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Nat Kringoudis is a doctor of Chinese medicine, 2-time bestselling Australian author, and hormone revolutionist. After working with many adult women struggling with hormonal imbalances, Dr. Kringoudis realized there was a need to educate young women on how to understand their hormones from an early age. Listen as Dr. Kringoudis explains the issues birth control pills can cause, as well the reasons that hormonal issues in teenage girls are on the rise. Dr. Kringoudis also shares her top tips on how to talk to the young women in your life about hormones and the little things you can do every day that have a profound impact on hormonal health. Dr. Kringoudis takes the mystery out of the menstrual cycle and empowers women to look and feel their best!
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Main Points From Today’s Episode
1. Teenagers in today’s modern world are under a great deal of pressure and stress. That’s one of the reasons that issues like PCOS and endometriosis in young women are on the rise.
2. The biggest issue with the birth control pill is that it's being prescribed as a treatment option. Rather than addressing the underlying issue, it just masks the symptoms and creates even more problems in the long run.
3. Taking small, positive action steps is key to hormonal health! The little things you do every day can have a profound impact on your hormones.
Episode Play-By-Play
[1:32] Dr. Nat Kringoudis’s career briefing
[2:50] Listener’s review on iTunes
[5:01] How Dr. Kringoudis became an expert in hormonal health
[6:06] Why Dr. Kringoudis says hormones are your life hack
[7:50] How Dr. Kringoudis became interested in helping young women
[10:14] Dr. Kringoudis’s personal experience with hormonal issues
[11:27] Hormonal imbalances in teenage girls are on the rise.
[12:35] Teenagers in today’s modern world are under a great deal of pressure and stress.
[13:26] The little things you do every day can have a profound impact on your hormones.
[14:15] When you're feeling overwhelmed, it's important to stop for a moment and gain perspective.
[15:30] Optimizing your nutrition is key.
[16:30] What birth control pills are being prescribed for and problems they can cause
[20:08] Girls are getting their periods at younger ages.
[24:18] Sugar is hiding everywhere! Find out which sugars to choose and which to lose in the Sugar Impact Diet!
[25:02] Listener’s question: How do you know if you have estrogen dominance?
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