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
Oct 23, 2023
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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
PCOS involves hormonal imbalances linked to nature and nurture factors, highlighting the role of trauma and epigenetics.
Therapeutic tools like tapping and breathwork are crucial for hormone health alongside diet and supplements.
Identifying individual carb and protein thresholds and pulsing a low-carb diet can aid in PCOS management.
Deep dives
Understanding Hormone Imbalances in PCOS
PCOS, a complex condition, involves imbalances in sex hormones, notably androgens. Insulin resistance, trauma, and dysregulation of various hormonal systems contribute to PCOS. Not all women with excess androgens have PCOS, indicating the syndrome's diagnostic challenge. Testing includes genetic panels, assessing hormone pathways, inflammation, oxidative stress, and detoxification.
Addressing Mental Health and Metabolism in PCOS Management
PCOS often accompanies mental health concerns and body image dysmorphia. Strategies adopting a therapeutic low-carb diet as a metabolic reset to enhance flexibility show promise. Defining individual carb and protein thresholds post-keto pulse can aid in sustainable dietary modifications.
Comprehensive Laboratory Tests for PCOS Diagnosis and Management
For basic screenings, focus on total testosterone, SHBG, DHT, estradiol, and progesterone. Additionally, examine insulin resistance markers, inflammation levels, and metabolic panels. Advanced assessments cover cardiometabolic health indicators, genetic tests, gut microbiome assessments, and nutritional analyses.
Exploring Gut Dysbiosis's Role in PCOS Development
Gut dysbiosis contributes significantly to PCOS pathogenesis due to antibiotic usage disparity between genders. The gut microbiome's influence on inflammation, hormonal balance, and metabolic health makes gut testing essential in understanding and managing PCOS effectively.
Gut Microbiome and PCOS Risk
Certain bacteria in the gut can increase estrogen levels, affecting PCOS risk. Women with PCOS have a greater risk of endometrial cancer, associated with stress-induced gut changes. Testing and addressing gut dysbiosis are crucial. Dietary changes, movement, and supplementation tailored to individual needs can improve PCOS markers and insulin resistance.
Diet Recommendations and Fiber Intake
A therapeutic low-carb approach emphasizing net carbs from vegetables, clean protein, and healthy fats is recommended. Including a variety of fiber sources, both from food and supplements like inulin and glucomannan, can support gut health. Increasing fiber intake gradually is advised to prevent bloating and improve overall health.
Ep 93. We cover so much ground in this deeply holistic episode with Dr. Sara Gotffried. Dr. Gottfried is a scientist, researcher, medical doctor and seeker. She always says that she practices medicine, but doesn’t treat problems. Rather, Dr. Gottfried specializes in root cause analysis, helping people feel fully alive and balanced from their cells to their souls. If you’re currently struggling with a hormonal condition and don’t know where to begin, this episode is for you! She offers up the loving reminder that the misery of your body being out of whack is so much worse than the work that it takes to fix it.
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Here’s the juice:
The science AND energetics of PCOS
Looking at hormonal conditions from both a nature and a nurture standpoint – the role of soul wounds and intergenerational trauma
How epigenetics impact hormonal and metabolic health
Why therapeutic tools (like tapping and breathwork) matter just as much as diet and supplements, if not more, when it comes to hormone health
What to do if your nervous system is in freeze mode
Why she opts for somatic based solutions that are trauma informed like EMDR and the Hikomi method
How to define your individual carb and protein threshold
The healing power of therapeutic “pulsing” of a low carb diet for less than 4 weeks for those with PCOS and blood sugar issues
The exact labs you need to order with your insurance-covered doctor if you have PCOS
Why she recommends 1 POUND of vegetables a day for detoxification!
Her favorite hormone supporting birth control methods