Welcome back to the Fertility in Focus Podcast! In this episode of the Fertility in Focus Podcast, Dr. Christina Burns, founder of the Naturna Institute and a doctor of Chinese medicine, dives deep into the practice of Basal Body Temperature (BBT) charting. Dr. Burns shares how charting your temperature daily can provide valuable insights into your hormonal health and fertility. She explains the process, benefits, and how to interpret your chart to identify ovulation and potential hormonal issues. Dr. Burns also discusses the relationship between stress, caffeine, exercise, and progesterone levels, offering practical tips to balance your hormones naturally. Tune in to learn how BBT charting can be a powerful tool in your fertility journey.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The basics of basal body temperature (BBT) charting and how it can help you understand your ovulation and hormonal health.
• How BBT charting can indicate potential hormonal imbalances, such as low progesterone or thyroid issues.
• Practical tips for starting BBT charting and integrating it into your daily routine.
• The importance of monitoring your fertile window and how BBT charting can help you time intercourse for conception.
• How to use BBT data to have more informed conversations with your healthcare provider.

Timestamps:

• [00:01:15] Dr. Christina Burns' background and expertise
• [00:03:30] What is BBT charting and why is it important?
• [00:05:00] How to start BBT charting: Tools and apps
• [00:07:00] Identifying ovulation through BBT charting
• [00:10:15] Understanding the temperature rise and LH surge
• [00:15:00] BBT charting for irregular cycles
• [00:20:30] Using BBT to identify hormonal imbalances
• [00:25:00] The impact of stress, caffeine, and exercise on progesterone levels
• [00:30:00] Practical tips for balancing hormones naturally
• [00:35:00] Recap and actionable steps for listeners

About Dr. Christina Burns:

Dr. Christina Burns is the founder and Doctor of Chinese Medicine at the Naturna Institute. Committed, compassionate, and highly skilled in multiple disciplines, Dr. Burns has been in practice since 2004. She empowers both women and men to achieve their optimal life and health goals through natural medicine practices, integrative nutrition, lifestyle management, and personalized mind-body programs. Dr. Burns holds advanced certifications in acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, life coaching, and yoga therapy. She is also the best-selling author of "The Ultimate Fertility Guidebook."
 
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Website: https://www.christinaburns.com/

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Join the Eating for Optimal Fertility Course: https://naturna.mn.co/ 

Order Junk Juice: https://junkjuicemagic.com/

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