In this conversation, Dr. Lara Briden and Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton explore the intersection of naturopathic medicine and women's health, emphasizing the importance of hormone literacy. Lara also shares her background as an evolutionary biologist and how it informs her understanding of female physiology.
This episode also highlights:
- The importance of ovulation in hormone production
- The long-term effects of hormonal birth control
- An evolutionary perspective on menopause
- How hormones like estradiol and progesterone are essential for maintaining bone density and overall metabolic health
- The critical role hormones play in women's health, particularly focusing on bone health and the implications of insulin resistance
Show Notes
Learn more about Lara Briden and read her blog post on estrogen. Follow her on Instagram @larabriden!
Check out Bitch: On the Female of the Species and Lara Briden’s books, Period Repair Manual, Hormone Repair Manual, and Metabolism Repair for Women.
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