{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Hormones and Gut Health with Bridgit Danner","description":"Welcome! Today’s guest is Bridgit Danner, a fellow podcaster who is passionate about women’s health. I met Bridgit at a conference in CA, and we connected immediately. Bridgit specializes in hormones and gut health, so those are our topics today. Join us!\r\nBridgit shares the following:\r\n\r\nThe Hormone Summit is Bridgit’s latest project. The summit includes 35 interviews around themes of hormone issues, PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, thyroid disorders, skin problems, sex drive, life stages, fertility, per-menopause, food, lifestyle, and supportive modalities. The dates are April 11-18; see Resources below for details!\r\nWhat we eat dramatically impacts our hormones! Pesticides and hormones in our food overload our bodies with toxins.\r\nWe need good fats, leafy greens, and fermented foods.\r\nSigns of an unhappy gut include bloating, irregular bowel, food coma, heartburn, gas, migraines, and skin disorders.\r\nThere are common trigger foods for migraines, general inflammation, and even Candida issues.\r\n“Very few people have a great diet and great digestion.”\r\nAn unhappy gut is a huge stress on the body, producing less sex hormones, less nutrients, and insufficient neurotransmitters.\r\nThere are four tests that can be used to check for gut health:\r\n\r\nUrine test for intestinal permeability\r\nLEAP food sensitivity test\r\nStool test\r\nGenetic test for mutations contributing to IBS\r\n\r\nBridgit explains her best steps to start healing your gut:\r\n\r\nEat well, slowly, and mindfully.\r\nDon’t rush while eating and don’t overeat.\r\nAn elimination diet may be the answer for you.\r\nEat fermented foods.\r\nTake a probiotic.\r\nDo what you can to lower your stress.\r\nAvoid allergens like corn, soy, dairy, wheat, sugar. \r\nAvoid coffee and tea.\r\nAdopt soothing practices for your gut’s mucous lining: use bone broth, collagen powder, L-glutamine, and aloe.\r\nAdd lots of fiber; eat salad every day, and try to eat 20 different kinds of veggies each week!\r\n\r\nHow much fiber is ideal? Bridgit recommends 30 grams\/day.\r\nBridgit shares ways to stimulate the “heat” of digestion to help break down foods.\r\nContrary to the normal American way of eating and drinking, you should NOT drink icy beverages with meals!\r\n\r\nHow to reach Bridgit and more\r\nwww.dranh.com\/hormones\r\nwww.bridgitdanner.com \r\n \r\nNow it’s your turn!\r\n \r\nWHAT changes have you made in your diet? \r\nHOW have those changes affected your health? \r\nWHAT has been your biggest challenge while implementing a healthy lifestyle? \r\nWHO do you want to hear from?\r\n \r\nLet me know in the comments below and I will try my best to get them on the show!  I want to answer your burning questions and for YOU to add your thoughts to the conversation.  So go ahead and leave a comment now.  \r\n \r\nAnd if you want even more resources to heal yourself naturally, make sure you sign up for my email updates, because I share some insights in my email updates that I don’t share anywhere else.\r\n \r\nThanks so much for stopping by and until next time, remember to eat consciously, because the world needs a healthy and vibrant you!\r\nBECOME A FOOD AS MEDICINE VIP FOR FREE.  ENTER YOUR EMAIL BELOW AND RECEIVE:\r\n\r\nMy free gift, “The Clean Eating Rules.” It’s my #1 guide for how to eat to lose weight, improve your biometrics, and get more energy.\r\nSummary of Pearls shared on the show\r\nOccasional Love Letters from Dr. Anh, where I share my favorite recipes and products, upcoming events, new information I’ve learned, and other goodies \u263a\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n ","author_name":"Food As Medicine with Dr. Anh","author_url":"http:\/\/dranh.com\/","html":"