Podcasts about chasteberry

Living with polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS can take a toll on your emotional and physical health. Common symptoms of this condition are irregular periods, infertility, weight gain and unwanted hair growth – all of which are difficult to cope with.  Listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast, where we talk about how to manage PCOS with OB-GYN Emily Brophy, MD, with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), part of Jefferson Health.   What are the symptoms of PCOS? How does PCOS impact ovulation and fertility? What lifestyle changes may help manage PCOS symptoms? Which supplements may provide hormonal support? What diet changes may help women who have PCOS? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month.Chapters:     · 0:01 - Intro     · 1:00 - What is PCOS?     · 2:05 - Is PCOS genetic?     · 2:46 - Challenges with diagnosing PCOS     · 3:41 - Irregular periods     · 4:38 - Tracking your cycle     · 5:58 - DUTCH test     · 7:21 - PCOS treatment options     · 8:53 - Sharing your diagnosis with your health care team     · 10:08 - Lifestyle changes to help manage PCOS     · 10:58 - Recommended diet changes     · 11:54 - How to reduce the bloating     · 12:37 - PCOS supplements     · 14:57 - Evening primrose oil     · 15:28 - Inositol and PCOS     · 15:47 - Magnesium supplements     · 17:24 - Chasteberry and black cohosh     · 18:21 - Inflammation and PCOS     · 19:11 - Importance of exercise     · 20:30 - Unwanted hair growth     · 22:11 - Spearmint tea     · 22:43 - Ovulation and fertility     · 23:45 - Tracking ovulation     · 25:16 - Mental health and PCOS     · 26:34 - Acupuncture and acupressure     · 28:04 - If you've had your symptoms dismissed      · 29:57 - Advice

Discover the power of Vitex (Chasteberry), a natural herb famed for its ability to regulate hormones and support menstrual health. Explore its historical roots, its impact on reproductive health, and essential safety information. Could Vitex be the natural remedy you need? Watch now to find out!Trying to find an integrative medicine or functional medicine doctor who understands what you're going through? Lam Clinic does Telemedicine all over the world and is only a phone call away.1. Educate yourself by visiting our website: www.lamclinic.com2. Call our office at 714-709-8000 to schedule an appointment.FIND US ONLINE HERE:» Website: https://www.lamclinic.com/» Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lamclinic» Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lam_clinic/» Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lamclinic» YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/LAMCLINIC

Does Hormone Harmony work for menopause and PMS relief? Let's dissect the science to see if it's a hormone hero or a hot flash in the pan. For more information about this topic: https://brianyeungnd.com/2024/05/16/doctor-reviews-hormone-harmony/ Get EXCLUSIVE content and SUPPORT us: https://ko-fi.com/brianyeungnd Top recommended alternatives to Hormone Harmony: Ashwagandha - https://amzn.to/3qzcV29 - 1 cap / day Rhodiola - https://amzn.to/3hFxghH - 1 cap / day Vitex agnus-castus (Chasteberry) - https://amzn.to/3ORDskE - 1 to 3 caps / day

If you're wondering if Vitex, or as its also commonly known Chasteberry, can bring your period back when it's loss from hypothalamic amenorrhea, this video is for you! Today's episode is brought to you by my virtual practice, Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Save time and see if you're a good fit for period recovery private coaching by sending me a DM with the word PODCAST.  A few important announcements: Private coaching offers you a personalized plan so that you can feel at peace with food and your body, get your period back, & restore health/fertility. Click here to learn more. Confident you can recover your period on your own with the right tools? Click here to learn more about our self-paced online course, Get Your Period Back Playbook. Help us grow the podcast! By leaving a written review and taking a screenshot of that review and emailing it to me at hello@nourishingmindsnutrition.com, I'll send you back your choice of the Meal Planning Guide, Gentle Nutrition Masterclass or Fear of Weight Gain Masterclass for completely free to say thank you. Let's hang out! Connect with Victoria and the staff at NMN: Nourishing Minds Nutrition Instagram and Tik Tok Nourishing Minds Nutrition website

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Chasteberry is an herbal supplement that is used to support mood balance and hormone health in female and male horses. The Chastetree berry (Vitex agnus-castus) plant is a shrub that grows in the Mediterranean and parts of Asia. The fruits and leaves contain active ingredients that influence hormonal balance in horses. This herb is purported to support hypothalamus and pituitary function in horses with Cushing's disease/PPID. Anecdotally, chasteberry is said to help make moody mares easier to handle and may have a calming effect on aggressive stallions or geldings. Chasteberry is safe to use, with no reported side effects in horses. It is not recommended for pregnant mares because of potential effects on the reproductive system which have not been evaluated in pregnant animals.  This podcast reviews the benefits of chasteberry for horses and highlights its mechanism of action. Read more: https://madbarn.ca/chasteberry-benefits-for-horses/ ⁠⁠⁠_______________________________ Mad Barn Academy is dedicated to supporting horse owners and equine practitioners through research, training and education. Visit us at ⁠⁠https://madbarn.com⁠⁠ for more resources, videos and articles.

Hormonal balance is a continuous effort, and it is vital for a healthier life. In this episode, I'm talking about different ways to balance hormones in women to regulate menstrual cycles, prepare for pregnancy, and support the body during menopause and postpartum phases. This episode offers valuable insights into supplements, acupuncture, probiotics, biohacks and seed cycling for optimizing your hormones, reproduction, and menstrual cycle.    I talk about: 09:00 - Acupuncture is underrated 15:00 - Probiotics and hormones 18:30 - Benefits of cold showers 24:20 - Chasteberry extract 26:20 - Massage therapy 30:00 - Benefits of sunlight 35:20 - Seed cycling - what seeds to eat and when   Resources: Get Bioptimizers probiotics here and use the discount code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY Check out my Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide that teaches you how to adapt your nutrition, exercise, supplements, lifestyle, biohacks, and more to align with each of your menstrual cycle phases Check out the previous podcast - Spiritual Beliefs About Fibroids, Cysts, Miscarriages, Breast Lumps and Gallstones and What You Can Do About Them   Let's Connect: Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide Instagram TikTok Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts     Sponsors: Fill nutrient gaps, promote gut health, and support whole-body vitality with AG1 Athletic Greens here and use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY Visit InsideTracker and enter code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get 20% off all plans

Today's episode is an herbal spotlight on Vitex agnus castus, otherwise known as chasteberry. This herb has been known to treat hormonal imbalances in women for centuries. Through its action on the pituitary gland, chaste tree increases progesterone production via an increase in luteinizing hormone. This herb is useful for fibroids, high prolactin, premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis and perimenopausal times of increased estrogen. It's amazing for estrogen dominance, low progesterone and consequently fabulous for bad PMS. Interestingly, it can also increase breastmilk postpartum.What makes this herb so special is the larger body of research to support its use in the treatment of gynecologic conditions. Not to mention, it is a fertility powerhouse. Research suggests that it can possibly increase the chances of pregnancy by 30-50% after 3-6 months of usage. Join us as we give you the scoop on all things chasteberry and its benefits for various gynecological and hormonal conditions. You'll Learn: What the research saysWhat it is used for Who can benefit and why Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think others would love to hear it, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode or want to be a guest on the show? Leave a comment in the section below or visit the website to contact me!www.naturnalife.comSubscribing to The Podcast:If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon, or whatever your favorite podcast app is!Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. So if you have a minute, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! 

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How much do you value partnership?   This week, Ash sits down with Bela Gandhi, a TEDx Speaker and founder of the Smart Dating Academy to have a conversation all about the secrets to finding lasting love.    The reality is, 48% of adults in the US are single, and the majority are ready to find love. And while dating aps are everywhere, it can be overwhelming. That is why this episode is here for you. Bela breaks down dating apps, how to enter into the new age of dating and know what you want in a relationships.   Bela and Ash talk through creating good pacing in dating, serial monogamy, when to bring sex into the equation and how to identify red flags in a relationship. This episode is packed with insights on all things date! This episode is here for you if you want to be educated on dating and are ready to find love!   Resources: Attached by Amir Levine   In This Episode, You'll Learn: When the peak dating period begins and how to get into it. How to create an online dating site or app that works and represents you well. Tools to develop a healthy mindset to take when dating. How to identify red flags or signs of incompatability in a relationship. Why certain marriages end in divorce, and how to avoid this.   Where You Can Find Bela Gandhi https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/ @smartdatingacademy  Watch her TEDx Talk: The Secret To Finding Lasting Love   ORGANIFI   Want to upgrade your health? Visit organifi.com/youturn and enter code YOUTURN to get 20% off at check out!    Here are some of Ash's favorite goodies to put in your next coffee, tea, water or smoothie:   ✨Pure Powder: Lion's Main extract, aloe vera and ginger extract are just a few of the superfoods packed into this powder to improve your mental clarity and overall brain health.  

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Vitex agnus-castus, otherwise known as Chasteberry is a herb that women are often recommended when they have menstrual problems, but there is quite bitty information and certainly different recommendations on how to take it. In this episode you will learn all about it and most importantly what the scientific research and literature has shown, and also what leading functional doctors and practitioners are recommending based on their clinical expertise. In this I talk about: What Vitex is The benefits of taking Vitex How Vitex works within the body Who is it not for? Recommended ways to take it As always there is more information in the show notes on my website, including references, mentioned podcast episodes, blogs or resources – go to the show notes, where you can also listen: https://www.endofertilityspecialist.com/endo-fertility-podcast/ Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any future episodes – out weekly on Wednesday morning! I would love it if you could leave me a RATING and a REVIEW. Thank you!

In this episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility, Caitlin & Sophia take a different approach and independently choose two different topics in the world of fertility and PCOS along with their associated studies to dissect important topics in the world of women’s health so listeners can gather the data presented and understand the theories within their own frame of reference. The studies chosen by Caitlin and Sophia focus on Vitex, Letrozole, and Clomind.    Sophia started the conversation discussing a study involving Vitex, otherwise known as Chasteberry. Vitex is a supplement recommended for luteal phase to help with hyper prolactin anemia, which happens when your body’s body's makes too much prolactin. Most women notice this as a common reason for the luteal phase to be shorter than average with a menstrual cycle including heavy periods with intense pain and cramping. The study chosen aimed to prove whether or not Vitex could reduce elevated prolactin resulting in the luteal phase lengthening and progesterone levels normalizing.  As Sophia continues to dissect the study, both weigh in on their known benefits and drawbacks of Vitex through their own experiences and exposure to the herbal supplement.    Caitlin’s chosen study involved the debate on Letrozole versus Clomid. Clomid is a fertility drug which blocks your brain’s estrogen receptors and makes your body think its estrogen levels are low which results in the making of more follicle stimulating the FH hormone, the hormone responsible for triggering your body to grow follicles to size. Letrozole is a newer drug that also changes how your body makes estrogen but instead of using brain receptors, it triggers the enzyme responsible for turning testosterone into estrogen to stop. This causes your body to produce more estrogen in other ways to compensate for the lower levels in the body. Both are known to induce ovulating, which proves to be helpful for the population living with PCOS.  The Clomid study chosen focused on that group of women within the United States. In the study a somewhat shocking statistic rate is shared from Caitlin to make listeners aware of the drug’s success rate while also detailing the processes and side effects the body can withstand when taking Clomid.  The study related to Letrozole, identifies some advantages over Clomid while sounding similar processes within the body. Both studies show staggering statistics including strong differences of each drug, which Caitlin aims to share openly and critically with listeners who hold stake in the wellness of their fertility process.   When discussing these studies, Caitlin and Sophia aim to quantify the scientific descriptions into relatable context for listen to digest within their own world of fertility.  While focusing on discussion rather than hard persuasion, Caitlin and Sophia hope to give listeners helpful information so steps can be taken alongside a medical care professional in an effort to reach a healthy fertility process.

In today's episode we will discuss Birth Control, particularly Hormonal IUDs and the potential long term effects like hormonal imbalances. I have personally been suffering from hormonal imbalances for over a year ever since taking our my IUD and am slowly healing it naturally so I will be sharing my experience and what I have learned from my research and experience. DISCLAIMER: All of this is based on my personal experience and research, I am not a health care professional. Please seek professional help before starting any course of treatment and trying any supplementation mentioned. Thank you. Note: this episode was originally published in December 2018 while the podcast was previously named Plantiful Mama. In this episode we explore: Disclaimer Common Hormonal Imbalances You Are Responsible for Your Reproductive Health My Birth Control Experience Book Recommendations for Understanding and Healing Your Cycle Post-IUD Symptoms How I Self-Treated My Condition Seed Cycling Seeing a Naturopath New Supplements WomanCode and Changes in My Diet to Heal my Hormonal Imbalances. Show Notes: Books Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler Period Repair Manual by Laura Bates (laurabates.com) WomanCode by Alisa Vitti (floliving.com) Youtube and Articles Femme Head on Youtube https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-968/vitex-agnus-castus http://natural-fertility-info.com/vitex https://www.avawomen.com/avaworld/can-vitex-help-you-conceive/ Supplements and Treatments - vegan plant based diet with nutrient-rich foods - raspberry leaf tea - moon cycle tea - maca root supplement or powder - zinc rich supplement - Vitex aka Chasteberry extract - CanPrev Healthy Hormones - Castor Oil Pack - Acupuncture - Seed cycling (flax + pumpkin seeds during the follicular phase and sunflower and sesame seeds in the luteal phase) Find Blooming Mamahood https://bloomingmamahood.com https://www.instagram.com/bloomingmamahood https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVfmdrY57kzAXDJvTj-jGg/ Find Laurie Lo https://www.instagram.com/_laurielo http://youtube.com/LaurieLo

Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend! I’m looking forward to sharing with you some of our community’s questions that have come in over the past few weeks… Let’s get started!    Cindy: I’m hoping to begin easing into a 24-hour fast/ one day reset diet once or twice a month. I’ve been doing the 12-hour overnight fasting for a couple weeks now and feeling calmer, but I’m hoping to add in extra autophagy benefit from an at least monthly 24 hour fast/one day reset. I’m a nursing mom so can’t do the quarterly detox yet. I’m wondering if Dr. Cabral has recommendations on the timing of the 24-hour fast as it relates to a woman’s fertility cycle? No artificial hormones here, and my cycles are pretty regular with a shorter luteal phase since I’m still returning to full fertility after my last pregnancy.I think I remember Dr. Cabral saying that progesterone is a precursor to cortisol, which I think I have chronically high levels of (working on it!). But I’ve also seen research showing that fasting can interrupt the hormones that tip off follicle stimulation preceding ovulation, so the estrogen-dominant part of the cycle might not be best either. I’ve ordered the OAT and HTMA and will complete those this week probably.Any help would be appreciated. Sonja: Hi Dr. Cabral,First of all I'd like to thank you for being a great teacher, for founding the IHP Institute, and sharing your knowledge! I have come very far health wise, I'm very grateful for my health, but I'm stuck with one issue, being fibrocystic breasts.I'll list the labs and protocols I've done, to give an overview what I've tried yet. I ran the big 5 labs in November 2018, completed CBO protocol, gut rebuilding protocol, and parasite protocol (right now doing the advanced parasite protocol). Have done 21 day detox, 2x 7 day detox and 14 day detox in 2019. Mostly dairy and gluten free (right now following the sensitive gut guide), have worked on stress reduction, and feeling great stress wise. Weaned off AED and progesterone cream, and my current supplement regimen is: CBD, DNS, DFVB, vitamin C, B- Complex, Omega 3, Magnesium, collagen, probiotics, vitamin D, astaxanthin, estrogen balance and adrenal energy. Will soon wean down the adrenal energy, since cortisol levels were nearly perfect, when I ran a TAH in August. Thyroid function was great, progesterone was perfect, however estrogen was high. I have used DIM, evening primrose oil, Chasteberry, and vitamin E for hormone balance before, over an extended period of time, but weaned the supplements down about 6-10 months ago.When I started the estrogen balance again, I was quite sure the FB would subside as well, but it got worse. Fibrocystic and painful, almost immediately after ovulation, and during the entire luteal phase. I wondered, if molecular iodine could be the answer to this issue. However discussing in IHP, I got the recommendation to rather try a systemic enzyme, serrapeptase or nattokinase. We saw there's also research on it, but didn't find much regarding dosage. Have you tried any of these for this specific issue, and would you have some insight regarding timespan and dosage? Or would your recommendation be entirely different? Thank you so much! Nikki: Hi my name is Nikki and I have a 2 year old daughter who we are looking to get her started on CBD oil. I noticed that your site was sold out, I was wondering if it would be coming back or if it is still the situation that Dr. Cabral can not sell it at this time. I was also wondering if you provide proper dosing for CBD oil in kids. I would be interested in setting up a consult with Dr. Cabral to see my two year old, if that is possible. She is a child who is diagnosed with syndrome, she has been on a ventilator for the last year. She also has gut motility issues, seizures (which are controlled with meds) and low tone. Any help I can get would be so much appreciated.Thank You in advance, Nikki Michael: Hi Dr. Cabral,Thank you for all that you do. I finally found my North Star with health once I discovered the rain barrel effect.I’m 30 years old. I’ve been on L2 foundational protocol for a while. I’ve never done any FM lab tests but definitely suspect gut issues as I’ve dealt with constipation/IBS my entire life and grew up on bagel bites and fruit roll ups.Question: on my bloodwork I had elevated bilirubin. Doctor calls it Gilbert’s syndrome. Sometimes the whites of my eyes can be a bit yellow. I don’t want to be like Gilbert. Please help.Second question: I have a mild case of tinnitus. I used to play in bands a lot when I was younger and probably damaged my hearing pretty badly. I feel like I always want to pop my ears. Every time I make the yawning gesture I can hear the popping in my ears. I feel like I’m experiencing some hearing loss as well. Almost feels like inflammation in my sinuses or ear canals.I’m going to either test with the OAT/HTMA or just jump right into the cbo protocol.Any advice is much appreciated! Judy: Do you offer or plan to offer a C-reactive protein (CRP) with coaching? 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In today's episode we will discuss Birth Control, particularly Hormonal IUDs and the potential long term effects like hormonal imbalances. I have personally been suffering from hormonal imbalances for over a year ever since taking our my IUD and am slowly healing it naturally so I will be sharing my experience and what I have learned from my research and experience. DISCLAIMER: All of this is based on my personal experience and research, I am not a health care professional. Please seek professional help before starting any course of treatment and trying any supplementation mentioned. Thank you. In this episode we explore: 1:08 Disclaimer 1:30 Common Hormonal Imbalances 1:48 You Are Responsible for Your Reproductive Health 2:34 My Birth Control Experience 3:39 Book Recommendations for Understanding and Healing Your Cycle 4:54 Post-IUD Symptoms 7:10 How I Self-Treated My Condition 7:34 Seed Cycling 8:00 Seeing a Naturopath 8:53 New Supplements 9:55 WomanCode and Changes in My Diet to Heal my Hormonal Imbalances. ​ Show Note: Books Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler Period Repair Manual by Laura Bates (laurabates.com) WomanCode by Alisa Vitti (floliving.com) Youtube and Articles Femme Head on Youtube https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-968/vitex-agnus-castus http://natural-fertility-info.com/vitex https://www.avawomen.com/avaworld/can-vitex-help-you-conceive/ Supplements and Treatments - vegan plant based diet with nutrient-rich foods - raspberry leaf tea - moon cycle tea - maca root supplement or powder - zinc rich supplement - Vitex aka Chasteberry extract - CanPrev Healthy Hormones - Castor Oil Pack - Acupuncture - Seed cycling (flax + pumpkin seeds during the follicular phase and sunflower and sesame seeds in the luteal phase)

Recorded October 26th, 2018. In this episode, Brittany shares about her decision to take vitex berry (chasteberry), an herbal supplement, for three months to help encourage a healthy hormonal balance, why she is choosing to wean off of it, and the specifics of how she is doing that. Pregnancy Q&A + Resources: https://conorandbrittany.com/pregnancy-and-birth/ Follow my journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simpleliving13/

Sara Gottfried M.D. is a mother, wife, Harvard-educated physician, keynote speaker, and author of three New York Times bestselling books, The Hormone Cure (2012), The Hormone Reset Diet (2015), and her latest book Younger: A Breakthrough Program to Reset Your Genes, Reverse Aging, and Turn Back the Clock 10 Years (2017). For the past 25+ years, Dr. Sara has been dedicated to helping women feel at home in their bodies with functional medicine. After graduating from Harvard Medical School and MIT, she completed her residency at the University of California at San Francisco. She lives in Berkeley, California with her family.   Dr Sara, shares what she learned from her own journey towards health highlighting how jumping straight to bioidentical hormone therapy isn't always the best option.    Dr Sara lays out the issues of hormones in perimenopausal and the implications in Alzheimer's disease. The dramatic hormone shifts in perimenopause into the menopausal transition make women more vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease.   We discuss the concepts of bioenergetics, glucose "hypometabolism" and mitochondrial changes in pre, peri, and postmenopausal changes. The premenopausal state is protective against brain changes leading to Alzheimer's.    The HPA axis, or the control system for stress and hormone system, becomes dysregulated. Dr Sara describes how symptoms such as anxiety and depression may in fact may not be the diseases themselves, but harbingers of Alzheimer's and cognitive impairment.    Dr Sara's Basics for Estrogen and Hormone Balance: Food choices: basics of water, increased fiber, magnesium Assessing nutrient gaps (organic acid panels, essential fatty acid, oxidative stress panel) Assessment of microbiome (looking for infection, dysbiosis, beta-glucuronidase, etc) with Functional stool testing. Looking at Estrogen metabolism (estrone, estradiol, estrone) this can be done with dried urine testing and other testing to determine how your body is breaking down estrogen and if it is getting rid of it efficiently stool testing with beta-glucuronidase An approach to identifying and actively managing stress and to develop stress resilience Using a the Perceived Stress Scale to assess Measure blood cortisol, dried urine testing Core supplementation: magnesium, DIM (di-indolylmethane). Advanced maneuvers (of course, in the context of overall lifestyle changes) Phosphatidylserine 300-400mg - in divided doses or all at once or at bedtime Lavela (pill form of Lavender) for anxiousness - can get on Amazon Chasteberry - helps perimenopausal women who still get a menstrual cycle. Helps raise progesterone (a neurosteroid that helps to soothe the female brain). note: this can take 2-4 weeks to see a change Dr Sara often recommends: "Fertility Blend" brand name   When does Dr Sara move to using bioidentical hormone replacement? after basic lifestyle changes:  Step 1: Navigate stress (less coffee and alcohol). add flax seeds to a morning shake/smoothie (eg 2 tablespoons) Step 2: Chasteberry, Siberian rhubarb, Maca (see Dr Sara's books esp The Hormone Cure for doses and timing and alot more strategy) Step 3: Consider bioidentical hormones estradiol patch with micronized progesterone esp for perimenopausal women. she tries to use the lowest dose for the shortest time possible. she see's about 10% of her patients end up going on hormone replacement.    Towards the end of the interview (minute 50) we take a fairly deep dive into using bioidentical hormone therapy in women that are a bit older than perimenopausal ages and the controversy surrounding this issue.    Dr Sara also lets the cat out of the bag with a new book on Brain that's coming out soon! listen towards the end of the interview for that. "The Brain, Body Diet" - a Functional Medicine approach.   For more information Visit Dr Sara's website at: saragottfriedmd.com   Also read her recent article on Women, Hormones, and Alzheimer's. 

Dr. Sara Gottfried is a wife, mother, friend, scholar, seeker, yoga teacher, and Harvard-trained medical doctor with over 20 years of experience. She’s the author of the New York Times bestselling books The Hormone Cure and The Hormone Reset Diet, which are the focus of this interview. Sara also wrote the book Younger, which we dug into during of our previous chat with her. In this episode, we discuss: Sara's great grandmother Mud Sara was a hormonal hot mess in her 30s The impact of the birth control pill on your hormones The hormonal Charlie's Angels The 3 main jobs of cortisol Chronic cardio (eg. running) raises your cortisol 90% of doctors are addicted to caffeine The adrenal glands are important for maintaining homeostasis The purpose of yoga is to still the fluctuations of the mind Sara's omega-3 evolution Carbs are important, too Reset your thyroid gland by going grain-free Is there a connection between weight loss resistance and grains? 7 hormones that could be influencing your weight Men and women can both experience estrogen dominance Sara bashes paleo?!? What is your estrobolome? CAFO vs. grass-fed meat Menopause... prepare for it Chasteberry can help with PMS Maca is great for anxiety, depression, and low libido for women in perimenopause Decrease hot flashes by 43% using your breath Estrogen dominance tends to be at the root of endometriosis A single bout of strength training improves your memory Show sponsors: Raw Elements

In the next few minutes, I want to share with you white hot secrets about two natural plants that you can use to alleviate menstrual, peri-menopausal and menopausal issues gently, safely and effectively. Not once in the last 20 years have they failed to do their job. Both plants have been used to help women for centuries and their therapeutic actions have been scientifically validated. Motherwort The first, and one of the most remarkable natural healing plants on the planet is Motherwort—Leonurus cardiaca—commonly known as Lion’s tail. It gets its name from its ancient reputation for reducing anxiety. Motherwort has all the feel of a loving, caring mother when you take it. It can calm your nervous system while acting as a tonic to your whole body. This lovely blessing from nature is full of mind-altering natural biochemicals which studies in China have shown to have a regulating effect on the womb and the heart, bringing calm all round. It’s effective for easing hot flushes, banishing insomnia, and restoring elasticity to the walls of the vagina. It’s also an excellent natural treatment for many heart conditions in both men and women. Let me tell you how it’s used: Motherwort is rich in alkaloids and is bitter when drunk as an infusion. It’s easiest to take as a store-bought tincture, but you can also grow the plant yourself and turn it into a homemade herbal vinegar. Take 10 to 25 drops of the tincture made from the fresh plant every 2 to 6 hours, or 1 to 2 teaspoons of the herb vinegar as you need it. How To Use There is something so calming and balancing about motherwort that it is hard to imagine if you’ve never used it. It’s a blessing during any stressful time. For best results with hot flushes, use it regularly for 12 weeks or more. That being said, just 10 drops of the tincture in a little spring water will often ease a hot flush while it is happening. Motherwort is also a great help when you awaken in the night in sweat and have trouble dropping off again. Use 10 to 20 drops of the tincture (keep it at the side of your bed with a glass of spring water) and swallow some each time you wake up. Sometimes, it even helps banish bad dreams. Want to know more? Motherwort improves circulation and strengthens tissues that have lost elasticity. You can use it to rejuvenate the tissues of bladder, womb and vagina, for instance, when you take it a couple of times a day for as little as 2 to 4 weeks. Finally, it’s great for clearing cramps when the menstrual flow is light to moderate or even completely absent. Use 5 to 10 drops of tincture or ½ to 1 teaspoon of the homemade vinegar every few minutes until the cramps have gone. Then repeat whenever you need to. There’s one important caution you need to be aware of, however. Motherwort is not an herb to use when a woman is experiencing menstrual flooding, since it can aggravate this tendency. Chaste Tree The other amazing natural plant I love is Chaste Tree. Its proper name is Vitex agnus castus or Monk’s Pepper. Chaste Tree originally gained its name from its ability to calm the lascivious desires of men. On women, however, it exerts the exact opposite effect. It can stimulate your libido while balancing your emotions and energizing your whole body. Chaste Tree is one of the most helpful plants in the world for peri-menopausal, menopausal and postmenopausal women. It does the job, whether your hormones are deficient or in excess, thanks to its actions on the pituitary that harmonizes any imbalances. Chaste Tree is better known in Europe and the Orient than in Britain and the United States. There, its berries have been used for centuries to help protect from and even cure cancers of the breast and womb, as well as to reduce breast lumps and tenderness. It can banish edema, clear skin problems, moisten vaginal tissues that have dried, and clear hot flushes. Unlike many healing plants, Chaste Tree is not rich in phyto-hormones. It relies for healing on the glycosides, micronutrients and flavonoids it contains to work its wonders. This humble plant goes deep in its effects on your body and psyche but, like most natural treatments, will take time, so be consistent with its use. Expect results after using it daily for 8 to 12 weeks. In a year to 18 months you can stop using it completely as improvements are likely to have become permanent. Here’s how Here’s how to use it. As a homemade infusion, drink one cup of tea made from its freshly ground berries a day. In capsule form, take 1 capsule 3 to 4 times a day. Or use 15 drops to 1 teaspoon of a tincture 1 to 3 times a day. German researchers discovered that Chasteberry stimulates progesterone synthesis, and this in turn balances excess estrogen which can trigger hot flushes. Chaste Tree’s anti-inflammatory capacities have been known to shrink fibroids when used regularly for 12 to 36 months. Sluggish digestion and constipation are no match for the Chasteberry, which can restore digestion easily and permanently, provided you take it for long enough. It can even clear skin troubles that develop as a result of hormonal change, and banish fluid retention. To top it all off, this amazing plant is known for its ability to clear depression and balance mood: Typical PMS problems, from migraines and depression to ordinary headaches and anxiety, yield slowly but often permanently to Chaste Tree. This usually takes about 6 months, but it is wise to continue with the plant for another 6 months afterward to make benefits permanent. Make sure you choose only the best products. There are too many poor wannabes on the shelves. Here are the ones I recommend. Use them. I think you’ll love them as much as I do. Here are the ones I recommend Eclectic Institute, Motherwort Organic, 2 fl oz Gaia Herbs, Vitex Berry, 60 Veggie Liquid Phyto-Caps

In the next few minutes, I want to share with you white hot secrets about two natural plants that you can use to alleviate menstrual, peri-menopausal and menopausal issues gently, safely and effectively. Not once in the last 20 years have they failed to do their job. Both plants have been used to help women for centuries and their therapeutic actions have been scientifically validated. Motherwort The first, and one of the most remarkable natural healing plants on the planet is Motherwort—Leonurus cardiaca—commonly known as Lion’s tail. It gets its name from its ancient reputation for reducing anxiety. Motherwort has all the feel of a loving, caring mother when you take it. It can calm your nervous system while acting as a tonic to your whole body. This lovely blessing from nature is full of mind-altering natural biochemicals which studies in China have shown to have a regulating effect on the womb and the heart, bringing calm all round. It’s effective for easing hot flushes, banishing insomnia, and restoring elasticity to the walls of the vagina. It’s also an excellent natural treatment for many heart conditions in both men and women. Let me tell you how it’s used: Motherwort is rich in alkaloids and is bitter when drunk as an infusion. It’s easiest to take as a store-bought tincture, but you can also grow the plant yourself and turn it into a homemade herbal vinegar. Take 10 to 25 drops of the tincture made from the fresh plant every 2 to 6 hours, or 1 to 2 teaspoons of the herb vinegar as you need it. How To Use There is something so calming and balancing about motherwort that it is hard to imagine if you’ve never used it. It’s a blessing during any stressful time. For best results with hot flushes, use it regularly for 12 weeks or more. That being said, just 10 drops of the tincture in a little spring water will often ease a hot flush while it is happening. Motherwort is also a great help when you awaken in the night in sweat and have trouble dropping off again. Use 10 to 20 drops of the tincture (keep it at the side of your bed with a glass of spring water) and swallow some each time you wake up. Sometimes, it even helps banish bad dreams. Want to know more? Motherwort improves circulation and strengthens tissues that have lost elasticity. You can use it to rejuvenate the tissues of bladder, womb and vagina, for instance, when you take it a couple of times a day for as little as 2 to 4 weeks. Finally, it’s great for clearing cramps when the menstrual flow is light to moderate or even completely absent. Use 5 to 10 drops of tincture or ½ to 1 teaspoon of the homemade vinegar every few minutes until the cramps have gone. Then repeat whenever you need to. There’s one important caution you need to be aware of, however. Motherwort is not an herb to use when a woman is experiencing menstrual flooding, since it can aggravate this tendency. Chaste Tree The other amazing natural plant I love is Chaste Tree. Its proper name is Vitex agnus castus or Monk’s Pepper. Chaste Tree originally gained its name from its ability to calm the lascivious desires of men. On women, however, it exerts the exact opposite effect. It can stimulate your libido while balancing your emotions and energizing your whole body. Chaste Tree is one of the most helpful plants in the world for peri-menopausal, menopausal and postmenopausal women. It does the job, whether your hormones are deficient or in excess, thanks to its actions on the pituitary that harmonizes any imbalances. Chaste Tree is better known in Europe and the Orient than in Britain and the United States. There, its berries have been used for centuries to help protect from and even cure cancers of the breast and womb, as well as to reduce breast lumps and tenderness. It can banish edema, clear skin problems, moisten vaginal tissues that have dried, and clear hot flushes. Unlike many healing plants, Chaste Tree is not rich in phyto-hormones. It relies for healing on the glycosides, micronutrients and flavonoids it contains to work its wonders. This humble plant goes deep in its effects on your body and psyche but, like most natural treatments, will take time, so be consistent with its use. Expect results after using it daily for 8 to 12 weeks. In a year to 18 months you can stop using it completely as improvements are likely to have become permanent. Here’s how Here’s how to use it. As a homemade infusion, drink one cup of tea made from its freshly ground berries a day. In capsule form, take 1 capsule 3 to 4 times a day. Or use 15 drops to 1 teaspoon of a tincture 1 to 3 times a day. German researchers discovered that Chasteberry stimulates progesterone synthesis, and this in turn balances excess estrogen which can trigger hot flushes. Chaste Tree’s anti-inflammatory capacities have been known to shrink fibroids when used regularly for 12 to 36 months. Sluggish digestion and constipation are no match for the Chasteberry, which can restore digestion easily and permanently, provided you take it for long enough. It can even clear skin troubles that develop as a result of hormonal change, and banish fluid retention. To top it all off, this amazing plant is known for its ability to clear depression and balance mood: Typical PMS problems, from migraines and depression to ordinary headaches and anxiety, yield slowly but often permanently to Chaste Tree. This usually takes about 6 months, but it is wise to continue with the plant for another 6 months afterward to make benefits permanent. Make sure you choose only the best products. There are too many poor wannabes on the shelves. Here are the ones I recommend. Use them. I think you’ll love them as much as I do. Here are the ones I recommend Eclectic Institute, Motherwort Organic, 2 fl oz Gaia Herbs, Vitex Berry, 60 Veggie Liquid Phyto-Caps

Dec 31, 2014 Podcast: Krill Oil vs. Fish Oil, How To Get Your Period Back, Yoga vs. Swimming, How To Reverse Damage Caused By Antidepressants, and Open Water Swimming 101. Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right, use the Contact button on the app, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or use the “” form... but be prepared to wait - we prioritize audio questions over text questions. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on , and . Pregnant? ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: This podcast is brought to you by Onnit. . You save 10% at . The Obstacle Dominator training plan - has launched. Click here to get it now. This is going to make you tough as nails, give you a third lung, change your workouts forever, and thrust you into the fittest 99% of the population (probably the craziest and most nefarious thing Ben has ever created). January 30th - 31st, 2015: Ben will be speaking in Dubai - Talise Fitness and Jumeirah Emirates Towers, proudly invite you to take part in an exclusive two day seminar held by the renowned nutrition and fitness expert, best selling author, coach, speaker, ex-bodybuilder and Ironman triathlete, Ben Greenfield. March 6-9, 2015: Come on with Ben Greenfield and family! Use code BEN10 to save 10% when you book this cruise to a private island in the Bahamas for the ultimate tropical Spartan Race. This cruise includes free travel for kids and a kid's Spartan race, along with a sprint Spartan for the adults, tons of partying, beautiful beaches and new, exclusive island challenges. April 24-26th, 2015: . Below is just a taste of what to expect at this can't-miss conference that is the Who's Who gathering of the Paleo movement, with world-class speakers including best-selling authors, physicians, nutritionists, research scientists, professional athletes, trainers, sustainability and food activists, biohackers, and more. Grab this package that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - ! ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by , the Podcast Sidekick and Audio Ninja. Krill Oil vs. Fish Oil Randy says: Krill oil or fish oil? Which is best and why? Break it down for him. In my response I recommend: -Superessentials or Thorne EPA, both How To Get Your Period Back Pepper says: She liked your answer in Episode 301 to the question about coming off birth control. She has had trouble regulating her menstrual cycle since coming off Yasmin and is wonder what you think of Chasteberry as a way to help fix her cycle? In my response I recommend: - Yoga vs. Swimming Alice says: She is a 2:50 marathoner. She runs high mileage (80 miles a week) and her coach likes to give her swim workouts 3 times a week. She is burnt out on swimming (and it is winter and cold) and would rather do some hot yoga instead. Can she do hot yoga 3 times a week (intense, 1hr Flow classes) instead of the swims? Which would be more beneficial? In my response I recommend: - (GREEN1 gives 20% discount) How To Reverse Damage Caused By Antidepressants Brian says: He has been on antidepressants for the last 10 years. For the last 5 years he was on heavy doses of Lexapro and Effexor. It worked well, did its job and he has been off for a couple years but he feels like his mental acuity is down and his sleep patterns are a wreck. Is there a way to put together a program to detox or if there are doctors who can handle this? Is this actually a thing? In my response I recommend: - book - is a real expert when it comes to neurotransmitter repletion therapy, and I’d highly recommend you , read the or speak with a licensed Kalish practitioner prior to experimenting too much with this stuff. Another very good resource to learn more about neurotransmitter repletion is . Open Water Swimming 101 Stephen says: He would like to get into more open water swimming. He lives in Raleigh, North Carolina where it doesn't get too cold - water temp into the low 50s. Could you talk a little about hypothermia in connection with exercise? At what point should he be using a wetsuit? What style of wetsuit? Also do you have any wetsuit brand recommendations? In my response I recommend: - -

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Larry Lytle. Larry Lytle is a  light therapy expert and author of “Healing Light – Energy Medicine of the Future” Topics covered in this evening Q&A include: Trying to conceive with PCOSUsing ChasteberryHorse Chestnut for vein aneurysmThe health benefits of pine pollenMotherwort and hawthorn for heart healthUterine fibroids and ovarian cystsOatstraw for panic attacksThink you have parasites?Violet for the throat