About this Talk
Learn about why your dizziness flares with hormonal changes and practical strategies for addressing this.
Work with Dr. Bala: https://www.drsarubala.com/
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Key takeaways (talk to your doctor before trying anything new):
-(If you're still menstruating): your menstrual cycle is a vital sign and tracking things like length, ovulation, days of bleeding, and how much can give insight into what's going on with hormones
-Focus on the basics before adding in supplements: sleep, regular bowel movements, nervous system regulation
-Histamine and estrogen play off of one another
Timestamps:
00:50 Introduction to Dr. Bala and her practice
01:50 Mission to help women have periods that don’t interfere with their lives
03:00 What are hormones and why do they matter?
04:11 What are sex hormones?
05:00 Periods as a vital sign for women starting with cycle length, indicator as ovulation
06:38 Look at how many days you are bleeding as a signal of issues
07:17 Look at symptoms around the time of your period, e.g. migraines, nights sweats, fatigue, bloating, gas, etc.
08:46 PMS and perimenopause can look similar
10:02 Definition of ovulation and why it matters?
10:51 Why might a person have symptoms around ovulation?
12:05 What are signs of estrogen dominance?
13:10 How do you regulate your nervous system to deal with symptoms?
15:00 Importance of regular sleep habits
17:31 Breathing schedule for nervous system regulation
18:15 When do you do a DUTCH test?
20:25 Look for a provider that might not require a DUTCH test first
22:01 Connection between histamine and estrogen
23:05 GI can affect metabolism of estrogen
24:00 What should healthy poop look like?
24:53 Using the Bristol stool chart
28:00 Normal versus not normal
28:20 Review of key takeaways to manage your hormones: sleep hygiene, no screen exposure, magnesium, multi vitamin, drink 80-100 ounces of water plus electrolytes
31:00 How do you find and work with Dr. Bala?
