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The Female Health Solution Podcast - 689. Genetics: The Key To Understanding Your Health & Hormones

689. Genetics: The Key To Understanding Your Health & Hormones

12/30/24 • 30 min

The Female Health Solution Podcast

Have you ever thought, “It’s not my fault, I inherited it from my mom”? While your DNA sets the stage, your environment and lifestyle also play leading roles in your health.

  • Genetics loads the gun. Lifestyle pulls the trigger.

This means that while you may carry certain genetic predispositions, it’s your daily habits and environment that determine whether those traits become active or remain dormant. Factors like stress, nutrition, and even life events can activate or suppress your genetic tendencies. For example:

  • Pregnancy can act as a major stressor, revealing hidden health issues like postpartum thyroiditis. This condition is often tied to genetics but can be exacerbated by life events.

The Power of Genetic Testing: Understanding your unique genetic profile is like having a roadmap for your health. It provides insights into:

  • How your body handles stress (methylation).
  • Your predisposition to hormone imbalances or autoimmune conditions.
  • The best foods, supplements, and lifestyle practices to optimize your health.

Take methylation as an example. It’s a crucial process your body uses to repair DNA, manage stress, and detoxify. If you’re not a strong methylator, small lifestyle changes like eating B-complex-rich foods (leafy greens, wild-caught fish) and managing stress can significantly improve your health.

Why This Matters: Genetic testing empowers you to take control. Instead of guessing why certain health issues arise, you gain clarity and actionable steps to support your well-being. With the right insights, you can shift your lifestyle to work with your genes, not against them.

Get your genetic blueprint here: https://dr-beth-westie.mykajabi.com/offers/38Fg4ByH/checkout

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Have you ever thought, “It’s not my fault, I inherited it from my mom”? While your DNA sets the stage, your environment and lifestyle also play leading roles in your health.

  • Genetics loads the gun. Lifestyle pulls the trigger.

This means that while you may carry certain genetic predispositions, it’s your daily habits and environment that determine whether those traits become active or remain dormant. Factors like stress, nutrition, and even life events can activate or suppress your genetic tendencies. For example:

  • Pregnancy can act as a major stressor, revealing hidden health issues like postpartum thyroiditis. This condition is often tied to genetics but can be exacerbated by life events.

The Power of Genetic Testing: Understanding your unique genetic profile is like having a roadmap for your health. It provides insights into:

  • How your body handles stress (methylation).
  • Your predisposition to hormone imbalances or autoimmune conditions.
  • The best foods, supplements, and lifestyle practices to optimize your health.

Take methylation as an example. It’s a crucial process your body uses to repair DNA, manage stress, and detoxify. If you’re not a strong methylator, small lifestyle changes like eating B-complex-rich foods (leafy greens, wild-caught fish) and managing stress can significantly improve your health.

Why This Matters: Genetic testing empowers you to take control. Instead of guessing why certain health issues arise, you gain clarity and actionable steps to support your well-being. With the right insights, you can shift your lifestyle to work with your genes, not against them.

Get your genetic blueprint here: https://dr-beth-westie.mykajabi.com/offers/38Fg4ByH/checkout

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688. My Husband Almost Died...

In July, our family faced a moment that shook us to the core. My husband, a lifelong athlete and ultra-marathoner, came dangerously close to losing his life. What unfolded was a painful reminder of the importance of listening to our bodies and respecting their limits.

Over the years, my husband’s love for running had grown into an all-consuming obsession. He pushed his body to extremes, racing back-to-back ultra-marathons in grueling conditions. The warning signs were there: fatigue, a persistent headache, and difficulty recovering. But the drive to "do one more race" overshadowed them all.

After a particularly challenging race, his body broke down. Symptoms like vomiting, severe muscle pain, and extreme fatigue signaled something deeply wrong. Lab results confirmed the terrifying truth: rhabdomyolysis. His muscles were breaking down, flooding his bloodstream with toxins that his kidneys struggled to filter.

For two months, my once-unstoppable husband could barely care for himself. I watched as this bear of a man lost 20 pounds, struggled to swallow food, and battled constant pain. Sleepless nights, endless IV therapies, and careful monitoring became our new normal as I fought to keep him alive.

Six months later, he’s on the road to recovery, but life has changed. Simple joys like running with our dogs or enjoying Thanksgiving dinner are taken slowly. His stamina isn’t what it once was, and we’re still unsure about long-term impacts. But through it all, we’ve learned powerful lessons about balance, recovery, and the dangers of pushing too far.

Ladies, as you read this, I urge you to listen to your body. Health is not just about doing more or going harder; it’s about nourishing and caring for yourself. Let’s honor the strength of our bodies by giving them the care they deserve.

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undefined - 690. How Going Alcohol-Free Can Transform Your Life with Amanda Kuda

690. How Going Alcohol-Free Can Transform Your Life with Amanda Kuda

I am so excited to share this interview I had with Amanda Kuda!

Amanda is an alcohol-free lifestyle expert. She’s a holistic life coach, speaker and author living, working and playing in Austin, TX. As a coach, Amanda helps ambitious, soul-centered women stop drinking and start manifesting the life they deserve and desire.

She teaches a modern approach to personal development, self-actualization and spiritual enlightenment through the lens of elective sobriety. Amanda’s first book, Unbottled Potential: Break Up With Alcohol And Break Through To Your Best Life is out now (Penguin Random House / Avery) is available now wherever books are sold.

Her work has been featured on CNN, Business Insider, and The Skimm.

Exclusive Access to Amanda’s 21-Day Challenge: https://www.amandakuda.com/challenge

Amanda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandakuda/

Amanda's Website: https://www.amandakuda.com

Unbottled Potential on Amazon: https://a.co/d/fHooI5M

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