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128. Gut Hormone Connection with Dr. Nigma Talib

Episode Summary

Hot flashes, brain fog, hair loss, memory, weight gain, muscle aches and fatigue are all stuff women go through during menopause, or anytime their hormones are out of balance. While most docs simply prescribe a pill (or patch), Dr. Nigma Talib also understands and focuses on the important impact your gut has on your hormones and how you’re feeling. The gut-hormone connection is often the piece women (and doctors) are missing to start feeling fantastic again. Dr. Tailb is a researcher, author, speaker, clinician and amazing entrepreneur who I’m excited to talk to today.

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Key Takeaways To Tune In For

[1:35] Hormones in women
[3:50] When is the best time to test your hormones
[5:15] Which hormones should we measure
[7:34] How your body breaks down hormones
[10:27] The DUTCH Test
[11:44] Better than a “one size fits all” approach
[13:06] What role does ht gut play in hormones
[16:28] How cortisol affects your hormones
[22:20] Where should you start as a patient

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Younger Skin Starts in the Gut: 4-Week Program to Identify and Eliminate Your Skin-Aging Triggers

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