Episode Details

Today on the girlfriend, I am simplifying hormonal treatment plans to give you a crash course in the history, application and data on all hormone replacements, bioidentical hormones and natural ways to replenish your natural supply of hormones. Women have been needlessly suffering simply because the medical knowledge was lacking, conflicting or at times flat out wrong. In this special episode I am answering questions directly from listeners like you in hopes to help you better understand which form of hormone therapy is right for you.

As an advocate for hormone replenishment over full blown hormone replacement, I always steer my patients towards lifestyle changes that can promote a healthy resolution of menopausal symptoms because it takes more than hormones to fix your hormones! Unfortunately, hormone replacement therapies do literally replace your ability to produce your own hormones. Through education and advocating for a treatment that suits the preservation of your ovaries and enhances your body's natural hormonal production,you can enter the second spring in the best health of your life

Ovarian function is a marker of longevity and it all starts in the womb. Lifestyle is 90% of what you need to do. Your diet, sleep and stress management all have a big impact on your hormonal health. Your hormones are a reflection of your overall health so let this episode be a resource on your journey reclaiming your hormonal health.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

[2:50] It takes more than hormones to fix your hormones

[4:00] 85% of women experience menopausal symptoms which a sign of hormonal imbalance

[9:00] How one study in 2002 spread misinformation about hormone replacement therapy

[13:00] Women at risk for cardiovascular disease should always be on transdermal estrogen

[17:45] Transdermal estrogen decreases triglycerides giving it a better cardiovascular profile

[20:00] The catastrophic flaw in the Women's Health Initiative study

[24:00] The problem with hormone replacement is that it stops your natural hormone production

[25:00] The keys to hormone replenishment: Adrenal adaptogens, detoxing and eating clean

[27:00] Oral hormone replacements is risky post menopause, as it increases inflammation

[38:00] How to retrain your bladder and avoid unnecessary surgery

[45:00] How do you know when menopause starts if you've had a hysterectomy

[51:00] Understanding the difference between normal and optimal labs

[58:20] There is no ideal way to test your hormones because they are energetic molecules

[61:00] Stress and toxins are always triggering to hormonal imbalance

[64:00] You cannot heal your hormones without first healing your gut first

[68:40] How to naturally treat menstrual migraines with diet and supplements

[72:00] Doing the KetoGreen Detox before going on bio-identical hormone creams

[79:30] Take the first steps with my Healthy and Happy Hormone Quiz!

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Mighty Maca