#169 - Women's health: How hormones impact our daily lives | Dr. Trevor Cates & Dr. Lauren Kelly-Chew

Hormones, which are essential to women’s health, have an impact on our daily lives. Hormonal imbalances can cause a variety of issues, including fatigue, weight gain, and menstrual problems. Hormones also help us regulate metabolism, stress, sleep, and blood sugar. Listen as Dr. Trevor Cates and Dr. Lauren Kelley-Chew discuss women’s health, hormonal imbalances, stress management, and skin health. Look for multiple new shows per week on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations about metabolic health and how the Levels startup team builds a wellness movement from the ground up in the health and wellness tech industry.

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🎙 What Dr. Trevor Cates and Levels’ Dr. Lauren Kelly-Chew discuss:

(3:21) — How Dr. Cates started her personal journey and interest in hormonal health

(08:11) Realizing the connection between hormonal imbalances and health issues

(15:36) — The four pillars that help you get back to your body’s natural rhythms

(21:48) — Choosing better food and better products to reset hormonal imbalance

(27:20) — Timeline for recovery from hormonal imbalances

(30:55) — Getting to the root of issues instead of just suppressing symptoms

(33:00) — Be the CEO of your own health

(35:28) — Birth control pills are not the be-all, end-all for hormonal health

(43:21) — Clean, natural skincare and the makings of the Spa Dr. skincare line

(48:25) — Be in charge of your recovery towards hormonal health

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