Dr. Aviva Romm is an MD, midwife and herbalist who has bridged the best of traditional medicine with good science for over three decades. In today’s conversation, Dr. Aviva shares actionable steps we can take when it comes to diet, environmental toxins and optimizing our hormone health from her New York Times bestseller, Hormone Intelligence. She discusses healing the most common hormone issues, considering both natural and pharmaceutical interventions. This episode is packed with realistic and practical ways to prioritize hormone health as a busy mom.

We discuss:

-Dr. Aviva’s diet recommendations for PCOS, endometriosis, period pain, fertility issues and menopausal symptoms

-The connection between hormones, nutrient intake, blood sugar balance, inflammation and other chronic diseases

-Dr. Aviva’s research backed supplement recommendations for women’s health

-Herbs and spices to incorporate for reducing inflammation, improving digestion and supporting metabolism

-The connection between hormone balance and mental health when it comes to thyroid issues, depression and more

-How to determine when to use pharmaceuticals vs. natural remedies for resolving hormone issues

-Deceptiveness in the wellness space that you need to be aware of on your healing journey

-Dr. Aviva’s experience home birthing and raising her 4 kids in the early days of attachment parenting

-The self care that helped Dr. Aviva finally improve a long term sleep issue

If you are looking for guidance from an expert who has spent decades in women’s health and understands the demands and realities of mom life, you’ll love this conversation with Dr. Aviva. Her accessible and judgement-free approach is refreshing and much needed in the health and wellness world. Press play for real talk on what you need to know when it comes to balancing your hormones!

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This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.