ADHD, Naturally: Smart Solutions for Holistic Women

In Part 2 of this series on gut health, we'll talk specifics on how what goes on in your gut directly impacts your mood, energy, and mojo. ______________ Wanna suggest a show topic for me? Shoot me a note! You can find me over in my private FB group, Holistic Hormone Balancing, or email me: christine (at) taprootnutrition.com

Think what's going on in your gut doesn't have anything to do with your hormones, brain function, energy, and mood? Think again! Learn why this system is FOUNDATIONAL to every symptom you're having--even if you have no *digestive* symptoms at all. If you've got IBS, GERD, IBD, or any other digestive complaints, this goes double.  ______________ Wanna suggest a show topic for me? Shoot me a note! Y...

In part 2 of my mini-mini-series on how I've been getting "high" I'm going to share some secrets about how I've been getting really FOCUSED lately. As more and more women come into my practice having been on ADHD medication, this is clearly a topic we need to get into! This is part of my own personal experience, buy maybe you can learn about how you too can take charge of your own experience! ____...

Hey y'all! So today I'm going to get a little more personal about my OWN experience and how I've been "getting high" (aka just feeling pretty damn good most days) lately. This is part of my own personal experience, buy maybe you can learn about how you too can take charge of your own experience! _____ Want some support in your OWN feel-good quest? Come on over to thebitchfix.com 

Continuing with my series on mood, let's talk hormones and how they could be related to mood imbalance. Contrary to what the pharmaceutical commercials would have you believe, there can be multiple root causes of mood imbalance. Today we dive deeper on which specific hormones may be implicated.  _____ Are you ready to get your mood, energy, and mojo back? I've got you, girl. The Bitch Fix program...

You've heard about serotonin, right? Probably because of the anti-depressant commercials where they show cool little brain illustrations? Well your brain IS pretty cool . . . and it MAKES serotonin, literally from what you eat. Serotonin is a feel-good neurotransmitter, and there are other natural ways to boost serotonin as well. In this episode we dive into just that. Take a listen.  ____ P.S. Wa...

Here's a question I got not once but twice over the last week . . . so I figured I best take to my podcast to answer it! How do you know if your hormones are out of whack? Well, there can be many, many symptoms, and it might depend on which part of your hormone system is screaming loudest at the moment. In this episode we dive into what that might look like and which system to test! ____ Do you KN...

Menstrual migraines are a real . . . bitch. But what's causing them? Is it just another case of our female hormones doin' us wrong? Maybe, but maybe not. There could be other root causes for these types of headaches, and today we're diving into what those might be.  ______________ Wanna suggest a show topic for me? Shoot me a note! You can find me over in my private FB group, Holistic Hormone Bala...

Continuing the love for our hardworking liver, this episode is all about fatty liver, or more specifically, non-alcoholic fatty liver. This condition affects 70 million Americans, so it's far from uncommon. Learn more about where it comes from, its role in hormone balance, and next steps you could be taking if this is an issue for you.  __________ Wanna suggest a show topic for me? Shoot me a note...

Breakouts. Agh! Didn't you leave that sh*t behind with prom dresses and curfews?? Well, skin breakouts as you get older are more common than you think. It might be hormonal . . . or something else. Let's dive in.  --- Have questions about this episode or anything related to women's health? Hit me up in my private FB community, Holistic Hormone Balancing! I promise to answer all posted questions! ...

The reason a lot of women are on the Pill is to "regulate" hormones or hormonal symptoms . . . but certainly plenty are just wanting straight up birth control, and are thinking about other options! In this episode we'll touch on why hormonal birth control might be giving unwanted side effects, and then get into the nitty gritty if you need to be preventing pregnancy but also don't love what the Pi...

Have you ever had a dirty fishtank? I'm guessing if you have, if you've seen one, or even if you can just imagine it, you know it didn't start out that way. It started with nice clean water that over time got dirtier and dirtier, making the fish inside sicker and sicker. Sadly, this is a lot like what happens with our own environmental toxins and hormone health. In this episode we'll take a deep d...

There's a newcomer in our magical minerals midst, and she can help out with fatigue, brain fog, and adrenal health. Let's talk about who this is and what she can do for you! --- Have questions about this episode or anything related to women's health? Hit me up in my private FB community, Holistic Hormone Balancing! I promise to answer all posted questions!  AND--is stress eating impacting your lif...

I can practically guarantee that if you have two thumbs and are listening to this podcast, you need magnesium. What's so great about this miracle mineral anyway? And what form would work best for YOUR body? So glad you asked! Let's talk all things Mama Mag.  Have questions about this episode or any other women's health issues? Hit me up in my private Facebook group, Holistic Hormone Balancing. You...

It seems there's been a renewed popular interest and discussion lately around the topic of perimenopause. What is it exactly, when does it start, and what are some of the early signs and symptoms? PLUS how do we best balance hormones during this time of life when you might still have your menstrual cycle AND be graced with night sweats? I got the deets! Connect with me on social! Private FB group,...

Have you heard of adaptogens? Adaptogens are a family of herbs that help you do just that--adapt. They can relieve feelings of high stress, or give you a boost when your energy is flagging. In this episode, you'll learn how these wonder herbs can help you, and what some of my favorites are.  Want to chat more? Connect with me over in my private Facebook Group, Holistic Hormone Balancing. 

Did you know that there can be an upside to stress? That not all stress is bad, and that in some instances it can even be a GOOD thing? A lot of this has to do with your MINDSET. Find out how you can change your mind to change your stress response.  Want to be entered to win a cool $100? Subscribe or leave me a rating or review, and send me the screenshot by April 30th. You can find me in my priva...

Women are not simply small men. We have unique physiology and respond to everything from medications to stress differently than men. Today on the show, learn what women do in stress that's different from what men do--and how it affects our physiology.    Grab your free copy of "The Bitch Fix: Six Keys to Happy Hormones" at taprootnutrition.com! 

Yeah, yeah, we all know stress impacts our bodies. But do you know exactly how? And that stress can come from inside as well as outside? In this episode, we dive into our adrenal glands, which are in charge of our stress hormones; one of our stress hormones, cortisol; and the stress response. This is part 1 in a 3-part series, and I'll bet there are some things in this series that you've NEVER hea...

Spring has sprung! You're probably getting those dust bunnies out from under the bed and behind the fridge. But should your spring cleaning extend to your body? Will it help your hormones? Let's talk about the different levels of cleanse and special considerations when undertaking any sort of detox, cleanse, or purification program. 

Exhaustion is one of the top complaints of so many women. Why might you be so damn tired all the time? Well, there's a surprisingly long list of potential reasons, so buckle up and grab your notepad so you can figure out YOUR root cause.  __________ Want to get some support on your energy journey? Come on over to thebitchfix.com 

Is The Pill robbing your body of critical nutrients? Checking out the impact of the birth control pill on your mood and other hormone systems. 

Do you get cravings? Most of us do . . . and they might be telling you something! What do your cravings mean, and how can we listen in to find out what might be going on with us and how we can support our bodies and reduce symptoms. 

Did you know that your female hormones are all part of a complex SYSTEM, the endocrine system, that functions very much like a web? You can't change one thing (aka, your symptoms) without acknowledging the whole complex puzzle. In this episode, you'll learn what that system looks like, the primary drivers of imbalance I see in most women, what the heck "stinky bathroom syndrome" is . . . and wheth...

It's episode ONE! The ship is launching! This episode is my story--how I went from corporate ladder-climber to functional nutritionist and passionate health advocate, and what you can expect from me on this show.