The Hormone Repair Manual, written by naturopathic doctor Lara Briden, is a comprehensive guide to understanding and managing the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. The book covers topics such as the four phases of perimenopause, the role of testosterone and insulin in weight gain, and treatment protocols for symptoms like night sweats, insomnia, and heavy periods. It also provides advice on how to speak with your doctor about hormone therapy, including natural progesterone, and discusses risk reduction for osteoporosis, heart disease, and dementia. The manual is backed by evidence-based research and real-world patient stories, aiming to help women navigate this period of life with natural treatments and lifestyle changes.
The Period Repair Manual is a comprehensive guide written by naturopathic doctor Lara Briden. It provides advice and tips for women of every age and situation to improve their menstrual health using natural treatments. The book covers topics such as how to come off hormonal birth control, what a normal period should be like, common period problems, and how to talk to your doctor. It includes treatment protocols for issues like PCOS, endometriosis, and perimenopause. The second edition features insights from Professor Jerilynn Prior, over 300 new references, and an additional chapter on perimenopause and menopause.
Today, we sit down with naturopathic doctor Lara Briden to discuss all things women's health. We talk about the different phases of a woman's menstrual cycle and why hormonal birth control doesn't actually "regulate the period" despite what doctors may say. Dr. Briden also tells us about the difference between artificial hormones and the natural ones produced during a woman's cycle and just how dangerous these artificial hormones can be. And she shares some tips for women struggling with period pain or irregular cycles and what they can do to improve their health.
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Timecodes:
(02:30) Birth control pill & menstrual cycle
(12:35) Breaking down menstrual cycles
(22:25) Phases
(26:00) Progesterone
(40:55) Progestins vs progesterone
(45:10) Fixing your period
(53:10) Birth control affecting metabolism
(57:00) Perimenopause & hormone therapy
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Ep 976 | Birth Control: What the Media Won’t Tell You
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-976-birth-control-what-the-media-wont-tell-you/id1359249098?i=1000650764644
Ep 1133 | Birth Control Made Her Blind; IVF Made Her Pro-Life | Guest: Chelsey Painter Davis
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1133-birth-control-made-her-blind-ivf-made-her-pro/id1359249098?i=1000688650828
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