From Hormonal Poverty to Hormonal Prosperity with Dr. Kyrin Dunston
Sep 27, 2023
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Dr. Kyrin Dunston, an expert in women's hormones and metabolism, joins the host to discuss turning hormonal poverty into prosperity. They explore the impact of hormonal imbalances during menopause and how it affects women's overall health. The podcast also delves into the importance of diet, lifestyle, and the role of testosterone in hormone balance. Additionally, the speakers share insights on navigating toxic chemicals, understanding mitochondrial function, and resolving midlife metabolism issues. The podcast concludes with reflections on celebrating wisdom and vitality, highlighted by their experience at the Grammys in 2019.
Hormonal poverty can lead to a decline in hormones, causing various symptoms and impacting overall health.
Understanding the impact of hormones on metabolism is crucial for addressing weight management and overall health during midlife.
Deep dives
Understanding Hormonal Poverty in Women
Hormonal poverty refers to a state where women lack the necessary hormonal resources to meet their body's needs. Hormones are essential communicators in the body, regulating various functions and systems. Women experience a natural decline in hormones, starting around age 35, leading to hormonal poverty. This imbalance impacts mood, brain function, inflammation, and other areas of life. Many women suffer unnecessarily as they believe these symptoms are normal due to the misconception perpetuated by mainstream medicine. Balancing hormones is crucial for optimal health and well-being beyond the age of 40.
The Impact of Hormones on Metabolism
Metabolism plays a vital role in converting food into energy. Hormones, including thyroid, insulin, cortisol, DHEA, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, act as metabolic controllers. Women's metabolism goes through significant changes in midlife, often leading to weight gain, low energy, and other metabolic imbalances. The decline in hormones affects the body's ability to burn fat, heal, and function optimally. Understanding the impact of hormones on metabolism is crucial for addressing weight management and overall health during midlife.
The Importance of Testing Hormone Levels
Regular hormone testing is essential for women, starting from their teenage years. Hormone panels provide valuable insights into hormonal imbalances and help identify deficiencies or excesses. Testing should go beyond conventional blood tests and include comprehensive evaluations like the Dutch test, which examines hormone levels throughout the menstrual cycle. Accessing accurate hormone data enables personalized treatment plans and appropriate hormone supplementation, optimizing overall health and well-being.
Addressing Hormonal Imbalances with a Comprehensive Approach
Achieving hormonal balance requires a multifaceted approach that goes beyond hormone supplementation. Lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, stress management, and toxin avoidance play crucial roles in optimizing hormonal health. A healthy diet that accounts for blood sugar stability and focuses on whole foods can support hormonal balance. Stress reduction techniques and regular exercise, including strength training, help maintain muscle mass and support metabolic health. Furthermore, minimizing exposure to toxins and understanding detoxification processes contribute to overall hormonal well-being.
Women are being misled about their hormones in midlife.
Too often, you don’t suspect something’s up with your metabolism until you deal with stubborn weight gain in midlife. But the truth is, you could have been experiencing a decline for years without realizing it.
In fact, there are over 60 symptoms of “hormonal poverty” that women can start experiencing as young as 35-40 years old. Unchecked, this hormone deprivation can cause fatigue, hair loss, weight gain, illness, and even a shortened healthspan.
In this essential conversation, Dr. Kyrin Dunston joins me to share crucial information about how to turn hormonal poverty into hormonal prosperity—so you can improve your health, restore your energy, stay healthy, and age powerfully.
Read Natural Hormone Balance for Women by Dr. Uzzi Reiss and Martin Zucker: https://amzn.to/3PsYKW2
Get Dr. Kyrin’s FREE REPORT: The Diet Deceptive Dozen: 12 Foods Flying Under Your Radar Keeping You Overweight & Tired At Midlife: https://bit.ly/dietdeceptive
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