Kayla Barnes-Lentz: Female-Specific Health Approach, Reducing Toxins from Daily Products, Aligning Routines with Menstrual Cycles, Understanding Your Genetics + More!

What if you could get the full potential of your health by tailoring it to your unique genetic blueprint? Ever wondered how personalized wellness could transform your approach to health and well-being? In this episode of Extend with Dr. Shah, we dive into this fascinating concept with biohacking expert Kayla Barnes Lentz, a pioneer in personalized female health.

Kayla shares her insights on the unique challenges women face, from PCOS and autoimmune conditions to endometriosis and menstrual issues, and explains why a female-specific approach is crucial. She emphasizes that foundational health practices—nutrition, stress management, sleep, and movement—are accessible to everyone and are the building blocks of long-term well-being + her best tips on how to optimize each. 

Kayla is the Co-Owner of  LYV The Wellness Space, one of the country’s most innovative precision medicine and biology upgrading clinics. Kayla is also the creator and host of the Longevity Optimization Podcast  and co-founder of the Health Optimization Fund. 

We also discuss:

(03:55) Optimal Health Through Free Actions

(06:13) Toxic Burden from Daily Personal Care Products

(08:56) Toxicity Levels in Therapeutic Treatment

(12:24) Switching to Healthier, Affordable Products

(19:11) TV Red Light Feature Illuminate Home

(30:20) Carnivore Diet - Pros and Cons

(34:30) Importance of Sleep Monitoring

(49:03) Aligning Routines with Menstrual Cycles

(48:26) Female-Specific Health Approach

(56:20) Nutrition and Supplements for Women

(01:04:43) Optimizing Nutrition With Technology

(01:26:34) Exploring Health Gadgets and Free Alternatives

(01:31:38) Maximizing Routine for Youthful Health

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