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In this episode, Dr. Saru Bala and host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton discuss the connection between hormones, the nervous system, and mood, specifically PMS and PMDD, from an integrative medicine perspective.  

Their discussion also highlights: 

• Why hormonal shifts affect mood and the neuroscience behind those shifts 
• The distinction between PMS and PMDD and why they are often dismissed as anxiety or depression 
• How the luteal phase can reflect baseline health, including nutrition, lifestyle, and stress levels 
• The importance of comprehensive testing and how those markers impact mood and cycle symptoms 
• Key supplementation and lifestyle recommendations 

Show Notes 

Learn more about Dr. Saru Bala and follow her on Instagram @drsarubala! 

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