The 8 Pillars of Functional Women’s Health With Dr. Meg Mill

Episode Highlights With Meg

• The eight pillars of women’s health and the connections between them
• Order matters when it comes to these pillars, especially with things like detoxification
• Why starting with detox can be counterproductive and a helpful order to work through
• Most women are living in fight or flight and the importance of balancing the nervous system
• A two minute practice that can really help your nervous system and make health changes more effective
• Understanding hormones, nutrient deficiencies, and detox to get the most benefit 
• Hormone shifts that occur far in advance of menopause, even a decade before menopause
• How a decrease in progesterone can be a first sign of hormonal shifts
• Downsides to some of the common hormone treatments and why DIM isn’t always the answer
• It isn’t just the hormones, but how you metabolize them
• What to know about parasite cleanses, when they can be helpful, and when to avoid
• Cleansing vs detox and why gentle can be the best approach

Resources Mentioned

• The Essential Guide to Histamine Intolerance - Free resource
• Dr. Meg's website and her Instagram
• A Little Bit Healthier podcast