The Female Health Solution Podcast

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/

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/