Ep. 4: Unlocking Hormonal Health - Her Health™ Podcast

Welcome back to the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics® – a space for women to learn, connect, and be empowered through expert insights into health and wellness.In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO Laura Johnston sits down with Dr. Ledivia Strauss, a medical doctor with a special interest in integrative medicine, to explore the foundations of hormonal health – and how understanding your hormones can transform your energy, mood, metabolism, and overall well-being.Together, they dive into:💛 Why your menstrual cycle is considered your “fifth vital sign”🧬 The roles of oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in women’s health📉 Why missing periods (amenorrhea) is a major red flag💊 The truth about hormonal contraception and what it really does🔥 How stress, training, and undereating disrupt your hormones🌡️ What’s happening during PMS, perimenopause & menopause🥶 The benefits and limitations of cold plunging, fasting & sauna use👉 Rapid-fire supplement ratings: Omega-3, Probiotics, Ashwagandha, Sulforaphane, Berberine, Magnesium L-Threonate & more📌 TIMESTAMPS:1:09 – Rapid fire: Hormone-supporting supplement ratings4:13 – What are hormones?5:00 – Understanding oestrogen, progesterone & testosterone and other hormones6:34 – Why women need testosterone7:11 – When a missing period becomes a medical concern8:12 – What is a "normal" menstrual cycle?9:48 – Hormonal contraception: what women should know16:22 – Cold plunging for women: what the science says17:40 – Exercise and nutrition for each phase of your cycle20:23 – The benefits of saunas for detoxification21:55 – How stress affects your hormones & what you can do about it26:59 – The phases of the menstrual cycle29:05 – Understanding peri/menopause and how it affects your hormones30:19 – Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and breast cancer risk32:29– How to know if you're reaching perimenopause34:30 – Tips to promote hormonal health throughout all stages of life👉 Subscribe now to join the conversation and never miss an episode.🎧 Listen to the podcast:YouTube: https://youtu.be/JGc8wA4iUXcApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/her-health-podcast/id1846133718?i=1000738438656Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/89df8e78-60a1-46f3-88fd-66551e317339/episodes/c3857aa7-3696-465e-b90c-fd3fc31153cc/her-health%E2%84%A2-podcast-ep-4-unlocking-hormonal-health---her-health%E2%84%A2-podcast💸 Use the code HERHEALTH at checkout on www.phytoceutics.com for 20% off your first order.📲 Connect with Us:Dr. Ledivia Strauss | https://www.instagram.com/drlediviastrauss/?hl=enPhytoceutics® | https://www.instagram.com/phytoceutics_za/?hl=enThis content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking prescription or chronic medication.#HerHealthPodcast #Phytoceutics #WomensHealth #HormoneHealth #MenstrualHealth #Contraception #MetabolicHealth #PMS #Perimenopause #Menopause #CycleSyncing #Supplements #WellnessJourney