Dr. Saru Bala is an esteemed Naturopathic Doctor and visionary behind the Period Solutions Academy, which combines her expertise in Neurobiology with her naturopathic training to empower individuals in identifying and addressing the underlying causes of hormonal imbalances through holistic approaches. With a profound commitment to natural healing, Dr. Bala provides personalized 1:1 support, expert guidance, and customized action plans to guide individuals on their transformative journey towards optimal hormonal health.
In today's episode with Dr. Saru Bala, you’ll hear us take a deep dive on:
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Timestamps
03:10 - What should women know about their period health?
05:21 - Why isn't the birth control pill always the answer?
06:34 - Menstrual cycle basics
08:22 - The root cause of period problems
09:39 - Naturopathic interventions to lower prostaglandins
10:04 - The gut and period health link
10:42 - Fixing your gut
12:17 - Flushing out the excess estrogen
14:08 - Testing for period issues
15:55 - Insulin and period health
17:49 - Understanding CBC and CMP
19:50 - Overcoming heavy bleeding
21:06 - Dr. Bala’s course
22:16 - Dr. Bala’s personal story
23:37 - Menopause until your late forties
25:02 - Anna’s case study
30:04 - Normalizing periods
32:13 - Period tracking tools
33:48 - Where can you find Dr. Saru Bala?
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