…“stress plants” are—and why they’re secretly amazing for your hormones, brain, and gut. Why your “man boobs” (Jeff’s words!) might be an early sign of insulin resistance. The shocking statistic…
What You Need to Know About Heartburn & Hypothyroidism
…first line of defense against ingested bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infection. Hashimoto’s can be triggered and exacerbated by gut infections. Too little stomach acid allows for proteins…
Perimenopause? How to Lose Weight (without starving yourself)
…What your gut has to do with estrogen—and why cooked veggies might be better What You’ll Learn in This Episode: We start by reframing the conversation around weight gain in…
Prenatal Stress and Aging
…for her baby. Your nutrition, your immunity, and your gut health become your baby’s nourishment, immunity, and gut health. But how does your prenatal stress levels affect your baby? You…
The Best Diet for PCOS
…plate with plenty of vegetables is a great way to care for your gut and support estrogen metabolism. An ideal goal is six to nine servings of vegetables a day….
Health Risks of Low Hormones, Premature Menopause, and Menopause
…taking them through HRT, liver and gut health are essential for proper hormone levels. Your liver and digestive system help detox and clear excess hormones from the body so that…
Birth Control and Mood Swings
…hormone, causes issues with your adrenals, and inflammation in your gut. Any of these can cause someone to feel depressed. But more recently there has been evidence showing that pill…
Mirena Side Effects: Mood and Other IUD Concerns
…of most hormonal birth control options. If you develop new onset of headaches or migraines it is important to discuss this with your doctor. 9. Bloated Belly and Other Gut…
Adrenal Fatigue vs. Low Thyroid: How to Tell the Difference
…Inflammation is a stressor for the HPA system and can lead to symptoms of adrenal fatigue. Another factor is gut dysbiosis (imbalance of healthy gut bacteria) that can be linked…