Welcome! Today’s guest is Bridgit Danner, a fellow podcaster who is passionate about women’s health. I met Bridgit at a conference in CA, and we connected immediately. Bridgit specializes in hormones and gut health, so those are our topics today. Join us!
Bridgit shares the following:
- The Hormone Summit is Bridgit’s latest project. The summit includes 35 interviews around themes of hormone issues, PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, thyroid disorders, skin problems, sex drive, life stages, fertility, per-menopause, food, lifestyle, and supportive modalities. The dates are April 11-18; see Resources below for details!
- What we eat dramatically impacts our hormones! Pesticides and hormones in our food overload our bodies with toxins.
- We need good fats, leafy greens, and fermented foods.
- Signs of an unhappy gut include bloating, irregular bowel, food coma, heartburn, gas, migraines, and skin disorders.
- There are common trigger foods for migraines, general inflammation, and even Candida issues.
- “Very few people have a great diet and great digestion.”
- An unhappy gut is a huge stress on the body, producing less sex hormones, less nutrients, and insufficient neurotransmitters.
- There are four tests that can be used to check for gut health:
- Urine test for intestinal permeability
- LEAP food sensitivity test
- Stool test
- Genetic test for mutations contributing to IBS
- Bridgit explains her best steps to start healing your gut:
- Eat well, slowly, and mindfully.
- Don’t rush while eating and don’t overeat.
- An elimination diet may be the answer for you.
- Eat fermented foods.
- Take a probiotic.
- Do what you can to lower your stress.
- Avoid allergens like corn, soy, dairy, wheat, sugar.
- Avoid coffee and tea.
- Adopt soothing practices for your gut’s mucous lining: use bone broth, collagen powder, L-glutamine, and aloe.
- Add lots of fiber; eat salad every day, and try to eat 20 different kinds of veggies each week!
- How much fiber is ideal? Bridgit recommends 30 grams/day.
- Bridgit shares ways to stimulate the “heat” of digestion to help break down foods.
- Contrary to the normal American way of eating and drinking, you should NOT drink icy beverages with meals!
How to reach Bridgit and more
www.dranh.com/hormones
www.bridgitdanner.com
Now it’s your turn!
WHAT changes have you made in your diet?
HOW have those changes affected your health?
WHAT has been your biggest challenge while implementing a healthy lifestyle?
WHO do you want to hear from?
Let me know in the comments below and I will try my best to get them on the show! I want to answer your burning questions and for YOU to add your thoughts to the conversation. So go ahead and leave a comment now.
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Thanks so much for stopping by and until next time, remember to eat consciously, because the world needs a healthy and vibrant you!
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