Episode #161: 4 Phase Approach to Restore your Cycle Postpartum with Zesty Ginger

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Today Dr. Elana interviews Dr. Alex Golden, MD and Megan Blacksmith, Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® practitioner, owners of Zesty Ginger. They are passionate about helping women naturally balance their hormones. Dr. Alex and Megan team up share how we can optimize our cycles by following their 4 phase approach, even if you don’t have your period back postpartum. You may be nursing with no signs of your cycle, or maybe you just got your period back and are feeling a bit off. This episode dives deep into teaching you the different phases of your cycle, what you can expect during each phase, and how to optimize your hormones and get to feeling better.

Topics Discussed:

How to work with your body’s natural hormone phases before, during or after baby
What the 4 phase approach is and how it can help balance hormones
What emotions to expect during the 4 phases and how to use them to your advantage
Support for moms who haven’t had their cycle back postpartum
When you can expect your cycle to return postpartum and how to nourish this transition
Support for moms who have difficulties with their cycle postpartum