The Female Health Solution Podcast

Cutting calories is a very popular weight loss tactic in the diet and health industry. This is actually not the best tool for the female body, especially in menopause. Menopause is a natural phase of life and something to lean into, instead of fight against.  In this episode I dive into why cutting calories can create problems during menopause and an alternate approach for the female body.  Female Hormone Solution Waitlist: www.drbethwestie.com/waitlist

What are the signs of a slow metabolism and why does it matter? Weight loss resistance is a big sign of a slow metabolism along with fatigue, gut health & constipation issues, and more.  A slow metabolism can be really discouraging because all of the same tactics that helped you stay energetic and in shape might not be working or even making things worse! In this episode, I dive into these slow metabolism signs, what they mean and how you can get things back on track.  Female Hormone Solution Waitlist: www.drbethwestie.com/waitlist

Detoxification in the body happens naturally, however, many women need additional detox support. Genetics, disease and inflammation are just a few reasons that you would need to assist the body with detox.  The frequency of detox techniques and tools can depend on a number of things. There are different types of detox (gut, liver, etc) and each body has different needs, goals and barriers. In this episode, I share more about how to detox and discover the right plan for your body.  Female Hormone Solution Waitlist: www.drbethwestie.com/waitlist

As someone who struggles with autoimmune issues, I understand how much a flareup can set you back. I remember dealing with a compromised immune system from a young age and it can strain relationships and create trauma later in life.  Autoimmune issues arise when the body essentially attacks healthy cells, creating problems from the inside out. In this episode, I share more about my journey with autoimmune issues and what I have done to support my body along the way.  Female Hormone Solution Waitlist: www.drbethwestie.com/waitlist

Methylation is an important process in the body that can repair DNA, improve hormones, supports detox, increase energy and more. Many times we don't even focus on methylation and ways to enhance this biochemical process.  Stress and trauma can really impede methylation and many women don't even think about these factors when it comes to improving their health. In this episode, I discuss more behind methylation, why it's important and ways to improve it.  Female Hormone Solution Waitlist: www.drbethwestie.com/waitlist

It's so easy to lose sight of the big picture when you are focused on making changes in your health. "Am I making enough progress?" "Am I seeing results fast enough?" can be some questions that we ask when we get stuck focused on the small scale changes.  Looking at things from a bigger perspective can help with the frustration of slow changes or small hang ups day to day. This mindset shift can make a huge difference when staying consistent and seeing long term results.  Female Hormone Solution Waitlist: www.drbethwestie.com/waitlist

Hashimotos Thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the thyroid cells. This causes inflammation and decreased thyroid function, meaning your thyroid will not release certain thyroid hormones.  How do you know if you have Hashimotos? In this episode, I dive into the symptoms and signs of this thyroid issue, ways to test for Hashimotos and action steps to get your hormones on the right track.  Thyroid Test: https://drbethwestie.com/dutch-thyroid-testing/

Thyroid issues stem from numerous factors, but what about genetics? Thyroid issues are often hereditary! As of right now, there is no genetic code that indicates a thyroid issue, but we see patterns throughout families.  Chances are, if you have someone in your family that struggles with thyroid, you may be at risk for the same issues. That being said, if thyroid issues are not apparent in your family, don't rule them out! After each of my pregnancies, I discovered thyroid imbalance issues however I had never heard of anyone in my family having any thyroid problems.  Testing your levels is the best way to stay on top of thyroid problems, regardless of family history.  Thyroid Test: https://drbethwestie.com/dutch-thyroid-testing/  

Your thyroid levels actually impact menopause! Going through menopause can actually mimic thyroid issues, making it harder to narrow down where your symptoms originate from. Some of these symptoms look like fatigue, mood issues, weight gain, irregular cycles and sleep disturbances!  In this episode, I discuss the hormone connection between thyroid and menopause and action steps you can take to turn these symptoms around!  Thyroid Test: https://drbethwestie.com/dutch-thyroid-testing/

Tracy Litt is a sought-after success mentor for visionary women leaders that are navigating huge paradigm shifts and elevating into the next level of themselves, so they can seamlessly generate the next level of their impact, wealth, and holistic success. Tracy is a science & spirituality teacher, rapid transformational hypnotherapist, best-selling author, and TEDx speaker. She is the Founder of The Litt Factor, and creator of Mind Magic ®, a proven methodology that marries metacognition and spirituality, neuroscience and quantum law to expand and elevate more quickly. Her work has served thousands of women across the globe and has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, FastCompany, Thrive Global, Success 125 and Inc.com. Find Tracy:  https://www.facebook.com/thelittfactor/ https://www.instagram.com/thelittfactor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracylittlester/