Healthy Hormones For Women Podcast

What does the lunar cycle have to do with your menstrual cycle? Registered holistic nutritionist and medical exercise specialist Jenn Pike educates us on how we can sync our cycle with the moon and helps us understand our bodies and ourselves in a whole new light.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode79. Click here to listen on iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify: Topics Discussed in this Episode:What it means to sync with your cycle and your hormonal rhythmsThe different phases of your cycle and how to understand themHow to sync your nutrition, movement, and exercise with the different phases of your cycleHow to sync with the lunar cycleWhat to pay attention to when you’re tracking your cycleThe different dietary and nutritional approaches that will support your hormones and your periodHow you can have that “talk” with your daughter about sex and getting her periodWhat “simplicity” means and how you can create more simplicity in your life Key Takeaways:As women

What is the one test that could save your life? In this quickie episode, I talk about a really important test that we run in our practice, which is the test for CRP (C-reactive protein) levels. Find out what level you should be at, and what lifestyle changes you can incorporate when your CRP levels are high.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode78 Topics Discussed in this Episode:What is CRP (C-reactive protein) Why it’s important to know your CRP levelsHow your weight impacts your CRP levelsWhat CRP level you should be atWhat you can do to lower your CRP levelsKey Takeaways:CRP (C-reactive protein) is a marker of inflammation in the body, so high CRP levels are found in every known inflammatory state. It’s manufactured throughout the body and found in immune cells, the liver, and fat cells.When your CRP is chronically elevated, this is what can contribute to destructive chronic inflammation.Even if you have no symptoms of a disease, elevated CRP levels m

Welcome to another Q&A episode! This time, I answer your questions around fertility and share some tips on how you can address it by making some changes in your diet. I also talk about what you can do to heal from SIBO and how to get back on track after falling off the diet wagon.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode77Topics Discussed in this Episode:Some interesting stats around infertilityHow to change your diet to address infertilitySIBO: What is it, how to find out if you have it, and how to go about testing itStrategies to eliminate SIBOHow to get back on track after falling off the diet wagonKey Takeaways:Infertility is the inability to get pregnant after at least 12 consecutive months of unprotected sex.Some interesting stats regarding infertility: 7.5 million women aged 15 to 44 have impaired ability to get pregnant or carry a baby to term, and 6.9 million women aged 15 to 44 have used infertility services.10% to 15% of couples in the US are

What’s the one thing you can do that’s going to help you lose weight? Well, that doesn’t exist. Losing weight doesn’t work that way. But if you want to learn some strategies that you can implement and to make better choices, you’ve come to the right podcast.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode76 Topics Discussed in this Episode:How you might be approaching weight loss in the wrong wayGetting your mindset right when it comes to weight loss and going beyond the foodStrategies to overcome night-time snackingThe delayed gratification technique3 key things to losing weight: Key Takeaways:There is no one-size-fits-all approach to losing weight. It’s a combination of multiple things that makes weight loss successful.Night-time snacking is one of the reasons why people gain weight.Can diet supplements be helpful? Absolutely! But that doesn’t mean they’re a magic fix.3 things that are key to losing weight:You need a plan to follow.You need accountability.You nee

What are the Hormonal Charlie’s Angels? Listen in to one of my Facebook Live recordings, find out more about your hormones, and learn to connect the dots when it comes to your health.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode75. Topics Discussed in this Episode:My hormonal health storyThe hormonal Charlie’s Angels: cortisol, estrogen, and thyroidWhat happens when these three hormones are out of balance versus when they’re in balanceSome simple strategies that you can do to support these hormonesKey Takeaways:Whether you’re fired up from work with your to-do list or fired up from running from a tiger, they’re the same stress to your body and it’s going to take a toll on your immune system.If you had caught some kind of viral infection, bacterial infection, or parasite infection in the past, if you haven’t been able to heal them appropriately, they can start to show up in your later years.Cortisol is a very smart, no-nonsense, strategic-thinking hormone. It’s a

How do emotions, trauma, and stress contribute to the physical manifestation of illness? Kelli Tennant shares how she went through 14 years of misdiagnosis and working with healers and doctors to understand the mind-body connection. Find out how you can set yourself free from illness by finding yourself and living an authentic life.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode74 Topics Discussed in this Episode:Kelli’s health journeyHealing from EBVHow ozone therapy worksWhat the Ayurvedic detox looks likeDoing the AIP protocolKelli’s go-to AIP mealsSexuality and intimacyExperiencing IowaskaKey Takeaways:Don’t lie and die by test. Go by how you feel. It’s important to get tested but also to know that there are flaws throughout every test. As long as you’re feeling better, keep going with whatever protocol works for you.The whole point of the Ayurvedic detox is to support your body and balancing it back to where it wants to be so that you can be of optimal health

How can you up the ante of your healing routine with essential oils? Best-selling author of The Healing Power of Essential Oils, Dr. Eric Zielinsk shares great blends, tools, strategies, and tips about essential oils. We also talk about all things food and how you can eat a bio-active rich diet. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode73. Topics Discussed in this Episode:Expanding your healing toolkitDr. Z’s healing journey The Essentials Oils Diet and what it means to eat a bio-active rich diet How Dr. Z got started with essential oilsWhat you should have in your essential oil medicine cabinetEssential oils for mood, energy, and sexEssential oils for healing the gutKey Takeaways:Oils aren’t going to be the magic bullet for healing whatever condition you might have. They are part of your healing toolkit. It’s the same thing with supplements. There’s no one magical thing that’s going to be the “healer”, it’s a combination of things.Having all these different

What is gluten and how is it potentially impacting your health? And how can you manage chronic inflammation? In this episode, I dive into all things gluten and share some simple things that you can do to optimize your health and your hormones and manage inflammation.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode72. Topics Discussed in this Episode:What you need to know about glutenWhy you need to consider going gluten-freeAcute inflammation versus chronic inflammationWhat causes chronic inflammation and its long-term health effectsThe ways to manage inflammation and optimize your health Key Takeaways:Gluten causes gut inflammation in at least 80% of the population.Thirty percent of the population that develops antibodies against gluten proteins in the gut.At least 99% of the population has the genetic potential to develop antibodies against gluten.Especially if you have an autoimmune condition or you are type 1 diabetic, cutting out gluten is going to lessen the

Welcome to another Q&A episode! This time, I answer your questions about navigating the diet dogma, the link between irregular cycles and hypothyroidism, the things you need to consider to support your thyroid, and how to deal with fibroids.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode71. Topics Discussed in this Episode:How to navigate all the diet dogma that are out thereThe link between irregular cycles and hypothyroidismWhat the thyroid hormone does to your bodyThe 5 things you need to consider to help support your thyroidHow to deal with fibroidsKey Takeaways:It can be so confusing when we are bombarded every single day from all sides about how we should be eating. The thing is, nobody knows how you should be eating but YOU.If you are going to go vegan or vegetarian, make sure you have variety in your diet and not just relying on grains, beans, and legumes.When it comes to choosing which diet to follow, it comes down to what makes the most sense for you

Why is daily pooping important? Jillian Teta talks about the importance of optimizing our gut health and its connection to our hormones. We also chat about the things that we can do to positively impact our microbiome and promote digestive health beyond just changing our diet.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode70. Topics Discussed in this Episode:The digestive process in a nutshellThe connection between your gut health and your hormonesHow to overcome constipationStrategies that you can implement to support your gutWhy it’s important to maintain a healthy and robust microbiomeThe two options for stool testingWhat candida is and how to get rid of itThe optimal gut-healing dietWhat gluten does to your body in terms of digestion and autoimmunityThe elimination challenge dietThe role that nature plays in the health of your microbiomeJillian’s thoughts on the carnivore dietKey Takeaways:Your gut acts like the Grand Central Station of your entire body. It is

How can we combat sugar cravings and support our microbiome? Learn some tips from Joy McCarthy of Joyous Health as she shares her story of overcoming her sugar addiction. We also talk about how we can heal our microbiome and keep it healthy, raising resilient kids, entrepreneurship, and more!You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode69.  Topics Discussed in this Episode:How Joy overcame her sugar addictionSymptoms of sugar addictionTips to combat sugar cravingsThe microbiome and how we can support itStudies involving the microbiomeJoy’s favorite gut-healing foodsThe carnivore diet and how it affects the microbiomeNourishing the microbiome in babies and childrenRaising resilient childrenThe ups and downs on entrepreneurship and tips for running your business Key Takeaways:When it comes to fighting sugar addiction, it’s not just about taking away certain foods from your diet but about adding in what’s healthy for you.We have trillions of microbes in and on our

Summer is finally here! And it’s only fitting that we talk about the sun and its impact on our health. Here at the 5 myths that you need to know about the sun and your skin.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode68. Topics Discussed in this Episode:The 5 myths you need to know about the sun and your skinThe harmful chemicals that you need to avoid in sunscreensHow to practice natural sun safetyFoods rich in antioxidants that will help nourish and protect your skinWhat products to invest in for sun protectionKey Takeaways:It’s not true that sunscreen reduces skin cancer rates. According to the Environmental Working Group, skin cancer rates are rising despite our increase in the use of sunscreens.High SPF doesn’t mean better sun protection. SPF values refer only to UVB rays, not UVA or UVC.UVA and UVC rays penetrate more deeply into the skin and cause damage to the DNA.Sunscreens with added antioxidants are not necessarily better for you.Wearing oils with na

Do you want to know more about how to take care of your dental health? In this episode, I share some steps that you can take with your diet to support your teeth and reverse cavities. Also, the dental routine that you can do to have the whitest, brightest, and healthiest smile ever! You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode67. Topics Discussed in this Episode:Reversing cavities with Salty Kisses Toothpaste and the Hippie Floss OilWhat your teeth can tell you about your healthHow we get tooth decayHealing and preventing cavitiesWhat to eat to prevent cavitiesThings to note about oral care productsWhat your daily dental routine should look like Key Takeaways:Your teeth can tell you a lot about your health, from cardiovascular health to inflammation.Your teeth and gums have a direct impact on certain organ systems and vice versa.If you have certain issues or symptoms you’re experiencing systemically in your body, this can be a sign that something might be goin

Summer is often a time of the year where many of us can really fall off track of our health and fitness goals. But summer is no excuse to not take care of our bodies. Here are 4 strategies that we can implement to reset our metabolism and successfully get rid of excess weight.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode66. Topics Discussed in this Episode:4 simple ways to reset your metabolism for successful weight lossWhy you should quit snackingWhy you should eat an apple a dayThe importance of drinking enough waterThe things to consider when doing intermittent fastingSimple strategies to help heal your adrenalsKey Takeaways:If you take a 4- to 6-hour break between your meals, this allows your insulin levels to drop, which means you can burn more fat.Apples contain lots of vitamins and minerals and help to lower cholesterol and uric acid. They also provide a lot of fibers that really help your body detoxify.You should be drinking at least half an ounce of wat

What are the stories and the excuses that you tell yourself? How can you step out of the limiting beliefs that are going on in the back of your head? Oliver Manalese shares how we can move forward into our future with power and possibility, and create a life with more joy, more freedom, more empowerment, and more satisfaction.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode65. Topics Discussed in this Episode:Self-care Mondays and why it’s importantWhat our excuses tell us about ourselvesHow we can get past our excusesOliver’s one-liners and what they really meanGoing to Vipassana and Oliver’s takeaways from the experience Key Takeaways:To Oliver, Self-care Mondays is really about creating a day where we get to rest, recharge, relax, and slow down a little bit.How you live your day is how you live your life.It’s an important practice to visualize and have an idea of where you want to aim towards, like maybe a day or a week. Sometimes it’s not really helpful to look

Are you looking to boost your fertility? A nutrient-dense diet that’s full of antioxidants and vitamins and minerals along with an adequate intake of healthy fats and herbs will not only improve your overall health and cycle but also improve your chances of conceiving. Here are the 12 best foods and herbs to boost your fertility and optimize your hormones overall.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode64 Be sure to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and leave us a rating and a review!Topics Discussed in this Episode:The factors that affect your fertility12 foods and herbs that support fertility and hormonal healthFoods rich in omega-3Quality fatsEggsFoods rich in folic acidLeafy greensSunflower seedsBee pollenMacaNettleTurmericRed raspberry leafDandylionKey Takeaways:Fertility goes beyond just having babies. It’s having a healthy cycle, not having ridiculous PMS symptoms, and regularly ovulating.One in eight couples struggles with infertility.Our bodies a

Welcome to another Q&A episode! Listen in as I answer some of your questions and give tips on how to stay healthy despite working night shifts.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode63.  Topics Discussed in this Episode:My thoughts on breast implants and autoimmunityWhat essential oils to use to create wasp and mosquito repellentsHow to deal with adult acneTips on how to stay healthy despite working night shiftsKey Takeaways:There is definitely toxicity in silicon and saline implants, and more women who have had breast implants are now choosing to take them out because they have been causing so much inflammation and pain. After doing so, these women are reported to experience a better quality of life and health.There could be a lot of reasons as to why you have autoimmunity. It could be heavy metal toxicity, environmental exposure, and toxicity from implants among other things.How to make a DIY bug repellant:In a small spray bottle, put 3 to 6 drops ea

Are you someone who experiences short menstrual cycles? So many women ask me how they can lengthen their menstrual cycle, specifically their luteal phase. In this episode, I talk about how a short luteal phase impacts women’s fertility and overall health, as well as the strategies that you can implement to make it longer.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode62  Topics Discussed in this Episode:What exactly is the luteal phase?What are the 4 phases of a woman’s menstrual cycle?How long should the luteal phase actually be?What causes a short luteal phase?How does a luteal phase defect impact fertility?Why is progesterone called “the fat cat hormone” and why is it important?What strategies can you implement to fix the problem of a short luteal phase? Key Takeaways:The luteal phase is the third phase of a woman’s menstrual cycle. It’s basically the time between the day after ovulation occurs and the day before the start of your period. It is during this time

Did you know that toxins can have a direct impact on your weight? Clinical nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner Josh Gitalis dives into this topic to tell us more about obesogens, toxins, and how we can detoxify to gain optimal health.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode61. Topics Discussed in this Episode:What are obesogensThe places where we can find these toxinsEndocrine disruptors and its effectsStrategies that we can utilize to detoxifyThe channels of eliminationWhere to start detoxifying your homeInfrared sauna for detoxing and sweatingDetox foodsThe benefits of using mushrooms in blends and teasThe best strategies for supporting the immune systemJuicing: Is it good or bad?How to avoid Alzheimer’s becoming your destiny when it runs in your familyGluten or dairy: Which is worse?Bloating problems and how to fix them Key Takeaways:Obesogens are chemicals that increase the number of fat cells created in the body as well as the amount of f

Do you want to live the best life ever? Here are 12 strategies that can help you achieve that, through optimizing your energy and supporting your hormones.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode60 Topics Discussed in this Episode:12 strategies for optimizing your energy, feeling your best, feeling balanced and whole, and supporting your hormonesTips that will support you on your health journey to feeling your best and looking your bestWhy goal setting or soul setting is importantIntermittent fasting: when it’s good and when it’s badThe kinds of supplements you should consider gettingThe benefits of drinking lemon waterWhy you should cut out snackingWhy you should mind your gutHealthy dessertsWhat to do to “unplug”Moving past mistakes and forgiving yourselfWhat self-love is really all aboutKey Takeaways:When it comes to goal setting, what is it that you really want to achieve? Whatever it might be, it’s really important to get started with setting out a cle