may benefit from heavy metal evaluation and detox support often include those who:
- Have persistent brain fog, fatigue, or headaches
- Have inflammatory or autoimmune symptoms without clear answers
- Have had long-term exposure risks (environmental, occupational, or lifestyle)
- Have tried multiple treatments without lasting change
- Feel sensitive to supplements, foods, or medications
Detox is not treated as a trend here. It is treated as medicine—done strategically, safely, and based on your individual physiology.
Phase 4:
Address Hormones
Hormone imbalance is often the most visible part of what women experience—weight gain, insomnia, anxiety, low libido, mood swings, hot flashes, and feeling unlike yourself. But in Dr. Lalezar’s clinical model, hormones are addressed last for a reason: hormone therapy works best when inflammation is controlled, the gut is functioning, and detox pathways are supported. This phase may include support for:
- Perimenopause and menopause symptoms
- Estrogen dominance
- Low progesterone
- Thyroid dysfunction
- Adrenal imbalance and cortisol disruption
- Low testosterone in women
- Mood, sleep, and libido changes
For many women, this is where they finally feel stable again—physically and emotionally. It is also where results tend to “hold,” because the earlier phases have removed the deeper roadblocks.
