Should you rely on ovulation predictor kits when you’re trying to conceive? Find out in today’s episode of the 2021 summer replay series!

In this solo episode, I am tackling the topic of Ovulation Predictor Kits! I talk about OPKs and why I don’t think they are all they’re cracked up to be. I share why relying solely on OPKs can reduce your chances of conception in some cases, and why your body gives you much more reliable signs to go on when you pay attention to it!

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Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE, my 10 week group coaching program! We start on September 21st! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now!

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• Why relying primarily on Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPKs) can actually lower your chances of conceiving
• How OPKs can inadvertently lead you to use the rhythm method
• The impact of stress on your menstrual cycle
• Why the key to timing sex correctly is not about having sex on ovulation day
• Why women with PCOS often can’t rely on OPKs to identify ovulation
• How relying on OPKs can result in you ignoring your body signs
• Why monitoring your cervical mucus observations is more effective than relying on OPKs
• Why waiting for a positive OPK to have sex will often cause you to miss out on several fertile days prior to ovulation
• The importance of understanding your fertility signs first and using OPKs second
• The benefits of using OPKs when you understand and pay attention your fertile signs first
• Using Fertility Awareness to optimize your chances of conception

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Resources mentioned:

• Fertility Awareness Method | Fertility Friday Podcast
• Cora Tampons | Organic Tampons That Work
• 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program | Program Details

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Is there a connection between fibrocystic breast disease, ovarian cysts and iodine deficiency? Find out in today’s episode of the 2021 summer replay series!

Dr. Flechas has been in medical practice for 35 years. He is the Medical Director of Flechas Family Practice in Hendersonville, N.C. In addition to family practice, Dr. Flechas’s areas of specialization include Iodine therapy for thyroid and breast disorders, bio-identical hormone replacement for both men and women, and diagnosis and treatment of cardiac-related issues such as coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, and hypertension.

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Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE, my 10 week group coaching program! We start on September 21st! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now!

• The link between fibrocystic breast disease and iodine deficiency
• The connection between iodine deficiency and cancer
• What is the relationship between iodine deficiency and thyroid function?
• What are the factors that contribute to the development of a goiter?
• Is iodine only necessary for thyroid function?
• How Iodine is distributed inside your body?
• What is fibrocystic breast disease and what are the most common signs and symptoms?
• The link between iodine and the development of scar tissue
• How is iodine related to breast, ovarian, and thyroid cancer?
• If iodine can reverse fibrocystic breast disease, then why isn’t it standard treatment?
• The link between iodine deficiency, polycystic ovary, and insulin resistance?
• What is the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for iodine and why does Dr. Flechas recommend significantly higher amounts?
• How can you determine if you are deficient in iodine?
• What is the most accurate way to test your iodine levels?

Connect with Dr. Flechas:

Resources mentioned:

• References & research papers on Iodine | Hakala Labs
• Iodine replacement in fibrocystic disease of the breast (PubMed)| Dr. Eskin
• Linalool, a plant-derived monoterpene alcohol, reverses doxorubicin resistance in human breast adenocarcinoma cells (PubMed)
• Perillyl Alcohol Inhibits Human Breast Cancer Cell Growth in vitro and in vivo (PubMed)
• Hakala Research Lab | Iodine Testing

Related podcasts & blog posts:

• FFP 124 | Thyroid Health & Fertility, Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | Iodine & Thyroid Function | Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome | Dr. David Brownstein, MD | Dr. Denis Wilson, MD
• FFP 164 | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Erika Enos
• FFP 143 | Choosing the Right Practitioner | How To Find A Functional Practitioner Who Will Really Help You | Lisa | Fertility Friday
• FFP 116 | Stop The Thyroid Madness | Going Beyond Synthroid & Getting to the Root Cause of Thyroid Disorders | Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | What to do when your Doctor Won’t Cooperate | Janie Bowthorpe, M. Ed.
• FFP 041 | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Dr. Maureen Rozenn
• Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday

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Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs

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The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook

This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Today we dive into the iodine/thyroid controversy, and discover why your basal body temperature is such an important indicator of your overall health in my interviews with Dr. David Brownstein and Dr. Denis Wilson! All this and more in today’s episode of the 2021 summer replay series!

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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• 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

• FFP 116 | Stop The Thyroid Madness | Going Beyond Synthroid & Getting to the Root Cause of Thyroid Disorders | Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | What to do when your Doctor Won’t Cooperate | Janie Bowthorpe, M. Ed.
• Dr. Brownstein’s Book – Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It
• Dr. Brownstein’s Book – Overcoming Thyroid Disorders
• Hypothyroidism: The Unsuspected Illness by Dr. Broda Barnes
• The Association for the Advancement of Restorative Medicine
• The Exercise Paradox
• List of Medical Providers Trained in Dr. Wilson’s Approach

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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.

Why do doctor’s prescribe the birth control for (literally) every menstrual cycle complaint? Find out in today’s episode of the 2021 summer replay series!

Dr. Naylor is a board-certified family physician, focused on preventive medicine and nutrition. As an osteopathic physician, she treats patients with a whole-person approach and has training in treating the body with hands-on techniques, called osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM). She became especially interested in fertility during the end of her residency training when she herself stopped hormonal contraception in an effort to get pregnant and didn’t get a period. Almost 2 years later, she continues her journey to naturally regain a healthy menstrual cycle and reflects on how western medicine addresses (or doesn’t address) this common issue.

Today’s episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE!

Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE, my 10 week group coaching program! We start on September 21st! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now!

• What is Osteopathic medicine?
• Dr. Naylor shares how her own experience on hormonal contraceptives has shifted how she views prescribing them in her own practice
• Why type of training to medical Doctors typically receive regarding hormonal contraceptives?
• Why do Doctors typically recommend hormonal methods of birth control over non-hormonal methods?
• Why the official recommendation is for women to use hormonal contraceptives throughout most of their adult life up until approximately age 50
• How are physicians typically educated regarding the side effects of hormonal contraceptives?
• What training are physicians given to the menstrual cycle and maintaining reproductive health?
• What is the best way to approach your doctor when you are seeking care outside of the traditional medical paradigm?
• Why advocating for yourself isn’t always easy
• How to approach your Doctor when he or she isn’t receptive to the treatment, medication or approach you wish to take

Connect with Dr. Naylor

You can connect with Dr. Naylor on her Website

Resources mentioned

• Dr. Miranda Naylor (website)
• What is a DO?
• FFP 007 | What the pill really does to your hormones | PCOS & Menstrual Irregularities | Dr. Lara Briden
• FFP 095 | No More Periods? The Blessings of the Curse | Menstrual Suppression | The Pill | Dr. Susan Rako
• FFP 100 | Anniversary Edition Part 1 | Multi-Episode Compilation | Fertility Awareness Method | Pregnancy | Birth Control | Women’s Health | Lisa | Fertility Friday

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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.