The Strength in Hormones Podcast

Episode 56: [The LOdown] Are Heavy Metals to Blame for Hormone Problems?

Are Heavy Metals to Blame for Hormone Problems?
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
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

Episode 55: Everything You Must Know About Parasites & Sinus Issues

Everything You Must Know About Parasites & Sinus Issues A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 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?  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?  How does nasal irrigation work on this? What’s the difference between nebulizing and nasal rinsing? How do herbal medicines work for parasites and mycotoxins?   Important show links 👇👇👇 Learn more about our 1:1 coaching program where we test for and treat parasites here Learn more about Cellcore here Follow me on Instagram 

Episode 54: [The LOdown] A Guide to Understanding Your Thyroid Labs

A Guide to Understanding Your Thyroid Labs Have you ever been convinced you have a thyroid problem only to go to the doctor to get your thyroid tested and everything come back normal? You're not alone, this is very common, let's talk about it! Inside this episode I walk you through optimal reference ranges for all of these tests plus the tests you need that go beyond a standard TSH blood test. Healing and reversing thyroid problems is possible, listen to this episode to find out where to start!   A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 The history of thyroid hormone testing and its limitations What is TSH or thyroid stimulating hormone? How to understand what T4, T3, Reverse T3 and thyroid antibodies mean about your thyroid function How genetics can influence thyroid symptoms but not thyroid hormone testing results The link between what you eat and thyroid hormone levels. How hypothyroidism can cause blood sugar problems. The influence of hormones like cortisol and hunger hormones on thyroid hormone function How to advocate for yourself to get the testing you need   Important show links 👇👇👇 Get your hormones tested - learn more about our hormone testing packages Follow me on Instagram  

Episode 53: Can Acupuncture Help Heal my Periods? with Acupuncturists Emily and Dr. Ghoncheh

Can Acupuncture Help Heal my Periods? Acupuncture is a powerful healing tool that originates from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It has evidence based benefits for supporting everything from period pain to irregular cycles and fertility. In this podcast episode, I interview the ladies of Aphrodite Fertility to learn more. At Functional Fueling, we find acupuncture treatments to be an incredibly supportive tool alongside our nutrition, supplement and lifestyle treatment plan to support cycle regulation, fertility and more. Tune in to this episode to learn more about how acupuncture works for different hormone needs.   A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What is acupuncture and how does it work? How does acupuncture affect the nervous system and why is this important for hormones? Can acupuncture help with missing or irregular periods? What does acupuncture support look like for women with different hormone imbalances (i.e. PCOS, amenorrhea, hypothyroidism) How does treatment differ for cycle support vs. fertility support vs. pregnancy support? How does acupuncture influence ovarian environment and egg quality?   Important show links 👇👇👇 Get your hormones tested - learn more about our hormone testing packages Check out the Aphrodite Acupuncture website Follow me on Instagram

Episode 52: [The LOdown] How to Structure a Day of Eating for Best Hormonal Response

How to Structure a Day of Eating for Best Hormonal Response Welcome to our brand new podcast series, LOdown with Lo. LOdown’s will be happening every two weeks on the Strength in Hormones Podcast. These will be solo episodes with me where we will chat about practical strategies and functional solutions to support hormone healing.   In today’s first LOdown we talk about How to Structure a Day of Eating for Best Hormonal Response. We discuss the role of eating structure as it relates to our endocrine (hormone) system as a whole and then more specifically as it relates to hormones like: cortisol, insulin, thyroid, and progesterone. Although, for many women, hormone imbalances don’t happen in insolation. Our entire hormone system is connected through our hypothalamus-pituitary axis. Because of this interconnection, each hormone influences one other. That’s why in our practice, it’s not unusual to see women experiencing thyroid imbalances while also experiencing issues with cortisol, insulin and progesterone levels. We can identify your exact hormone levels with our advanced hormone testing packages and 1:1 coaching. Then with this information, we will provide you with personalized nutrition, professional grade supplementation and lifestyle recommendations to rebalance levels and help you thrive again.   A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 How your daily eating structure impacts cortisol, thyroid, insulin and hormone levels Should women fast? Fasting and hormones explained. Maximizing insulin sensitivity when you eat carbs The number one mistake most women make with plate composition Why protein timing is critical to hormones The problem with most “healthy snacks”   Important show links 👇👇👇 Apply for 1:1 coaching with us and receive advanced testing, personalized guidance and clear solutions Follow me on Instagram 

Episode 51: Everything Women Should Know About HRV with Dr. Casey Metoyer, PhD

Welcome to Season 6 of the Strength in Hormones Podcast! We're kicking things off with an interview on HRV or Heart Rate Variability. HRV is becoming an increasingly common measure tested within many health technology devices as a way to assess for the body's recovery resiliency. Dr. Casey Metoyer is an exercise physiology researcher with a research emphasis on body composition and its relationship to athletic performance. In this episode, Dr. Metoyer shares with us everything women should know about HRV and its relationship to hormone health. He guides us through the different types of HRV tracking devices like the Oura Ring and Whoop band. He talks through the relationship between HRV and our cortisol (stress response) levels. He provides insight into how the hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle impact HRV and answers the burning question: how do I get my HRV level up? Tune in to this episode to learn more! A few things we chat about in Everything Women Should Know About HRV 👇👇👇 What is Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and what is it measuring? What are the common HRV tracking devices - any favorites? What is the most accurate option available on the market? HRV and its natural fluctuations with the menstrual cycle - what happens here and why? What could a higher HRV mean about human performance? What are your top two tools for improving our own HRV? Important show links 👇👇👇 Follow Dr. Metoyer on Instagram Learn more about hormone testing to optimize your hormone health

Episode 50: Proactive Physical and Pelvic Floor Health in Pregnancy and Beyond w/ Dr. Sheri

Our guest Dr. Sheri is the founder of SHEFIT, a physical therapy clinic specializing in women’s health, pelvic, and orthopedic physical therapy services, with a focus on the prenatal and postpartum time period. In this episode Dr. Sheri educates us on the pelvic floor and how the intricacies of muscles and ligaments are impacted during pregnancy and how this influences issues like incontinence and pain during intercourse for women. She teaches us how to prevent these issues by being proactive with our physical health early on in pregnancy and how doing so improves labor and delivery as well as long term outcomes for women. A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What is the pelvic floor and the role of it in pregnancy How the pelvic floor relates to hip and back pain during pregnancy Everything you need to know about Diastasis Recti Abdominis and if you can prevent it How pelvic floor therapy can benefit women during labor and postpartum The common challenges women experience postpartum related to their pelvic floor Important show links 👇👇👇 Follow Dr. Sheri at shefitpt.com or on Instagram @shefitpt Apply to work with us to support your pre- and post-partum health Join our 5 Festive Days of Functional Fueling holiday guide

Episode 49: Adrenal Hormones w/ Dr. Kelly Ruef of the DUTCH Test

Let's get into all things adrenal hormones with Dr. Kelly Ruef. Dr. Ruef is a licensed naturopathic doctor. She has been a clinical educator for Precision Analytical, makers of the DUTCH Test since 2019, and she spends most of her time educating on how urine hormone testing can improve the field of women’s and men’s health.   A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What are the adrenals and the adrenal hormones How the adrenal hormones influence other hormones and common symptoms in women How stress impacts TSH vs. thyroid hormones The role of the adrenals in peri-menopause and menopause How the dried urine hormone testing compares to blood hormone testing   Important show links 👇👇👇 Follow Dr. Ruef on Instagram @drkellyruef Purchase your own DUTCH Test with our Hormone Testing Package Join our 5 Festive Days of Functional Fueling holiday guide

Episode 48: Understanding Egg Quality and How to Boost It w/ Dr. Angela Potter

Our repeat guest, Dr. Angela Potter is back to help us understand egg quality and how to boost it. Dr. Angela is an expert in all things fertility, especially for those with PCOS. In this episode she helps you understand the role of egg quality in pre-conception and egg freezing and the factors that can influence it.   A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What is AMH and how does it correlate to ovarian reserves Testing beyond AMH that can determine egg quality Is age the main factor in egg quality? We answer this question Tips to boost egg quality When to start thinking about egg quality prior to conception Important show links 👇👇👇 Learn more about Dr. Potter at www.drangelapotter.com Learn more about 1:1 Coaching and follow me on Instagram

Episode 47: From Macros to Holistic Health w/ Eliza Gellman

I am so happy to have Eliza Gellman on the show to talk about moving from macros to eating for holistic health. In this episode she shares her story of being macros obsessed to healing her body with holistic health. As a Registered Dietitian, I believe macros can work for some people and I do use this approach for some. It can be helpful for a very short period of time to learn food portions and plate balancing. However, it's important to me to first determine if this is the best way to help someone achieve their goal and if they can use macros in a way that is supportive and in no way detrimental to their health. If you are currently following a numbers focused macro eating plan and know that there could be a better way of nourishing your body - this episode is for you. We share why macro counting can be a slippery slope that can lead to disordered eating behaviors. Eliza shares her personal story with macro counting and how she moved to a place of nourishing her body holistically.     A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What is macro counting The psychological and physical effects of a number obsessed diet How to build your trust muscle with moving away from macros Why I recommend eating real ice cream vs. low calorie alternatives How to prepare yourself for eating out and at social events Important show links 👇👇👇 Listen to the Hotter Than Health podcast  Stay connected with me on my Instagram or book a consultation for private coaching