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Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health Professionals

Are you ready to uplevel your women's health practice? Welcome to the Fertility Friday Podcast! A podcast designed to empower you to use fertility awareness both personally and professionally. If you are a woman's health professional — and you’re not fully utilizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign — it's time to change that right away! Through evidence-based literature reviews, engaging discussions, expert interviews, and compelling client stories, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, FAE, HRHP covers everything from complex menstrual cycle chart interpretation and balancing hormones to overcoming fertility challenges and more. With over 20 years of experience teaching fertility awareness, Lisa combines her real-world expertise with the latest research to ensure you're fully equipped to support your clients. Lisa's first book, "The Fifth Vital Sign," describes the menstrual cycle as an important vital sign we should pay attention to. Her most recent book, "Real Food for Fertility" (co-authored with Lily Nichols, RDN), explores how a healthy menstrual cycle sets the stage for a healthy pregnancy. With well over 4 million downloads, Fertility Friday is the #1 source for information about fertility awareness and menstrual cycle health. All women deserve to understand how their bodies work, and if we wait for our education systems to do it we may be waiting forever. It's up to us to be the change we wish to see in the field of women's health. In other words, It's YOUR TURN to bring this essential information to your clients sooner rather than later — they need it now!
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Jul 21, 2017

Today I release another episode in my Fertility Awareness Reality Series! I interview my client Anna. Anna was a member of my most recent group program, and in our episode together we delve into the relationship between diet and her menstrual cycle.

In this episode, as in the other episodes in my Fertility Awareness Reality Series, I pull back the curtain and show you inside a real client session. You get to see exactly what it’s like to work with me one-on-one!

Registration is now open for the next round of my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! We're starting this month -- August 2017. Make sure to head over to the group program page and apply today to reserve your spot.

 Topics discussed in today's episode:
  • The dramatic impact of diet on Anna's cycles
  • Anna's transition from hormonal birth control to the Fertility Awareness Method
  • Anna's experience on hormonal contraceptives and the side effects she experienced
  • How menstrual cycle charting helped Anna to improve her PCOS symptoms
  • How fertility awareness helped Anna to gain a deeper awareness of her cycles and her health overall
  • The addictive nature of processed sugary food
  • Eating in a way that balances blood sugar
  • How Anna eliminated her menstrual cramps through diet and lifestyle changes
  • Transitioning from the mindset of "food as fuel" to considering food as nutrition
  • The connection between sugary food and unwanted hair growth in Anna's case

Connect with Lisa.

You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter.

Resources mentioned

Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group

Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes!

This episode is sponsored by Cora! Made from 100% organic cotton. Cora tampons were designed not only to help you manage your periods. Most importantly it aims to preserve your overall health.  For every month of tampons you buy, Cora gives a month of pads along with menstrual health education to a girl in need in India. Click here to receive your first month's supply free of charge.

*Please note that Cora only ships within the United States.

Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program!

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This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness in a supportive environment surrounded by an amazing group of like-minded women! Click here to reserve your spot in the group!

Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

Jul 14, 2017
In this edition of my Fertility Awareness Reality Series, I am sharing a client session with Erica. Erica was a member of my group program and has been trying to conceive for a few years. When Erica began the program she hadn’t had her period for 6 months, and after making some changes her period returned midway through the program.

In this episode, as in the other episodes in my Fertility Awareness Reality Series, I pull back the curtain and show you inside a real client session. You get to see exactly what it’s like to work with me one-on-one!

Registration is now open for the next round of Group Programs starting in August/September 2017! Make sure to head over to the group program page and apply today to reserve your spot.

Topics discussed in today's episode:

  • How Erica discovered the Fertility Awareness Method
  • How to tell the difference between ovulatory bleeding, spotting, and menstruation
  • How to chart different types of bleeding during your cycle
  • What Erica did to bring back her period after 6 months of amenorrhea
  • Recording your basal body temperature when your sleep routine is inconsistent
  • How to time sex for conception
  • The relationship between diet and the menstrual cycle
  • Creating a breakfast routine that helps to stabilize blood sugar

Connect with Lisa.

You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter.

Resources mentioned

Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group

Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes!

This episode is sponsored by Cora! Made from 100% organic cotton, Cora tampons were designed not only to help you manage your periods but also to preserve your health.  For every month of tampons you buy, Cora gives a month of pads along with menstrual health education to a girl in need in India. Click here to receive your first month's supply free of charge.

*Please note that Cora only ships within the United States.

Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program!

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This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness in a supportive environment surrounded by an amazing group of like-minded women! Click here to reserve your spot in the group!

Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

 
Jul 7, 2017

In today’s episode, I have 2 members of the Fertility Friday community on the show to share their experience with hormonal contraceptives. Both LeAnna and Samantha had a range of negative experiences while on hormonal contraceptives, but like most women, they didn’t realize the pill was the cause of their symptoms until much later.

Samantha and LeAnna candidly share their experiences with hormonal contraceptives. From panic attacks to anxiety and depression, they tell all.

Registration is now open for my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Click here to apply.

Topics discussed in today's episode:

  • LeAnna shares her experience taking hormonal contraceptives.
  • Why in LeAnna's case, her panic attacks many years after she first started using hormonal contraceptives.
  • What made LeAnna realize that the pill was behind her symptoms
  • LeAnna's transition from hormonal contraceptive to fertility awareness and how it impacts her overall health.
  • Why the most common side effects of using hormonal contraceptives are not what you think they are
  • Samantha shares her experience using hormonal contraceptives.
  • She shares the effects that she experienced and how it led her to the fertility awareness method.
  • Samantha shares how the pill affected her mood.
  • Why the is pill often the last thing women consider to be the cause of their symptoms.

Connect with Lisa.

You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter.

Resources mentioned

Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group

Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes!

This episode is sponsored by Cora! Made from 100% organic cotton, Cora tampons were designed not only to help you manage your periods but also to preserve your health.  For every month of tampons you buy, Cora gives a month of pads along with menstrual health education to a girl in need in India. Click here to receive your first month's supply free of charge.

*Please note that Cora only ships within the United States.

Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program!

work with me

This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness in a supportive environment surrounded by an amazing group of like-minded women! Click here to reserve your spot in the group!

Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

 
Jul 5, 2017

Melissa is an expert on endometriosis and women’s health. She is incredibly passionate about changing the lives of women with endometriosis and is saddened by how many women are being restricted by the condition. She knows there are other ways to treat the condition beyond surgery, hormone treatments, and pain-killers. Having overcome stage 4 endometriosis herself, she is a guiding light for women with endometriosis who are keen to use a natural and holistic approach.

In today’s show, we talk about endometriosis what causes it, what the common symptoms are, and why it often goes undiagnosed. Endometriosis is best known for the pain and anguish many women experience when they have it, but many women experience little if any overt symptoms. Melissa and I discuss non-invasive ways to address endometriosis, and how to know when surgery is necessary.

Topics discussed in today's episode:

  • Melissa shares how she overcome endometriosis and how her own experience compelled her to support women to do the same through her Endo-Empowered program.
  • What is the REACH technique?
  • What role do Natural Killer cells play in endometriosis?
  • Why is endometriosis so painful for so many women?
  • How do you know if you might have endometriosis? What signs should you be looking for?
  • The connection between liver health and endometriosis
  • How is Glyphosate -- i.e. Roundup connected to rising endometriosis rates?
  • What is the connection between gluten and menstrual cycle issues like endometriosis?
  • Why pain with sex may be an important indicator that you could have endometriosis

Connect with Melissa.

You can connect with Melissa on her Website, and on Facebook and Twitter.

Resources mentioned

Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group

Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes!

This episode is sponsored by Cora! Made from 100% organic cotton, Cora tampons were designed not only to help you manage your periods but also to preserve your health.  For every month of tampons you buy, Cora gives a month of pads along with menstrual health education to a girl in need in India. Click here to receive your first month's supply free of charge.

*Please note that Cora only ships within the United States.

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!

Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

Jun 30, 2017

Nicole is a Naturopathic Doctor who practices in the Durham Region. She received her medical training from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine after completing a 4-year Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology degree from McMaster University. Nicole welcomes treating a variety of health conditions however she has a special interest in treating women’s health and hormonal issues. Having undergone her own challenges to begin her family, she is passionate about helping others with their fertility concerns. She combines natural medicines with conventional science to create a truly integrative healthcare experience. She is passionate about what she does and enjoys spreading the message of health. She has lectured at local colleges and has appeared on local television programs to educate others on various health topics.

In today’s show, we talk about seed cycling and the role it can play in balancing hormones and improving menstrual cycle health. We also discuss realigning your expectations coming off of hormonal birth control because it is really important to know that there is a transition period after using a hormonal contraceptive. We also elaborate the factors that could affect your pregnancy and most especially about having a healthy baby. That knowing about your chart and what a healthy cycle looks like will be beneficial in attaining your overall health. After coming off of hormonal birth control there is a very real transition period until your cycle returns to healthy and normal parameters.

Topics discussed in today's episode:

  • Nicole shares her experience with endometriosis and how it led her to become a Naturopathic Doctor.
  • How do ovulation predictor kits (OPKs) work?
  • Is it possible to have endometriosis without having any signs and symptoms?
  • What is laparoscopy?
  • The importance of having the right diagnosis and how you would benefit from it
  • The truth about unexplained infertility
  • What is seed cycling and how can it help balance your menstrual cycle?
  • The connection between the menstrual cycle and the lunar calendar
  • What to expect coming off of hormonal birth control?
  • How long does it typically take for a woman's period to come back after coming off of hormonal contraceptives?
  • Using Vitex to regulate your hormones. How long should you take it for?
  • How to improve your egg quality?
  • The importance of having adequate progesterone production in the body.
  • How diet and lifestyle affect your body and your reproductive health?
  • When is the best time to get off the pill?

Connect with Dr. Sandilands.

You can connect with Dr. Sandilands on her Website, and on Facebook and Twitter.

Resources mentioned

Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group

Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes

This episode is sponsored by Cora! Made from 100% organic cotton, Cora tampons were designed not only to help you manage your periods but also to preserve your health.  For every month of tampons you buy, Cora gives a month of pads along with menstrual health education to a girl in need in India. Click here to receive your first month's supply free of charge.

*Please note that Cora only ships within the United States.

Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Masterclass

work with me

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!

Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

 
Jun 23, 2017

In this solo episode, I share with you my top tips and strategies for finding a health practitioner who will really support you. I have been receiving more and more requests from listeners wanting referrals and resources for practitioners in their local areas. One thing I’ve found over the years from doing well over 150 interviews with health professionals is that you are best served when you find a practitioner who has taken a specialized interest in the area you need support in.

What it comes down to is that you want to work with someone whose perspective aligns with yours. Whether you see a medical doctor, a functional practitioner, a naturopath or a physiotherapist, you have the right to work with someone who will work with you and support you to achieve optimal health. I show you how to step in the driver's seat and find a practitioner who shares your perspective and will support the decisions you make about your health.

Topics discussed in today's episode:

  • How to choose a practitioner that's right for you and aligns with your values
  • How to approach a practitioner if you're not sure they're "on-board" already
  • How to find out where your practitioner is coming from & understand her approach to treatment
  • Why it's important to understand your practitioner's goal as far as treatment is concerned and evaluate if it matches yours
  • How to find a practitioner that recognizes your needs?
  • Who are the members of your health team?
  • The importance of asking the right questions
  • How to determine what you really need from a practitioner
  • What to do if you find yourself working with a practitioner who isn't supportive
  • The benefits of working with a practitioner who has experience with the specific issue you have
  • What questions should you ask when looking for a practitioner?
  • What truly makes the biggest impact when you approach health challenges?

Connect with Lisa.

You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook, and Twitter.

Resources mentioned

Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group

Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes!

This episode is sponsored by Cora! Made from 100% organic cotton, Cora tampons were designed not only to help you manage your periods but also to preserve your health.  For every month of tampons you buy, Cora gives a month of pads along with menstrual health education to a girl in need in India. Click here to receive your first month's supply free of charge.

*Please note that Cora only ships within the United States.

Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Masterclass

work with me

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!

Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

 
Jun 16, 2017

Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc (Hons), ND has been practicing as a naturopathic doctor since 1999 and has 20 years of experience as a medical laboratory technologist at Humber River Regional Hospital.  She is Clinic Director of Forces of Nature Wellness Clinic in Toronto and was twice voted “Best Naturopath in Toronto” by the readers of NOW Magazine and twice selected as Best Naturopathy in Toronto by the City Centre Mirror.

Dr. Frank has a particular interest in natural, evidence-based treatment for hormonal imbalances including infertility, acne, hair loss, endometriosis, and PCOS.

Because of her background in laboratory medicine, Dr. Frank advocates for an extensive investigation into the cause of disease and has helped thousands of patients restore their hair, have healthy babies, clear their skin, balance their hormones & enjoy greater vitality.

In today’s show, we talk about her perspective on different areas of specialization from endometriosis to PCOS, and unexplained infertility, and her process when it comes to treating and supporting her patients to improve their health and their fertility. She also explained her detailed diagnostic protocol and approach that she takes for her patients. She also shares that improving health and fertility is a complex process. That it is important that you go to a practitioner that specializes in that area before you make a decision.

Topics discussed in today's episode:

  • Dr. Frank shares her experience working as a Naturopath in Toronto over the past 20 years.
  • She describes her specialization and how it shifted from her previous practice
  • She shares her own personal experience having a child at age 41
  • Dr. Frank shares her personal experience overcoming PCOS
  • Why your IVF doctor may not be doing the same tests as your functional practitioner
  • Why an investigation for endometriosis should be done in any case of "unexplained infertility"
  • What is PCOS? What are the most common signs and symptoms?
  • What is the relationship between testosterone levels and PCOS?
  • Improving fertility in non-invasive ways
  • Treating endometriosis, PCOS and other reproductive health issues naturally
  • The impact hormonal birth control has on your body
  • The importance of balancing blood sugar when dealing with PCOS
  • The relationship between Acne & PCOS

Connect with Dr. Pamela Frank

You can connect with Pamela on her Website, and on Facebook, and Twitter.

Resources mentioned

Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group

Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes!

This episode is sponsored by Cora! Made from 100% organic cotton, Cora tampons were designed not only to help you manage your periods but also to preserve your health.  For every month of tampons you buy, Cora gives a month of pads along with menstrual health education to a girl in need in India. Click here to receive your first month's supply free of charge.

*Please note that Cora only ships within the United States.

Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Masterclass

work with me

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!

Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

 
Jun 9, 2017

Nicola is the author of the book, No Period. Now What? A book that came out of her own experience trying to conceive over an 18 month period. After receiving a diagnosis of hypothalamic amenorrhea, she took matters into her own hands doing research and using the knowledge she gained to eventually recover and bring her period back. She tried the medical route to pregnancy, with multiple doctor visits, injections, and ultrasounds but was not successful in her efforts. Ultimately, she was able to conceive naturally, and since that time Nicola has shared her knowledge of the path to recovery, helping hundreds of others achieve their dreams of pregnancy.

In this episode, Nicola helps us understand the factors that affect your periods. She discusses the impact of vigorous exercise and diet on reproductive health, and the impact that hormonal birth control can have on your menstrual cycles and your fertility. She also sheds some light on the difference between Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Nicola emphasizes the importance of looking at your lifestyle factors, particularly diet, exercise and stress, as you work towards bringing your periods back.

Topics discussed in today's episode:

  • What inspired Nicola to write her book, No Period. Now What?
  • How having an active lifestyle and engaging in sports activities can influence your menstrual cycles
  • Why it's important for women to have access to information about their reproductive health
  • How to know if you have Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
  • What effect do exercise, diet, and birth control pills have on your reproductive health?
  • In terms of exercise, how do we know how much is too much?
  • Why it's important to pay attention to your luteal phase
  • What factors can cause a woman to lose her period?
  • When is the right time to focus on weight loss?
  • At what point is it appropriate to cut back on exercise?
  • How does hormonal contraceptive use impact your menstrual cycles?

Connect with Nicola Rinaldi

You can connect with Nicola on her Website, and on Facebook, and Twitter.

Resources mentioned

Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group

Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes!

This episode is sponsored by Cora! Made from 100% organic cotton, Cora tampons were designed not only to help you manage your periods but also to preserve your health.  For every month of tampons you buy, Cora gives a month of pads along with menstrual health education to a girl in need in India. Click here to receive your first month's supply free of charge.

*Please note that Cora only ships within the United States.

Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Masterclass

work with me

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!

Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

 
Jun 2, 2017

In this episode I decided to go solo to talk with you about the reality of coming off hormonal birth control. For some reason numerous health professionals continue to advise women that they will get pregnant immediately after they come off the pill. The thing is that when you take a look at the research, most women who take hormonal birth control long term do experience a delay in the return of their fertility. For some women it is a few months, and for others it is over a year. In this episode I talk about the transition period after coming off hormonal contraceptives and how long it typically takes before your cycles go back to normal. I also talk about how you can prepare for that transition period and optimize your chances of conceiving when you're ready to start a family.

Topics discussed in today's episode

  • Why it's unethical for your doctor to tell you that your period will definitely come back right away after you come off hormonal birth control
  • Why it's hard to know how long it will take you to conceive whether you've just come off the pill or if you've had natural cycles for awhile
  • Why you can expect it to take you about twice as long to conceive if you've used hormonal birth control long-term
  • The 5 factors that will influence how long it will take before your menstrual cycles return normally and be within healthy parameters
  • Why hormonal contraceptives are contraindicated for women who have irregular cycles and why you're at a greater risk of delayed return of ovulation if your cycles were irregular before you started taking the pill
  • The impact of aging on fertility on how long it could take
  • Managing the transition period between coming off hormonal contraceptives and having normal healthy cycles
  • How long it actually takes for a woman's cycle to return normally after coming off hormonal birth control
  • The role hormonal contraceptives play in increasing the likelihood that you may and up needing additional interventions later on
  • Why you may want to consider coming off hormonal contraceptives 2-3 years before you're ready to start trying to have babies
  • The importance of preconception nutrition
  • Using Fertility Awareness for birth control in the interim period
  • The connection between hormonal birth control to nutrient deficiencies

Connect with Lisa

You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook, and Twitter

Resources mentioned

Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group

Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes!

This episode is sponsored by Cora! Made from 100% organic cotton, Cora tampons were designed not only to help you manage your periods but also to preserve your health.  For every month of tampons you buy, Cora gives a month of pads along with menstrual health education to a girl in need in India. Click here to receive your first month's supply free of charge.

*Please note that Cora only ships within the United States.

Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Masterclass

work with me

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!

Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

 
May 26, 2017

Stephanie Risinger is a Fertility Coach, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Stephanie has been a therapist for nine years, and she decided to start her podcast, The Holistic Fertility and Wellness Podcast, after experiencing several years of fertility challenges and pursuing holistic approaches to improving fertility.  She found that the information she sought was not as easily accessible as she had hoped.  She worked hard to find resources and is now sharing those resources with others through her podcast.

In today's show, Stephanie shares her own fertility journey with us. After her 9 year journey with fertility challenges, Stephanie is expecting her first baby! She shares how she managed to maintain hope throughout her journey, and how she was able to maintain her own sense of identity and worthiness during the years she was unable to conceive.

Topics discussed in today's episode

  • Stephanie takes us through her 9-year fertility journey
  • Stephanie shares her experience with the adoption process
  • The importance of understanding your menstrual cycle
  • How to manage infertility when it feels like everyone around you is getting pregnant
  • How to navigate conversations with friends who get pregnant while you're struggling with infertility
  • The impact infertility has on relationships
  • The unexpected way infertility affects grandparents
  • Challenging the idea that your body is broken and instead choosing to believe your body can do it
  • How fertility challenges can impact your intimate relationship with your partner
  • What it was that finally made the difference for Stephanie and lead to her finally being able to conceive naturally

Connect with Stephanie

You can connect with Stephanie on her Website, and on Facebook, and Twitter

Resources mentioned

Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group

Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes!

This episode is sponsored by Cora! Made from 100% organic cotton, Cora tampons were designed not only to help you manage your periods but also to preserve your health.  For every month of tampons you buy, Cora gives a month of pads along with menstrual health education to a girl in need in India. Click here to receive your first month's supply free of charge.

*Please note that Cora only ships within the United States.

Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Masterclass

work with me

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!

Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

 
May 19, 2017

Andrea struggled with amenorrhea for 4 years after coming off hormonal contraceptives. Andrea had come off the pill to try to conceive. After undergoing multiple failed rounds of IUI and IVF Andrea decided to turn to the world of naturopathic medicine. After a long road, Andrea's period finally returned after she made a number of significant dietary and lifestyle changes.

In today's show, Andrea shares her story, and what it was that finally helped her to turn the corner and bring her period back after so many years.

Topics discussed in today's episode

  • Andrea's history with hormonal contraceptive over a 12 year period
  • What happened (or rather didn't happen) when Andrea went off the pill
  • Andrea's experience with IUI and IVF along her fertility journey
  • What finally brought Andrea's period back after 4 years of amenorrhea
  • How the pill masked the underlying issue that caused Andrea's period to be MIA for so long
  • The possible PCOS-Thyroid connection to Andrea's prolonged amenorrhea
  • The transition period for Andrea towards a more natural lifestyle that allowed her to nourish and heal her body
  • The emotional aspect of Andrea's healing beyond the dietary and lifestyle changes
  • The benefits of a social media detox if your Facebook feed is causing you unnecessary pain and stress
  • The dietary and lifestyle changes Andrea made to improve her menstrual cycle health
  • The importance of seeking support from a functional practitioner
  • Why it's so very important to come off hormonal contraceptives before you're ready to start trying for a baby (at least a year or more).

Resources mentioned

Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group

Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes!

This episode is sponsored by Cora! Made from 100% organic cotton, Cora tampons were designed not only to help you manage your periods but also to preserve your health.  For every month of tampons you buy, Cora gives a month of pads along with menstrual health education to a girl in need in India. Click here to receive your first month's supply free of charge.

*Please note that Cora only ships within the United States.

Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Masterclass

work with me

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!

Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

 
May 12, 2017

In today's episode, I share two powerful stories with you. I recently reached out to the members of the Fertility Friday Facebook Community and asked if anyone had experienced negative side effects on hormonal contraceptives. The responses were overwhelming, and I decided to invite two of the women who reached out to me to share their stories on the show. Both Briana and Cieara share their reflections about their time on hormonal birth control and the impact that it had on their moods.

Topics discussed in today's episode

  • Briana shares her experience taking hormonal contraceptives
  • Why Briana had to stop taking the pill 3 days after she started taking it for the first time
  • How hormonal birth control impacted Briana's moods the second time she was put on them
  • Why Briana didn't attribute many of the side effects of the pill to the pill until she finally stopped taking it
  • The scientific evidence that validates the effect the pill has on mood and painful sex
  • Why doctors often recommend a different pill instead of suggesting you stop altogether when you have a bad reaction to it
  • The political implications associated with telling the truth about the pill and the way it affects women
  • Cieara shares her experience taking hormonal contraceptives
  • The connection between the pill and chronic yeast infections
  • The roller coaster Cieara went on going from yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis
  • Why it was the headaches that Cieara experienced that finally made her come off the pill
  • Why Cieara didn't make the connection between the yeast infections and the pill until after she stopped taking it.

Connect with Lisa

You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website and in the Fertility Friday Facebook Community 

Resources mentioned

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This episode is sponsored by Cora! Made from 100% organic cotton, Cora tampons were designed not only to help you manage your periods but also to preserve your health.  For every month of tampons you buy, Cora gives a month of pads along with menstrual health education to a girl in need in India. Click here to receive your first month's supply free of charge.

*Please note that Cora only ships within the United States.

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May 5, 2017

Dr. Beiter is a Board Certified Medical Doctor, with a specialization in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology who specializes in fertility. Dr. Beiter is a trained NaPro Technology Surgeon. For those of you who aren’t familiar with NaPro technology is a specialized form of gynecologic surgery whose primary aim is to reconstruct the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries in such a way that minimized adhesions and protects your tissues.

In today’s episode, we talk about the surgical side of NaPro technology, what it can mean for your health and fertility, and how the NaPro surgical approach can support women with fibroids, endometriosis, PCOS, pelvic pain, and infertility.

Topics discussed in today's episode

  • How the NaPro Technology surgical approach differs from the general approach that is taken by classically trained Obstetrician-Gynecologists
  • What are the main reasons why women are referred for surgery in the first place?
  • At what point would surgery be appropriate to remove fibroids?
  • What are the surgical techniques that minimize bleeding, scarring, and adhesions when removing fibroids surgically?
  • What exactly is an adhesion, and how do NaPro technology surgical procedures minimize adhesions of your reproductive tissues?
  • What is endometriosis, and how is endometriosis diagnosed?
  • Why you can't diagnose endometriosis with an ultrasound alone
  • How does endometriosis contribute to or cause infertility?
  • What does endometriosis actually look like in the body?
  • Does endometriosis just grow back after surgery?
  • What is adenomyosis and how is it related to endometriosis and infertility?
  • Can surgery (i.e. ovarian wedge resection surgery) improve PCOS symptoms?
  • How do ovulatory disorders contribute to or cause infertility?
  • How ultrasounds can be used to help to identify ovulatory disorders
  • What is LUF -- Luteinized Unruptured Follicle -- and how does it contribute to and cause fertility challenges?

Connect with Dr. Beiter

You can connect with Dr. Beiter on his Website

Resources mentioned

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This episode is sponsored by Cora! Made from 100% organic cotton, Cora tampons were designed not only to help you manage your periods but also to preserve your health.  For every month of tampons you buy, Cora gives a month of pads along with menstrual health education to a girl in need in India. Click here to receive your first month's supply free of charge.

*Please note that Cora only ships within the United States.

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May 3, 2017

Molly is the visionary female founder of Cora. If you haven’t heard of Cora tampons before, Cora is a brand committed to providing healthy, modern menstrual products (i.e. tampons) in a completely new way.

After travelling the world through many developing nations Molly saw how menstruation negatively affects girls and women living in low resource settings. Many of these girls are unable to afford menstrual products and have to resort to using old rags, newspaper, tree bark, and even pieces of old mattresses to manage their monthly bleeds. As you can imagine, using unhygienic methods such as these can cause infections, reproductive health problems, not to mention leaking. When Molly later learned that many of the menstrual products widely sold in North America use harmful chemicals and materials (i.e. pesticides, and other synthetic chemicals) that can cause endocrine disruption, cancer and other illnesses she decided to take matters into her own hands. Molly joined forces with her business partner Morgen and founded Cora.

Not only are Cora tampons made from premium organic cotton (and free from harmful pesticides & synthetic materials), but Cora’s is on a mission to empower girls in developing nations. For every product sold, Cora provides sustainable menstrual products to girls in low resource settings.

In today's episode, we expose the dangers of using conventional menstrual products, and we also have a much-needed discussion of the challenges that girls and women face in low resource settings. What it means for women and girls when they don't have access to the menstrual products they need to manage their periods.

Topics discussed in today's episode

  • Why women in low resource settings are managing their periods with old clothes, tree bark and pieces of old mattresses
  • The reality for women and girls in low resource settings who are not able to attend school and work because of their periods
  • What toxic chemicals are lurking in your menstrual products
  • The link between synthetic materials like rayon and polyester and Toxic Shock Syndrome
  • The health benefits of using 100% organic cotton tampons compared to the regular tampons you buy at the store
  • Why women and girls in low resource settings lack access to menstrual products and what they use instead
  • How the lack of access to menstrual products prevents girls from attending school during their period in many countries worldwide.
  • Why menstrual products should be provided free of charge besides every toilet just like toilet paper
  • How Cora has integrated the fundamental issue of access to menstrual products their company's mission
  • How your purchase of Cora Tampons benefits girls in India and Kenya
  • The connection between conventional menstrual products and health issues like painful periods, yeast infections, and bacterial vaginosis.
  • The inspiration behind the design of Cora Tampons and accessories (i.e. say no to the obnoxious pink and purple packaging characteristic of conventional menstrual products)
  • Why the design savvy carrying case and other accessories are not about hiding your period or being ashamed of it but instead are about embracing it and creating a positive experience of menstruation
  • Why women who buy Cora tampons don't pay the tampon tax

Connect with Molly

You can connect with Molly on the Cora Website, on Facebook, and Twitter

Resources mentioned

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This episode is sponsored by Cora! Made from 100% organic cotton, Cora tampons were designed not only to help you manage your periods but also to preserve your health.  For every month of tampons you buy, Cora gives a month of pads along with menstrual health education to a girl in need in India. Click here to receive your first month's supply free of charge.

*Please note that Cora only ships within the United States.

Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Masterclass

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Apr 28, 2017

For more than 15 years Marc has been helping couples struggling to conceive and have healthy babies. In addition to his Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Dr. Sklar trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute. He is the creator of MarcSklar.com and ReproductiveWellness.com, the co-author of Secret to Conception and a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine and Medical Advisor for Natural Health International.

In today’s show, we talk about sperm health. I’ve had so many questions about this topic that it is ridiculous, and I’m happy to have Marc here to talk more about this.

Topics discussed in today's episode

  • Why focusing on sperm health is a hit to the male ego
  • How to approach your male partner about having his sperm tested
  • Why you should have your male partner's sperm tested ASAP when you're trying to conceive
  • Why fertility issues are just as much a man's issue as a woman's -- it's just as likely to be his
  • Why are we more likely to assume it's a woman's issue?
  • How a man's semen analysis is an indicator of his overall health
  • How testing your male partner's semen right off the bat can save you 6 months or more later on
  • How what we consider to be a "normal" sperm count has changed over the past 50-100 years
  • What are the 3 main parameters that determine sperm health?
  • Why has the "normal" sperm count declined by 75% over the past 50 or 60 years?
  • What is considered to be a "normal" sperm count
  • What is considered to be normal motility and morphology?
  • Why the majority of the sperm men produce is abnormal
  • What can be done to improve sperm quality?
  • Why excessive exercise can be a problem
  • Why it's important that his testicles stay cool
  • How long does it take to see the change in his lab results?
  • The truth about IUI
  • What actually constitutes "trying" from both Marc and My perspective
  • Specific supplements to support sperm quality

Connect with Marc

You can connect with Marc on his Website, his clinic Reproductive Wellness, and on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!

Resources mentioned

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Apr 21, 2017

Genevieve, who you may know as Mama Natural has shared hundreds of hilarious and informative videos that have empowered millions of women to embrace natural pregnancy, birth, and parenting. Her YouTube channel gets over a million video views each month, and she has just released her first book The Mama Natural Week to Week Guide to Pregnancy & Childbirth. Her new book is a great resource for mamas to be coming from a natural perspective. What I love about Genevieve's approach is that she recognizes that pregnancy and birth are normal and natural -- not a medical crisis. She is on a mission to inform you of your choices, because as the saying goes...knowledge is power.

Topics discussed in today's episode

  • What was the inspiration behind the Mama Natural YouTube channel?
  • Genevieve shares her experience birthing her first child and why she made completely different choices the second time around
  • How to manage an un-medicated childbirth, how to stay focused without freaking out, and how to stay on top of the mental game during labour
  • Recognizing that labour is temporary and the real work starts once your baby arrives
  • The cascade of interventions -- how interventions early on increased the chance that you'll need more serious interventions down the line.
  • Presenting the routine testing and procedures done in pregnancy as options that you can choose instead of mandatory actions you must take
  • What you need to know in each trimester of pregnancy
  • How to manage your risk of developing gestational diabetes, or having a positive test for Group B strep by developing healthy eating habits
  • Setting yourself up for the healthiest pregnancy and birth from the start

Connect with Genevieve {Mama Natural}

You can connect with Mama Natural on her Website, on Facebook, Twitter, and on her YouTube Channel

Resources mentioned

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Apr 14, 2017

In this edition of my Fertility Awareness Reality Series, I am sharing a client session with Emily. Emily was a member of my recent group and is actively avoiding pregnancy at the moment. Emily shares her experience of learning to trust the method and describes the phases she had to go through to get to the point where she feels confident using the method to prevent pregnancy.

In this episode, as in the other episodes in my Fertility Awareness Reality Series, I pull back the curtain and show you inside a real client session. You get to see exactly what it's like to work with me one-on-one!

You still have about 2 weeks to join my April 2017 Group Programs! Make sure to head over to the group program page and apply today to reserve your spot.

Topics discussed in today's episode

  • What Emily gained from the group program after a full year of charting
  • How Emily went from thinking she never had any dry days to discover that most of her cycle days are actually dry
  • The process of deprogramming that has to happen to allow your partner to ejaculate inside of you on your infertile days (i.e. going fully unprotected)
  • Emily talks about how she manages her fertile window to manage using the method with her comfort level
  • How your birth control changes change with age and time
  • The lack of information about the common side effects of the pill given by healthcare providers.
  • The effect of hormonal contraceptives on testosterone and cervical mucus
  • Nutrient deficiencies related to the hormonal contraceptive use
  • Why it's easier to chart when your cycles are healthy even when you're trying to avoid pregnancy
  • Why the side effects associated with hormonal contraceptives tend to be downplayed by your physician
  • Why it's important to have all of the information to make informed choices about birth control

Resources mentioned

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Apr 7, 2017

In this edition of my Fertility Awareness Reality Series, I am airing a client session with Kelly. Kelly is a member of my most recent Fertility Friday Group Program. She recently came off hormonal contraceptives and joined the group in preparation for pregnancy. Although Kelly isn't actively trying to conceive at the moment, she joined the group as a way to better understand her cycles and focus on improving her menstrual cycle health before she starts trying to conceive later on this year.

One of the themes that arise in this episode is the importance of self-advocacy. Kelly recently received a diagnosis of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis as a result of our sessions together during the group program. In light of her new diagnosis, she has been making a number of changes to her diet and lifestyle to address this, and she is also working closely with a functional practitioner who is supervising her care. With that being said, in Kelly's case, this issue was only identified because she requested testing. An important reminder that we have to take an active role in our own healthcare.

In this episode, as in the other episodes in my Fertility Awareness Reality Series, I pull back the curtain and show you inside a real client session. You get to see exactly what it's like to work with me one-on-one!

You still have about 2 weeks to join my April 2017 Group Programs! Make sure to head over to the group program page and apply today to reserve your spot.

Topics discussed in today's episode

  • Kelly's experience with hormonal contraceptives
  • Kelly's recent diagnosis of Hypothyroid (Hashimoto's Thyroiditis)
  • The impact of thyroid disorders on the menstrual cycle chart
  • What days are optimal for trying to conceive?
  • Why it's important to have your partner's sperm analyzed right off the bat
  • The role of cervical mucus in filtering out defective sperm
  • How to manage a gluten-free diet?
  • A whole food gluten-free diet vs a junk food gluten-free diet

Resources mentioned

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Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

Mar 31, 2017

In this special edition of my Fertility Awareness Reality Series, I interview Amy. Amy is a member of my most recent Fertility Friday Group Program. Amy joined the group program right at the time she decided to come off hormonal contraceptives. Amy shares what she has discovered so far. She used the pill for the past 10 years, and although she didn't really experience any side effects, now that she's off the hormones she's since realized how it was affecting her.

One of the key takeaways that Amy shares in this episode are how coming off the pill has reunited her with her sex drive. She had chalked up her lack of interest in sex to a personality trait, but since coming off the pill it is clear the pill was at fault for suppressing her sex drive.

We also spend some time talking about what's normal after coming off hormonal contraceptives, especially when you're wanting to jump in and transition to using fertility awareness for birth control.

In this episode, I pull back the curtain and show you inside a real client session, and you get to see exactly what it's like to work with me one-on-one!

There is still time for you to apply to join my April 2017 Group Programs! Make sure to head over to the group program page and apply today to reserve your spot.

Topics discussed in today's episode

  • Amy's experience with hormonal contraceptives
  • How Amy discovered the pill had killed her libido, and why she didn't notice over the past 10 years of using it
  • Transitioning from hormonal contraceptives to fertility awareness
  • What is "normal" after you come off the pill?
  • How to rely on fertility awareness when your temperatures are all over the place?
  • Why the process of learning fertility awareness for birth control takes 3-5 months to gain complete confidence
  • Is it possible to rely on fertility awareness for birth control?
  • What steps are involved in gaining complete confidence in the method?
  • The role of cervical mucus in fertility
  • The rationale behind the fertility awareness method

Resources mentioned

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Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

Mar 24, 2017

In this special edition of my Fertility Awareness Reality Series, I interview Leda. Leda is one of my current clients, and she wanted to be part of the series to share her experience learning fertility awareness to use as hormone free birth control.

One of the key takeaways that Leda shares in this episode how she has learned to interpret her fertility on a day to day basis instead of using past charts to predict her fertility. Leda's experience is also unique, because she somehow managed to escape hormonal contraceptive use altogether, and has what I lovingly refer to as "virgin cycles".

In this episode, I pull back the curtain and show you inside a real client session, and you get to see exactly what it's like to work with me one-on-one!

There is still time for you to apply to join my April 2017 Group Programs! Make sure to head over to the group program page and apply today to reserve your spot.

Topics discussed in today's episode

  • Leda's story & how she managed to avoid ever using hormonal contraceptives
  • How to get used to the idea that you can't predict when you'll ovulate
  • Being patient through the learning process, which typically takes 2-3 full cycles
  • Using fertility awareness successfully to avoid pregnancy
  • Is your period fertile?
  • What is the semen elimination technique and how does it help you use fertility awareness more effectively?
  • What is the difference between arousal fluid and cervical mucus?
  • What factors can throw off your temperatures?

Resources mentioned

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Mar 17, 2017

In this special solo episode, I address some of the common myths about sex, female sexual response. There are a number of misconceptions about sex that prevail and can have a negative impact on your sexual experiences with your partner, and I decided to tackle them in today's show.

This is a topic that comes up in my one-on-one work with clients as well as within my group programs, and I wanted to share with you some practical ways to transform your sexual experience with your partner and have better sex.

In addition to this episode, I wrote a blog post about female orgasm and sexuality called 5 Ways to Have Better Sex if you'd like to dive deeper into this topic.

Topics discussed in today's episode

  • Is there something wrong with you if you don't orgasm from intercourse alone?
  • Why you might want to consider "foreplay" real sex
  • Why we should develop a broader definition sex
  • Why scheduling sex is actually sexy
  • Why it is important to show up intentionally for sex with your partner
  • Practical ways of staying in the moment during sex
  • The benefits of using fertility awareness to identify your fertile window
  • Why you should have sex outside of your fertile window when you're trying to conceive
  • Why you should take more time for foreplay, and while you're at it, stop calling it foreplay

Resources mentioned

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Mar 10, 2017

In this special solo episode, I address some common menstruation questions. Unfortunately, periods are talking about enough so, often times, women never truly understand what a normal period is supposed to like.

I get asked questions about this topic time and time again by the women in the various programs and groups I run. I realized, if they have these questions, it’s likely you do as well.

In addition to this episode, I’ve also written a blog post about this topic called How Much Am I Supposed to Bleed During My Period.

Topics discussed in today's episode

  • How long does a normal period last and what is the bleeding pattern like?
  • How hormonal contraceptives impact your period
  • Is the period you have on the pill a real one?
  • How does a menstrual cup change your relationship with your period?
  • Variations of blood colors and what they may indicate
  • What are natural ways to improve your cycle?
  • What does the amount of blood say about your health and your hormonal profile?
  • Researching your Endometrial lining and how well it is developed
  • Focusing on your cycle and taking the time to learn about your body
  • How intimately connected your cycles are with your health
  • How does your cycle change after coming off hormonal contraceptives?

Resources mentioned

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Mar 3, 2017

I’m excited to have Lily Back on the show for a record 4th appearance! Make sure to check out the resources section below for the list of our previous episodes together. We’ve covered Gestational Diabetes, Exercise during Pregnancy, and A Real Food Diet for PCOS so far and, in today’s show, we talk about breastfeeding nutrition.

Although your doctor might tell you that it doesn’t much matter what you eat when you’re breastfeeding, Lily begs to differ. We talk about what to do to make sure you’re making the most nutritious milk for your baby and also how to make sure that you’re getting enough nourishment during the critical few months after birth.

Topics discussed in today's episode

  • What happens to the body during breastfeeding?
  • How do nutritional requirements for a woman differ when pregnant, trying to conceive, and breastfeeding?
  • What happens to women when they’re not prepared for being as hungry as you get when breastfeeding?
  • How does the quality of the food you eat relate to the quality of your breastmilk?
  • How to be prepared for healthy options when you’re breastfeeding
  • Good fats vs. Bad fats: what to look for and what to avoid
  • What is breastmilk made of and how does it change to meet the requirements of the age and gender of your child?
  • How different kinds of breastmilk impact babies
  • Details about important nutrients when breastfeeding, such as Choline and Vitamin D
  • Why do some women have trouble producing breastmilk and what can be done about it?
  • Debunking the concept of a “pre-pregnancy body” and other myths about breastfeeding
  • Postpartum depression: How nutrition and diet relate to it, what steps to take if you experience it, and advice on getting help.
  • The importance of having a lactation consultant

Connect with Lily Nichols

You can connect with Lily on her Website and on Facebook and Twitter

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Mar 1, 2017

Dana Obleman is the founder and creator of The Sleep Sense™ Program. Not only does she support new mothers when they need it most in those first few months and years if you find that your baby isn’t sleeping well, she also trains and certifies sleep consultants worldwide.

In today’s show, we talk about one of the things that you never really think about when you’re planning to have a family or even when you’re pregnant! We’re going to talk about baby sleep.

Topics discussed in today's episode

  • What inspired Dana to create The Sleep Sense™ Program
  • Why you shouldn’t expect to have poor sleeping habits after you give birth
  • Is wanting more sleep a selfish desire as a new mother?
  • Typical sleep expectations in the first few months after giving birth
  • What can you do in the first few weeks to help your baby’s future sleep habits?
  • The first step to creating great sleep habits
  • The #1 mistake parents make that interferes with creating good sleep habits
  • Why being too strict in creating good sleep habits can lead to burnout
  • How to find a balance between working on sleep habits and not being too hard on yourself
  • The ongoing sleep conversation with your child
  • How do you know when it’s time to make a change in your child’s sleep habits?
  • How poor sleep can affect your child’s development and behavior
  • What are the two things Dana wants you to know?

Connect with Dana Obleman

You can connect with Dana Obleman on her website.

Resources mentioned

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Feb 24, 2017

In today’s episode, I share with you two interviews I recorded live at the Restorative Medicine Conference in Toronto.

Dr. David Brownstein is a Board-Certified family physician and is one of the foremost practitioners of holistic medicine. He is the Medical Director of the Center for Holistic Medicine in West Bloomfield, MI. Dr. Brownstein has lectured internationally to physicians, and others, about his success in using natural hormones and nutritional therapies in his practice.

Dr. Denis Wilson developed the concept of Wilson ‘s Temperature Syndrome in 1988 after observing people with symptoms of low thyroid and low body temperature, yet who had normal blood tests. He found that by normalizing their temperatures with T3 (without T4) their symptoms often remained improved even after the treatment was discontinued.

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Topics discussed in today's episode

  • How a book on nutrition led Dr. Brownstein down this career path
  • What should we know about iodine as it relates to the thyroid and why is it essential?
  • What happens when there’s an iodine deficiency?
  • Why is it important to know your iodine levels before you get pregnant?
  • Iodine’s connection to cystic breasts
  • How the thyroid is related to metabolism
  • Low body temperature: what does it mean and what does it have to do with the thyroid?
  • Dr. Wilson’s experiments with cycling patients and resetting their thermostat and thyroid
  • What to do if you have a low body temperature
  • The direct correlation between metabolism and body temperature and how it relates to fertility
  • How does hyperthyroidism relate to fertility?
  • How to tell if, and when, what you’re doing is working
  • What to eat, and when to eat it, to maintain healthy insulin levels

Connect with Dr. David Brownstein, MD

You can connect with Dr. Brownstein on his website.

Connect with Dr. Denis Wilson, MD

You can connect with Dr. Wilson on his website.

Resources mentioned

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