Estrogen Exposed: What Every Woman Should Know About This Vital Hormone with Dr. Felice Gersh
Dr. Gersh received her medical degree from the USC School of Medicine, and studied Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Kaiser Hospital in Los Angeles. Dr. Felice Gersh is a globally-recognized expert on women's hormones, gut microbiome, and circadian rhythm. She frequently collaborates with numerous research organizations and lectures internationally on women's health topics.As Medical Director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, she focuses on understanding women's innate physical and emotional make-up. Through her research and practical experience, she has come to understand that women have internal, natural rhythms that are absolutely essential to female health. These rhythms are controlled by hormones, particularly estrogen, and may be kept in balance through both conventional and holistic treatments.
In this episode;
- Why Dr. Gersh went from classic OBGYN practice to being a functional doctor.
- Estrogen why does it have a bad rap?
- Hormonal contraceptives birth control versus natural estrogen
- Oral versus topical
- The truth about what really causes Estrogen dominance
- Estrogen and the immune system
- The role of estrogen in breast cancer
- What functions estrogen has in the female body
- What type of hormone replacement is the safest
and more!
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Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist and Transformational Nutrition Coach dedicated to empowering women through their health journeys.
As the host of the popular podcast The Hormone Solution, Karen tackles the complexities of hormonal health, weight loss resistance, and the challenges that come with perimenopause and menopause.
Her mission is to disrupt outdated narratives surrounding women's health, providing reliable information and practical solutions that help women reclaim their vitality.
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