E40: Do Minerals Really Matter for Hormone Balance? How to Assess & Replenish Mineral Stores

Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast.Today Dr Hearher & I are talking about minerals, because they are VITAL for life, energy, blood sugar balance and stable moods. Were also diving into why they matter for hormones, and how to know if your minerals are balanced or not – so you know what to do about it. In this episode:[04:30] Gaining insight into how the four primary minerals work in the human body[17:48] Potassium is an essential nutrient that is often overlooked[23:37] How Boron can help with stress and inflammation in the body[27:16] How do you know if your minerals are depleted?[32:26] How mineral supplements can help stress hormones and improve metabolismResources- Nourish Your Hormones Course: use the code HHPODCAST for $50 OFF Nourish Your Hormones!- 3 secrets to balance your hormones workshop- Free hormone balance guide- LMNT electrolytesAdrenal Cocktail 1/2 cup pulp-free orange juice, no sugar added (and preferably freshly squeezed)1/4 tsp cream of tartar or ½ cup coconut water1/4 tsp sea salt or pink Himalayan salt*Make sure to add the below ingredients if drinking away from a meal with protein*2 tbsp coconut milk, unsweetened 1 scoop vanilla (or unflavored) collagenAlso can substitute adrenal cocktail powder for salt and cream of tartar.- Favorite Magnesium Options (20% off link)Connect with LeishaInstagram: @leishadrewsWebsite: www.leishadrews.comApply to work 1:1 with Leisha HEREConnect with HeatherInstagram: @drheatherrhodesWebsite: www.drheatherrhodes.comSend us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)Don’t forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more women looking for answers.Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally in motherhood, to have pain-free periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally. We use a pro-metabolic, whole food, root cause approach to functional women's health and focus on truly holistic health and mind-body connection.If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too! Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass