The Female Health Solution Podcast

Alex (M.D.) and Megan (Health Coach & Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner) work with pre-menopausal women in an online group format. They focus on balancing hormones and supporting detoxification by teaching women to use the phases of their menstrual cycles to their advantage.  The natural ebb and flow that happens to our hormones, organ systems, and bodies overall as women is there to renew and strengthen us. When we work with the natural cycles of our bodies, we allow ourselves to heal and recover on a level that few of us ever reach when we operate within the “rules” of the hectic modern world. Even the alternative medicine world has lost its connection to how the female body operates. Most protocols and health programs out there show no regard for the cycles that govern the flow of our bodies as women. By focusing on different activities, elixirs, foods and rituals each week of your cycle we can help the body to detoxify naturally. A good example of our recent guide of how to work WITH your cycle can be found here - http://www.zestyginger.com/cycle/   Healthy Hormones Group Program Zestyginger.com/healthyhormones   If you are ready to get your hormones and weight under control once and for all and want the one on one guidance from me to do so, you can fill out an application here: http://bit.ly/DrBethVIP I will only be taking applications through the end of April, so apply now.

In this episode I am diving into a few key things that can really help you improve your overall health, that don't cost anything. These may seem like simple reminders, but I would bet there are a couple you aren't currently doing. All of these are on my daily list, and I think they should be added to yours! We are going to talk about hydration, how to de-stress, and sleep.    If you are wanting to really take your health to the next level and work one on one with me you can fill out an application here: http://bit.ly/DrBethVIP

Ginny Mahar, founder of Hypothyroid Chef, and Danna Bowman, founder of Thyroid Nation, are two of those women, and they were brought together by the lack of resources and community available to women diagnosed with thyroid disease.  Adjusting to a new lifestyle, and particularly a new diet, can be challenging - especially when you're a Cordon Bleu-trained chef and cooking instructor like Ginny or a Zumba instructor with an active lifestyle, like Danna.  From joint pain to a lack of energy and brain fog, both women had experienced the power diet and lifestyle changes could have on their overall health and well-being.  From that conversation, THYROID30 was born, a 30-day wellness adventure for thyroid patients. This first-of-its-kind program is designed to empower and support those looking to implement thyroid-specific diet and lifestyle changes, providing much-needed tools for patients and practitioners alike.   Follow Danna & Ginny on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/ThyroidRefresh https://www.instagram.com/thyroidrefresh/ https://www.pinterest.com/thyroidrefresh/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCovsKWiUVbDUv6DjfSEFwmQ  

Dr. Carrie Jones is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women’s health and hormones. She graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), School of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon where she also completed her 2-year residency in women’s health, hormones and endocrinology. Later she graduated from Grand Canyon University’s Master of Public Health program with a goal of doing more international education. She was adjunct faculty for many years teaching gynecology and advanced endocrinology/fertility and has been the Medical Director for 2 large integrative clinics in Portland. She is the Medical Director for Precision Analytical, Inc, creators of the DUTCH hormone test.    Follow Dr. Carrie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carriejones/

Struggling with infertility is one of the hardest things women can go through. A lot of times it can come with hopelessness and guilt, and feeling like it might just not happen for you. In this podcast I am going to share with you, that this doesn't have to be the truth. You can boost your fertility naturally, even if you have tried everything else and been told there are no other options. I am going to talk about some of the things you may have tried and why they didn't work. We will also dive into how to reset your hormones first and build the correct hormone pattern for optimal fertility. You can get my free download on the Top 5 Fertility Boosting Supplements: https://dr-beth-westie.mykajabi.com/pl/71080 If you want to work 1 on 1 with me to develop a customized plan for you, for your body you can fill out an application here: https://goo.gl/forms/b8e4Xhutqlv60ylG3  

Elizabeth Benton was depressed, deeply in debt, and obese. As a nutrition expert and educator who binged on junk food every time she put gas in her car, she felt like a fraud and a failure. Desperate to start truly living her life, she decided to believe in her potential rather than her past. She lost 150 pounds, paid off $130,000, and remains debt-free as a successful entrepreneur. Today, Elizabeth is the owner of Primal Potential. Through her platform of podcasts, coaching, and live events, she has fueled her deepest struggles into a burning passion to help people create transformations and live more fulfilled lives.   Follow Elizabeth: www.instagram.com/elizabethbenton www.primalpotential.com

Infertility is such a heart breaking thing to go through as women. It can feel like somehow it's our fault, like somehow we are doing something wrong. All too often women are doing all of the right things, but are told there really isn't anything else that can be done. In this episode I'm going to talk more about why this isn't true.  I am going to talk about some of the myths that are out there and why they are just that, myths. If you want to achieve the best for your body and for your family, then you are going to want to listen all the way to the end.   If you would like a copy of my FREE Ebook - The Top 5 Fertility Boosting Supplements, you can get it here: https://dr-beth-westie.mykajabi.com/pl/71080 If you'd like to set up a call with me you can schedule here: https://calendly.com/drbethwestie/free-consultation-for-fertility      

In honor of the 100th episode I have my husband on the podcast for a fun episode. We talk about how we first met. His story versus mine. We share a bit more about our relationship and how its evolved over the years, and some of our favorite memories. This episode is a bit different than what you normally hear on this podcast, but I think you will love it!  

Stacy T. Sims, PhD, is currently a Senior Research Scientist at the University of Waikato after returning to academia from a 6-year hiatus in industry. She is an applied researcher, innovator and entrepreneur in human performance, specifically sex differences in training, nutrition, and environmental conditions.  Prior to being launched into industry, she served as an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist at Stanford University from 2007 to 2012, where she specialized in sex differences of environmental and nutritional considerations for recovery and performance. specializing in women's health and performance.  With the unique opportunities Silicon Valley has to offer, during her tenure at Stanford, she had the opportunity to translate earlier research into consumer products and a science-based layperson's book written to explain sex differences in training and nutrition across the lifespan. Both the consumer product companies and the book challenged the existing dogma for women in exercise, nutrition, and health outcomes. Her contributions to the international research environment and the sports nutrition industry has established a new niche in sports nutrition; and established her reputation as the expert in sex differences in training, nutrition, and health.  As a direct result, she has been named as one of the to 50 visionaries of the running industry (2015), one of the top 40 women changing the paradigm of  her field (2017), one of the top four visionaries in the outdoor sport industry (2017), and one of the top four individuals changing the landscape in triathlon nutrition (2017).  A regular featured speaker at professional and academic conferences, including those hosted by USOC, HPSNZ, and USA cycling, she resides in Mount Maunganui with her husband and young daughter.  Follow Stacy: FB: https://www.facebook.com/drstacysims/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstacysims/ Article: Exercise-induced stress behavior, gutmicrobiota-brain axis and diet: a systematic review for athletes 

In this episode I am talking all about supplements. Are you taking the right ones? Do you need to be taking something specifically?  And I am going to deep dive into the one supplement you are probably missing that you should be taking!   If you have questions, or want more information for you specifically, schedule a call: https://calendly.com/drbethwestie/free-consultation