When we think about bone health, calcium and vitamin D often steal the spotlight. But there's another crucial player that usually flies under the radar: hormones.
Dr. Kyrin Dunston, a seasoned OBGYN and functional medicine expert has coined a term for the state of hormonal imbalance that can silently chip away at our bone strength—"hormonal poverty."
But what exactly is this condition, how does it affect our body, and what can we do naturally to address it?
Find answers to these questions and more in this episode.
Dr. Dunston shares her journey from hormonal struggles to "hormonal prosperity," shedding light on how balancing our hormones can lead to stronger bones and improved overall well-being.
Drawing from her expertise, she offers simple, natural steps we can all take to achieve this balance and feel our best.
Episode Details
Episode Timeline
- 0:00 Episode start
- 2:27 Introducing Dr. Kyrin Dunston, her background, and expertise
- 3:24 Her transition from traditional OBGYN to functional medicine
- 10:43 Discussion on hormonal poverty and its impact on health
- 14:36 Preferred tests for assessing hormone levels
- 16:39 Steps to address and reverse hormonal poverty, including the use of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy
- 17:56 How to determine the right bioidentical hormone treatment for individual needs
- 21:51 The crucial role of hormones, especially estrogen and testosterone, in maintaining bone density and preventing osteoporosis
- 27:11 Progesterone and DHEA’s contributions to bone health
- 27:36 The impact of stress and sleep on hormone levels and overall health
- 32:34 Natural alternatives to pharmaceutical sleep aids and their benefits
- 36:07 Information on Dr. Dunston’s Hormone Poverty Quiz and where to find more resources
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About the guest
Leading by example, OBGYN & Functional Medicine Expert Dr. Kyrin Dunston lost a life-changing 100 lbs. and healed herself from chronic disease while navigating menopause by addressing the root causes of her health issues naturally. Dr. Kyrin has been featured on numerous podcasts and summits, as well as on NBC, Fox, Reader’s Digest, The Huffington Post, First for Women, Best Self, and more.
She is the author of “Cracking the Bikini Code: 6 Secrets to Permanent Weight Loss Success” and hosts The Hormone Prescription Podcast and the Her Brilliant Health Secrets YouTube Channel, which offer women the knowledge, tools, and support they need to take control of their health, heal, and thrive at midlife.
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