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Today we’re continuing our hormone series with Part 2: Women’s Hormones. Last week, we focused on men’s hormones. Now, it’s time to explore how female hormones work, what happens when they’re out of balance, and what you can do to support them naturally and effectively.

In this episode, we’ll uncover:

• What hormones are and how they function in women’s bodies
• The key hormones released by the pituitary gland, including TSH, prolactin, LH, FSH, and growth hormone
• How hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and insulin affect metabolism, mood, fertility, bone health, sleep, and more
• The difference between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, and why proper testing (not just TSH!) is critical
• How stress, toxins, diet, plastics, and environmental disruptors impact hormone health
• The importance of liver health for proper hormone metabolism
• Why hormone replacement therapy may be safer and more beneficial than you’ve been told

We’ll also discuss:

• What low and high estrogen look like—symptoms, risks, and how they affect quality of life
• The role of growth hormone in muscle mass, bone strength, and metabolism
• How women can be empowered to advocate for testing, proper evaluation, and support through functional nutrition and medicine

You’ll learn practical strategies to support hormonal balance through:
✅ Clean eating and removing endocrine disruptors
✅ Strength training and daily movement
✅ Liver detox protocols
✅ Stress management techniques
✅ Hormone-friendly sleep hygiene
✅ Asking for the right lab tests
✅ Knowing when bioidentical hormone therapy might be appropriate

🔗 BONUS: Use the Cancer Risk Assessment Tool linked in the show notes to evaluate your personal breast cancer risk when considering hormone replacement.

This episode is packed with practical, science-informed guidance for women navigating hormone imbalances—whether it’s PMS, perimenopause, thyroid issues, insulin resistance, or just feeling off. You don’t have to settle for “this is just part of aging.”

📞 Interested in personalized hormone testing or support? Visit the link in the show notes to schedule a 15-minute consultation with me.

Resources Mentioned:

• Cancer Risk Tool - https://bcrisktool.cancer.gov/
• Podcast Episode #9 on Sleep Hygiene
• Podcast Episode #15 Stress

I want to share a helpful resource with you—a free health questionnaire designed to pinpoint the areas in your life that need focus for optimal wellness. If you're interested, simply click the link in my show notes or visit www.heal-throughfood.com to access it.

Thank you for listening to Healthy California.

If you have tried all my suggestions and are still having trouble with your health, and would like an appointment with me, please email me, text, or call me via the contact information below.

My contact:

Linda Brown, MPT, Doctoral Candidate Functional Nutrition

916-426-2543

linda@heal-throughfood.com

www.heal-throughfood.com