13: Hormones or Gut Testing First? (Nikki's Notes)

"Do I test my gut or my hormones first?" I got this question from a woman in our community, and I loved it so much I had to record a whole note on it.If you feel like your hormones are running the show, the PMS, the mood swings, the weight that won't move, the hormonal acne, your instinct is to go looking for a hormone answer. In this episode, I share why I almost always start somewhere else: the gut.I walk you through what I see in my practice over and over, and how a stool marker called beta-glucuronidase reveals whether your body is recycling old estrogen instead of clearing it, why that creates symptoms that feel exactly like a hormone imbalance, and where deeper hormone testing like the Dutch test actually belongs. I also share my own story of clearing 18 years of cystic acne by healing my gut.If you've been chasing your hormones for years with no lasting answers, this short note will reframe where you start. Turn your eyes upstream! 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey!🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Private 1-1 and Group Coaching☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844) 819-5214 & I'll send you all the details!⏺️ Have a win from the podcast, a message to share, or a question you want to ask? Submit a recording here! You just might hear it on the next episode! 💬 Let's Connect:Watch These Episodes On YouTubeSchedule a Root Cause AssessmentJoin My Weekly VIP NewsletterFollow on Instagram @nikkiyeltonrdEmail Me: [email protected] The Website & 700+ Blog PostsTopic Suggestion & Feedback FormAbout:🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women 35+ heal leaky gut, restore metabo...