Well, your farts might not be the only thing screwing up your hormones… There is so much to this subject that we haven’t even braced. Yes, I’m talking about your gut health.

What is the connection between our gut health and our hormonal balance? Obviously, there is a very big connection, as women our entire body works hand-in-hand with everything inside (and yes, there is a focus and connection to our hormones).

I’m constantly trying to learn more on how to help women, and learn what information is out there, education plays a key role in my life, and should to others as well.

So today, I am going to try to break down the connection between gut health and our hormones – in plain English.

In our gut we have a collection of bacterias that is capable of metabolizing and modulating the body’s circulating estrogen. So, with this bacteria in the gut is affecting our estrogen levels, this can impact our weight, libido and mood.

 

If you’re trying to have a baby, just had a baby, or currently expecting, this can be very troublesome – especially the libido part.

So our microbiome can do the following:

  • It can regulate hormones and neurotransmitters.
  • Has an essential role in the immune system
  • Contributes to the REGULATION of estrogen levels in the body.

 

Dr Ghazala Aziz-Scott, does a huge in-depth explanation in her article found here. She goes on to state how each role works from gut to hormone. 

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What I found particularly interesting is that imbalance of the gut bacteria and microbiome is VERY common. It can be affected by anything, like genetics, age, weight, diet, alcohol, antibiotics, environmental pollutants, and more. 

With the amount of times we are recommended antibiotics, the intake of alcohol, or even the environmental pollutants these all play key factors in our gut health (and the lack of health there is). 

A naturopathic and Dr. Jenna spoke in her article about leaky guts and hormone balances and mentioned that oral birth control can affect gut health as well (even worsening it). 

Birth control can disrupt the balance of the bacteria in your gut, and can cause nutrient deficiencies. The change in the gut bacteria can then influence your mood, mental health, and trigger inflammation in the gut, causing immune system responses. 

Both Dr. Jenna and Dr Ghazala Aziz-Scott give some great ideas on better supporting your body to improve gut health. 

As I’m not a doctor or naturopathic I will just be sourcing some of their ideas as well as one that was given to me from my naturopath a couple years back.

Eating Probiotic Rich Foods

Eat foods rich in probiotic health, kefir, kimchi, and sauerkraut are usually the most recommended foods. Probiotic rich yogurt is also important – (if you watched my video I mentioned how whole dairy is important for fertility, getting a whole fat, probiotic rich yogurt… you’re using two stones to hit one bird).

Vagus Nerve Stimulation

There is a part of the brain that hosts this nerve. It signals our digestive organs, proper digestion, and nutrient absorption. It also can maintain the balance of our gut microbiome.

Dr Jenna suggests creating a mindful eating environment (no distractions while eating), take a few deep breaths before each meal (to settle and communicate to the body it’s time to eat).

Consider our Environment

Estrogen can be obtained from the environment and be found around you, every day. 

In plants such as soya there are phytoestrogens which means foods like Tofu, Soy Milk, and Tempeh contain more estrogen.

Then you have something called xenoestrogens, and these are found in fragrances, pesticides, and plastics. 

Xenoestrogens are absorbed by the body and stored in liver and fat cells which can disrupt the delicate balance of hormones.

Supporting our body with a nutrient based diet, focusing on environmental factors, and learning ways to de-stress yourself is super important in supporting your gut health and improving it.

This can lead to better hormone balance and improve your chances of conception, or maintaining our daily living as women. 

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