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Dr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastWhat Happens to Hormones During Perimenopause?🌟 Sign up for your FREE Perimenopause Trio User Guide here: https://www.drkateld.com/free-perimenopause-trio-user-guide-signup 🌟 Are you in perimenopause and wondering what in the world is going on with your hormones? Or maybe you’re having weird new symptoms and you’re unsure if they’re being caused by perimenopausal hormone shifts. Tune in, because in this episode I’m going to explain what happens to hormones during perimenopause and share practical strategies you can use to accurately assess your hormones and relieve your symptoms.2024-06-2510 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastWhat is the Best Form of Berberine?🌟 Sign up for your FREE Functional Fat Loss Trio User Guide here: https://www.drkateld.com/free-fat-loss-user-guide-signup 🌟 Berberine is having a resurgence in popularity due to its impact on GLP-1, metabolism, the gut microbiome, inflammation, and weight loss - but which form of purified berberine extract is the most effective? Is one really better than the other, or is it just a case of savvy marketing? Tune in to see what the evidence has to say about two different forms of berberine extract - dihydroberberine and berberine HCL.2024-06-1109 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastVagus Nerve and Weight LossThe vagus nerve has so many crucial roles in the body that it’s hard to pick just one - it’s involved in everything from stress resilience to circulation to stomach function. But in this episode, I’m going to show you how taking care of your vagus nerve can help you lose body fat, so tune in! I’ve got some great, practical functional medicine strategies to share with you!2024-05-2811 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastHow to Treat ADHD with Botanicals🌟 FREE ADHD Botanical User Guide: https://www.drkateld.com/free-adhd-botanical-user-guide-signup 🌟 Do you struggle with focus, procrastination, mood swings, or overwhelm? You could be one of the millions of people who suffer fromĀ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder aka ADHD. If you’ve been diagnosed with or suspect you have ADHD, tune in now, because in this episode, I’m going to share some Functional strategies to treat your symptoms and help you regain control of your brain!Ā  Adult ADHD Deep Dive Tutorial: https://www.drkateld.com/adult-adhd-deep-dive-info-page2024-04-3008 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastHow To Treat ADHD with ZincIf you have trouble with procrastination, focused attention, completing tasks, anxiety, and disorganization, you may be one of the estimated 8 to 9 million adults with ADHD - and you might not even know it. Tune in to learn how testing and treating Zinc deficiency can help you manage your symptoms and get your brain back! 🌟 FREE Zinc-Boosting Checklist: ⁠https://www.drkateld.com/free-zinc-boosting-checklist-signup⁠ 🌟 Order your own RBC Zinc Blood Test: ⁠https://bit.ly/ADHDLabs⁠ Adult ADHD Deep Dive Tutorial: ⁠https://www.drkateld.com/adult-adhd-deep-dive-info-page⁠2024-04-1511 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastHow to Prevent Breast Cancer Recurrence🌟 Sign up for your FREE Breast Health Checklist here: https://www.drkateld.com/free-breast-health-checklist-signup 🌟 Given that 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, we need to be doing more to protect breast health - beyond screening measures alone. The good news is that Functional Medicine can help! Tune in to learn why breast cancer is on the rise, what your hormones have to do with it, and how you can prevent breast cancer from developing or coming back! Get your DUTCH testing here:Ā https://www.drkateld.com/DUTCH-info2024-03-2710 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastHow to Fix Estrogen DominanceEstrogen dominance can cause an array of frustrating and debilitating symptoms at any stage of a woman’s life including heavy periods, trouble losing weight, endometriosis, and even something as common as headaches. But how do you know if you’re estrogen dominant - and more importantly, what can you do about it? Tune in to learn how to assess and address estrogen dominance in females!2024-03-1211 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastHow to Increase Testosterone Levels in Females🌟 Get your FREE Testosterone Boosting Checklist Here: https://www.drkateld.com/free-t-boosting-checklist 🌟 Though testosterone is often thought of as a male hormone, it’s absolutely crucial for female health, too. In fact, testosterone is the most abundant active hormone in women - even more than estrogen! Yes, it helps women grow and maintain muscle mass, but it does a whole lot more, and when levels drop, you’re really going to feel it. Tune in to learn how to assess your testosterone levels and boost them if they’re low!2024-02-2712 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastIs Berberine Good For Women's Weight Loss?Berberine has been called ā€œNature’s Ozempicā€ for it’s ability to help folks balance their blood sugar, improve type 2 diabetes, and drop unwanted fat. But does it live up to the hype? Tune in to learn how Berberine works, and if it’s actually good for weight loss! 🌟Free Functional Fat Loss Trio Checklist🌟  https://www.drkateld.com/free-fat-loss-user-guide-signup2024-02-1311 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastAkkermansia Muciniphila Benefits for WomenThere’s a good reason people are so excited about Akkermansia muciniphila - and it’s not just because this friendly bacteria is endorsed by a movie star! It’s because Akkermansia is so good at healing and sealing gut hyper-permeability, also known as leaky gut. Tune in to discover how this novel bug can help you lose fat, banish metabolic syndrome, reduce gut inflammation, decrease food sensitivities, and prevent chronic disease! 🌟Functional Fat Loss Trio User Guide🌟 Check out Dr. Kate's favorite Akkermansia boosting supplements here: https://www.drkateld.com/akkermansia-boosters2024-01-3009 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastLow Ferritin and Thyroid ProblemsLow ferritin can be the root cause of serious symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, restless legs, and hair loss even if your blood iron levels are normal. But did you know that sub-optimal ferritin can cause thyroid problems, too? Tune in to discover the common connection between low ferritin and thyroid problems - and how to fix it! Check out thyroid testing options here: https://www.drkateld.com/thyroid-test-info-page2024-01-1609 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastLeaky Gut and Hair Loss🌟 FREE Functional Hair Growth Checklist: https://www.drkateld.com/free-hair-re-growth-checklist-signup 🌟 Over 50% of women will experience hair loss or thinning in their lifetime - but that doesn’t mean it’s normal! If you’re struggling to figure out the reason for your hair loss and thinning, or you’re not convinced that it’s simply aging or genetics, tune in to discover how leaky gut may be at the root of your problem! Check out the Hair Loss Deep Dive Tutorial: https://www.drkateld.com/hair-loss-deep-dive2023-12-1912 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastHow to Treat Androgenic Alopecia in FemalesFREE Androgenic Hair Loss User Guide: https://www.drkateld.com/androgenic-alopecia-supplement-guide-sign-up Hair Loss Deep Dive Tutorial: https://www.drkateld.com/offers/m3wMKfRk Do you think you have androgenic alopecia - otherwise known as female pattern hair loss - but you don’t know what to do about it? Tune in now, because in this podcast I’m going to: explain the hormonal cause of this common problem show you how to test those hormones to make sure you’re addressing the correct root cause of your hair loss give you evidence-based, Functi...2023-12-0511 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastHow to Overcome Weight Loss ResistanceGet your FREE Functional Fat Loss Trio User Guide: https://www.drkateld.com/free-fat-loss-user-guide-signup Here’s a bummer of a statistic - about 90% of people who lose a significant amount of weight eventually gain most of it back. I know - it’s so frustrating and defeating to work so hard, only to get stuck in weight loss resistance. Tune in to learn how to overcome weight loss plateaus, rebound, and resistance, and maintain a healthy metabolism in the long-term!2023-11-2113 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastHow to Raise Ferritin Levels NaturallyGet your FREE Ferritin Boosting Checklist: https://www.drkateld.com/ferritin-checklist-signup Have you tested your ferritin levels yet? If you’re dealing with symptoms like hair loss, fatigue, anxiety, sleep disturbances, or hormonal imbalances, it’s time to get this checked, because ferritin is one of the first lab indicators of low iron levels. That’s right - you might have early signs of insufficient iron and not even know it! Tune in to find out how to raise your ferritin (and get some relief) using Functional Medicine!2023-10-3113 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastPossible Pitfalls of a Grain Free DietAre you wondering if going grain-free is a viable wellness strategy or just another fad diet? Tune in to discover what this food plan entails, the pros and cons, and who might benefit from a diet that avoids grains. For more tips and strategies, sign up for your FREE Stress Better Starter Kit here: https://www.drkateld.com/starter-kit Sign up for practical tips, insights, and strategies for whole person health in your inbox each week: https://www.drkateld.com/newsletter-signup2023-10-1711 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastShould You Get a Complete Thyroid Panel Test?In order for your thyroid to make useful, active thyroid hormone, a bunch of things have to go just right. When they go wrong, it can be easy to miss - even for your doctor! Tune in to learn how 4 treatable thyroid problems can stay hidden IF you don’t get a complete thyroid panel. Check out Dr. Kate’s favorite practitioner grade supplements for comprehensive thyroid support: https://www.drkateld.com/complete-thyroid-support Learn more about complete thyroid testing here: https://www.drkateld.com/thyroid-test-info-page2023-10-0312 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastHow to Fix Leaky Gut and Thyroid ProblemsDo you have symptoms of low thyroid function like fatigue, weight gain, anxiety, or hair loss? The root cause could actually be coming from your gut - specifically gut hyper-permeability, aka leaky gut. Tune in to learn how to boost your thyroid function by healing and sealing your digestive system! Want to learn more about comprehensive thyroid testing? Click here: https://www.drkateld.com/thyroid-test-info-page Here’s a link to Dr. Kate’s favorite nutraceutical supports for leaky gut: https://www.drkateld.com/leaky-gut-thyroid-support2023-09-1911 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastLose Weight with Natural GLP-1 BoostersYou’ve probably heard of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro - all of which function as Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists or GLP-1 boosters. But did you know that many natural substances including foods, spices, and even beneficial bacteria can also be GLP-1 boosters? Tune in to learn how you can lose weight and balance your blood sugar using ā€œNature’s Ozempic!ā€ Check out Dr. Kate’s approved GLP-1 boosting supplements here: https://www.drkateld.com/glp-1-support Sign up for practical tips, insights, and strategies for whole person health in your inbox each week...2023-09-0513 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastDoes Low Vitamin D Increase Dementia Risk?You might already know that Vitamin D is a key micronutrient for bone health and positive moods, but did you know that it’s crucial for preventing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease? Tune in to discover how you can reduce your risk of developing dementia by over 50% using Functional Medicine! Check out my favorite Vitamin D supplements here: https://bit.ly/vitamin-D-options Interested in learning more about working with me one on one? You can learn more here: https://bit.ly/drkate1on12023-08-2211 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastHow to Raise Progesterone NaturallyProblems with Progesterone can create serious chaos - I’m talking about severe PMS, horrible insomnia, anxiety, and downright rage - among other nasty symptoms. Especially when progesterone isn’t balanced with other hormones like estrogen and testosterone. In this episode, I’m going to show you how to raise and rebalance progesterone using natural, Functional Medicine strategies - so tune in now! Dr. Kate’s favorite Chasteberry and Vitamin C: https://www.drkateld.com/progesterone-support-nutraceuticals Order your DUTCH test here: https://www.drkateld.com/DUTCH-info Research Source: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issu...2023-08-0811 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastThe Best Adaptogens for Peri-Menopause & MenopauseYou may have heard of adaptogens like Ginseng and Ashwagandha - but did you know that specific adaptogens work especially well during peri-menopause and menopause? They might not be as famous, but these adaptogens are great at soothing hot flashes, relieving irritability, calming palpitations, and supporting healthy blood sugar levels, which helps you drop body fat. Tune in to discover what these awesome herbs can do for you! Dr. Kate’s Favorite Adaptogens for Menopause and Perimenopause: https://www.drkateld.com/adaptogens-menopause How to work with Dr. Kate: https://bit.ly/drkate1on12023-07-2511 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastStress and Hives Answers: Get Relief!Stress hives are a common, baffling, and extremely irritating symptom of poor stress regulation in the body, but when we address the root cause - hyperactive histamine & intestinal hyper-permeability (leaky gut) - we get real, lasting relief! Listen to learn how. Check out Dr. Kate’s favorite nutraceuticals for dealing with stress hives HERE Sign up for practical tips, insights, and strategies for whole person health in your inbox each week: https://www.drkateld.com/newsletter-signup Click HERE to learn more about working with Dr. Kate one on one.2023-07-1113 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastWhat is Functional Integrative Medicine?If you’re looking for a better way to get to the bottom of your health concerns, Functional Medicine has answers for you! And you’re in the right place here on my podcast, because all of my podcast episodes are based on a Functional Medicine approach. But, hold up a second, you might be wondering what Functional Medicine is, exactly - if so, keep listening! Sign up here for weekly practical tips, insights, and strategies for whole person health, delivered right to your inbox: https://www.drkateld.com/newsletter-signup2023-06-2707 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastTop 10 Functional Medicine Strategies For Treating InfertilityAccording to a new World Health Organization report released in April of 2023, 1 in 6 people across the world experience infertility. And if you’re one of them, or you know someone who is struggling with fertility issues, I’m sharing my top 10 Functional Medicine strategies for treating infertility. Learn more about the DUTCH complete hormone test here: https://www.drkateld.com/DUTCH-info Check out Dr. Kate’s favorite supplements for fertility HERE Ready to dig deeper? Learn more about how to work with Dr. Kate 1:1 here: https://bit.ly/drkate1on12023-06-1315 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastGut Microbiome and Weight Loss: 3 Ways Your Microbiome Is Making You FatDid you know that there are 500 species and three pounds of bacteria in your digestive system, making up your gut microbiome - and they might be making you fat? Tune in to this episode to learn three key ways that your microbiome keeps you from losing weight - and how to leverage your gut bug balance to help you drop some body fat! Check out DIY Functional Gut Testing options HERE Learn how to work with Dr. Kate to get to the root of your gut and weight issues HERE View Dr. Kate’s...2023-05-3014 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastIs My Anxiety Genetic? Methylation, Epigenetics, and AnxietyDo you ever wonder if your stress and anxiety is being caused by your genes? The answer is probably YES…and NO! Tune in to learn how to determine your individual genetic predispositions and then overcome them using practical, Functional Medicine strategies. You won’t want to miss this one! View Dr. Kate’s favorite Methylation & COMT supports HERE Find more info about working with Dr. Kate HERE Check out DIY testing options, including the DUTCH complete hormone test HERE2023-05-1610 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastUsing Functional Medicine to Treat EndometriosisDo you suffer from severe pain and cramping during your period? How about bloating, diarrhea, constipation, or even depression? Maybe you’ve struggled with infertility…well, you could be one of the 190 million women worldwide who suffer from endometriosis…but you might not even know it! Tune in as Dr. Kate shares the biggest root cause of this debilitating disease - and how to treat it using Functional Medicine! Dr. Kate’s Estrogen Detox Supports HERE DIY DUTCH test options HERE Learn about working with Dr. Kate HERE2023-05-0211 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastWhy Forced Positivity and Wellness Don’t MixUnpopular opinion alert! In this episode, Dr. Kate is tackling some hard truths about toxic positivity - particularly, how it can actually make you sick! Tune in to learn more! Sign up for your FREE Stress Better Starter Kit HERE. Dr. Kate’s favorite emotional stress-busting supplements: (emotional stress supplements) HERE.2023-04-1810 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastThyropause: When Menopause and Hypothyroidism OverlapWhat do fatigue, weight gain, and depression all have in common? They can all be rooted in hormone imbalance. But understanding which hormones are involved makes all the difference - especially during transitional seasons like menopause. In this episode Dr. Kate explains how to assess and address thyropause, the overlap of thyroid dysfunction and sex hormone decline. Order your at-home complete thyroid test HERE Apply for a 1:1 Newbie Consultation with Dr. Kate HERE Dr. Kate’s favorite hormone balancing supplements HERE Dr. Kate’s favorite thyroid supporting supplements HERE FREE...2023-04-0409 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine Podcast3 Strategies to Banish Brain Fog: Gut Integrity and Brain HealthDo you have brain fog? If so, you’re in good company - this frustrating and stressful symptom is a common result of chronic stress. Not to mention, it’s one of the top lingering symptoms of long COVID. In this episode I’m going to share 3 Functional Medicine strategies you can use to banish brain fog by attending to your gut health - so keep listening! Check out Dr. Kate’s fave L-Glutamine Supplement HERE.2023-03-2307 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastHow to Fix Hair Thinning at the Root Cause (for women)Did you know that 50% of women notice hair loss and thinning by age fifty? If you’re experiencing unexplained hair thinning, and you’re not seeing any improvement from fancy shampoos or strategic haircuts, it’s time to try a Functional Medicine approach. In this episode Dr. Kate shares the top 3 root causes of hair thinning - and how to fix it! Dr. Kate’s Hair Thinning Fixes HERE Thyroid Testing Options HERE To apply for a 1:1 consultation with Dr. Kate, tap HERE2023-03-0711 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine Podcast5 Ways to Lower Cortisol (Your Chronic Stress Hormone)If you have stress in your life, you might have high cortisol, too! And if you have high cortisol, it could be making you sick. In this episode, I’m going to share 5 ways you can lower cortisol levels using Functional Medicine - so tune in! To learn more about 1:1 consultations with Dr. Kate, click HERE Fish oil supplements HERE Adaptogens HERE2023-02-2108 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastHow Anxiety Sucks the Life out of You (literally)Did you know that anxiety and stress literally suck the life out of you? That’s right - the physical processes that go along with anxiety burn through micronutrients and minerals like crazy. And the medications you might be taking to manage these symptoms also create depletions of key nutrients, eventually leading to burnout on every level. Listen to this episode to discover evidence-based, Functional Medicine strategies to replenish your body and prevent anxiety! To check out Dr. Kate’s favorite supplements that help you replenish your body during stress, click HERE. To appl...2023-01-1310 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastBeating the Winter BluesSeasonal Affective Disorder (appropriately nicknamed "SAD") is a subtype of depression that affects an estimated 10 million Americans (with women being 4 times more likely to be diagnosed than men) and the symptoms range from mild to severe. Fatigue, feeling hopeless, oversleeping, weight gain, cravings for sweets, difficulty concentrating, and irritability are all considered indicators of SAD, all occurring at the same time of year. Sound familiar? Listen to this episode to discover evidence-based, Functional Medicine strategies to tackle Seasonal Affective Disorder! Click HERE for Dr. Kate's favorite supplements for getting through the winter season!2023-01-0606 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastWhy You’re Terrible at Relaxing - and how Functional Medicine can helpFeeling like you can’t relax - even when you have the time and space to do so? The truth is, we’ve sort of normalized this feeling - this constant state of being ā€œon.ā€ To our over-stimulated brains, it becomes an addiction, a dopamine-seeking behavior like multi-tasking. We’ve gotten so used to being in a constant state of alertness that it becomes our baseline, but it’s far from the physiologic, rest-and-digest, tend-and-befriend baseline that our bodies need to stay healthy and our minds need to stay well. And it’s bothersome - the sleepless nights, anxiety, work-obsession...2022-11-1107 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastBreaking the UTI Cycle with Functional MedicineDid you know that between 50 and 60% of women will experience a UTI (urinary tract infection) in their lifetime? While typically not super dangerous, UTI’s are no fun. You’ve got the often-intense burning with urination, a sense of urgency, and feeling like you have to pee all the time, even if you just went and hardly anything comes out. UTI’s can also cause abdominal pain, back pain, and - if not addressed in a timely manner - can progress to something more serious like a kidney infection. A good many gals people stuck in a cycle...2022-10-1406 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastFunctional Lab Testing - What It Is And How It HelpsSometimes ā€œnormalā€ tests are a relief - but other times they’re the most frustrating thing ever. Because if standard lab testing comes back within normal limits, it doesn’t give us much to work with. It can put the brakes on further help from more conventional providers. And it can even lead to minimization or dismissal of problematic, chronic symptoms. That’s why Dr. Kate loves utilizing Integrative & Functional Lab Testing. There’s always a nugget of actionable data that we can build on when we get the big picture! In this episode, Dr. Kate digs in to the di...2022-09-0905 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastMenopause MythsMenopause often reveals underlying, unaddressed hormone dysfunction, strips away estrogen’s protective buffering from our brains, and ushers in a season of increased risk for cancer, heart disease, and osteoporosis. And, with the right approach, all of these potential issues can be prevented or treated, which also minimizes the symptoms we associate with menopause, too! In this BONUS episode, Dr. Kate dispels 3 menopause myths that hold you back from a healthy menopausal transition. Listen to this episode to discover evidence-based, Functional Medicine strategies to lose weight AND balance your stress! Non-drug options that have helped my...2022-08-1209 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine Podcast3 Sneaky Ways Summer Stresses You OutEven with all the mood-boosting sunshine and fresh, seasonal produce to eat, there are a few things about summertime (especially in temperate regions) that create a bit more stress in your body. Dr. Kate ā€œcalls outā€ three of them and offers some simple solutions to make sure your stress-response system stays cool, calm, and clean this season! Listen to this episode to discover evidence-based, Functional Medicine strategies to stay chill - in more way than one - this summer! Sign up for the Stress Better Starter Kit HERE.2022-07-0706 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastIs It My Thyroid? Or Is It Just Stress?Approximately 60 to 70 percent of people with thyroid dysfunction don’t know they have it. How can this happen, you ask? Well, part of the problem has to do with how and when we test the thyroid, part of it has to do with a lack of awareness about the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction, and a BIG part of the problem is the similarity of symptoms related to both thyroid and stress. Listen to this episode to discover evidence-based, Functional Medicine strategies to figure out what the heck is going on with your thyroid! Check out Dr...2022-06-2408 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastIs the ā€œCortisol Stealā€ Real? - How Stress Messes Up Your HormonesThe number one cause of hormone imbalance is STRESS. Not age, not genetics, not a bad roll of the dice. Stress - mental, emotional, and physical - can dramatically shift your hormone levels independent of all those other factors. And when I say ā€œhormone levels,ā€ I mean all of them. Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone are only the tip of the iceberg, though they are definitely at the mercy of stress and can create quite the mess if not balanced. Listen to this episode to discover evidence-based, Functional Medicine strategies to balance your hormones AND stress better! Ch...2022-06-2404 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastThe 3 "F's" of Balanced Blood SugarOne of the easiest, most effective ways to manage chronic stress is by balancing your blood sugar. Having "rollercoaster blood sugar levels" that spike and crash over the course of the day (and night) is a huge physical stress trigger, exponentially increasing the output of cortisol, your body's long-term stress hormone. AND, wonky blood sugar levels lead to other problematic symptoms and disease processes like insomnia, chronic inflammation, type 2 Diabetes, and weight gain. And by weight gain, I mean an increase in body fat - which is a stressor in itself! Listen to this full-length, BONUS episode...2022-06-2405 minDr. Kate\'s Functional Medicine PodcastDr. Kate's Functional Medicine PodcastIt's Stress BETTER, not Stress NoneThis episode is your introduction to building stress resilience instead of avoiding, managing, or living in denial about your stress. It’s part of the ā€œwhyā€ behind our new & improved approach to stress - and key to incorporating Functional Medicine strategies to optimize your body’s stress response system. If this is your jam, sign up for Dr. Kate’s Stress Better Starter Kit - your next step to repairing your body’s response to chronic stress. 2022-06-1706 minGrowing Home Together PodcastGrowing Home Together PodcastEpisode 38: How to Clean Up the Stress Mess in Your Child’s Body for a Healthy School Year—with Dr. Kate Lyzenga-DeanHow to Clean Up the Stress Mess in Your Child’s Body for a Healthy School Year—with Dr. Kate Lyzenga-Dean Headaches. Bad Dreams. Upset tummies. Grumpy moods. Distracted attention. Aches and pains. Sugar cravings. Our kids can show us they’re stressed without even saying a word. As moms and dads, we know the worries and troubles of life can take a toll on our kids’ physical health and well-being. Ā  Today’s guest, Dr. Kate Lyzenga-Dean, is here to help us understand the effects of stress on our kids’ bodies as they grow. She helps us learn and understand Ā  The effects of...2021-09-2854 minOpen For Business with PBKOpen For Business with PBKPBK Spotlight Stress Management Tips with Dr. Kate Lyzenga-DeanTomorrow you wake up with half of your email list gone, or half of your customers canceled, or 50 inbox messages telling you your website is broken? Do you hit the snooze button and figure it'll go away - nope you dive in and look for what is causing the problem. Stress in our bodies is costing us in our businesses and simple stress management tips are easier than you might think.   Dr. Kate Lyzenga-Dean s a holistic stress & wellness consultant who helps busy people discover healthy stress relief strategies that actually work. After a decade...2020-07-1952 min