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If you pay attention to the health headlines, you’ve probably heard about the gut microbiome, or the collection of good and bad bugs that live in the GI tract and have an outsized influence on health.

But here’s something you might not know: the gut microbiome has a direct and powerful effect on hormones. A group of bacteria in the gut known as the estrobolome metabolizes and eliminates estrogen from the body. But that’s not all. A healthy gut helps hormones in other ways, too: a balanced microbiome lowers inflammation, which promotes hormone balance (and may be especially helpful for hormonal acne), and supports balanced blood sugar, which is essential for healing hormones. A healthy gut also allows our bodies to extract the nutrients we need for hormone healing from our food and supplements. 

If you suffer from hormone-related health issues, like acne, bloating, PMS, heavy or irregular periods, PCOS, ovarian cysts, hair loss, mood swings, fatigue, or low libido, you’re suffering from an underlying hormone imbalance — and you can help heal your symptoms by addressing gut health. A healthy gut is directly linked to healthy hormones.

Tune into todays episode to learn 9 simple ways you can help heal your gut and improve your hormonal health.

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Did you know that Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, affects as many as five million women in the United States and it is one of the most common causes of infertility. 

PCOS symptoms—including weight gain, weight loss resistance, acne, missing or irregular periods, thinning hair on the top of the head and excess hair on the face and chest—can be annoying at best and debilitating at worst.

Despite the name, polycystic ovarian syndrome has nothing to do with cysts on the ovaries. The things your doctor saw on ultrasound are follicles or eggs, which are normal for the ovary. You can have many eggs and still have normal hormones, and that’s why ultrasound cannot diagnose (or rule out) the hormonal condition PCOS.

PCOS is best defined as androgen excess (high male hormones). Don’t let the term “male hormones” mislead you, however. Androgens are produced in both women and men and play subtle but important roles in the female body. It’s only when they become out of balance that they can cause problems.What this imbalance does is interfere with our regular menstrual cycles. Women with PCOS experience: 

• Missing or irregular periods (not ovulating regularly)
• Unwanted face and chest hair
• Loss of hair on the head
• Acne (specifically on the jawline, chest, and back)
• Carrying extra weight around the waistline
• Inability to lose weight
• Insulin resistance and dysregulated blood sugar (though not in every case. Most women with PCOS have dysregulated insulin, but not all)

To treat PCOS, you need to know what’s driving it. In other words, you need to know the different types of PCOS. And that’s what we dive into today in this episode.

The Four Types of PCOS

1.Insulin-resistant PCOS

2. Post-pill PCOS (which is temporary)

3. Inflammatory PCOS

4. Adrenal PCOS, which is far less common

Tune in to learn more!

Three articles mentioned in the episode:

• Maybe it’s not PCOS (and PCOS cannot be diagnosed by ultrasound)
• Pain is not a symptom of PCOS
• Is it PCOS or hypothalamic amenorrhea or both?

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Have you ever started your day determined to avoid unhealthy snacking, then found yourself munching on potato chips two hours later? Welcome to the club, girl! Snacking is a weakness for many of us ladies, but that doesn’t mean we have to keep giving in to our cravings.

 With a little knowledge, a healthy dose of determination, and a lot of self-love, we can gain control over our own personal snacking villains and show them who’s the real hero of our story. Jess and Cody share some things you should know if you want to learn how to stop snacking (or at least minimize snacking to when you truly need to refuel your body).

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Who would have thought that a substance found in bones and skin could become the need-to-have supplement? We’re talking collagen on today's episode!

Collagen is a type of protein that plays an important role in building and supporting many tissues, from bones and cartilage to skin, hair, eyes, and the digestive system. Some of the benefits include:

1. Collagen helps to replace what’s naturally lost through aging.
2. Collagen Is an Easy-to-Digest Source of Protein.
3. Collagen Helps Smooth Wrinkles and Boost Elasticity in Skin.
4. Collagen Help Lessen Joint Aches and Pains.
5. Collagen Supplements Promote Gut Health.
6. Collagen Is Good For Your Heart Health.
7. Collagen Peptides Can Keep Bones Healthy.
8. Collagen Can Help You Lose Weight.

Mixhers has just announced their newest product Hercollagen. When choosing a collagen supplement some important things to look for is to look for one with as few simple ingredients as possible. Collagen protein powder should just be collagen protein isolate, a.k.a. hydrolyzed collagen. Collagens are hard to absorb, hydrolyzed collagens have already been partially broken down for easier and faster absorption. Hercollagen is a simple and clean source of hydrolyzed collagen. It it sourced from non-GMO, grass fed, hormone free and cruelty free bovine.

Tune into today's episode to learn more!

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Swimsuit season is almost here! But if you are struggling with the symptoms of hormone imbalance, you might not be too excited about showing off your “beach bod.” So let’s get your hormones “Summer ready”! Women can have a harder time maintaining a healthy weight and keeping precious muscle when their hormones are “out of balance.” When your hormones are out of whack, what’s happening on our inside starts showing up on our outside. 

On today's episode, Cody and Jess talk about how getting our hormones summer ready can help us in these ways:

Bloating: High estrogen and low progesterone levels can lead to water retention and bloating. Estrogen often acts as a fluid retaining hormone, while progesterone is a natural diuretic. When these hormones are thrown off balance, you may notice uncomfortable bloating. You can use nutritional therapy, like Hertime to help boost progesterone production naturally to help keep you feeling comfortable in your swimsuit. 

Glowing skin: Changes in certain hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone, affect your skin as well. Your body works hard to keep your hormones balanced, but if even one hormone is off balance, you begin developing skin issues such as dryness, acne, fine lines, rosacea and wrinkles. Nourish your hormone system with Hertime for beautiful glowing skin, it’s an inside-out job. 

Energy: Women in particular really feel the effects of fluctuating hormones. Every month, throughout the menstrual cycle, estrogen and progesterone levels start out low. Then, during ovulation, estrogen increases sharply, only to take a deep dive again at the end of the cycle. Is it any wonder that a woman feels like a different person depending upon what day of the month it is? These extreme hormonal fluctuations can really leave us feeling completely all over the place with our energy levels. Hertime helps to prevent these rapid dips of our sex hormones that lead to us feeling unmotivated to go out and have fun in the sun. For energy, Jess and Cody recommend using Herpower and Hertime.

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Definition of wear many hats: to have many jobs or roles. Does that sound like you?

We know most women wear at least more than one hat, but the more hats we wear, the harder it is to balance. Not only is it hard to balance our life wearing all these hats, it can also cause challenges for our personal health. That's why it's helpful to know how to wear them well.

On today's episode, Jess and Cody invited guest Kass Martin to join them. Kass is a celebrity fitness instructor and certified health and life coach. She has inspired thousands of people all over the world and has taught in over 80 countries. She has been featured on The Today Show, The Biggest Loser, and The View. 

Tune in to join this conversation and see why Kass is beloved all over the world. She is a wealth of knowledge and full of helpful advise when it comes to being a woman that wears those many hats really well.

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Let’s start off with a debate, shall we? Are motherly instincts real or fake?

On today's episode, Jess and Cody have fun discussing something that seems to come "naturally" that needs an explanation, but just doesn't have one, and that's why do mom's seem to know their child's cry in a room filled with babies? Why does nesting instinctually happen?  Why do mom's instinctually know when their child isn't feeling well, or when they're lying? It's an interesting thing to wonder. 

Cody and Jess have a fun discussion about the many ways that natural mothering instincts have shown up in many women lives, and also in theirs. They share their own personal stories, of times they have been able to rely on these instincts to save, protect, and to nurture their own children as well as the children around them.

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It's often said that comparison is the theif of joy, but have you met comparisons evil twin sister? Her name is assumption.

On today's episode Cody and Jess have Melisa Osmond joining in on the conversation about how to be that girl who is courageously confident and who supports other women without feeling like she's not enough.

Listen in to learn about the power of kindness, power in loving you, power in positivity, and power in staying strong. Learn what power tools to use when life is hard, and learn how to create your tribe of supportive people by focusing on creating a "horseshoe" rather than a "circle" of friends.

Melisa is such an inspirational guest! If you'd like to connect with Melisa more you can find her here:

Instagram @melisaosmond
@powerinyouevent

Melisa has made her event available virtually! To register visit here.

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Did you know that all humans have the same set of genes? In fact it’s estimated that the human body has somewhere between 20,000- 25,000 genes. Our differences come from the tiny variations in those genes. Those variations influence not only how we look or how we behave differently than others… but in how our body reacts differently to external factors. Especially how it reacts to the foods we eat and the lifestyle we live.

One of the more common and potentially problematic variations is known as an MTHFR mutation. On todays Friday Deep Dive, Cody and guest McCall talk about this common gene variation and how it can impact how well our body metabolizes folate, a form of vitamin B9, that's required for so many critical bodily functions. A fault in this metabolic cycle is linked to some serious health problems. Listen in as Cody and McCall talk about some of them today.

Listen in to learn about:

* What is MTHFR and what does it mean to have this gene mutation?

 * What signs and symptoms you should be aware of that could be indicators that you have this gene mutation?

* How to get tested to see if you have the MTHFR gene mutation?

* What percentage of people have the MTHFR gene mutation?

* What people should take or avoid taking if they have the MTHFR gene mutation?

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On today's episode Cody and Jess welcome  guest, Melissa Chappell on the show to talk all about alternative pregnancy care and birthing experiences, such as working with a Midwife. 

What's a Midwife? A Midwife is a healthcare provider that attends every aspect of a woman's pregnancy including prenatal care, labor, childbirth and postpartum recovery. They use a Holistic approach with their care. Their well-woman care includes:

• Physical exams
• Pap smears
• Physical and emotional health counseling, including:
• Nutrition
• Exercise
• Screening counseling
• Limited lab work
• IUD removal
• Mindfulness practice
• Guided Meditation Walks

After talking with Melissa we learned so much and think every woman will want to have a Midwife on her team!

"Birth is a powerful undertaking and it can be a wildly transformational experience, especially when you can get the right birth team together."  - Melissa Chappell

More about our expert: Melissa is a Midwife and Doula. She is the co-owner of The Birth Center, Utah Birth Suites. She specializes in out-of-hospital births and has attended hundreds of birth center and home births. Melissa has worked with hundreds of expectant parents and students over the course of 22 years in the field of childbirth as an Internationally Certified Doula and Doula Trainer. She has worked for a decade teaching childbirth classes and is the number one childbirth class the CNMs at American Fork Hospital referred clients to.

You can connect with her here:

www.songbirdmaternity.com
@songbirdmaternity
@freshmelissa

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