Heal Your Hormones with Dr. Danielle

In this episode, Dr. Danielle is joined by Caitlin Sullivan (@SpringToLifeMethod) to discuss how to support your body throughout the menstrual cycle with food. They break down each phase of the cycle and explain what is happening in the body during that phase. They also provide general recommendations for supporting hormones month-long, such as balancing blood sugar, prioritizing protein, and focusing on whole food sources. They discuss the benefits of seed cycling, liver support, and magnesium supplementation. They also touch on the importance of breakfast and building a balanced plate to set yourself up for a day of good eating. Takeaways Understanding the different phases of the menstrual cycle and what is happening in the body during each phase can help guide food choices to support hormone balance. Balancing blood sugar, prioritizing protein, and focusing on whole food sources are important for supporting hormones month-long. Seed cycling can be a beneficial way to incorporate cycle syncing into nutrition and support hormone balance. Liver support during the follicular phase and PMS support during the luteal phase can help mitigate symptoms and balance hormones. Magnesium supplementation and adjusting caffeine consumption can also support hormone balance. Building a balanced plate for breakfast sets the tone for the day and can improve energy, brain fog, and sugar cravings. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:19 Supporting Your Hormones with Food Throughout the Menstrual Cycle 12:46 Incorporating Cycle Syncing into Your Nutrition 24:22 Nutritional Strategies for Low Progesterone and PMS Symptoms 28:01 The Significance of Breakfast for Hormone Balance 30:39 Conclusion and Call to Action ----- Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram @drdanielle.nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule your strategy call here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fullscript Supplement Dispensary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Download your free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hormone Balancing Smoothie Recipe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @drdanielle.nd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: drdanielledesroche.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielle-m-desroche/support

In this Q&A-style episode, Dr. Danielle answers questions related to PCOS, fertility, and hormone health. She discusses the use of mucinex for fertility, the significance of high AMH levels in PCOS, the safety of intermittent fasting during different phases of the menstrual cycle, the timing of cold plunges, the benefits of raw carrot salads, the difference between the Dutch test and a hair follicle test for hormones, considerations for getting off spironolactone, the impact of SSRIs on gut health, and advice for a friend struggling to conceive despite regular cycles and accurate timing of sex. Takeaways The use of mucinex for fertility is not supported by much scientific evidence, and it may not be suitable for all women. High AMH levels in PCOS are due to the presence of multiple immature follicles in the ovaries, not cysts. Intermittent fasting can be safe during all phases of the menstrual cycle, but more extreme fasts should be avoided during the luteal phase and early menstrual phase. Cold plunging can be beneficial for calming the nervous system, but it should be avoided during the two-week wait when trying to conceive. Raw carrot salads can be helpful for estrogen dominance and gut health. The Dutch test is a more accurate option for hormone testing compared to a hair follicle test. Getting off spironolactone should be done gradually and with support to minimize the risk of acne flare-ups. Food sensitivity testing may be beneficial for individuals with gut symptoms, skin symptoms, inflammatory symptoms, autoimmune conditions, or unexplained infertility. Progesterone levels should be checked to ensure they are sufficient for supporting pregnancy. Semen analysis should be considered to assess sperm health and motility. Improving egg quality may be necessary for individuals experiencing regular cycles but difficulty conceiving. SSRIs can have an impact on gut health and hormone balance, and probiotic support may be beneficial. Leaving a review for the podcast can help more women access valuable information about their health and options beyond conventional medicine. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Mucinex for Fertility 04:25 Understanding AMH Levels in PCOS 06:43 Intermittent Fasting and the Menstrual Cycle 10:11 The Benefits of Raw Carrot Salads 12:02 Considerations for Getting Off Spironolactone 14:12 SSRIs and Gut Health Mentioned in this episode: At-home Progesterone Test -Click here to order. Use code DRDANIELLE25 to save 25%. ----- Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram @drdanielle.nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule your strategy call here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fullscript Supplement Dispensary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Download your free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hormone Balancing Smoothie Recipe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @drdanielle.nd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: drdanielledesroche.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielle-m-desroche/support

In this episode, Dr. Danielle discusses the importance of supporting postpartum mothers and provides tips on how to navigate the postpartum period. She emphasizes the need for moms to prioritize their health and seek support from healthcare professionals. Dr. Danielle also highlights the common symptoms experienced during postpartum and suggests ways to address them. She covers topics such as hormonal health, digestive health, mental health, and physical activity. Additionally, she recommends specific dietary recommendations, supplements, and lifestyle changes to support postpartum recovery. Takeaways Postpartum mothers often get less attention and support compared to pregnant women, so it's important for them to prioritize their health and seek support from healthcare professionals. Common symptoms during the postpartum period, such as fatigue, constipation, depression, hair loss, and anxiety, can be addressed and should not be considered normal. Testing sex hormones, thyroid function, and blood sugar levels can provide valuable insights into postpartum health and help identify any imbalances or deficiencies. Dietary recommendations for postpartum mothers include consuming foods high in healthy fats, lean proteins, complex carbs, and leafy greens. Supplements such as omega-3 fatty acids, evening primrose oil, magnesium glycinate, B vitamins, and 5-HTP can support hormonal balance and mental health. *NOTE: 5-HTP should *not* be taken with an SSRI as this can lead to Serotonin Syndrome. Supporting digestive health through fiber-rich foods, probiotics, and anti-inflammatory foods is important for postpartum recovery. Prioritizing mental health through social support, therapy, and proper nutrition can help prevent or manage postpartum depression and anxiety. Returning to physical activity postpartum should be done gradually and with guidance from a pelvic physical therapist or appropriate exercise programs. Testing nutrient levels, including vitamin D, B12, and iron, is important to address any deficiencies and optimize energy and mental health during the postpartum period. Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Postpartum Care for New Mothers 04:49 Assessing Postpartum Health: Lab Tests and Hormonal Balance 08:22 Dietary Recommendations for Postpartum Well-Being 13:41 Support and Lifestyle Changes for New Mothers ----- Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram @drdanielle.nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule your strategy call here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fullscript Supplement Dispensary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Download your free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hormone Balancing Smoothie Recipe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @drdanielle.nd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: drdanielledesroche.com⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielle-m-desroche/support

In this episode, Dr. Danielle discusses how to achieve a healthy geriatric pregnancy for women over 35 years old. She highlights the lack of support in conventional medicine and the misconception that IUI or IVF are the only options. Dr. Danielle emphasizes the importance of preconception work, improving egg quality, managing autoimmunity, and considering acupuncture. She debunks myths about age being the sole factor in egg quality and the inevitability of low AMH. Dr. Danielle also recommends specific tests to ask for, including FSH, LH, estradiol, AMH, thyroid panel, progesterone, and imaging. Takeaways Conventional medicine often lacks support for women over 35 trying to conceive, offering limited options like IUI or IVF. Preconception work is crucial for improving fertility and increasing the chances of a healthy pregnancy. Improving egg quality through diet, lifestyle changes, and supplements can positively impact fertility. Managing autoimmunity, considering acupuncture, and testing for specific hormones and imaging are important steps in achieving a healthy geriatric pregnancy. Chapters 00:00 Challenges of Geriatric Pregnancy: Misconceptions and Realities 09:07 Improving Egg Quality and Managing Autoimmunity for Fertility 13:45 Debunking Fertility Myths and Exploring Treatment Options ----- Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram @drdanielle.nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule your strategy call here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fullscript Supplement Dispensary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Download your free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hormone Balancing Smoothie Recipe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @drdanielle.nd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: drdanielledesroche.com⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielle-m-desroche/support

In this episode join Dr. Danielle in learning more about PCOS-related hair loss including why hair loss is common, what causes it, and natural and conventional therapies to help treat it. Mentioned in this episode: Mountain Rose Herbs - Spearmint Tea Wellbel - Code DRDANIELLE10 Castor oil - Code DRDANIELLEND10 ----- Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram @drdanielle.nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule your strategy call here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fullscript Supplement Dispensary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Download your free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hormone Balancing Smoothie Recipe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @drdanielle.nd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: drdanielledesroche.com⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielle-m-desroche/support

APRIL GIVEAWAY To enter: Leave a *written* review for the podcast. Screenshot your review and send to [email protected] OR @drdanielle.nd. For a second entry: Share the podcast on Instagram and tag @drdanielle.nd The winner will be announced May! ------ In this episode, Dr. Danielle discusses the importance of testosterone in women's health and the symptoms of low testosterone. She explains that low testosterone is not recognized as a diagnosis for women, but it can significantly impact how a woman feels. Dr. Danielle also shares the factors that can contribute to low testosterone, such as hypothyroidism, adrenal dysfunction, aging, and certain medications. She provides tips on how to raise testosterone levels, including getting quality sleep, regulating blood sugar, reducing stress and alcohol, and engaging in strength training. She also mentions foods and nutrients that can help increase testosterone and herbs that can support libido and adrenal health. Lastly, she briefly touches on prescription testosterone as a potential option for hormone replacement therapy. Takeaways Low testosterone in women is often overlooked but can significantly impact how a woman feels. Factors that can contribute to low testosterone include hypothyroidism, adrenal dysfunction, aging, and certain medications. To raise testosterone levels, focus on getting quality sleep, regulating blood sugar, reducing stress and alcohol, and engaging in strength training. Foods and nutrients that can help increase testosterone include animal protein, seafood, pomegranate, ginger, leafy greens, onions, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli sprouts. Herbs such as Damiana, horny goatweed, Tribulus, ginkgo, and ashwagandha can support libido and adrenal health. Prescription testosterone may be an option for hormone replacement therapy, but it should be considered carefully due to potential side effects. ----- ----- Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram @drdanielle.nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule your strategy call here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fullscript Supplement Dispensary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Download your free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hormone Balancing Smoothie Recipe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @drdanielle.nd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: drdanielledesroche.com⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielle-m-desroche/support

APRIL GIVEAWAY To enter: Leave a *written* review for the podcast. Screenshot your review and send to [email protected] OR @drdanielle.nd. For a second entry: Share the podcast on Instagram and tag @drdanielle.nd The winner will be announced May! ----- In this episode, Dr. Danielle discusses the GI map test and who can benefit from taking it. The GI map is a comprehensive stool test that provides insights into digestive health. It can be beneficial for anyone with digestive symptoms, skin issues, or autoimmune conditions. The test looks at pathogens, H. pylori, commensal and opportunistic bacteria, fungus and yeast, parasites, intestinal health markers, immune response, and leaky gut. Dr. Danielle also explains the importance of repeating the test and following a protocol to address imbalances. Takeaways The GI map test is a comprehensive stool test that provides insights into digestive health. It can be beneficial for anyone with digestive symptoms, skin issues, or autoimmune conditions. The test looks at pathogens, H. pylori, commensal and opportunistic bacteria, fungus and yeast, parasites, intestinal health markers, immune response, and leaky gut. Repeating the test and following a protocol can help address imbalances and improve digestive health. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and April Giveaway 06:11 Importance of Keystone Bacteria 11:17 Assessing Intestinal Health Markers 15:19 Detecting Inflammation and Leaky Gut ----- Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram @drdanielle.nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule your strategy call here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fullscript Supplement Dispensary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Download your free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hormone Balancing Smoothie Recipe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @drdanielle.nd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: drdanielledesroche.com⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielle-m-desroche/support

APRIL GIVEAWAY To enter: Leave a *written* review for the podcast. Screenshot your review and send to [email protected] OR @drdanielle.nd. For a second entry: Share the podcast on Instagram and tag @drdanielle.nd The winner will be announced May! ----- In this episode, Dr. Danielle answers three questions related to women's health. She discusses how to shorten long menstrual cycles, the relationship between high testosterone and PCOS, and the best exercises for women with PCOS. She emphasizes the importance of comprehensive testing to identify the underlying causes of long cycles and high testosterone. Dr. Danielle also provides recommendations for strength training and walking as effective exercises for women with insulin-resistant PCOS, and suggests lower impact workouts like Pilates and yoga for other types of PCOS. Takeaways Long menstrual cycles, lasting more than 35 days, can be caused by delayed ovulation, often related to insulin resistance, excess adrenal androgens, or inflammation. Comprehensive testing is important to identify the underlying causes of long cycles and high testosterone, including insulin levels, adrenal androgens, thyroid function, and prolactin levels. High testosterone does not always mean you have PCOS. PCOS is diagnosed based on high testosterone, irregular cycles, and polycystic ovaries seen on ultrasound. For women with insulin-resistant PCOS, strength training and walking are recommended to improve insulin resistance and glucose metabolism. For other types of PCOS, lower impact workouts like Pilates and yoga can be beneficial, as they help lower cortisol levels and reduce inflammation. Finding an exercise routine that is enjoyable and sustainable is key for long-term management of PCOS. ----- Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram @drdanielle.nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule your strategy call here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fullscript Supplement Dispensary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Download your free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hormone Balancing Smoothie Recipe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @drdanielle.nd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: drdanielledesroche.com⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielle-m-desroche/support

APRIL GIVEAWAY To enter: Leave a *written* review for the podcast. Screenshot your review and send to [email protected] OR @drdanielle.nd. For a second entry: Share the podcast on Instagram and tag @drdanielle.nd The winner will be announced May! ----- In this episode, Dr. Danielle interviews Dr. Lauren Steinman, a SIBO expert, about small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and its impact on hormonal health and fertility. They discuss the symptoms of SIBO, the different types of SIBO, and the root causes of the condition. They also explore the testing and treatment options for SIBO, including antibiotics and herbal remedies. Dr. Lauren emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of SIBO and working with a practitioner who takes a holistic approach. She also provides tips for preventing relapses and recommends abdominal massage for supporting gut motility. About Dr. Lauren Steinman: "Having grown up in Germany, I had the great fortune to experience a holistic style of medicine from an early age. ‌ This inspired me to study at the oldest naturopathic medical school in the US (The National University of Natural Medicine), in Portland Oregon. During my four year doctoral training, I underwent rigorous classroom and clinical training, and spent extra time focusing my clinical education on women's health and digestive health.  ‌ SIBO is my clinical focus and I am one of a handful of experts treating this condition in Europe. Having suffered from SIBO myself, I know how frustrating it can be. In my 7 years of practice I have treated thousand of SIBO patients. Most of my patients come to me after a long and difficult journey with their gut health and travel to my practice from all over Germany and Europe. I am passionate about treating this complex condition and training healthcare providers in the specifics of SIBO. ‌ In Germany I am licensed to practice as a Heilpraktiker due to differences in medical licensing. " Takeaways SIBO is an acronym for small intestine bacterial overgrowth, a condition where bacteria migrate from the large intestine to the small intestine and cause an overgrowth. Symptoms of SIBO include bloating, abdominal pain, chronic diarrhea or constipation, reflux, nausea, and systemic symptoms like joint pain and brain fog. The three types of SIBO are hydrogen-dominant, methane-dominant (also known as EMO), and hydrogen sulfide-dominant. Testing for SIBO is typically done through a breath test, with lactulose being the preferred test substance. Treatment options for SIBO include antibiotics (such as rifaximin, neomycin, and metronidazole) and herbal remedies (such as oregano extract, garlic extract, and neem). It is important to address the root causes of SIBO, such as motility issues, food poisoning, hypothyroidism, and stress. Relapses of SIBO are common, with a 40-70% relapse rate. It is important to work with a practitioner who takes a holistic approach and focuses on relapse prevention. The low FODMAP diet can provide symptomatic relief in the short term, but it is not a long-term solution and should not be followed for more than three months. Additional tests that may be helpful for SIBO include markers of inflammation (such as CRP and calprotectin) and markers of gut permeability (such as zonulin and IFABP). Finding a practitioner who specializes in SIBO and takes a holistic approach is important for effective treatment and long-term management of the condition. SIBO Resources: https://www.laurensteinman.com IG : @laurensteinman.nd TrioSmart SIBO Breath Test 8Hearts GI Specialists SIBO SOS Podcast ----- Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram @drdanielle.nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule your strategy call here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fullscript Supplement Dispensary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Download your free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hormone Balancing Smoothie Recipe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @drdanielle.nd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: drdanielledesroche.com⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielle-m-desroche/support

APRIL GIVEAWAY To enter: Leave a *written* review for the podcast. Screenshot your review and send to [email protected] OR @drdanielle.nd. For a second entry: Share the podcast on Instagram and tag @drdanielle.nd The winner will be announced May! -------- In this episode, Dr. Danielle discusses the hormone DHEAS and its importance in fertility. DHEAS is a hormone made in the adrenal glands and is converted from DHEA. Testing DHEAS levels can provide a better understanding of DHEA production and adrenal function. While high DHEAS levels are common in women with PCOS, low DHEAS levels can be found in those struggling with infertility. Low DHEAS levels can lead to low estrogen levels, irregular or absent ovulation, and thin uterine lining. DHEA supplementation can improve egg quality, ovarian function, and fertility outcomes. Takeaways DHEAS is an important hormone to test in women struggling with infertility Low DHEAS levels can lead to low estrogen levels and irregular or absent ovulation DHEA supplementation can improve egg quality and ovarian function Testing DHEAS levels can provide a better understanding of DHEA production and adrenal function Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Giveaway Reminder 00:44 The Importance of Testing DHEAS in Women Struggling to Conceive 04:45 Improving Egg Quality and Ovarian Function with DHEA Supplementation 07:01 Guidelines for Testing DHEAS and Taking DHEA 08:28 Conclusion and Podcast Giveaway Reminder --------- ----- Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram @drdanielle.nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule your strategy call here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fullscript Supplement Dispensary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Download your free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hormone Balancing Smoothie Recipe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @drdanielle.nd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: drdanielledesroche.com⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielle-m-desroche/support