Hormones out of whack? Get to the root causes of PMS, PCOS, and endometriosis. “Birth control is one form of dismissing a woman, of getting her out of your office as soon as possible and not doing your work and actually digging deeper to understand what is going on.” – Dr. Jolene Brighten  Many women are prescribed birth control to manage a wide range of symptoms like migraines, painful or irregular periods, or acne – and the list goes on. But these are problems that need to be addressed at the root, not covered up by the pill.   Whether you suffer from PMS symptoms, endometriosis, PCOS, anxiety, or mood swings, your hormones are probably out of whack. It might be time to ditch the pill and make some big changes in your life. And today’s guest explains how you can do this safely and effectively. Dr. Jolene Brighten is a best-selling author and leading expert in women’s health. Her book, “Beyond the Pill,” explores how to balance your hormones, reclaim your body, and reverse the dangerous side effects of the birth control pill.  In this episode, Dr. Brighten explains why nutrition and exercise need to be the first-line defence against hormonal imbalance. She explores the connection between PCOS and gut health. She explains how PMS is NOT normal, even if it is common. And she discusses the virtues of tracking your cycle. Highlights (3:13) Why women should ditch the pill (12:11) Methylation and endometriosis (19:11) Veganism and methylation (27:05) Most common hormonal issues affecting women 1:27 (32:22) Why is PMS so common? (38:07) Can you stop PMS? (42:42) How to manage PCOS (48:05) Why you should track your cycle (56:03) How to transition off birth control Visit: https://drbrighten.com/ Check out: Dr Brighten’s latest book, “Is This Normal?: Judgment Free Straight Talk about Women's Health and Hormones” at https://drbrighten.com/is-this-normal/ Don’t miss: The 2024 Health Optimisation Summit. It’s coming up in June! Buy your ticket here: https://summit.healthoptimisation.com/ Thank you to BEAM Minerals for supporting this episode! Their liquid supplement contains every essential mineral your body needs. You get the right ratios in a high-bioavailability liquid form. Go to http://www.beamminerals.com/TimBiohacker to learn more about the health benefits of minerals for you and even for your pets. The link applies a 20% discount automatically at checkout on your first order. Disclaimer: https://podcast.healthoptimisation.com/disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.