Episode #224: The Negative Effects of Environmental Toxins on Hormone Health (and how to correct them) with Dr. Anna Cabeca.

If you're struggling with a hormone imbalance, resist the temptation to just throw more hormones into the mix to try and fix it. In this episode of Biohacking Superhuman Performance, I chat with Dr. Anna Cabeca - The Girlfriend Doctor, about how environmental toxins and stress can wreak havoc on your hormones, leading to issues like irregular periods and feeling unwell. But, did you know that it can take more than hormones to fix hormones. The good news? You can improve your hormonal health and even reverse many of these issues naturally. We explore the importance of detoxification to eliminate those toxins and support your body's natural systems. Dr. Cabeca also highlights that birth control pills might contribute to hormonal imbalances due to synthetic ingredients. But hormones are just one piece of the puzzle. This episode emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach, including diet, stress management, and even creating a more alkaline body environment to improve mood and mental well-being. We also dive into the power of oxytocin, the "love hormone" and how healthy activities can naturally boost your oxytocin levels. Overall, this episode offers guidance on balancing hormone health whether you're pre-, peri-, or post-menopause. Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG, is the best selling author of The Hormone Fix , Keto-Green 16 and MenuPause. Dr. Anna is triple-board certified and a fellow of gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She holds special certifications in functional medicine, sexual health, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. She lectures frequently on these topics throughout the world to large audiences and is known nationally as The Girlfriend Doctor and is the host of The Girlfriend Doctor show. Dr. Cabeca has personally developed natural products to help women balance hormones and thrive through menopause including the highly acclaimed Julva® cream for the vulva and MightyMaca® Plus, a powerful superfood blend. She now lives in Dallas with her daughters, horses, and dogs. Visit https://drannacabeca.com/?rfsn=7917868.e8e3fd and save on Dr. Cabeca's women's health & wellness products. Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: Neurohacker Collective: Visit neurohacker.com/nathalie and use code NATHALIE BodyBio: Visit BodyBio.com today and get 15% on your first order with code Nathalie Inside Tracker: Use code NIDDAM to save 20% at https://www.insidetracker.com Find more from Dr. Anna Cabeca: Website: https://drannacabeca.com/ Instagram: @thegirlfrienddoctor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegirlfrienddoctorclubhouse Podcast: The Girlfriend Doctor Podcast Find more from Nathalie: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ Join Nat's Membership Community: https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community Sign up for Nats Newsletter: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i7d5m0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/ Website: NatNiddam.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/ What We Discuss: (1:00) The Girlfriend Doctor - creating comfort in conversation (3:00) How life affects labs (11:00) Toxins in water (14:40) Detoxifying from birth control (18:00) It takes more than hormones to fix hormones. (22:00) Vitamin D and Iodine - why they are crucial. (29:00) Supporting the body's detoxification pathways (32:27) Annual Mamograms may increase the risk of breast cancer (37:00) BHRT for post menopause (39:30) Oxytocin - the most powerful hormone in the body (46:20) How to help your system overcome long haul effects of viruses (53:00) Find more from Dr. Anna Cabeca Key Takeaways: Exposure to environmental toxins and stress in life greatly affects our hormone health. If you struggle with abnormal menstrual cycles or feel bad all of the time, it can be turned around. You will likely need to work on detoxing from any environmental toxins. We often power through feeling crummy, but you will realize how bad you feel once you start feeling good. Birth control can be a toxin as it is a synthetic progestin and it suppresses ovarian hormone and natural cycling. (Progestin is the synthetic (human-made) form of progesterone). It takes more than hormones to fix your hormones. You need detoxification support, adrenal support, dietary support, and alkalization for mental health and mood. Oxytocin is the most powerful hormone in the body. It is the hormone of love, bonding, and connection. Healthy, happy, joyous activity increases oxytocin in the body (it's the opposite of cortisol!) Some people may benefit from supplementing oxytocin, but the first step is to always clean up the system.