In this episode of Made for Health, Dr. Aaron Hartman explores the powerful connection between gut health and hormone regulation, with a special focus on estrogen detoxification—a crucial process for women in their mid-30s to early 40s.

Dr. Hartman breaks down how the gut plays a central role in detoxifying hormones like estrogen and how lifestyle and diet choices directly influence this process. He offers practical, science-backed strategies for supporting healthy hormone metabolism, including boosting fiber intake, eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables, and ensuring consistent bowel movements.

This episode also includes answers to common audience questions about hormone health and encourages listeners to send in more for future discussions.

Show Highlights:

✅ How gut health influences estrogen detox and hormone balance

✅ Why fiber is critical for clearing excess hormones

✅ The role of colorful fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats in hormone support

✅ Simple tips to improve digestion and daily detox pathways

✅ Audience Q&A: Addressing real concerns about midlife hormonal shifts

✅ Functional medicine insights into estrogen dominance and digestive health

Some Questions We Explore:

✅ How does estrogen detoxification work, and why does it matter?

✅ What are the signs of hormone imbalance in women approaching perimenopause?

✅ Which foods best support natural hormone detox?

✅ What daily habits can improve hormonal and digestive health?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

✅ How to support your gut for more efficient hormone detox

✅ Why your liver and gut need fiber to process estrogen safely

✅ Actionable ways to eat for hormone balance

✅ How constipation may be disrupting your hormone health—and how to fix it

✅ What to do now if you’re noticing early signs of hormonal changes

Resources & Links:

🌐 Dr. Aaron Hartman – Richmond Functional Medicine: richmondfunctionalmedicine.com

🌐 LinkedIn – Aaron Hartman, MD: Connect Here

📺 YouTube – Richmond Functional Medicine: Watch Here

🎧 Closing Call to Action:

👉 Ready to take control of your hormone health? Subscribe, leave a review, and submit your hormone-related questions for Dr. Hartman to cover in future episodes!