Wild Health Podcast Hormone Health and Optimization
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Jan 22, 2025 Explore the significant challenges women face with hormone health, particularly low energy availability and its effects on menstrual cycles. Discover insights into perimenopause and menopause, including the impacts of estrogen dominance. Learn about personalized health strategies for nutrition and exercise tailored to hormonal balance. The conversation critiques societal pressures surrounding body image and emphasizes the importance of body composition over weight loss. It wraps up with nutrition and stress management tips for optimizing performance and well-being.
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Kelly's Menstrual Cycle Loss
- Kelly James lost her menstrual cycle for nine months due to overexercising and under-eating.
- She regained it after unintentionally increasing her caloric intake.
Weight Loss vs. Body Composition
- Many women aim for weight loss without considering body composition.
- Losing muscle mass alongside fat can negatively impact metabolic health.
Cultural Pressures and Hormone Health
- Cultural pressures often lead women to pursue unhealthy weights, impacting their hormone health.
- The body prioritizes survival over reproduction under stress, potentially leading to irregular periods.
