The Effects of the Birth Control Pill on the Body & How to Support your Body When Taking it (or Coming Off Of It!) with Alex Adele King

June 28, 2022The Balance with Britt PodcastEpisode #11- The One All about The Birth Control Pill with Alex Adele KingIn this episode, we have Alex Adele King  from Nutrition Moderation,  a Certified Nutrition Practitioner who's passion is to help you with the side effects of the pill, cycle syncing and balancing your hormones.   Alex is such a wealth of information when it comes to EVERYTHING related to the birth control pill, how you can support yourself while taking it, and the best ways to go about coming off of it when you're readyBritt  and Alex are chatting all about the birth control pill in this episode! Were you put on the pill without being informed of the risks? Are you curious about the depletions or downstream effects of the pill? Or maybe you're wondering how you can support yourself while coming off of it, or while taking it! If any of this interests you, you're definitely going to want to check out this episode!In this episode they break down ;Britt and Alex's personal experiences with going on the birth control pillAdvice for people who are being they need to be on the birth control pill to "balance their hormones"The side effect of the birth control pillIssues that the pill can mask in a bandaid approachThe benefits of a "root cause" approach for hormonal imbalancesSide effects and downstream effects of the birth control pillHow to support yourself while taking the birth control pillThe importance of supporting your adrenals and stress while on the pill (and getting ready to come off of it)Natural contraceptive methods aside from the birth control pillThe Fertility Awareness Method and how to use it as a contraceptive toolHow Alex organizes her business and personal life around her cycleAlex explains the different phases of your cycle and how you can organize your life around your cycleAlex gives advice for women ready to come off of birth control How to advocate for yourself at the doctors officeHow to support our body when coming off of the birth control pillWhat to focus on nutritionally for hormone balance and coming off of the birth control pillThe importance of balanced blood sugar for energy levels, hormone balance and stress levelsWhy it is so important to support your gut health while coming off of the ill and how you can support it nutritionally Healthy Swaps to make for healthier hormonesIn this podcast Alex references the apps,  Clue and Kindara for cycle tracking and The Fertility Awareness Method If you're interested in connecting with Alex, connect with her on Instagram @nutritionmoderation or on her website. You should definitely check out her Cycle Syncing Course: Synced if you are finally looking to beat your painful periods, come off of the pill, or rely less on Advil and heating pads during "that time of the month". If you're interested in working with Britt, check out her signature 12-week Fuel your Fire Personalized Nutrition Program, where she works with you to get to the ROOT of your digestive woes !You can also sign up for Britt's weekly newsletter where she gives a weekly dose of holistic wellness inspiration.Connect with Britt 🙌🏼Currently accepting new clients all over the world: Work with me here and book a discovery call to get started.Join my weekly newsletter for digestion tips, good mood meal ideas, and wellness inspiration.Grab my FREE 7-day Stress & Anxiety Supportive Meal PlanStress-Busting 6 Month Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Meal Plan (50% off right now!)1 Month Vegetarian Meal Plan (50% off right now!!)DISCOUNTS-SAVE 15% on your Medicinal Mushrooms at Eversio Wellness with code BRITT15-SAVE 10% on Hello Joyous Skin and Beauty Products with code HOLISTICBRITTDisclaimer:The content provided in this episode of The Balance with Britt Podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physici...