Podcasts about hpa axis dysregulation

There are many imbalances women experience with their hormones, however, the root cause is almost always the same. Understanding this root cause and how to correct the imbalance is as important as knowing how to support the body through your specific symptoms. On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared interviews Dr. Marita Schauch and they discuss everything from endocrine disruption due to environmental xenoestrogens, to PCOS, the role of the thyroid, perimenopause, and menopause. You'll learn how to identify the root cause of an imbalance, lifestyle changes for true healing, as well as how to manage symptoms through targeted supplementation.Dr. Marita Schauch is a naturopathic doctor with a passion for preventative healthcare and health education. She believes that the path to amazing health is through empowerment. She is the author of two books Making Sense of Women's Health and Collagen Myths & Misconceptions. She also co-authored The Adrenal Stress Connection.Products:Natural Factors WomenSense Products Additional Information:DoctorMarita.com#313: Women's Health and Hormone Balance, from PMS to Menopause and Beyond with Niki Wolfe#369: Her Life Stages Part 1: Understanding Your Cycle Through The Years With Dr. Pamela Peeke#371: Her Life Stages Part 2: Supporting Your System from Menstruation to Menopause With Rachel Kilroy#376: Post Birth Control Health and Fertility With Loren Sofia of Innate Fertility#289: Birth Control, Hormone Balance and Fertility with Loren Sofia (@innatefertility)Visit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow @vitalityradio and @vitalitynutritionbountiful on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Please also join us on the Dearly Discarded Podcast with Jared St. Clair.Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.

Dr. Todd Cameron joins us again on Vitality Radio, this time to discuss a hot topic you've likely heard something about - Adrenal Fatigue. Jared and Dr. Cameron discuss what this term really means, how prevalent it is, what causes it, and what we can all do to work through it and prevent it. You'll learn about the phases of adrenal fatigue, natural cortisol patterns, and why it's so vitally important that we manage our stress response.Products:Precision Probiotic Vital SporesVital 5 Magnesium BisglycinateVital 5 Omega 3 + AntioxidantsUltra Strength RX Omega 3Sensoril AshwagandhaAnxiety ReleaseVital SleepL-Theanine chewables Redmond Real SaltAdditional Information:Cameron Wellness + Spa 801-486-42263378 South 2300 East, Salt Lake City, UTEpisode #327: The Natural Approach to Mental Health: How To Optimize Mood and Reduce Anxiety With Lifestyle and SupplementsEpisode #347: Thyroid Health: Why Your Doctor Might Be Looking at the Wrong Numbers With Dr. Todd CameronEpisode #331: The Functional Medicine Approach to Testosterone for Men and Women with Dr. Todd Cameron NMDVisit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow @vitalityradio and @vitalitynutritionbountiful on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Please also join us on the Dearly Discarded Podcast with Jared St. Clair.Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.

Spending the last 31 years as a functional wellness chiropractor and entrepreneur, Dr. Bennett is no stranger to health and wellness.With his extensive experience in clinical nutrition; he has developed an extremely successful functional wellness model. He operates two successful practices in West Virginia and also travels the country as a post graduate instructor.He works with major corporations, small businesses and individual health care providers, helping them connect the dots and build health strategies that are simple, achievable and unique.He is a native of Morgantown, WV, attended West Virginia University and is a graduate of Life University of Marietta Ga.  He is an independent certified coach, teacher and speaker with the John Maxwell Team and feels the key to unlocking effortless success lies in the goals that you choose to pursue.The more your goals are aligned with your purpose, the more joy you'll have … and the more easily you'll achieve the success you desire.In this episode, Dr. Bennett shares with us a few concepts and thoughts about Adrenal Dysfunction, HPA Axis Dysregulation and why all supplements are not created equal. To learn more about Dr. Bennett: Website: www.drjohnbennett.com  

Today my client Brittany joins us to share her experience using fertility awareness for conception. Find out how to navigate some of the challenges Brittany faced with cervical mucus, cycle irregularities, stress, and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Why Brittany has never used hormonal birth control  The importance of educating yourself about the various types of birth control How Brittany is managing her fertile window in the pre-ovulatory phase What she loves about fertility awareness Ways Brittany is navigating the various types of cervical mucus during her cycle  Why it is so important to rest and manage your stress and how lack of either can affect your cycle  Challenges she has been facing with charting in the post-ovulatory phase  Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 308 | How Does Stress Impact The Menstrual Cycle? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 300 | Conceiving with Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 287 | Conceiving with Love | Denise Wiesner, LAc. [On-Air Client Session] FFP 238 | Fertility Awareness, Birth Control, and Body Literacy | Lisa & Leah C FFP 181 | Staying Consistent With Charting When Life is Stressful | Fertility Awareness Method | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 112 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Low Progesterone, Miscarriage, Stress & The Menstrual Cycle | Overcoming Fertility Challenges | Amelia & Lisa FFP 108 | Cervical Mucus & Hormonal Health | Fertility Awareness Method Cycle Charting | Diet, Gut Health & Fertility | Vicki Braun FFP 099 | HPA Axis Dysregulation, Adrenal Fatigue & Fertility | Stress Management | Kelsey Kinney (Marksteiner) RD FFP 098 (Bonus) | How To Boost Your Cervical Mucus Production | Nutrition for Cervical Health | Trying To Conceive | Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 075 | Cervical Mucus Charting | Fertility Awareness Method | NaPro Technology | Megan Faller FFP 048 | Cervical Fluid and The Fertility Awareness Method | Sarah Panzetta Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Dr. Carrie Jones is back on the show to discuss how stress from something like this COVID19 pandemic can wreck your hormones longterm leading to low libido, infertility, low energy, prediabetes, and much more. Topics Discussed: - What does stress do to your hormones?- HPA Axis Dysregulation and how it messes up your other hormones. - That stressful events can do to your hormone system longterm years later.- Take home tips for hormone health and preventing hormone dysregulation.- And much more!More about Dr. Carrie Jones: “I am a Naturopathic Physician with a Master's in Public Health having over 12 years in the field of functional and integrative medicine. As Adjunct Faculty for the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), I have taught courses in both Gynecology and Advanced Endocrinology. I have been the Medical Director for two large integrative clinics in Portland, Oregon and am currently the Medical Director for Precision Analytical, Inc, creators of the most cutting edge hormone test on the market, the DUTCH Test. As a result, I consult with the most amazing health care practitioners all over the world on the hormone status of their patients and lecture/teach/write frequently on the same topic. Understanding adrenal, thyroid, and sex hormones is complicated. My job is not to judge. My job is to educate and empower.” Websites: Dutchtest.comDrcarriejones.comInstagram: @dr.carriejones

Today I dive into the impact of stress on the menstrual cycle in a special solo episode! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program! Click here  to register now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by Conceiving With Fertility Awareness My FREE online course designed to help you utilize fertility awareness strategies to optimize your chances of conceiving naturally. From timing sex accurately every time to identifying potential fertility issues through charting, this course has you covered. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/TTC for access   Topics discussed in today's episode: The purpose of charting  How stress or other factors can delay the pre-ovulatory phase of your cycle  What a double peak is  Signs to watch for when acute stress may affect the post ovulatory phase  Examples of chronic stressors and how they may affect your cycle How charting can prevent your from going totally off the rails when dealing with stress Ways to encourage your cortisol production from the moment you wake up Benefits of cortisol and progesterone production Why optimizing your sleep is so important when dealing with stress Benefits of meditation for reducing stress Why taking a media fast may be so helpful at this current time     Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Fertility Friday | Freebies Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 197 | The Mind-Body Connection to Fertility | Amira Posner FFP 181 | Staying Consistent With Charting When Life is Stressful | Fertility Awareness Method | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 112 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Low Progesterone, Miscarriage, Stress & The Menstrual Cycle | Overcoming Fertility Challenges | Amelia & Lisa FFP 099 | HPA Axis Dysregulation, Adrenal Fatigue & Fertility | Stress Management | Kelsey Kinney (Marksteiner) RD FFP 097 | Managing the Stress of Infertility | The Physiology of Stress | Meditation & Guided Visualization | Hypnotherapy | Mind + Body Stress Reduction | Helen Adrienne FFP 068 | Sleep your way to a Healthy Menstrual Cycle | The Connection Between Sleep and Fertility | Shawn Stevenson FFP 053 | The Effect of Light on the Menstrual Cycle and Fertility | Sleeping in Darkness to Regulate Menstruation | Natural Family Planning | Joy DeFelice   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

#142 Reed Davis, Holistic Health Practitioner and Certified Nutritional Therapist, is an expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. He is the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) and the FDN Certification Course.  Reed served as the Health Director and Case Manager at a Wellness Center in So. California for over 10 years and now teaches the FDN Course with over 2500 trainees or graduates in 50 countries. Today, Reed is known as one of the most successful and experienced clinicians in the world, having provided functional lab assessments to over 10,000 clients.  Reed is also a Clinical Advisor for BioHealth Laboratories and lives in the US, teaching the FDN Certification Course and helping his graduates build robust private practices.   In this episode we cover Why the wording Adrenal Fatigue is not quite accurate and why HPA axis dysregulation is a much more appropriate term The problems with the adrenal fatigue concept The causes of HPA dysregulation How we assess and test for HPA dysregulation Treatment strategies for HPA dysregulation and so much more

Banning Nutrition Advice Without A License; Keto For Autoimmune & Thyroid Dysfunction; Antibiotic Prophylaxis; Moms, Lack of sleep, Exercise; Keto and HPA Axis Dysregulation    Make your health an act of rebellion and join the community here. Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts - RSS Kettle & Fire makes the first USDA approved, shelf stable bone broth made with grass fed AND finished beef bones and organic pasture raised chicken bones. They are committed to making healthy food accessible to as many people as possible. Check them out at kettleandfire.com/robbwolf and use code HEALTHYREBELLION for 15% off. Download a copy of the transcript here (PDF) Watch the podcast video here   Show Notes: News topic du jour Exposure to Sunlight Boosts Good Gut Microbiome Bacteria, and Vitamin D Levels Fiber did not provide the same benefit!!   1. Banning Nutrition Advice Without A License? [9:53] Carli says: Hi Robb & Nikki -- Longtime follower, podcast listener, and fellow libertarian here. Thanks for all you do! My question/comment is regarding the recent decision out of FL that upholds a ban on providing individual nutrition advice without a state-sanctioned license -- have you heard about this? I'm a recent Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) graduate and have already helped clients in my home state of Virginia make ancestral-type changes and seen speedy benefits. If I lived in FL this would be illegal.  I'm trying to start a coalition of some of the big guns in the nutrition space (you!) to spread awareness (state legislatures across the country are trying these bogus regulations to squash small business and anything that goes against conventional wisdom) and maybe help this particular case while there is still change. I'm hopeful bigger platforms can come together and make a big deal about this -- it is an important freedom of speech issue with public health ramifications. The post below from IJ explains the case, and I'd be happy to help in any way possible connecting you to people in that world (I work at a public policy think tank in DC and have lots of connections through my network I can put you in touch with). https://ij.org/press-release/federal-court-upholds-censorship-of-dietary-advice/   2.  Keto For Autoimmune & Thyroid Dysfunction? [17:59] Krysti says: Hi Robb! Your podcast is one of my favorites among all of the health and fitness voices out there. I have a question regarding something my nutritionist said to me the other day. I have SIBO, Celiac and Hashimoto's and was discussing treatment protocols with her for the SIBO. I've done a 2-3 week elemental diet before and it was pretty rough - two years later I still can't look at a spoonful of coconut oil the same... This time I suggested trying a zero carb diet like Shawn Baker's carnivore diet for the 2-3 week therapeutic period then transition to keto as a long term way of eating. I've heard that some people with SIBO get drastically better this way. However, my nutritionist specifically objected to the lack of carbohydrates that would, in her opinion, cause my thyroid dysfunction to get worse. She said something about not having insulin spikes means my thyroid hormones would drop. She prefers something like Integrative Therapeutics Elemental Diet formula which is 69% carbohydrate (dextrose and maltodextrin), 17% fat, and 14% protein. What is your opinion on me as a woman eating a keto/carnivore diet with autoimmune/thyroid conditions? Thanks! Efficacy of the Autoimmune Protocol Diet as Part of a Multi-disciplinary, Supported Lifestyle Intervention for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis A-Online health coaching pilot study looking at AIP in Hashi's B-Antibody titer did not change much, but quality of life, symptom reporting improved, CRP reduced C-If on meds, thyroid is not really an issue   3. Antibiotic Prophylaxis? [24:50] Whitney says: Hi Robb, I’m a huge fan of all you do! I’m a dental hygienist and I love combining my passion for health with my dental career (thank you for introducing me to Dr. Steven Lin through your podcast by the way). For a long time it was recommended that patients take an antibiotic before there dental appointments if they had a joint replacement, due to the risk of bacteria entering the blood stream at those appointments and causing infection in the new joint. In recent years the rules have changed and it is no longer required. However many orthopedic surgeons are still advising some of my patients to take this before all appointments for life! I try to educate them on risks of altering their gut microbiome as well as creating resistant bacteria strains. But of course most people side with their surgeon and not their dental hygienist. I don’t have a lot of time to spend with them on the topic and I’m not well versed in this enough to educate appropriately. What can be my “elevator pitch”, so to speak, to explain this thoroughly, quickly, and effectively? Or maybe I’m overreacting? Should I recommend a probiotic if they insist on pre-medicating? You have a way of putting things so I always understand them so I thought you could help. I know this isn’t your typical question but I would appreciate your input. Thank you so much if you even read this long rant :) Antibiotic prophylaxis for dental treatment after prosthetic joint replacement: exploring the orthopaedic surgeon's opinion The concerns: A-PJI....can easily be fatal B-but, antibiotics can have a host of problems ranging from anaphalaxis, to unforeseen gut alterations. C-BUT, reviews of this topic paint a picture that for dental treatment, this may be overkill From the paper: "There is limited evidence demonstrating an association between dental treatment and PJI [1]. Case reports and retrospective studies that suggest a relationship between dental treatment and PJI are usually cited as justification for continuing to use antibiotic prophylaxis [8], [9], [10], [11]. Current international guidelines do not support the use of antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent PJI [7], [12], [13], [14], [15]. The Australian Therapeutic Guidelines recommend reducing the risk of infection by comprehensive medical management perioperatively [15]. Despite these recommendations, some dental and orthopaedic surgeons continue to prescribe antibiotic prophylaxis hoping to protect patients from the dire consequences of PJI [16], [17]." D-Quick note to the Evidence Based Medicine crowd: The recommendation were once to do X, upon review, they are now Y, yet many practitioners still rec X. NONE of this is writ in stone and it's ridiculous to hide behind the evidence based moniker...this current recommendation may modify with time!   4. Moms, Lack of sleep, Exercise [33:12] Brenna says: Hi Robb and Nicki, As a new mom to a 4.5mo old I'm curious to know your thoughts, experience, etc on exercise and diet after a night of very little sleep.  I used to love working out through walking, lifting weights/swinging a kettle bell, however life changes when you have a baby.  Around 3mo postpartum I started doing some body weight exercise and built back into swinging a 15-20# kettle bell for 15-30min in the morning.  Diet wise, I tend to follow a lower carb paleo template (50-80g/day) and yes I'm breastfeeding. My goal is simply to maintain health and support hormone levels for fertility. My weight is fine, but I also want to support good insulin sensitivity and keep some muscle mass since I lost quite a bit right after the baby was born.  However, after a night or two or three... of little sleep

This episode is Part 2 of Adrenal Fatigue / HPA Axis Dysregulation. If you haven't already, go back to episode 7 and listen to Part 1 first. In this episode, I break down the top 5 ways you can support your body during chronic stress and how you can boost your energy naturally! I talk about specific diets that cause us stress, caffeine, self-care strategies for reducing stress, exercise and stress, and of course herbs, supplements and health products you can implement into your routine to support healing! Learn more at www. wildsparrowwellness.com

Today's episode is PART 1 of my chat on HPA axis dysfunction (commonly thought of as adrenal fatigue). We're breaking down what it feels like when your body can't keep up with your chronic stress, why this occurs and other reasons why your body is stressed out (that you may not even think of!). Listen for Part 2 next week! www.wildsparrowwellness.com

September was PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) Awareness Month, so it is only fitting to do an episode centered around this condition. One in 10 American women, which is somewhere around five million women, suffer from symptoms on the PCOS spectrum. Today, we talk about what exactly PCOS is and the root causes, how the diagnosis occurs, the five Categories of Treatment, some myths surrounding it, and how you can go about reversing your PCOS in 9-12 months naturally.   To share your own fertility story, please email me at hillary@ladypotions.com. I look forward to connecting with you, as you are what this podcast is all about.   Takeaways: [2:12] Hillary shares her acceptance into the Women’s Functional and Integrative Training Program, offered by Dr. Aviva Romm. This is a huge honor, and Dr. Romm has been one of Hillary’s trusted teachers and an inspiration for shaking things up in the medical world and applying wisdom and evidence-based medicine. [2:42] Just because something has been traditionally used, doesn’t mean it’s a good idea for us. Hillary gives examples of pharmaceutical debacles from the 1950s up until recently. [6:52] Hillary recounts her experience with Accutane and the severe side effects. [8:28] It’s important to know what you are taking, the potential side effects, and whether it is traditional or alternative treatment. [10:46] How we take care of our bodies in the 12 months prior to falling pregnant has a huge impact on the next two generations. For the first time ever in the United States, children are being born with a lower life expectancy than their parents. And if we are sending down copies two generations at a time of our genes and we’re not teaching people how to ensure that these genes don’t trigger or mutate into various health issues, then we’re not actually practicing preventative medicine. [12:11] In the U.S., one in 10 American women will have a diagnosis of PCOS at some point in their life, which is the equivalent of five million women. There are about 10 different types that can present and are not what a majority of healthcare physicians think of as PCOS. Usually, they consider it to be someone that’s overweight, with high testosterone, and a 2:1 LH: FSH ratio, and having cysts show on an ultrasound around the ovaries. But in reality, there are so many different presentations that it’s more like a spectrum with women being affected to different degrees causing different symptoms and severities. [13:43] Although 85% of women affected with PCOS can reverse it naturally, a lot of physicians don’t look at it like it’s reversible. [16:44] Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome was previously considered a gynecological problem, diagnosed on the presence of polycystic ovarian cysts by ultrasound. Now, it’s actually recognized as a complex endocrine disorder with multiple possible causes and clinical manifestations. Only one of those actually yields polycystic ovaries on an ultrasound. [18:23] When women begin to understand that it was likely a predisposition was from their mother in utero, based on changes in the food supply, they can have a little more grace and compassion with themselves as well as motivation to try and stop it for the next generation. [19:23] How is it diagnosed and what are the symptoms? PCOS is a clinical diagnosis and it is primarily diagnosed based on having some or all of the classic symptoms and having other medical conditions being ruled out. While testing the blood on day three, looking at the ratio between LH and FSH, estrogen and testosterone, can certainly be one of the ways that we diagnose PCOS. [20:31] Traditionally, PCOS was thought to cause weight gain and abnormal hair growth from the excess testosterone, which does happen in one phenotype, but not all. [21:30] Symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome can include any of the following: infertility, irregular periods, lapses between periods for months at a time without being pregnant or breastfeeding, acne, weight gain, unwanted facial hair, hair thinning or hair loss, which oftentimes looks like male pattern baldness in PCOS, and then less commonly, you can have darkening of the skin in the armpits, the back of the neck or the groin. The other aspect to consider is that women with PCOS are also more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety, or they have eating disorders, particularly binge eating. [23:31] You are 20 to 40% more likely to experience a miscarriage due to the insulin resistance and the hormonal problems that it creates. Oftentimes, there is estrogen dominance and there’s not enough progesterone to actually hold a healthy pregnancy. I do see a lot of chemical pregnancies or early stage miscarriages in women that maybe didn't even know that they had PCOS. But then after we do a little bit of deeper digging we find that they have these symptoms, and then it’s really important to control for blood sugar dysregulation as well as the hormones when they’d go to get pregnant again. Diet becomes super important in those women. [28:00] You have to understand, the key is getting your blood sugar under control first, and the insulin resistance under control, before you start experimenting with the fasting. In terms of the science behind the diet, low inflammatory, low glycemic Mediterranean diet or a modified ancestral diet, meaning Paleo with lots of vegetables in it, not just all meat, has been the one that has been shown in the evidence to have the most dramatic effect on PCOS. And the bottom line is that most patients with PCOS will respond to a diet that is no more than 80 grams of carbohydrates a day and has about 60 to 90 grams of protein, and the rest being good fat. [29:59] Vitamin D has been associated with insulin resistance in low amounts. Having your vitamin D tested to see where you’re at is super easy and then supplementing depending on how low you are, with 2,000 to 5,000 units a day, and then re-testing again in 30 to 60 days to see if it’s making a difference on the levels themselves can be really helpful. One of the supplements that Hillary uses when encountering a woman with diagnosed or suspected PCOS is inositol. Inositol comes in a couple of different forms and a lot of the studies that have been done actually show that it’s advantageous to have a combination of Myo-inositol with D-chiro-inositol, at a ratio of 40:1 of Myo-inositol to D-chiro-inositol. The reason for that is, it’s naturally occurring in the body in that ratio. With the Myo-inositol you want to take up to 4 grams a day and the D-chiro you can go up to 1,200 milligrams a day. [33:19] Another herb or supplement that is used in blood sugar regulation is cinnamon and we use this all the time in Chinese medicine. In fact, the main formula by which most others are based on for treating PCOS is derived from is Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan. [34:03] The second category to consider when treating PCOS is HPA Axis Dysregulation. Now, HPA Axis Dysregulation is the hypothalamus, pituitary, and adrenal axis. One of the biggest things that you can do for yourself is getting adequate amounts of sleep. The most restful hours of sleep for fertility are actually between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM. [40:43] Adaptogens are one of the greatest weapons we have, as they regulate cortisol and change our perception of stress. Adaptogens are ginseng, and things like ginseng, Rhodiola, Ashwagandha, licorice, Dang Shen or known as Codonopsis from Chinese medicine, milky oats, Schisandra, also known as Wu Wei Zi in Chinese medicine. Oftentimes if you pick up an adrenal axis formula or some are even named HPA Axis Formula, you will find that it’s a combination of these herbs. [42:22] The only adaptogen that has been studied specifically for PCOS is licorice. Licorice tends to raise the blood pressure, so if you already have high blood pressure, this is one that you would want to avoid. And in terms of ginseng, even though it’s a great adaptogen, it’s very hot energetically. If you have a lot of symptoms of heat, you’re sweating at night, maybe you’re having hot flashes with it during the day as well. You’ve got red itchy skin, loose urgent bowls, ginseng is not the one for you, you would want something more cooling like Dang Shen. Dang Shen is often substituted for ginseng or Ren Shen. [46:04] Not only do adaptogens regulate the cortisol, but they also help to regulate blood sugar and insulin. [48:59] If you aren’t properly eliminating those toxins in your bowel, they circulate back around to your liver which only lessens your liver’s ability to get rid of excess hormones. Making sure that you’re having daily bowel movements and detoxifying to the best of your ability is super important. On the flipside, if the bowels are too loose and you’re seeing undigested food, you’re not absorbing everything that you should be from your food. [52:46] The other aspect of gut health is leaky gut and that is caused by all kinds of pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter medications, antibiotics, improper gut flora, improper diet, and any major abdominal surgeries, including C-sections. You want to find out if there are any inflammatory food triggers — anything that is causing thinning or permeability of the gut. If you’re intolerant to gluten or dairy and you’re eating it every day, this can build so much inflammation that it eventually thins the lining of the gut, causing toxins to leak into the bloodstream. [56:41] If you do have histamine intolerance, if you think you’re having an immune response to sperm or you suspect that, that’s part of your infertility, you could include strains in your probiotic that actually help degrade histamine and an overactive immune response, which would be Bifidobacterium infantis (this is found in breast milk), Bifidobacterium longum, and Lactobacillus plantarum. These are helpful as well as soil-based organisms, meaning prebiotics that act as a food source for the good strains of probiotics you are using, as these can help to lower the immune system response. [58:09] The other category that needs to be considered when you’re cleaning up PCOS and trying to reverse it is environmental toxins and detoxification overload. Oftentimes, this is happening through your skin and beauty products, as well as your foods that are genetically modified and cause what are called xenoestrogens — bad estrogens — to dock in your hormonal receptors. These are huge causes of dysregulation, as are things like BPA, which is found in the lining of cans, so all those cans of tuna and LaCroix that you’ve been consuming thinking that you’re eating healthy, the BPA inside can be detrimental to your estrogen/testosterone balance. [1:00:57] The last category: Energy production and mitochondrial function. If you are someone that has insomnia and or fatigue, this category is for you. There’s been evidence that’s been accumulating for the role of CoQ10 in the treatment of mitochondrial disorders and infertility for some time now.   References: Fertile Minds on LibSyn Fertile Minds on iTunes Aviva Romm MD Thalidomide DES Accutane Gaia HPA Axis Episode 7   Continue Your Journey: Link to sign up for free 29-day meditation challenge @ladypotions4u on Twitter @ladypotions4u on Instagram My Website: Ladypotions.com Special Thanks to Christopher Lloyd Clarke for music   Disclaimer *  You must not rely on the information in this podcast as an alternative to medical advice from your doctor or other professional healthcare provider. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter you should consult your doctor or other professional healthcare provider. If you think you may be suffering from any medical condition you should seek immediate medical attention. You should never delay seeking medical advice, disregard medical advice, or discontinue medical treatment because of information on this website or in this podcast.

Dr. 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. She was adjunct faculty for many years at NUNM teaching gynecology and advanced endocrinology/fertility and has been the Medical Director for 2 large integrative clinics in Portland. She is also the Medical Director for Precision Analytical, Inc, creators of the DUTCH hormone test. In today’s episode, we talk about how you can use the DUTCH test to help you get to the bottom of your hormonal imbalances. Today's episode is sponsored by my free FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence in charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: What is the DUTCH test? And how is it different from regular blood hormone testing? Why is the DUTCH test able to provide information, not only about hormone levels, but also information about how your hormones are metabolized in the body? Why it is important to work with a practitioner who specializes in reproductive hormone testing to support you in interpreting this complex test. When is it appropriate for you to have a DUTCH test? Is it necessary for every woman to have? What type of information can be derived from the DUTCH test that you cannot get from a simple blood draw? The challenge of lab ranges—how do you know if your levels are actually normal? Are all naturopathic doctors equipped to support you with DUTCH testing? How would you know if your practitioner is actually qualified to support you with this? How can you find a practitioner who is specialized in hormone testing, reproductive hormones, and/or sex hormone imbalances? Can the DUTCH hormone test support women who have recently come off hormonal birth control? Is testing always necessary? Is it possible to get support without having such a complex and detailed hormone test? Understanding the difference between the role of conventionally trained medical doctors and functional practitioners who specialize in hormonal health How can detailed hormone testing support women with PCOS specifically? Where do you start if your DUTCH test shows that you have several different hormonal challenges? Connect with Dr. Jones: You can connect with Dr. Jones on her website, and on Instagram and Twitter! Resources mentioned: Dr. Carrie Jones, ND | Website DUTCH Test | Advanced Hormone Testing Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 214 | Hormone Testing | The DUTCH Test |  Diana Walley | Kristen Burkett FFP 053 | The Effect of Light on the Menstrual Cycle and Fertility | Sleeping in Darkness to Regulate Menstruation | Natural Family Planning | Joy DeFelice FFP 099 | HPA Axis Dysregulation, Adrenal Fatigue & Fertility | Stress Management | Kelsey Kinney (Marksteiner) RD Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!  

Diana and Kristen are Master Nutrition Therapists who are board certified in Holistic Nutrition by the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP). In today’s episode, we talk about how to utilize the DUTCH test to identify hormone imbalances. You'll also appreciate Friday's episode with Dr. Carrie Jones, where we delve deeply into the importance of working with a trained practitioner to help you interpret this complex hormone test. Today's episode is sponsored by my free FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence in charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: What is the relationship between stress and reproductive hormone production? The specific challenges women face with respect to stress management Why does stress impact the body differently as we get older? Stress, the adrenal glands, and cortisol Adrenal fatigue vs HPA axis disregulation (your hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal axis) The connection between the stress response and our sex hormones What is the DUTCH test? And how is it different to regular (blood) hormonal testings? Why is testing the urine (as is done in DUTCH testing) more helpful for hormonal testing? When is it appropriate for a woman to have this test done? How hormone testing can provide valuable information that can empower you to make informed choices about your hormone health What can you do to improve your hormone balance when you aren't in a financial position to pay for DUTCH testing How much exercise is too much? Connect with Diana & Kristen: You can connect with Diana & Kristen on their website. Resources mentioned: Restore For You | Diana & Kristen DUTCH Test | Advanced Hormone Testing Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 215 | Understanding the DUTCH Hormone Test | Dr. Carrie Jones, ND FFP 197 | The Mind-Body Connection to Fertility | Amira Posner FFP 099 | HPA Axis Dysregulation, Adrenal Fatigue & Fertility | Stress Management | Kelsey Kinney (Marksteiner) RD FFP 097 | Managing the Stress of Infertility | The Physiology of Stress | Meditation & Guided Visualization | Hypnotherapy | Mind + Body Stress Reduction | Helen Adrienne Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!  

Today I am sharing 8 tips for surviving fertility challenges. These are themes that frequently come up in my client work, and have come up in podcast interviews over the years. Today's episode is sponsored by my free FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence in charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: The importance of seeking professional support from a team of practitioners who specialize in the challenges you are facing Why you would benefit from support from both a medical doctor, a fertility specialist, and a functional practitioner Don't forget to have your male partner fully evaluated, given that 40-50% of the time, fertility challenges are related to male factor infertility The difference between infertility and a delay in conception The role of charting your menstrual cycles for both identifying your fertile window, and identifying any possible menstrual cycle issues The important role of cervical mucus in identifying your fertile window Utilizing your menstrual cycle as a diagnostic tool The role of stress in the menstrual cycle Why it's important to have sex for fun (outside of your fertile window) Surround yourself with women who are also facing similar fertility challenges Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her website, and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 149 | The Truth About Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPKs) | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 097 | Managing the Stress of Infertility | The Physiology of Stress | Meditation & Guided Visualization | Hypnotherapy | Mind + Body Stress Reduction | Helen Adrienne FFP 099 | HPA Axis Dysregulation, Adrenal Fatigue & Fertility | Stress Management | Kelsey Kinney (Marksteiner) RD FFP 096 | Deconstructing Your Infertility Diagnosis | Poor Ovarian Reserve | Practical Ways of Managing Stress | Traditional Chinese Medicine | Mary Wong Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!  

Amira is a clinical social worker with a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from the University of Manitoba. She is a fertility counselor in Toronto who works with individuals and couples who are struggling with infertility. Amira also uses Hypnotherapy and Reiki in her practice. In today’s show, we talk about the mind-body connection to fertility My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! The Fertility Friday Podcast is supported by the Women’s Monthly Kit by DAO labs Head over to mydaolabs.com and use the code FERTILITY to receive 20% off your first purchase. Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: What is secondary infertility, and how does it differ from primary infertility? Do fertility challenges lead to an infertility inferiority complex? Working through feeling that your body is broken when fertility challenges arise The role of mindfulness in managing feelings of stress Mindfulness as a form of exercise for your brain The importance of connecting with like-minded women in the same stage Connect with Amira: You can connect with Amira on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: Healing Infertility | 6-Week Mind-Body Fertility Program | Amira Posner John Kabat-Zing | Mindfulness Meditation Tara Brach | Guided Meditations The Power Of Now | Eckhart Tolle Headspace App | Guided Mindfulness Meditations Circle + Bloom Fertility Friday Programs Women's Monthly Kit | DAO Labs Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 169 | The Menstrual Cycle as a Diagnostic Tool | Sarah & Lisa FFP 099 | HPA Axis Dysregulation, Adrenal Fatigue & Fertility | Stress Management | Kelsey Kinney (Marksteiner) RD FFP 097 | Managing the Stress of Infertility | The Physiology of Stress | Meditation & Guided Visualization | Hypnotherapy | Mind + Body Stress Reduction | Helen Adrienne FFP 040 | Premature Ovarian Failure at Age 28, IVF Using Donor Eggs, and Fertility Coaching | Sarah Clark Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: DAO Labs | Women's Monthly Kit This episode is sponsored by the Women's Monthly Kit by DAO Labs. Herbal medicine is an integral part of Chinese medicine. Herbs have been used for centuries for a variety of treatments and needs and remain incredibly popular today. DAO Labs is on a path to making Chinese herbal medicine more approachable, convenient and tasty. Revitalize and harmonize your cycle with two ancient herbal formulas with a modern twist. Click here for more information. Don't forget to use code: FERTILITY at check out for 20% off your first order. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

In our private group, I get this general feeling that there’s so much information out there and it’s hard to figure out who to listen to or what applies to you.  But a common theme that I’m sensing is that many people are putting stress on their bodies without even realizing it. If you remember from a previous episode, we went over the idea of the kidney energy reservoir and how genetics, lifestyle choices can seriously impact how quickly we use up the energy in the reservoir.  Even though I think people get this concept that if you withdraw from a savings bank without depositing back in, you’ll end up with a deficit...I don’t think the message really hit home because Chinese medicine concepts can be a little abstract.   So today I want to approach this from a functional medicine perspective and talk about stress, the different types of stress, and how it seriously damages your HPA axis and therefore can affect your chances of getting pregnant.   In this episode, I will: Explain the concept of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis The four common stress triggers that can cause HPA axis dysregulation My top tips on how to rebalance the HPA axis I’ve also created an assessment for you to gauges your risk for HPA axis Dysregulation, and it will quickly give you an idea of where you fall on the spectrum.   To get your hands on this assessment, you can download it at adriennewei.com/63download.     Links mentioned: Freebie Download How to Get Healthy and Get Pregnant Facebook Community   Episodes mentioned: Episode 26 Episode 38 Episode 40 Episode 49 Episode 50

Organifi Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether or not young men are losing their sex drive, what it means to fatigue the Central Nervous System, what constitutes a quality cool down for resistance training and how a sedentary lifestyle has become the new smoking. In new territory I haven't experienced in a while. Sal explains his exhaustion going back into high rep ranges, stepping out of comfort zones and the guys discuss communicating transparency posting their workouts. (4:15) Makes them feel better about themselves. First experiences with bullying and the right time to stand up for yourself. (21:55) Comedy should not be censored. Should someone go to jail for freedom of speech? The guys share their opinions on latest viral video, the power of perception and letting things out in the open. (33:32) Quality material. Adam gets some new Vuori gear and the importance of the fit on the body. (52:37) Breakthrough study…Weight training helps maintain muscle mass in overweight adults. Why this highlights how the medical establishment is so behind with the times and the benefits of seeking out quality information yourself. (54:49) Quah question #1 – Do you think young men are losing their sex drive? (1:02:29) Quah question #2 – Could you explain what it means to fatigue the Central Nervous System? (1:12:01) Quah question #3 - What constitutes a quality cool down for resistance training? (1:20:52) Quah question #4 – Thoughts on how a sedentary lifestyle has become the new smoking? (1:29:33) Related Links/Products Mentioned: Man guilty of hate crime for filming pug's 'Nazi salutes' How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain – Book by Prof. Lisa Feldman Barrett Ph.D Home | HumanProgress.org Vuori Weight training helps maintain muscle mass in overweight adults Training Slate Organifi ** Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off** Millennials are having less sex than any generation in 60 years. Here's why it matters Evaluation of young men with organic erectile dysfunction How Men's Brains Are Wired Differently than Women's Is Internet Pornography Causing Sexual Dysfunctions? A Review with Clinical Reports Effect of Exercise on Serum Sex Hormones in Men: A 12-Month Randomized Clinical Trial Adrenal Fatigue or HPA Axis Dysregulation? Functional Range Conditioning CDC - Trends in Current Cigarette Smoking Sitting Is the New Smoking: Ways a Sedentary Lifestyle Is Killing You David Agus: Is Sitting All Day as Dangerous as Smoking? – YouTube Sitting Is the Smoking of Our Generation People Mentioned: Bishop Robert Barron (@BishopBarron)  Twitter Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)  Twitter Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin)  Instagram Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac. (@chriskresser)  Instagram Also check out Thrive Market! Thrive Market makes purchasing organic, non-GMO affordable. With prices up to 50% off retail, Thrive Market blows away most conventional, non-organic foods. PLUS, they offer a NO RISK way to get started which includes: 1. One FREE month's membership 2. $20 Off your first three purchases of $49 or more (That's $60 off total!) 3. Free shipping on orders of $49 or more How can you go wrong with this offer? To take advantage of this offer go to www.thrivemarket.com/mindpump You insure your car but do you insure YOU? If you don't, and you are the primary breadwinner, you will likely leave your loved ones facing hardship and struggle if you die (harsh reality). Perhaps you think life insurance is expensive, but if you are fit and healthy, you can qualify for approved rates that are truly inexpensive and affordable. To find out if you qualify for the best rates in the industry, go get a quote at www.HealthIQ.com/mindpump Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Get our newest program, MAPS HIIT, an expertly programmed and phased High Intensity Interval Training program designed to maximize fat burn and improve conditioning. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpmedia) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

Organifi Quah! iTunes Review Winners! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about what snacks they eat while watching a movie, staying active while battling adrenal fatigue without making things worse, how anabolic fasting might or might not work or be beneficial long-term and how to communicate with a man who is a very conservative alpha male that it's okay to be vulnerable. Reality TV scripted??!! Is this blasphemy or fact? Hear the guy's thoughts. (5:29) Mind Pump Weekend Update (10:00) Nice genes, wanna date? This new dating app uses your DNA to find matches. The guys weigh in on mistaking lust for love. (17:23) Out with the heels, in with the comfort: High heel sales are down. High heels sales correlate to the economy? Listen to the guys thoughts on a recent article. (27:55) **Disclaimer** Do your own research. Sal shares a personal story of his sister and her kids with severe autoimmune allergies. (30:00) Sal got style?! Workout clothes the new trend? The guys discuss their new partnership with Vuori Clothing and trends for men. (40:00) Quah question #1 – If you are watching a movie with family, what snacks do you eat? (43:05) Quah question #2 – What is the best way for someone, with adrenal fatigue, to stay active without making things worse? (51:25) Quah question #3 - How anabolic fasting might or might not work or be beneficial long-term? (57:10) Quah question #4 - How to communicate with a man who is a very conservative alpha male that it's okay to be vulnerable? (1:04:45) Mind Pump Recommends (1:19:40) Links/Products Mentioned: Amazon buys Ring, a former 'Shark Tank' reject Thrive Market One FREE month's membership $20 off your first three purchases of $49 or more (That's $60 off total!) Free shipping on orders of $49 or more Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals: Associated Disorders and Mechanisms of Action Ep 720-Dr. Molly Maloof- High Performance MD to ... - Mind Pump Gynecomastia Pheramor WITH THIS DNA DATING APP, YOU SWAB, THEN SWIPE FOR LOVE Sexing up the human pheromone story: How a corporation started a scientific myth The search for human pheromones: the lost decades and the necessity of returning to first principles Best cracker – YouTube Hormones & desire High heels are the worst, and women are ditching them IBM Social Media Analysis Points to Lower Heels, Bucking Economic Trend The Athleisure Trend Is Far From Dead — and Here's $9.6 Billion in Proof  Complementary Feeding: Review of Recommendations, Feeding Practices, and Adequacy of Homemade Complementary Food Preparations in Developing Countries – Lessons from Ethiopia Study: Living With Pets May Protect Infants From Allergies Children need microbes — not antibiotics — to develop immunity, scientists say Vuori Clothing BONUS: Joe Kudla of Vuori Clothing- Lulu who? by Mind Pump Media Organifi **Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off.** Eating attentively: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of food intake memory and awareness on eating Television and eating: repetition enhances food intake Adrenal Fatigue or HPA Axis Dysregulation? NEAT- Walmart Diet Secret- Do this INSTEAD of cardio – Mind Pump TV Ep 722-Layne Norton - Confessions - Mind Pump Media Fasting triggers stem cell regeneration of damaged, old immune system Study Finds Smiling Men are Less Attractive to Women Doubling Your Testosterone Levels - Ben Greenfield Fitness People Mentioned: William Hung Richard Branson (@richardbranson)  Twitter Dr. Molly Maloof (@drmolly.co) Instagram Eddie Murphy Robert Oberst (@robertoberst)  Instagram Ben Pakulski (@ifbbbenpak)  Instagram Jason Phillips (@jasonphillips_in3) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne)  Instagram Also check out Thrive Market! Thrive Market makes purchasing organic, non-GMO affordable. With prices up to 50% off retail, Thrive Market blows away most conventional, non-organic foods. PLUS, they offer a NO RISK way to get started which includes: 1. One FREE month's membership 2. $20 Off your first three purchases of $49 or more (That's $60 off total!) 3. Free shipping on orders of $49 or more How can you go wrong with this offer? To take advantage of this offer go to www.thrivemarket.com/mindpump You insure your car but do you insure YOU? If you don't, and you are the primary breadwinner, you will likely leave your loved ones facing hardship and struggle if you die (harsh reality). Perhaps you think life insurance is expensive, but if you are fit and healthy, you can qualify for approved rates that are truly inexpensive and affordable. To find out if you qualify for the best rates in the industry, go get a quote at www.HealthIQ.com/mindpump Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Get our newest program, MAPS HIIT, an expertly programmed and phased High Intensity Interval Training program designed to maximize fat burn and improve conditioning. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpmedia) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Chris Kresser, a globally recognized leader in the fields of ancestral health, Paleo nutrition, and functional and integrative medicine. He is the creator of ChrisKresser.com, one of the top 25 natural health sites in the world, and the author of the New York Times best seller, Your Personal Paleo Code and author of the new book Unconventional Medicine: Join the Revolution to Reinvent Healthcare, Reverse Chronic Disease, and Create a Practice You Love. This conversation with Chris is not only highly informative but fascinating as well. Chris talks about Intestinal permeability, the Really Boring Diet that Doesn't Taste Good, the potato hack, the chronic disease equation, the HPA Axis (hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis), cortisol resistance, the difference between common & normal, the dirty windshield analogy, Functional Medicine, he disease worse than being eaten by a shark, the gut brain connection, the 3 Hit Paradigm, pig/hook worms, the hygiene hypothesis, sleep and weight gain, unplugging & Traveling, being a sprinter not marathoner, Digital Detoxes, the Rocking Chair test and more. Everything in your body is outside your body (2:12) How far along is western medicine in intestinal permeability? (5:40) Modern diet and lifestyle affecting our gut (6:56) Power of the reward system (11:20) Genes load the gun and environment pulls the trigger (22:19) What is functional medicine? (27:10) Adrenal fatigue? Burning the candle at both ends (30:00) Can you reverse food intolerances? Dirty windshield effect (42:50) Does everyone have a gluten intolerance? (49:15) Will functional medicine be practiced in the future? (57:00) Physical health vs. Mental health (1:04:00) People self-curing themselves (1:13:15) What is the greatest threat to our health in the modern lifestyle? (1:24:45) Chris's athlete mindset, younger days… (1:30:13) Mindfulness and being a sprinter more than a marathon runner (1:39:00) Chris' new book and final thoughts on health care system (1:49:55) Related Links/Products Mentioned: Chris Kresser (website) Chris Kresser (@chriskresser)  Twitter (PRE-ORDER NEW BOOK NOW!!) Unconventional Medicine: Join the Revolution to Reinvent Healthcare, Reverse Chronic Disease, and Create a Practice You Love – Chris Kresser REVOLUTION HEALTH RADIO (podcast) The Little-Known Connection between Leaky Gut, Gluten Intolerance, and Gallbladder Problems (article) The Truth about Genetically Modified Food - Scientific American Man v. Food: Kitchen Sink Challenge – (YouTube) The Potato Hack (website) Study: Parasitic Infection Causes Rats to Fall in Love With Cats Subliminal: How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior - Leonard Mlodinow (book) Chronic Disease Overview (website) RHR: The Myth of Adrenal Fatigue (article) Adrenal Fatigue or HPA Axis Dysregulation? (article) Addison's disease Chronic Stress, Cortisol Resistance, and Modern Disease (article) How to Become Gluten Intolerant (Funny) - Ultra Spiritual Life episode 12 - with JP Sears (YouTube) What Does It Mean When You Have Silent Celiac Disease? (article) The top 10 leading causes of death in the United States (article) Medical error—the third leading cause of death in the US (article) Researchers Map Direct Gut-Brain Connection | Duke Today (article) The three-hit concept of vulnerability and resilience: towards understanding adaptation to early-life adversity outcome (study) Researchers Test Microbe Wipe To Promote Babies' Health After C-Sections (article) Old Friends Hypothesis Sleep Deprivation and Obesity (article) The Rocking Chair Scenario In Silicon Valley, Working 9 to 5 Is for Losers (article) Iora Health: Restoring Humanity to Health Care Cost of diabetes hits 825 billion dollars a year (article) People Mentioned: Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne)  Instagram Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf)  Instagram JP Sears (@awakenwithjp)  Instagram Dale Bredesen, MD Dan Bilzerian (@danbilzerian)  Instagram Jason Kidd (@RealJasonKidd)  Twitter Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Also check out Thrive Market! Thrive Market makes purchasing organic, non-GMO affordable. With prices up to 50% off retail, Thrive Market blows away most conventional, non-organic foods. PLUS, they offer a NO RISK way to get started which includes: 1. One FREE month's membership 2. $20 Off your first three purchases of $49 or more (That's $60 off total!) 3. Free shipping on orders of $49 or more Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? 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Are you dealing with hormonal imbalance? Do you feel like your hormones are “off” but unsure of where to start? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki tackle the complex topic of women’s hormones throughout life’s major transitions from menstruation to menopause, the signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalance and recommendations for rebalancing your hormones! In this episode, Ali and Becki break down the functions of hormones in the body as well as telltale signs of hormonal imbalance. From PMS and anxiety to fluid retention and skin conditions, hormonal imbalance can manifest in many different ways and can be seen as an outward expression of underlying toxicity, dysbiosis or a physical or psychological state of stress. Learn how food-as-medicine can be used to balance hormone expression as well as lifestyle modifications and supplements to aid in achieving a more balanced state in both body and mind. Also in this episode: The Role of Stress and HPA Axis Dysregulation in Hormonal Imbalance Signs and Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance The Pregnenolone Steal PCOS, DHEA and Testosterone 5 Foods to Balance HormonesChocolate Boost Smoothie Shrimp and Cauliflower Grits Bioidentical Hormones Neurohormone Complete Plus Testing How to Safely Detox Excess Estrogen10 Day Real Food Detox Supplements to aid in achieving hormonal balance:Broccoprotect NOTE: The antioxidant compound broccoli is glucoraphainin, which was stated incorrectly in this episode. Estrovera Adaptogen Boost DIM Evail

Trucking: DestinationHealth, Join Kevin Rutherford and Kim Cockerham as they continue to explore the very best ways to stay healthy on the road in a truck. Today's episode continues the series on HPA Axis Dysregulation, more commonly known as "Adrenal Fatigue". We'll explore some of the new technologies and combine them with age old stratgies to loweer stress levels and allow your body to recover from both physical and mental stresses as well as stresses from your diet and everyday toxins. We'll also answer your calls and questions about everything health!

Trucking: DestinationHealth, Join Kevin Rutherford and Kim Cockerham as they continue to explore the very best ways to stay healthy on the road in a truck. Today's episode continues the series on HPA Axis Dysregulation, more commonly known as "Adrenal Fatigue". We'll explore some of the new technologies and combine them with age old stratgies to loweer stress levels and allow your body to recover from both physical and mental stresses as well as stresses from your diet and everyday toxins. We'll also answer your calls and questions about everything health!

Trucking: DestinationHealth, Join Kevin Rutherford and Kim Cockerham as they continue to explore the very best ways to stay healthy on the road in a truck. Today's episode continues the series on HPA Axis Dysregulation, more commonly known as "Adrenal Fatigue". We'll explore some of the new technologies and combine them with age old stratgies to loweer stress levels and allow your body to recover from both physical and mental stresses as well as stresses from your diet and everyday toxins. We'll also answer your calls and questions about everything health!

Join Kevin Rutherford and Kim Cockerham as they explore HPA axis dis-regulation, more commonly reffered to as "Adrenal Fatigue" What is HPA Axis Dysregulation? HPA axis dysregulation (HPA-D) is the scientific term for the popular syndrome known as “adrenal fatigue.” It refers to a constellation of signs and symptoms including fatigue, sleep disruption, poor exercise tolerance and recovery, low libido, brain fog, weakened immune function, and reduced stress tolerance. HPA axis dysregulation is caused by many different aspects of the modern lifestyle, including poor diet, sleep deprivation, chronic stress, lack of (or too much) exercise, and inflammation. For this reason, it must be addressed in virtually all cases of chronic illness in order for healing to occur. There are four primary triggers of HPA axis dysregulation, listed below. Four Triggers of HPA Axis Dysregulation 1. Perceived Stress. Things like finances, relationships, work, public speaking, and internal stress perception caused by neuronal imbalances. ii. Generally, psychological stress is more harmful because there is less sense of control and it lasts much longer. 2. Circadian Disruption. The HPA axis and circadian rhythm are intertwined and have the ability to profoundly impact one another. a. Sleep deprivation, artificial light exposure, nighttime light exposure, getting too little exposure to natural light during the day, jet lag, shift work, and caffeine. 3. Glycemic Dysregulation. There’s a bidirectional relationship between the HPA axis and metabolic functions, so a disruption of one will harm the other. a. Poor diet, lack of sleep, and lack of exercise. c. Hypoglycemia leads to HPA axis activation, so impaired glucose sensing can also cause increased cortisol. 4. Inflammation. Cortisol is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent, so acute or chronic inflammation triggers the HPA axis and increases cortisol.

Join Kevin Rutherford and Kim Cockerham as they explore HPA axis dis-regulation, more commonly reffered to as "Adrenal Fatigue" What is HPA Axis Dysregulation? HPA axis dysregulation (HPA-D) is the scientific term for the popular syndrome known as “adrenal fatigue.” It refers to a constellation of signs and symptoms including fatigue, sleep disruption, poor exercise tolerance and recovery, low libido, brain fog, weakened immune function, and reduced stress tolerance. HPA axis dysregulation is caused by many different aspects of the modern lifestyle, including poor diet, sleep deprivation, chronic stress, lack of (or too much) exercise, and inflammation. For this reason, it must be addressed in virtually all cases of chronic illness in order for healing to occur. There are four primary triggers of HPA axis dysregulation, listed below. Four Triggers of HPA Axis Dysregulation 1. Perceived Stress. Things like finances, relationships, work, public speaking, and internal stress perception caused by neuronal imbalances. ii. Generally, psychological stress is more harmful because there is less sense of control and it lasts much longer. 2. Circadian Disruption. The HPA axis and circadian rhythm are intertwined and have the ability to profoundly impact one another. a. Sleep deprivation, artificial light exposure, nighttime light exposure, getting too little exposure to natural light during the day, jet lag, shift work, and caffeine. 3. Glycemic Dysregulation. There’s a bidirectional relationship between the HPA axis and metabolic functions, so a disruption of one will harm the other. a. Poor diet, lack of sleep, and lack of exercise. c. Hypoglycemia leads to HPA axis activation, so impaired glucose sensing can also cause increased cortisol. 4. Inflammation. Cortisol is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent, so acute or chronic inflammation triggers the HPA axis and increases cortisol.

Lisa is a Justisse Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who has been working in the field since 1988. She has an extensive background in women’s reproductive health and fertility, and also works as a Natural Health Consultant (at the Pharmasave Health Centre) in Parksville, BC. In today’s show, we talk about the important role that healthy liver function plays in balancing hormones, fertility, and menstrual cycle health. [powerpress] Topics discussed in today's episode What does the liver do and how does it do it? How can you reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals? What are the signs of an overburdened liver? SKILL: Skin, Kidneys, Intestines, Lungs, Liver - Learning more about these organs of elimination How liver function is connected to a healthy menstrual cycle The different types of Estrogen and the effects they have on your body How does the liver break down toxins? Detoxing: When is it necessary and how does this relate to women who are actively trying to conceive? The foods and herbs that are best for a healthy liver What happens if the liver can’t release toxins? How hormonal contraceptives impact liver function How does liver health impact recurring issues, such as headaches, during your cycle? The importance of keeping track of what your body is doing Connect with Lisa You can connect with Lisa on the Justisse Healthworks website or email her at lisa@justisse.ca. Resources mentioned FFP 038 | Using Fertility Awareness to Navigate Through Perimenopause and Menopause | Lisa Leger FFP 099 | HPA Axis Dysregulation, Adrenal Fatigue & Fertility | Stress Management | Kelsey Kinney (Marksteiner) RD Dan Barber's Ted Talk: A foie gras parable The Estrogen-Plus-Progestin Study 3,3'-Diindolylmethane Estrogen's Storm Season by Dr. Jerilynn Prior [powerpress] Join the community! Find us on the Fertility Friday Facebook Fan Page Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Masterclass This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Management Masterclass! Gain clarity and confidence using the Fertility Awareness Method and improve your cycle health at the same time! Click here for more information!

Kelsey is a Registered Dietitian who quickly learned in her program that she wasn’t being taught what dieticians should really be teaching their patients. She decided to study functional medicine, open her own practice, and pursue her dream of working with clients who really care about themselves, who want to invest in their health and receive support along their health journey. In today’s show, Kelsey and I talk about Adrenal health, HPA axis dysregulation, and how this can impact fertility. I’ve had a number of questions from listeners about adrenal fatigue and HPA axis dysregulation because of the impact it can have on a woman’s fertility hormones! Topics discussed in today's episode What is adrenal fatigue? Does it mean that your adrenals are "tired"? Why the label of "adrenal fatigue" is actually a misnomer, and the term "HPA axis dysregulation" is actually more accurate What is the body's hormonal response to stress? The connection between gut dysbiosis and stress The link between PCOS, testosterone, and cortisol What are the symptoms of HPA axis dysregulation? What is the link between blood pressure & HPA axis dysregulation? How to address HPA axis dysregulation/adrenal fatigue in a practical way What are some of the ways that you can reduce your stress in your daily life? What to do if you're not into Meditation, Visualization, and Yoga The scientific explanation for why bringing fun into your life improves HPA axis dysregulation and reduces your overall stress The role of cortisol in the body and why cortisol isn't actually "bad" for you when your levels are optimal Is it possible to exercise too much? What is overexercise and how does it impact your stress levels? Connect with Kelsey You can connect with Kelsey on her Website and on Facebook and Twitter Resources mentioned Healthy Gut Healthy Life | Kelsey Kinney (Marksteiner) The Ancestral RDs | Kelsey Kinney & Laura Schoenfeld The Ancestral RDs Podcast | Kelsey Kinney & Laura Schoenfeld FFP 012 | Recovering from Post-Birth Control Syndrome | How to get your period back | Laura Schoenfeld FFP 084 | Adrenal Fatigue, Fertility & Hormone Balance | The Kalish Method | Dr. Daniel Kalish Headspace Meditation App Stress Doctor App Join the community! Find us on the Fertility Friday Facebook Fan Page Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic