The Female Health Solution Podcast The Female Health Solution Podcast

There are so many benefits to fasting, but something that often isn't discussed is the mentality behind fasting. Mindset is a huge part of fasting, especially when it comes to having a good fasting experience. I talk alot about fasting for the female body and I always recommend fasting in a supportive way. In this episode, I share more about the mindset behind fasting to set yourself up for success. 
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Let's talk about Dopamine and Estrogen! Neurotransmitters like dopamine influence your memory, movement, motivation and pleasure/happiness. Estrogen is the most dominant at in the first half of your cycle, and has an interesting relationship to dopamine. Without estrogen, dopamine is much less present in the brain. And you need these chemical signals to influence your mood, cortisol, heart rate, appetite, muscle contraction, sleep, etc. This episode covers why dopamine is important, how it relates to your cycle and ways to optimize it in your body. 
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I am dedicating today's episode to discussing the difference between losing fat and water weight. There are so many hacks and myths when it comes to weight loss and it can be hard to know what will give you sustainable results. Many women focus on the number on the scale but disregard body composition, which ultimately dictates how you look and physical performance. 
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If you've heard of endometriosis, you may know of a similar condition: adenomyosis. Adenomyosis is the growth of endometrial-like tissue growing into the muscle of your uterus. Adeno can create symptoms that are even more severe and difficult to resolve like pelvic pain and pain with your period. In this episode, I dive into the root cause of adenomyosis and some treatment options. 
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PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) is an extreme form of PMS. It often looks like big shifts in mood, feelings of sadness, hopelessness, anger, etc. The mental and physical discomfort that comes with PMDD can be debilitating. It's important to look at the root cause in order to find a way to treat and minimize the impact of PMDD. This episode covers what's behind the discomfort of PMDD and ways to start treating it! 
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Moving your body is an important part of wellness. Many women assume that the more the better when it comes to exercise but this is typically not the best approach. The female body actually responds better when movement is synced to the hormone cycle. This episode dives into workouts, strength training and how often you really need to workout to see results. 
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