If you’re a mid-life woman, you’re very aware of the physical impact of hormonal changes, but did you know that hormones affect your gut health and impact emotional health? Join me and my guest, Dr. Felice Gersh, MD to learn more.  This interview is chocked full of great information on women’s health. 

In this episode you’ll learn:

⏰ 4:05 The role of hormones in the female body: every organ has receptors

⏰ 7:23 Hormones, the immune system, mast cell activation, leaky gut, molecular mimicry

⏰ 10:32 Why women have higher rates of osteoporosis, brain issues & autoimmune conditions

⏰ 14:44 Hormones and mood disorders, poor sleep, Alzheimer’s, overactive bladder and pain

⏰ 22:03 A more natural approach to women’s health

⏰ 23:37 Harnessing evidence-based mind-body medicine modalities

⏰ 28:48 Nature’s gift to women: phytoestrogen foods

⏰ 32:57 The power of exercise

⏰ 34:06 Herbal treatments: Siberian rhubarb, ashwagandha, bacopa

⏰ 36:38 The importance of timed eating and types of food

⏰ 40:56 The ONE thing you can do today to upgrade your health

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Check out Dr. Felice Gersh, MD’s Bio:

Felice Gersh, M.D. is a multi-award winning physician with dual board certifications in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. She is the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, which provides comprehensive health care for women by combining the best evidence-based therapies from conventional, naturopathic, and holistic medicine. She was educated at Princeton University, USC School of Medicine, Kaiser Hospital, and the University of Arizona School of Medicine. She taught obstetrics and gynecology at Keck USC School of Medicine for 12 years as an Assistant Clinical Professor, where she received the highly coveted Outstanding Volunteer Clinical Faculty Award. She now serves as an Affiliate Faculty Member at the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine, through the University of Arizona School of Medicine, where she mentors and regularly grades the case presentations written by the Fellowship students for their final exams. She has had many scientific articles published in prestigious medical journals, and most recently had an article chosen to be featured in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Additionally, she is a sought after medical forensic expert and has worked on numerous high profile legal cases. Felice Gersh, M.D. is the bestselling author of PCOS SOS, PCOS SOS Fertility Fast Track, and Menopause: 50 Things You Need to Know. She is a prolific lecturer and has been featured in several films and documentary series, including The Real Skinny on Fat with Montel Williams, Fasting with Valter Longo, Ph.D., and The Business of Birth Control.

Dr. Felice Gersh, MD’s gift and link:

Menopause SOS - a free, comprehensive menopause ebook on lifestyle medicine for menopausal health. Click here to read it: 

Connect with Dr. Felice Gersh, MD:

Website: https://integrativemgi.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegrativeMGI/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.felicegersh/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrFeliceGersh

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felice-gersh-md-b0422b13/ 

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the most wonderful fine version of themselves. 

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

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DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you have regarding a medical condition before undertaking any diet, exercise, supplement, health program, or other procedure discussed in this podcast.