Welcome to another episode of the Fertility in Focus Podcast, hosted by Dr. Christina Burns. In this episode, Dr. Burns delves into the challenges of hormone-induced bloat and weight gain, commonly experienced after fertility treatments like IVF or due to conditions such as PCOS, fibroids, and bad PMS. She explains the physiological reasons behind these symptoms, including excess estrogen, insulin resistance, and liver congestion. Dr. Burns offers practical advice on diet, lifestyle changes, and supplements to help manage these symptoms, enhance fertility, and improve overall health.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What hormone-induced bloat and weight gain are and why they occur
• The common conditions associated with these symptoms, such as PCOS, fibroids, and endometriosis
• How fertility treatments like IVF and IUI can contribute to hormonal changes
• The role of excess estrogen and its effects on the body
• The connection between insulin resistance and weight gain
• The importance of liver health in hormone metabolism
• How the balance of the microbiome impacts hormonal health
• Practical tips for managing hormone-induced bloat and weight gain
• Dietary recommendations, including a low glycemic diet, to support hormonal balance
• The benefits of seed cycling for regulating hormones
• The importance of a plant-based diet and specific vegetables in hormone health
• Supplements and lifestyle changes to support detoxification and reduce bloat
• The role of exercise, acupuncture, and other supportive modalities in managing these symptoms

Timestamps:

• [01:00] Explanation of hormone-induced bloat and weight gain
• [03:00] Common conditions associated with these symptoms: PCOS, fibroids, adenomyosis, polyps, and endometriosis
• [06:00] How fertility treatments like IVF and IUI contribute to hormonal changes
• [09:00] Role of excess estrogen and its effects on the body
• [12:00] Insulin resistance and its connection to weight gain
• [15:00] Importance of liver health in hormone metabolism
• [18:00] Impact of microbiome balance on hormonal health
• [21:00] Tips for managing hormone-induced bloat and weight gain
• [24:00] Dietary recommendations and low glycemic diet
• [27:00] Benefits of seed cycling for hormonal balance
• [30:00] Importance of a plant-based diet and specific vegetables
• [33:00] Supplements and lifestyle changes to support detoxification
• [36:00] Exercise, acupuncture, and other supportive modalities
• [39:00] Final thoughts and encouragement to try the recommended strategies

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."
 
 Connect with Dr. Christina Burns:

Website: https://www.christinaburns.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchristinaburns/ 

Order the Ultimate Fertility Guidebook: https://a.co/d/hq0nFOo

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