137: Ask Me Anything 2023

You get to hear from me today! I get asked many different questions in my daily patient appointments, so I thought it a good idea to answer some of those in today’s show. I talk about the importance of eating organic, using clean personal care products, and if hormones cause cancer. I also discuss the relationship between toxins, weight gain, and hormone imbalances and how we should eat daily.
Three things to avoid for losing weight and optimizing hormones:

Plastic

Fragrances

Dairy


About Dr. Gray:
Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable and optimal health and longevity so that they can focus on what matters most to them! She helps women in mid-life who feel like their bodies have betrayed them step back into their bodies by restoring optimal hormone levels so they can regain their sleep, figure, and mood, and feel amazing once again. She is known for keeping hormone replacement therapy sexy, safe, and effective. She has been working as a nurse practitioner since 2009. She completed her doctorate focusing on estrogen metabolism from the University of Iowa in 2011. Additionally, she has a Master's in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida’s Medical School. Her expertise lies in integrative, anti-aging, and functional medicine.
In this episode:

How toxins relate to weight loss and hormone imbalance. (0:57)

Why should we care if the ingredients are green? (2:15)

Why must you avoid plastic? (2:37)

Why aluminum is not safe. (2:53)

Why must you avoid dairy? (3:59)

Do vitamins do anything? (6:18)

Why do we need to supplement? (8:03)

The relationship between stress, cortisol, and longevity. (9:23)

Do women need progesterone, and what are its benefits and downsides? (10:10)(11:00)

Do hormones cause cancer? (12:17)

What I would do differently for a patient with a strong family history of breast cancer. (14:45)

What you can do to promote better sleep. (15:48)

How important are mold and parasite testing when you have hormone imbalances and autoimmune issues? (17:23)

What is the biggest problem with PCOS patients? (21:00)

Which supplements are worth buying for kids? (21:49)

How to deal with constipation in kids. (24:07)

3 things I would want each patient to invest in. (25:46)

What are some better ways to eat? (27:42)

What you can do for a healthy breakfast. (29:54)

What to avoid and what is acceptable with alcohol. (34:22)


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Links to previous episodes:
Episode 117: How Not to Get Sick with Thomas Pennel 
Episode 97: Get Your Kiddos in the Kitchen with Katie Kimball 
Episode 76: How to Create Immune Resilience in your Kids with Dr. Elisa Song