010- Hormonal Health for Women Beyond the Basics with Dr. Andrea Colon

In this episode, Dr. Andrea Colon, a Naturopathic Doctor, delves into crucial aspects of women's health. Topics include hormonal changes in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, and the role of diet in managing these changes. Dr. Colon discusses birth control's potential imbalances and suggests alternative methods. Exploring hormone replacement therapy, she explains recommendations and nutritional considerations. Regular tests for hormonal health and interpreting lab results from a functional nutrition standpoint are highlighted, as we dive deep into lab results and what you should be looking for. Dr. Colon provides insights into optimizing protein intake for muscle health at different life stages. Practical tips for managing symptoms through nutrition and dispelling misconceptions about women's health round out the conversation, including the connection between adrenal fatigue and hormones. Hormones and health are a topic all women should tune into and we are so thrilled to have Dr. Andrea Colon on the podcast to give us all the information!