S2 E8: Estrogen Dominance & the Link to PMS Symptoms, Weight Gain & Gut Issues, Root Causes + Where to Start to Fix It

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S2 E8: Estrogen Dominance & the Link to PMS Symptoms, Weight Gain & Gut Issues, Root Causes + Where to Start to Fix It
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Episode 23 Show Notes

Did you know that at least 80 percent of women deal with some kind of hormonal imbalance during their lifetime?? If you’ve ever experienced annoying symptoms like acne, brain fog, unexplained weight gain, and low libido, to even more serious symptoms like endometriosis and fibroids, excess estrogen may be the culprit. 

In today’s episode, I’m giving you a crash course on estrogen dominance and how this can show up in your body. We’ll talk more about the different kinds of estrogen, root causes of estrogen dominance, how your gut health is connected to estrogen dominance, ways to balance estrogen + progesterone, and much more.

in this episode all about estrogen dominance, i cover:

  • The 411 on your endocrine system 
  • The 3 different forms of estrogen
  • Symptoms that may present with estrogen dominance
  • The various root causes of estrogen dominance
  • How our gut health influences estrogen 
  • The connection between fibroids and estrogen
  • Reducing toxic load including xenoestrogens + how it affects your hormones 
  • The connection between your liver + estrogen 
  • What testing to consider 
  • Why you should NOT try to DIY your way out of estrogen dominance with “hormone balancing” supplements 
  • Simple things you can begin doing today to reduce estrogen dominance and inflammation

**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.

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Hey, I'm Margaret

I'm a Certified Holistic Nutritionist + Holistic Health Coach, Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist and owner of an integrative virtual wellness clinic that has helped hundreds of women on their journey to optimal health.

I know from my own personal health journey that it's possible to reclaim my body after years of struggling. I was confused and overwhelmed, dismissed by health providers who didn't take the time to understand the "why" behind my symptoms. Then I discovered Functional Nutrition and worked through the process of unraveling the root causes behind my struggles, everything changed.

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