The Strength in Hormones Podcast

The Strength in Hormones Podcast is hosted by expert Functional Registered Dietitian and hormone specialist, Lauren Papanos. Join us every Wednesday for a brand new LOdown with Lo solo episode or expert guest interview. Host Lauren Papanos asks and answers the questions around how to live a vibrant life through harnessing the power of natural hormonal balance and medicinal foods. Inquire to work with Laurenโ€™s practice at www.functionalfueling.com. Follow her on Instagram at @functional.fueling.

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Episodes

5 days ago

The Quality of Your Meat Matters More Than Produce For You- Here's Why
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A few things we chat about in this episode ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡
What you need to know about conventional meat and the production and nutritional quality of it.
The different labelings in agriculture and what they mean for you and the animal's wellbeing: organic vs. cage free vs. grass fed vs. pasture raised
What is regenerative agriculture and why is it better for the animal and the environment?
Why I don't eat muscle meats and believe in the importance of bone in and full fat quality animal proteins for human health.
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Wednesday May 08, 2024

[The LOdown] Functional Fuelingยฎ for Your Workouts
A few things we chat about in this episode ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡
Nutritional needs before exercise with different timeframes of eatingย 
Nutritional needs after exercise
Fueling and hydration intake during exercise, if working out for more than 90 minutes
The physiology of fuel burning during exercise and why what you eat around it matters
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Wednesday May 01, 2024

The Science Behind the Lagree Method & why so many women (like me) love it
A few things we chat about in this episode ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡
What is the Lagree Fitness workout and what's the science behind how it works
How and why is it different from traditional Pilates as well as traditional strength training?
The best way to implement Lagree workouts to reap the maximum benefits
What is something common you see that people are doing wrong with Lagree that could be sabotaging their results?
What modifications should women be aware about if they are pregnant?
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Learn more about our Strength in Hormones workout program and join with a 7 day free trial. We teach you to integrate classes like Lagree once per week into your regimen if you enjoy doing them alongside our SIH workouts!
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TIMESTAMP:
00:00 Introduction
06:13 The Evolution of Lagree Method
09:31 Core Components of Lagree Fitness
15:00 Tempo and Isometric Contractions
26:09 Safer way to Strengthen Muscles
29:33 Benefits of Lagree Training
34:14 The Difference in Body Building and Lagree
40:07 The benefits of Lagree during pregnancy
41:44 Accessing Lagree outside of Studios
43:13 The Future of Lagree Equipment
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Wednesday Apr 24, 2024

[The LOdown] How Common Acne Treatments Work & Safer Effective Solutions
A few things we chat about in this episode ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡
Common acne treatments and how they work to clear acne (spironolactone, birth control, retinoids and acutane)
The role of hormones in acne development and acne clearing
Dietary and supplemental treatment that mimics common acne treatments
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Wednesday Apr 17, 2024

Histamine's Role in Inflammation, the Immune System and Hormones
A few things we chat about in this episode ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡
What is histamine and what's the connection to the immune system and inflammatory response?
What is histamine intolerance and how does it compare to mast cell activation syndrome?
What are common histamine intolerance symptoms?
What are the common foods that people have problems with that have histamine intolerance issues?
What's the connection between autoimmunity, long COVID and POTS and histamine?
How does histamine influence mental health disorders?
Role of hormones and cyclical hormonal changes in estrogen and progesterone's influence on histamine
What does it look like to treat histamine with functional nutrition?
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Our Inflammation Hormony program kicks off on April 22nd! Join the Inflammation Hormony waitlist here
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Wednesday Apr 10, 2024


How to Use Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) for Both Contraceptive and Fertility Purposes
A few things we chat about in this episode ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡
What is Fertility Awareness Method and how did it come to be?
What are the different FAM tools (cervical mucus, BBT, etc.)?
Cervical mucus - what changes can we expect throughout the menstrual cycle? What do these changes mean (hormonal, sperm motility, etc.)
BBT - what changes can we expect throughout the menstrual cycle? What does this temperature change mean about hormonal function and where you are in the cycle?
What are the shortcomings with OPK or LH test strips?
What is the accuracy of FAM for contraception? When are our green/red days based off FAM?
What about fertility? When is the best day(s) to conceive based on FAM?
Where does someone start with FAM who is currently on an oral contraceptive but wants to switch to a non-hormonal contraception option?
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Wednesday Apr 03, 2024

[The LOdown] How to Know if Inflammation is Driving Your Hormone Imbalance
A few things we chat about in this episode ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡
What is inflammation and why it's not always a bad thing
Common symptoms of inflammation for women with hormone imbalances
The 3 main causes of inflammation
Where to start with addressing inflammation
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Our Inflammation Hormony program kicks off on April 22nd! Join here
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Wednesday Mar 27, 2024

The Only Toothpaste I Use & Why
A few things we chat about in this episode ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡
What is fluoride and what are the concerns with it in our oral care products?
Does our toothpaste get absorbed into our body?
What are the policies around what can go into our toothpaste?
What is hydroxyapatite and where is it naturally found?
What does the research say about hydroxyapatite?ย 
How does hydroxyapatite work to whiten teeth? How does this compare to other options like whitening strips or charcoal?
What does the perfect oral care routine look like?
Important show linksย ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡
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Wednesday Mar 20, 2024

Are Heavy Metals to Blame for Hormone Problems?
A few things we chat about in this episode ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡
What are heavy metals and where are they found?
The role of minerals in our health
What the research says on heavy metals in fertility, reproduction and thyroid function
Testing methods I recommend for determining if heavy metals are an issue
How to support safe elimination of heavy metals in the body
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Timestamp:
00:00 Introduction
00:31 What are heavy metals and where are they found?
01:28 The importance of balancing minerals
03:10 The impact of heavy metals on reproductive function
06:23 Research on heavy metals and reproductive health
08:46 Infertility and heavy metal exposure
09:42 Exposure to heavy metals in food and supplements
11:41 Testing for heavy metal exposure
14:52 Heavy metals in herbs and spices
16:37 Symptoms of heavy metal toxicity
20:15 Testing for heavy metals
24:02 Treatment options for heavy metal toxicity
25:22 The importance of heavy metal testing in supplement products
30:17 Water filtration methods
32:38 The importance of chelators and fiber
35:36 The benefits of sauna and sweat for heavy metal removal
36:22 Conclusion

Wednesday Mar 13, 2024

Everything You Must Know About Parasites & Sinus Issues A few things we chat about in this episode ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡ What are parasites and where are they found in the human body? How common are they? What are common symptoms of parasites? Do they differ in the nasal cavity vs. gut? How do mycotoxins (mold spores) affect us? What is the connection between nasal parasites and mycotoxins and sinus issues? Connection to other chronic diseases?ย  What are the limitations of stool testing for parasites? What is the connection between the moon and parasites? What is the role of mitochondrial health in all of this?ย  How does nasal irrigation work on this? Whatโ€™s the difference between nebulizing and nasal rinsing? How do herbal medicines work for parasites and mycotoxins? ย  Important show linksย ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡ Learn more about our 1:1 coaching program where we test for and treat parasites here Learn more about Cellcore here Follow me on Instagramย 

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