Today's episode comes from a recording of a Masterclass session held this past September 10th where I decided to compile all the questions that I am usually asked about women's health and answer them in one event where I talked about PMS, hair loss, acne, waking, heavy menstrual cycles, low sex drive, sleep, headaches, the adrenal thyroid connection and so many other issues that women are dealing with month after month.

We often think that we are alone in this journey, feeling overwhelmed and confused, and during this episode I will show you that this is not true, many women experience the same signs and symptoms and are struggling unnecessarily. There are many resources I am delivering to you in this talk in order for you to achieve the solutions you are seeking and to help you do it in a way that doesn't feel so overwhelming.

Here are the main topics addressed in this episode:

• ● Signs and symptoms of estrogen dominance.
• ● Key hormone tests you want to ask for.
• ● Ask for a full Thyroid panel.
• ● If your hormones are balanced, is it still safe to take certain supplements?
• ● DUTCH test.
• ● Bioidentical hormones.
• ● How exercise and diet affect progesterone levels.
• ● When to say goodbye to dairy and/or gluten.
• ● When to eat.
• ● The hours of sleep you get are critical for your health.
• ● Cortisol activity during the night.
• ● Create stations to yourself.
• ● Recurrent ovarian cysts and treatment options.
• ● Treating UTIs naturally and avoiding antibiotics.
• ● Heavy periods are not normal, you can deal with them.
• ● Psoriasis postpartum.
• ● Hypothyroidism and carbs.
• ● Dealing with low or no testosterone.
• ● The adrenals are the master key to unlock the weight loss struggle.
• ● Dealing with lower levels of estrogen.
• ● Low libido.
• ● Copper toxicity.
• Hoping this masterclass has helped you realize that you are not alone and that there is much that can be done for you to feel better. Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do!
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• The liver is the organ that detoxifies our systems, not just from the daily toxines that we are exposed to, but also taking over 500 different jobs every day, as it is metabolizing and detoxifying our hormones, specifically estrogen. If your liver is exhausted it will show in your body. A great way to support your liver is using a tincture, the one I use is called Liver Hepato DR by Saint Francis Herb Farm and it does wonders assisting the function of this very vital organ. Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products,
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• Quotes:
• "Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition that affects the whole body, not only the uterus."
• "Endometriosis is considered an autoimmune based condition."
• "In the journey of health we are forever students."
• "If you want to go gluten free, choose foods that never had gluten in the first place."
• "The hours you sleep before 12 am are worth double the ones after midnight."
• "Heavy periods are not normal."
• "You can't add muscle if you don't have carbohydrates."
• "Sleep is where healing happens."
• "Sex and intimacy help raise your testosterone."
• Additional Information About Jenn:
• Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature's Emporium and Juice Plus.
• Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.