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A HORMONE DOCTOR THAT SPEAKS TO THE SOUL - why labs are important but so is generational trauma + the science & energetics of PCOS with Dr. Sara Gottfried

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Oct 23, 2023
Delve into the science and energetics of PCOS with Dr. Sara Gottfried as she explores the role of soul wounds and intergenerational trauma in hormonal conditions. Learn why therapeutic tools like tapping and breathwork are crucial for hormone health, and how somatic-based solutions such as EMDR and the Hikomi method can help. Discover the healing power of a low-carb diet for PCOS and blood sugar issues, and the importance of defining your individual carb and protein threshold
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Being a Woman: A Health Hazard

  • Being a woman is a health hazard due to higher rates of depression, insomnia, PTSD, autoimmune diseases, and Alzheimer's.
  • Women are more environmentally sensitive, and patriarchy contributes to this vulnerability.
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PCOS and Hormonal Dysregulation

  • PCOS, like other hormonal imbalances, stems from a dysregulated hormonal control system, worsened by constant modern-day threats.
  • High insulin, common in PCOS, further exacerbates androgen production, creating a vicious cycle impacting metabolism and increasing cardiometabolic disease risk.
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Societal Structures and PCOS

  • Societal structures and lack of support for women, like insufficient postpartum time off and lack of community, contribute to the hormonal consequences of PCOS.
  • This lack of support can lead to feelings of unsafety and stress, mirroring the metabolic and hormonal dysregulation seen in PCOS.
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