This week I’m sharing several of my recent interviews from my YouTube channel. We are posting new content weekly, so please make sure you’re subscribed to our YouTube channel so you don’t miss any of the health tips we share!
8 Steps to Reverse PCOS with Dr. Fiona McCulloch
First, I interview expert Dr. Fiona McCulloch on her top tips for dealing with PCOS, based on her new book, 8 Steps to Reverse PCOS.
Key points:
What PCOS is
Why younger AND older women can struggle with PCOS
Metabolic and hormonal imbalances that are connected to PCOS
Symptoms of PCOS: irregular cycles, acne, excess hair growth, weight gain
Root causes for PCOS
Genetic and epigenetic causes for PCOS
Endocrine disrupting chemicals that can cause and exacerbate PCOS
Recommended metabolic testing for PCOS and some tips for interpreting it: Fasting insulin, Insulin glucose challenge, HSCRP, Triglycerides, HBA1C, Glucose
Hormonal testing for PCOS, and why not all testing is accurate: Androgen levels and hormones FSH, LH, AMH
Thyroid hormone tests for PCOS, and why PCOS patients especially need to need to check this: T3 and reverse T3
About the expert: Dr. Fiona McCulloch is the founder and owner of White Lotus Integrative Medicine and has worked with thousands of people seeking better health over the past 16 years of her practice. She is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and the University of Guelph (Biological Science/Molecular Biology and Genetics). She is also a medical advisor to Open Source Health which is a women’s health technology platform and committed to health education, sharing the most current information on health topics, nutrition and natural medicine.
Resources:
8 Steps to Reverse PCOS, Dr. Fiona’s new book
Visit Dr. Fiona’s website here
Detox Your Skin! with Caroline Frenette
Do you struggle with skin issues? In this video, I interview skincare expert Caroline Frenette and showcase her podcast, Journey to Glow.
Key points:
Caroline's story with rosacea and her inspiration for her new podcast
How to become a detective in your healthcare
How to listen to your internal thoughts
Bridgit's recent episode on the Journey to Glow podcast, all about testing for toxic mold in your home, and mold detox techniques
The importance of taking care or your liver for skincare
Evaluating your mindset and its effect on your health and skincare
How stress affects hormones, skin and quality of life.
About the expert: Caroline Frenette is the owner of international coaching and consulting business and the host of The Caroline Frenette Show which is a business podcast designed to help entrepreneurs to create a thriving business that supports their ideal lifestyle. She founded Journey To Glow to provide education, empowerment and support to women worldwide who want to heal any kind of skin imbalance holistically and naturally.
Resources:
Listen to Bridgit's episode on the Journey to Glow podcast here
Natural Hormone Balancing for Periods with Dr. Jolene Brighten
In this next discussion, I interview Dr. Jolene Brighten on different options for hormone balance. Many ladies who are on birth control are looking for better solutions, and Dr. Brighten is a wealth of ideas. Listen in as we discuss different tips from Dr. Brighten's new book "Beyond the Pill."
Key points:
What hormones do
Downsides of the birth control pill
Issues related to heavy or painful periods
Downfalls of using the pill for symptom management
Estrogen dominance: why labs are not always accurate
Gut health
The importance of magnesium, and recommended forms of magnesium
Thyroid health and diet
Birth control and its connection to liver health
Birth control and its connections to toxic mold
Taking care of hormones as you age
About the expert: Dr. Jolene Brighten is a Functional Medicine Naturopathic Doctor and the founder of Rubus Health—a root cause women’s medicine clinic where she specializes in the treatment of hormone disorders, including adrenal and thyroid conditions and autoimmune disease. She is the leading expert in Post-Birth Control Syndrome and the side effects and long term consequences associated with the use of the birth control pill. In her patient-centered clinic, Dr. Brighten thrives on navigating the space between conventional and alternative medicine, all while working with patients to help them achieve optimum balance, health, and happiness.
Resources:
Beyond the Pill, Dr. Brighten's new book
Visit Dr. Brighten’s website here
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Bridgit Danner, LAc, FDNP, is trained in functional health coaching and has worked with thousands of women over her career since 2004. She is the founder of Women’s Wellness Collaborative llc and HormoneDetoxShop.com.