Aug 13 2024 59 mins 1
Join us in this episode as we dive into the world of hormone health with Dr. Lisa Brent, a distinguished naturopathic physician. Dr. Brent holds a master of science in oriental medicine and is a licensed acupuncturist and functional medicine practitioner. As a holistic gynecologist and hormone expert, she specializes in helping women resolve hormonal imbalances, whether dealing with fertility issues, autoimmune challenges, or simply aiming to optimize their health naturally. Dr. Brent is dedicated to uncovering the root causes of illnesses and harnessing the body's innate ability to heal itself.
In this episode, we address all your pressing questions about hormone health. We discuss navigating the complexities of hormones, treating thyroid issues, essential tests to request from your practitioner, various healing approaches, and much more.
Quote:
“It serves the planet for women to feel well”
What's Inside this episode:
01:30 How your body temperature can inform hormonal imbalances, thyroid conditions, and some other factors to consider
03:16 Adrenal fatigue and how to treat the adrenals alongside thyroid issues
07:13 Can primary care physicians run comprehensive thyroid tests?
08:58 The 6 markers to look for when it comes to thyroid
11:29 Who to work with to get natural treatment for hormonal imbalances
13:07 Pros and cons of using T4 only medication
17:19 How to tell if you have Hashimotos or another unidentifiable thyroid issues
20:53 Investigating underlying causes while treating the thyroid
22:55 How to heal Hashimotos, come off meds, and still feel great
25:53 How often and at what age should you get your hormone levels tested
29:37 The effectiveness of glandulars and recommended brands
32:10 Where to start when you can’t lose belly fat, are tired by mid-afternoon, and have zero sex drive
38:40 What to do if you’re waking up early AM and can’t get back to sleep
40:03 The best way to take progesterone as a cycling woman
41:33 Supplementing DHEA and Low Testosterone
44:57 The driving factors behind cycle length
46:29 The correlation between parasite cleanse protocol and hormonal symptoms around cycle
48:50 The correlation between the moon and menstrual cycle
50:10 How breastfeeding affects hormones
51:00 Bioidentical hormones and their impact on our health
Resources mentioned:
Dr. Lisa Brent’s Practice: https://www.bewellnaturalmedicine.net/
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