The Dr. Hyman Show How To Balance Women's Hormones With Lifestyle And Diet
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Nov 27, 2023 
Join Mindy Pelz, a holistic health expert, and Sara Gottfried, a Harvard-trained integrative physician, as they dive into women's hormonal health. They discuss the importance of hormone literacy and personalized healthcare, especially during life transitions like perimenopause and menopause. The duo shares insights on the role of community support and offers a practical five-step framework for managing hormonal imbalances. They also explore the transformative effects of diet, including how a ketogenic approach can boost mood and overall health.
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Hormone Illiteracy
- Women's hormones regulate everything from menstrual cycle to appetite, mood, and sleep.
- Hormonal imbalance is a significant issue due to widespread hormone illiteracy among women and doctors.
Factors Affecting Hormones
- Women's hormones are impacted by various factors like stress, diet, and environmental toxins.
- These factors contribute to hormonal problems, which are worsening due to increasing toxicity and lack of self-understanding.
Lifestyle before Therapy
- Prioritize lifestyle changes before considering hormone therapy to address hormonal imbalances.
- Five key lifestyle changes include fasting, varied diet, microbiome repair, detox, and stress management.
