3 - Helping & Healing Your Hormones w/ Dr. Carrie Jones

Endocrine Disruptors

Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that mimic estrogen, disrupting the hormonal system. Carrie Jones explains that these disruptors bind to hormone receptors, like a key fitting into a lock, causing hormonal imbalances even when the body's natural hormone production is normal 1. Karalynne Call highlights the prevalence of these chemicals in everyday products like lotions, makeup, and plastics 1.

It's scary because we don't really have quality testing for it. So women will say, gosh, I have all these estrogen symptoms. My breasts are big and heavy or my periods are heavy or crampy or clotty.

--- Carrie Jones

This lack of testing leads to confusion, as women may experience symptoms of estrogen dominance despite normal hormone test results 2.

   

Health Effects

The health effects of endocrine disruptors can be profound, often exacerbating symptoms of hormonal imbalance. Carrie Jones notes that these chemicals can lead to symptoms like heavy periods, fibroids, and endometriosis, despite normal hormone levels on tests 1. She advises women to be proactive in testing, especially during the second half of their menstrual cycle, to get accurate readings of hormones like progesterone 3.

If you test in the beginning, if you test during your period or on day ten, day eleven, you may be at the complete wrong part of your cycle, and that's not going to give you much information.

--- Carrie Jones

Understanding the timing of hormone testing is crucial for identifying the true impact of these disruptors on health.

   

Reducing Exposure

Reducing exposure to endocrine disruptors involves making informed choices about personal care and household products. Karalynne Call suggests switching to products free from harmful chemicals and incorporating healthier oils like fish oil into the diet to mitigate inflammation 4. Carrie Jones emphasizes the importance of liver health in detoxifying these chemicals, advising moderation in alcohol consumption to prevent further hormonal disruption 4.

Help make sure your liver is healthy, that you can properly clear your estrogens out of your body through detoxification.

--- Carrie Jones

By taking these steps, individuals can empower themselves to reduce the impact of endocrine disruptors on their health.