Is It Really Your Hormones? The Gut-Hormone Connection with Chelsie Ward (HHR EP036)
"Improving gut health can lead to significant improvements in overall health, addressing issues like hormone imbalances, allergies, skin problems, and mental health concerns." -Chelsie Ward
SUMMARY (AI ASSISTED)
This episode of Happy Healthy and Rich delved deep into the captivating world of gut health and hormones. The guest shared her personal journey of battling hormone and digestive issues since childhood and how her natural healing quest led her to a path of vibrant health.
The conversation centered around the crucial importance of gut health in maintaining overall well-being. Emphasizing the essential role of the digestive system, the dialogue touched on the significance of beneficial microorganisms, nutrient absorption, and waste elimination for optimal health. It was eye-opening to learn about the far-reaching impacts of gut health on various conditions like allergies, skin problems, and mental health.
Key takeaways from the episode highlighted the transformative power of nutrition, stress management, sleep, exercise, and personalized supplements in addressing gut health. Strategies included incorporating fiber-rich foods such as broccoli, brussels sprouts, asparagus, and kale to support hormone health and aid in estrogen detox. The discussion also highlighted the benefits of liver-friendly foods like lemon, grapefruit, beets, and dandelion greens for liver detox and combating bloating.
Listeners were encouraged to make lifestyle changes that could lead to noticeable improvements in their health within just a few weeks to months, depending on individual health issues. Removing inflammatory foods like gluten, dairy, and sugar was recommended as a quick way to jumpstart health transformations for some individuals.
Additionally, the guest's "Go with Your Gut" program was introduced as a holistic approach to addressing digestive issues, immune problems, and hormone imbalances through nutrition and lifestyle interventions. The program aimed to empower individuals to take charge of their health and well-being by utilizing food and lifestyle choices as medicine.
The episode also touched on the significance of hormonal balance for women's health, outlining the impactful hormones such as insulin, sex hormones (progesterone, estrogen, testosterone), thyroid hormone, adrenaline, and cortisol. Imbalances in these hormones were linked to various health conditions ranging from diabetes and hypothyroidism to infertility and mood disorders.
Signs of hormone imbalances due to poor gut health were discussed, with stress and digestive issues identified as common culprits. Symptoms such as estrogen dominance, digestive problems, mood disorders, weight gain, skin issues, and autoimmune conditions were highlighted as potential outcomes of poor gut health.
GUEST BIO
Chelsie Ward has been a student of the human mind and body for over 20 years. She has a background in Applied Behavior Analysis, is a Registered Nurse, FDN Practitioner, and spiritual healer. She works with independent, driven, fun-loving women who are tired of hiding from life trying to figure out digestive and hormone imbalances on their own and supports them with a personalized plan so they can love themselves and feel good in their own skin. She is the author of “Healed His Way” where she shares natural healing techniques that have been used by many others so they can experience health the way it was intended.
GUEST LINKS
Guest Socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsie_ward_wellness/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/chelsie.ward81
Business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChelsieWardWellness/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/541976619732043
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chelsie_ward_wellness
Guest Website: https://chelsieward.com
Guest Offer Link: Nutrition Quiz and Guide to help you reclaim your energy, improve digestion, and nourish hormones. https://chelsieward.com/metabolic-guide
SHOW LINKS
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ABOUT SUZANNE PROKSA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, HHP
Hey there! I'm Suzanne, a SHRM-SCP and SPHR certified Human Resources and Business Strategist, IAWP Certified Wellness Coach, AADP certified Holistic Health Practitioner, and autoimmune educator with a passion for helping women navigate all things life and business.
I've been in HR since 1999 and have run businesses since 2004 (unless you also count my adventures selling "all the things" as a kid - then we need to go WAY back.
I thrive on supporting, coaching, and creating programs for women and people-focused organizations and online businesses so they can positively impact the lives of others.
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