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108: Nicole Jardim on How the Birth Control Pill Screws Up Hormones
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108: Nicole Jardim on How the Birth Control Pill Screws Up Hormones
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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Oct 2, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Nicole Jardim is a Certified Women’s Health Coach and Functional Nutrition Coach who specializes in helping women with hormonal problems. She has some much needed insight especially on the subject of the birth control pill and some of its lesser known effects.
Nicole Jardim and the Birth Control Pill
Nicole is the creator of “Fix Your Period,” a series of e-courses that empower women to reclaim their hormonal health in a fun and sassy way. Nicole also cohosts the The Period Party, one of the top-rated podcasts on iTunes. She’s helped thousands of women from all around the world who are struggling with PCOS, infertility, amenorrhea, PMS, and much more.
While we may be treading into controversial waters, this is a topic that affects so many women and deserves to be examined from every angle. I’m grateful that Nicole is here to share her story and the solutions she’s found.
In This Episode You’ll Learn
how birth control works … and what your doctor probably hasn’t told you about it
why birth control research hasn’t progressed in 50 years
pros and cons of current birth control options (and some alternatives)
the hidden health costs of being on the birth control pill long term
effects of direct-to-consumer advertising in the pharmaceutical industry
the shocking number of birth control prescriptions that have nothing to do with contraception
Nicole’s take on whether Natural Family Planning (NFP) works (and I might weigh in just a little too …)
why taking the pill for acne or to “regulate” a period isn’t a good idea
what follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) does in the body, and what happens when it gets out of balance
advances in fertility monitoring that offer a completely natural way to plan (or avoid) pregnancy
what low sex drive has to do with the pill
the domino effect stress has on hormones
premature ovarian failure: what it is and why it’s on the rise
the connection between birth control and gut dysfunction, including Crohn’s, IBS, and Leaky Gut
changes you can start making today toward good hormonal health
Nicole’s recommendations on the best supplements to take to start correcting nutrient deficiencies
and more!
Resources We Mention
NicoleJardim.com
The Period Party Podcast
Period Symptom Quiz (and Fix Your Period Jumpstart Kit)
From Nicole’s Blog:
Are Birth Control Side Effects Ruining Your Life?
How I Became a Women’s Health Coach
Huge Study Links Birth Control to Depression
Released:
Oct 2, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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