Hormones, Gut Health, and You: What Every Woman Should Understand | With Dr Megan Rossi

Описание: What if ignoring your gut health is fuelling a hormonal war inside your body?

In this episode of The Food Medic Podcast, Dr Hazel Wallace, a women’s health nutritionist, sits down with Dr. Megan Rossi, a gut health expert, about the complex links between gut health and women’s health. They discuss how gut bacteria influence hormones and conditions like PCOS and endometriosis, the impact of the menstrual cycle on digestion, and the importance of evidence-based probiotic use.

The episode covers:

How do gut bacteria influence hormones and conditions such as PCOS and endometriosis in women?
What is the impact of the menstrual cycle on digestion and gut health?
Why is evidence-based probiotic use important for women’s health?
What are some common myths about IBS, and what is the role of the vaginal microbiome?
What dietary strategies and personalised approaches does Dr. Rossi recommend?

The episode emphasises the importance of adopting personalised, research-backed approaches when it comes to managing women’s health. It highlights how nutrition and lifestyle strategies should be tailored to individual needs rather than one-size-fits-all solution. Listeners are encouraged to use this approach to make informed decisions that promote long-term wellness.

So, have you ever wondered how much your gut health affects your hormones and health? What if understanding your gut could unlock the key to feeling truly balanced and healthy?

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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Introduction to Dr. Megan Rossi and
00:01:08 Episode Overview
00:02:25 Gut Bacteria and Hormonal Regulation
00:04:31 Gender Bias in Gut Health Research
00:05:45 Gut Motility and Menstrual Cycle Changes
00:06:19 Hormonal Effects on Gut Function
00:08:14 Nutrition and Lifestyle for Menstrual Gut Symptoms
00:10:00 Managing Constipation in the Luteal Phase
00:11:47 Caffeine and Bowel Movements: Myth Busting
00:14:00 Introduction to the Vaginal Microbiome
00:15:34 Supporting the Vaginal Microbiome
00:18:06 Probiotics for Vaginal Health
00:21:37 Probiotics and PCOS: Current Evidence
00:23:59 Gut Health and Endometriosis
00:26:07 Gut Microbiome Across Hormonal Life Stages
00:27:51 Supplements, Greens Powders, and Prebiotics: Hype vs. Evidence
00:30:00 Myth Busting: IBS Is Not “All in Your Head”
00:31:46 Closing Remarks

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