On this weeks episode, we have Dr. Anne Hussain, Naturopathic Doctor on the show to help us learn about our periods, the right way. The education around periods is lacking, and a lot of grew up without literacy around this vital component of our health, which lead us to have even more questions are we became adults. We wanted to ask every questions we have had ourselves or heard from all of you about periods, nothing was off limits!

We discussed:
-What a 'healthy period looks like'
-Why its not normal to be in pain during your period
-Why you don't need to cycle sync your workouts to your periods
-'Hormonal balance' and why this can do more harm then good when we are discussing medical conditions that can involve changes to the periods
-Why we gain water weight, why our cravings change and why our mood changes during certain times of the cycle
& some great tips to dealing with period discomfort

You can connect with Dr. Hussain below:
Buy her book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/cEZfQP3
Website: http://www.annehussain.com/
Instagram: @dr.annehussain
Booking link: https://annehussain.practicebetter.io/#/5ebd88792a9c241778d78932/bookings
Join the Period Literacy School:https://www.periodliteracy.com/collections

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

On this episode of GGW, we have Dr. Brittany Schamerhorn, ND on to answer all of your burning hormone questions. There is SO much information out there when it comes to 'balancing' your hormones, what to do to help your hormones, supplements, diet, exercise.. the list goes on. This episode answers it all.

We talk about:
What is hormone 'imbalances'? Is this just a coverup for the actual root cause of your symptoms?
Why estrogen dominance isn't a diagnosis (you deserve better)
Exercise & diet that will actually work for your hormones
Birth control, IUD's and their important role in hormonal conditions
Cortisol and why we shouldn't be afraid of it
Hormone 'detoxing' supplements and why you should save your money on these.
& so much more!

You can connect with Dr. Brittany below:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbritschamerhorn.nd?igsh=d3Q0am1tajg0eTVj

Booking link (British Columbia Residents only): https://okanaganwomensclinic.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/4

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

On this episode of GGW, we sat down with naturopathic doctor, Dr. Kara Dionisio, ND to talk about all things menopause, sexual health, hormone testing, and covered all the topics you are too scared to bring up with your family doctor.

Dr. Kara Dionisio ND, a self-described "menopause nerd," champions viewing menopause not merely as a biological milestone but as a significant opportunity for creating vibrant health. Her and her team at Dr. Kara & Associates provides evidence-based healthcare tailored to the needs of individuals in midlife and menopause. Additionally, she co-founded Menoverse, a platform designed to educate and empower the menopause journey with evidence-based resources and community engagement.

Dr. Dionisio is a prominent speaker and mentor across North America and serves as a faculty member at The Confident Clinician. Here, she directs the Menopause Fellowship program, shaping the future generation of menopause healthcare specialists.

Kara was among the first naturopathic doctors to receive the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) designation in 2020.

Residing on the shores of Georgian Bay with her feisty kids, her red bearded Irish dude, and their very beagly beagle, Dr. Dionisio warmly invites others to join her in redefining menopause as a pathway to vibrant and thriving health.

You can find out more about Dr. Kara below

Follow Dr. Kara on Instagram

Visit her website

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @girlsgonewellnesspodcast for updates and more wellness tips. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a review—we truly appreciate your support. Let's embark on this journey to wellness together!

DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.