Balancing Act: Women’s Hormones Explained w/ Dr. Kym Klimek | Innate Healing & Performance

When it comes to hormones, women can be quite complex! With constant hormonal fluctuations due to menstrual cycles, pregnancy, and aging, many women often wonder what’s normal, what’s not, and what to do when negative side effects are experienced. Tune in as our guest, Kym, a local hormone expert, shares insights on the fundamentals of hormonal shifts and when it’s time to seek assistance.   In this episode, we discuss: What is a hormone and how does it work? How hormones fluctuate during different decades of women's lives How stress impacts women's hormones Good estrogen vs bad estrogen Estrogen dominance and progesterone deficiency, and how they relate to endometriosis and PCOS Kym's approach for balancing hormones The benefits of castor oil packs An important consideration before starting hormone replacement therapy   This episode is part of a 4-part series with Kym from Innate Healing & Performance. Be sure to listen to them all! Part 1: Understanding Functional Medicine: A Root-Cause Approach Part 2: Healing From Within: Functional Medicine's Approach to Gut Health Part 3: Balancing Act: Women’s Hormones Explained Part 4: Environmental Toxins & Their Link to Autoimmune or Chronic Illness   Connect with Kym: 🔗 Kym's Motherhood Alliance profile 🔗 Website 🔗 Facebook 🔗 Instagram   About the Motherhood Alliance The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families. 🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website 🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)