The Secrets to Happy Hormones, Vibrant Energy & Longevity for Women with Dr Patrick Flynn

Dr Patrick Flynn founder of The Wellness Way and International best-selling author talks with Angela about how it’s possible to, as a woman, to experience the menopausal transition as a life experience without pain and successfully move into your golden years when you understand and maintain the right hormonal balance for your body When you are accurately tested and know the levels of your hormones, make sure you have good nutrition, keep moving in the right way at the right time and recognise the impact mental stress has on your body, you can achieve happy hormones and this episode takes an in depth look at exactly what you can do to optimise all aspects of your health and hormonal balance KEY TAKEAWAYS Oestrogen is a term used to describe a group of hormones and when particular oestrogen hormones become elevated it can lead to PTOS and endometriosis Environment toxins, trauma and deficiency all play a part in creating an imbalance of hormones High levels of stress and trying to out-perform men can cause a very poor hormonal state in women that in turn leads to many diseases A plant based diet can mean deficiency for women who need organ meats, rich in nutrients for their hormone levels Testosterone is not an end stage hormone it can convert to other form including conversion to oestrogens A woman’s cycle means the body changes around four times every month and each part of the cycle has different physical and psychological demands In the third week, days 13 to 22, you need to reduce all stress because there is a high demand for progesterone and lowering it can cause serious illness Humans are creatures of movement so continuing to move is important, it’s how you do it and the intensity that matters When you move into menopause you need to use your adrenals and fat to produce the majority of your hormones Get it right and you can have better sex than ever before, post menopause The purpose of cycles is fertility and every time there is a cycle eggs are lost, so as girls are beginning their cycles earlier the period of being fertile as adults is decreasing Getting your hormone balance right will restore your physiology back to normal, to where it should be BEST MOMENTS ‘The third week of a woman’s cycle is the most intensive thing and they really need to take care of themselves’ ‘It’s easier to keep a woman healthy in menopause than when she is cyclic’ ‘Combining high-intensity exercise with menstruation will drain your hormones’ VALUABLE RESOURCES Angela Recommends - https://angelafosterperformance.com/angela-recommends/ High Performance Health Podcast Series - https://angelafosterperformance.com/podcasts/ Free Fasting Guide - https://angelafosterperformance.com/fasting/ Free Health Check & Personalised Report - https://www.yourtotalhealthcheck.com/ Join Angela’s Female Biohacker Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/femalebiohacker Biohack Your Way to Your Best Self - Join My Exclusive Female Biohacker Collective - www.angelafosteracademy.com/female-Biohacker-collective Get a free health check and personalised report at www.yourtotalhealthcheck.com Watch my Free Masterclass on how to master your metabolism - www.angelafosteracademy.com/master-your-metabolism Download my free Guide to Harmonising Your Hormones - www.angelafosterperformance.com/hormones Download my free Fasting Guide - www.angelafosterperformance.com/fasting/ Download my free Guide to Sleep Like a Boss - www.angelafosterperformance.com/sleep Join my free Facebook Community - www.facebook.com/groups/femalebiohacker Get my bestselling book Rethink Health - https://amzn.to/3vbzYOV RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE The Wellness Way Dr Patrick Flynn ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster Angela is a Nutritionist, Health, and Performance Coach. She is also the Founder and CEO of My DNA Edge, an Exclusive Private Membership Site giving individuals the tools and bio hacks needed to optimise their genetic expression for optimal health and performance. After recovering from a serious illness in 2014, Angela left the world of Corporate Law with a single mission in mind: To inspire and educate others to live an energetic, healthful, and limitless life. Angela believes that we can truly have it all and has spent the last 5 years researching the habits and routines of high performers, uncovering age-old secrets, time-honoured holistic practices, and modern science to create a blueprint for Optimal Human Performance. CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn