Today on the podcast, we revisit one of our most loved Women’s Health podcasts. Tahnee is joined by Dr. Carrie Jones, medical director of the DUTCH; A brilliant analytic to test hormones that differs greatly from the traditional Western blood-test approach. The ladies discuss the HPA axis and how the thyroid is best tested. Adrenal fatigue, and the discussion around slowing down and not being a master of all the things, at all the times, is explored. This is a beautiful conversation around a woman's wellbeing and how it is a complex and dancing conversation between all the organ systems and hormones. This deep dive into listening to your body's innate wisdom is not to be missed.
The ladies discuss:
䷁What is leptin resistance?
䷁Why thyroid testing is best via blood.
䷁The effects of a slow thyroid on the body.
䷁How Veganism can deplete a woman's system.
䷁The physiology behind polycystic ovarian syndrome.
䷁Why accurately testing cortisol via blood is challenging.
䷁Cortisol and melatonin, the sun and the moon, Yin and Yang.
䷁How "adrenal fatigue" is the body's way of saying slow down.
䷁Why do menopause symptoms differ significantly between women?
䷁Why informed decision-making, regarding the contraceptive pill is critical.
䷁DUTCH shows the metabolites, which present how each hormone was processed.
䷁Libido is a strong sign of robust health, low libido is an indicator there is imbalance.
䷁Circadian rhythm irregularities (e.g. poor sleep) will affect all our rhythms, including the female cycle.
䷁Blood tests and what they don't show; What each constituent piece is doing and how the body is interacting with it.
䷁Why routine and structure are key; Honour the body, positive sleep hygiene practices, and routine mealtime.