The Female Health Solution Podcast

Supplementation can be so helpful for female health and hormones. Many women want to know when the supplements will work or how long they will be taking them. Because there are so many different forms of supplements (powders, tinctures, capsules, tablets, etc) this can create many variables. Genes, gut health and toxic overload can also impact the absorption of these nutrients.  In this video, I dive into factors that impact how the body responds to supplements and what to consider when creating expectations and timelines for your health.  Supplements for your hormones: https://nutritionforyourhormones.com

What actually causes hot flashes? Hot flashes can appear in the female body for multiple reasons, most obviously hormone shifts. Thyroid issues, excess sugar & alcohol, for example can all contribute to hot flashes.  Hot flashes can be very uncomfortable in addition to signaling that something is off in the body. In this episode, I dive into ways you can resolve hot flashes and regulate the hormones at the root of the issue.  Supplements for your hormones: https://nutritionforyourhormones.com

Nutritional support is so important when navigating menopause and supplementation is a big part of that! Menopausal hormone changes can feel extreme and so many women get discouraged when nothing seems to be helping.  In this episode, I share some of my favorite general supplements to support menopausal changes. These supplements will help support hormone balance, muscle growth, fat loss, sleep and stress regulation.  Supplements for your hormones: https://nutritionforyourhormones.com

Deepa is a Allied Functional Medicine Practitioner, Author and Yogini at Phytothrive. Having a son with a rare adrenal disorder gave her insight into the working of the adrenals. Her articles have been shared by Dr Mark Hyman, MD, a 13 times NY Times Bestselling Author. She also gave the opening speech on Health Hacks at Amazon Web Services & YourStory HeathTech 2019 to heads of healthcare start-ups in India. She is in the YourStory100 Digital Influencers Of 2020. She is the host of The Sleep Whisperer Podcast and has been featured on the award winning podcast, the 15 Minute Matrix and on UK Health Radio. Her book on sleep with HarperCollins releases in 2023. Find Deepa:  https://www.facebook.com/authorsleepwhisperer https://www.instagram.com/mysleepwhisperer/

Cortisol levels and thyroid issues are connected! So often women get their thyroid levels checked, all that is tested is the TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone). There are also free floating levels of thyroid hormone in your body!  Your body will change how much thyroid hormones are released based on so many other factors and one of these is cortisol. In this episode, I dive into this cortisol-thyroid connection and how to undertand your levels for optimum results.  Thyroid Test: https://drbethwestie.com/dutch-thyroid-testing/

Your thyroid levels can really impact your energy, weight, focus, muscle tone and more! Having an imbalance of thyroid hormones is one thing, but excess estrogen can actually exacerbate a thyroid issue.  In this episode, I discuss the estrogen and thyroid connection, how to test your levels and steps to resolve your hormone issues!  Thyroid Test: https://drbethwestie.com/dutch-thyroid-testing/

Getting the right hormone test is so important! It can be so overwhelming to try to test everything at once and we really want to narrow down the root cause of hormone and health issues.  Because of that, I am now offering thyroid testing in addition to DUTCH hormone testing. Thyroid levels can have a huge impact on the female body, influencing energy levels, libido, muscle tone and more.  Check out the Thyroid Test: https://drbethwestie.com/dutch-thyroid-testing/  

One of the biggest setbacks to reaching your goals can be the opinions and judgement of other people. Setting boundaries around your time and who influences you has a big impact on your success!  In this episode, I discuss ways that listening to the wrong voices can get you off track and how to free yourself to follow your own path. DUTCH Test: https://drbethwestie.com/dutch-hormone-testing/

DUTCH hormone testing has new hormone markers! The DUTCH test not only the hormones but also the metabolism of those hormones. One of the things that DUTCH tests for is a "NeuroInflammation" Marker! This marker indicates issues with brain and nerve tissue.  The DUTCH test will show you where the hormone is imbalanced along the metabolism pathways so you can really pin point what needs to be worked on. It isn’t just a matter of if you have higher or lower hormones, but rather WHERE those hormones are having issues. DUTCH Test: https://drbethwestie.com/dutch-hormone-testing/

DUTCH hormone testing has new hormone markers! The DUTCH tests not only the hormones but also the metabolism of those hormones. One of the things that DUTCH tests for is a gut health marker. The byproduct of tryptophan can be tested to see where gut dysbiosis and other gut issues occur.  The DUTCH test will show you where the hormone is imbalanced along the metabolism pathways so you can really pin point what needs to be worked on. It isn’t just a matter of if you have higher or lower hormones, but rather WHERE those hormones are having issues. DUTCH Test: https://drbethwestie.com/dutch-hormone-testing/