Lexi Yoo NP

The Better Yoo Project: Optimizing Health, Hormones and Aesthetics.

Health EN ↓ 107 episodes

The Better Yoo Project Podcast is a weekly series covering the topics of functional medicine, case studies from her practice, nutrition of all varieties (Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Pegan, Macros, Low Fod Map, Cardiometabolic) etc, the role of the nurse practitioner, entrepreneur, hormones optimization, injectables and aesthetics, fitness and recovery, nutragenomics and supplement use! The host is Lexi Yoo NP, wife -mom-small business owner- nurse practitioner, hormone balancer, gut guru, thyroid investigator, fitness fanatic, and health hacker out of the Hoosier State.

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Lexi Yoo NP

Episodes

7. Covid_19 "The Pandemic" 25.03.2020 16:36

In this episode I have guest appearance Deanna McAllister MSN, RN with me to discuss COVID.  In this episode we discuss what the virus does to the body. Presenting symptoms and manifestations.  We get into detail about supplements to boost your immune system, these include oral, IV and IM nutraceuticals.  In Functional Medicine we focus on a "systems" approach, and guess what all th...

6. Medically Supervised Weight loss 23.02.2020 24:43

Goal of Episode 5 is to provide information on options offered at Yoo Direct Health for medically supervised weight loss.  - Treat underlying conditions: thyroid, adrenals, hormones, gut! This will make weight loss a lot easier if these are balanced.  - Lifestyle interventions: Exercise, stress management, mindful eating, food tracking, setting yourself up for long term success.  -...

5. THYROID OPTIMIZATION- No one likes to be just "Normal!" 06.02.2020 23:14

Thyroid Optimization: -Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism -Clinical manifestations of Hashimotos -The problem with lab values -free T4 vs free T3 -free t3 to free t3 conversion issues -Prescription treatment options -Handling Hashimotos (gut, lifestyle, balancing hormones, LDN) 

4. Hormone Imbalance! What does it look like? 26.01.2020 24:31

Episode 4:  In this Episode I discuss hormone imbalance : -Review of Signs and symptoms -Triggers of a Hormone Imbalance - The classic patient with low testosterone.  -Testosterone options  -Troches, Creams, Shots and Pellets -T-shots! Common Side effects - Pellets life! 

3. INTRO TO INTERMITTENT FASTING! 16.01.2020 23:40

In this episode I discuss: -Benefits of intermittent fasting -Contraindications of Intermittent fasting -3 examples (East- stop - Eat) method, Lean Gains Method, and Warrior diet Method -What constitutes as fasting? Depends on who you ask. -Going into Fasted exercise -Nutrient dense foods when breaking the fast -Promo code: (code word) to get 15% off this week only listed supplements, must say cod...

2. The Peptide Experiment! CJC 1295 + IPAMORELIN 08.01.2020 24:44

In this Episode I talk about: Peptide CJC 1295 + Ipamorelin. What it is, how it is used and why do we need it in our life! Recap my Keto 60 day challenge lab results and in body  Effect of peptide therapy on lipids, inbody and body composition, and hgba1c How to get set up with peptides Dosing CJC1295 +Ipamorelin Supplements I'm adding in to win this 60 day challenge! 

1. The Better Yoo Health Project; "Now we're here!" 06.01.2020 22:06

2020 has arrived friends! Lexi Yoo NP here and I'm so excited and a little be scared to bring to you some info over audio!  My goal is to be quick, informative and authentic.  I hope you like the show.  In episode 1 : I discuss my road as a nurse practitioner from pediatrics to family medicine landing me as a small business owner!  My journey into weight loss and hormones medic...