Heal Your Hormones with Dr. Danielle

If you’ve seen any doctor for PCOS, there is a strong chance there has been some mention of Metformin. Metformin is a drug used for managing blood sugar levels and is often prescribed to women with PCOS. On today’s Friday Chats, I’ll be discussing why Metformin is used for PCOS, its side effects, and if there is a better, more natural way to find relief from your PCOS symptoms. There is hope for h...

The menstrual cycle has been referred to as the 5th vital sign. It’s a key indicator of our hormone health and overall health. When thinking about the menstrual cycle, it’s common to look out for things like the length of your cycle, how many days your period is, and PMS symptoms leading up to your period. But did you know there is so much we can learn simply by looking at the color of blood durin...

The supplement Berberine is having a moment in the spotlight recently by being called nature’s Ozempic (a diabetes drug now being used for weight loss). But is that really a fair comparison? In today’s show, we’ll chat about what Berberine is, where it comes from, the uses and benefits of this supplement, who might be a good fit for the supplement, and ultimately if I believe it deserves the title...

There is a lot of talk about what to eat with PCOS, but there isn’t much out there about how to fuel your body before and after a workout. How you fuel your body for a workout is largely dependent on the type of workout you are doing. On this episode, I’ll cover what to consider when fueling your body for low intensity or high intensity exercise. This show is packed with snack ideas and exercise g...

If you are buying your supplements from Amazon you may be doing more harm than good. With no real protocols in place to ensure supplements being sold on their platform are legit, many brands (such as NOW and Host Defense Mushroom to name two) are finding counterfeit products being sold on Amazon. On today’s Friday Chats show, I’ll share what they are finding in these counterfeit products and where...

Acupuncture can be an amazing tool to improve hormones and optimize fertility and on today’s show I have Acupuncturist and Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Rebecca Sand, to share all about this healing modality. Needles thinner than a strand of hair (really!) can be a powerful tool in your healing toolbox! Tune in to hear how! In this episode, we discuss: Rebecca’s unique journey to naturopathic medicine...

On the Heal Your Hormones podcast, I am all about using real food to support fertility! Today I am sharing three teas that will nourish and balance your hormones to promote fertility. With each tea, I’ll discuss signs you can benefit from drinking the tea, the purpose of the tea, and the best way to drink each one. --- 👉 Dandy Blend 👉 Fullscript Supplement Dispensary 👉 Download your free Hormon...

Uterine polyps are often confused with fibroids. In this episode, I’m clearing up the difference and diving into everything you need to know about uterine polyps. On this show, I discuss: What are uterine polyps What are fibroids How uterine polyps and fibroids differ Symptoms of uterine polyps What can cause uterine polyps How to find out if you have uterine polyps How a conventional doctor handl...

Used in over 300 reactions in the body, Magnesium is a vital nutrient! However, 50-80% of people today are deficient in Magnesium. On today’s Friday Chats show, I’m diving into all things Magnesium, including: The populations at higher risk for Magnesium deficiency Signs of low Magnesium Foods higher in Magnesium The most common forms of Magnesium The most common reasons I suggest Magnesium to my...

On today’s show I have the Co-Founders of Resist, a protein bar company focused on balancing hormones and blood sugar. Drew and Emily share their health stories, including Drew’s diagnosis of PCOS at the age of 18 and Emily’s hormone journey after getting off of birth control. They tell the story of how Resist was born and how the protein bars, being high in fiber, fats, and protein, are clinicall...

Today’s Friday Chats is short and sweet. I’m clearing up the difference between PCOS and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, also known as HA. Both can cause a woman to have irregular periods or lose her period all together. I’ll discuss how you can know which one might be the cause of irregular or non existent periods. It’s important to get an accurate diagnosis to know how to move forward toward healing! -...

There are so many questions a woman might have after experiencing a miscarriage. It can be difficult to navigate the months following a miscarriage while also trying to process and heal from the loss. The good news is that there is so much that can be done after a miscarriage to help improve fertility and prevent future miscarriages. In this episode I’ll cover: Miscarriage statistics Signs of a mi...

You may have noticed over the last year that pilates has become quite the trend. In fact, in Atlanta, the number 1 term that was Google searched in 2022 was ‘pilates’. However, pilates has been around for longer than most people realize! In this episode, I’m chatting about the fascinating story of how pilates originated during WWI with a previous circus performer turned war nurse. I’ll also share...

Postpartum can be a very vulnerable time for women and yet it seems to be the season women are most often forgot about. I’m joined today by guest, Samantha Gipson, a pilates instructor, to discuss what to expect postpartum and how to best support yourself. Samantha shares a bit about her birth story, her experience with nursing, and what postpartum looked like. After delivering her baby boy in Mar...

While we often think about how food, supplements, and exercise impact our hormones, it’s equally as important to consider how what we put on our body might be impacting hormone health. As we head into summer and spend more time outside, it is key to consider if the sunscreen you are using is hormone-friendly. In today’s Friday Chats, I’ll be discussing what you need to know to choose the best suns...

Today I’m joined by Caitlin Sullivan, an IIN hormone health coach and fertility awareness educator, to discuss tracking cervical mucus. This often overlooked topic can provide profound insight into your health. In this episode, we cover: Who can benefit from tracking cervical mucus Helpful tracking Apps Why cervical mucus changes during your cycle How cervical mucus serves as part of our immune sy...

Cortisol is most known as our stress hormone, but it is also important for blood sugar balance, metabolism regulation, inflammation control, and memory formation. Cortisol imbalance is very common in women who have gone through a prolonged period of stress. On today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 signs your cortisol may be imbalanced and contributing to your fatigue. --- 👉 Book a discovery call 👉 The...

In this episode, I’m joined with Dr. Cheney Daniel, a family chiropractor and doula who specializes in the pregnancy and pediatric population, to discuss what is and isn’t required during pregnancy and hospital births. There are often more choices than women are lead to believe. We cover a wide range of topics including: When to reach out to a doula What the first visit with a doula looks like Wha...

It’s common to feel concern and worry about your health when traveling. We often fear that all our hard work might get thrown out the window. There is also the fear that going off of your routine will leave you feeling horrible and that you won’t easily recover. On today’s Friday Chats episode, I’m sharing 5 wellness tip for traveling. I’ll cover food, supplements, alcohol, exercise, and work boun...

The college atmosphere can really work against a woman with PCOS (hello, stress, alcohol, and lack of sleep!). Today’s podcast guest, Jenna, has learned how to excel in college while also working toward healing her PCOS. For Jenna, signs of PCOS began with weight struggles, cystic acne, insatiable hunger, and irregular periods in high school. As an athlete, she was told irregular periods were norm...

This Friday Chats episode is a rapid fire Q+A about all things PCOS Pregnancy Protocol! The questions in this episode include: What will I learn in each module? How long will the protocol take? Do I need to be actively trying to conceive? Could I get the same results by following information I find online? Is bloodwork included in the program? Do you give meal plans? Do you recommend supplements?...

When the dust settled after the end of Gillian’s dietetic internship, she realized she had been in survival mode and ignoring symptoms with her period for awhile. Now a registered dietician, she began to notice 55 day cycles, fatigue, mood swings, and horrible cramps. She knew her period was a great source of information and that her symptoms were telling her something was off. Because her symptom...

On the Heal Your Hormones Podcast, I’m all about the natural ways to support your fertility and improve your PCOS. On today’s episode, however, I’m going to dive into Clomid, a common drug that is prescribed to women with PCOS who are trying to get pregnant. I’ll discuss what Clomid is, how it improves fertility, and if there are better options available. --- 👉 Download your free Hormone Balancin...

Since her first period, Keri experienced irregular cycles, long and heavy periods, and PMS symptoms such as cramping and nausea. While she always suspected something was off, it wasn’t until her friend mentioned her own struggle with PCOS that Keri had a lightbulb moment and began to connect the dots between her symptoms and PCOS. A nurse herself, Keri saw first hand as conventional doctor’s ignor...

Do you feel like you are putting in the effort to heal your PCOS and fertility but aren’t seeing much progress? There are 3 common mistakes I see women with PCOS make when trying to conceive. On today’s Friday Chats I’ll discuss these 3 mistakes and why they might be sabotaging your progress. Despite the narrative you may have heard from your doctors, you can take back control of your health and t...