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The Strength in Hormones Podcast

The Strength in Hormones Podcast is hosted by expert Functional Registered Dietitian and hormone specialist, Lauren Papanos. Join us every Wednesday for a brand new LOdown with Lo solo episode or expert guest interview. Host Lauren Papanos asks and answers the questions around how to live a vibrant life through harnessing the power of natural hormonal balance and medicinal foods. Inquire to work with Lauren’s practice at www.functionalfueling.com. Follow her on Instagram at @functional.fueling.

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Episode 82: [The LOdown] Long COVID and EBV's Role in...

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2024/10/02

[The LOdown] Long COVID and EBV's Role in Thyroid & Period ProblemsInfections like COVID and EBV play an important role in sex and thyroid hormones. COVID has been shown to affect female reproductive health, causing dysmenorrhea or irregular menstrual cycles, and premenstrual symptoms. EBV has strong ties to its role in thyroid imbalances. A 2015 Polish study found the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) in the thyroid cells of 80% of people with Hashimoto’s and 62.5 percent of people with Graves’

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Episode 81: Micro-immunotherapy: A Novel Treatment...

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2024/09/18

Micro-immunotherapy: A Novel Treatment for Hashimoto's and AutoimmunityMicro-immunotherapy is a novel treatment approach that has taken popularity throughout functional medicine in Europe. You may be familiar with the more common treatment, immunotherapy. We define how they differ and why their differences is a key piece to the safety of micro-immunotherapy. In this episode I interview Christian Sohmen with the makers of Micro-immunotherapy to tell us about how this treatment approach works for

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Episode 80: [AMA]: Thyroid Healing, Colostrum vs....

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2024/09/11

[The LOdown] Ask me Anything: Thyroid Healing, Colostrum vs. Collagen, Amenorrhea, Workout Fueling & MoreWelcome to our first ask me anything episode! I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to answer some of the most asked questions you guys have asked this month over on Instagram. In this episode we chat about how to heal your thyroid when thyroid medicine isn't cutting it, how to know if you need specific supplements, amenorrhea and fueling strategies around workouts and more. Tune in

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Episode 79: [The LOdown] Bacterial Vaginosis, Yeast...

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2024/09/04

[The LOdown] Bacterial Vaginosis, Yeast Infections and the Vaginal Microbiome to Hormone ConnectionVaginal infections like Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) and Yeast Infections afflict women at every age. In this episode we discuss the interplay between these infections and hormones. We discuss why these infections are more common during pregnancy, oral contraceptive use and menopause. We also chat about natural ways to positively influence the vaginal microbiome through food and supplemental strategies

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49:48

Episode 78: Vagus Nerve Solution to Inflammation with...

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2024/08/24

The Vagus Nerve Solution to Inflammation with Dr. HabibThe vagus nerve is a key piece to regulating inflammation levels in the body. In this episode I talk with Dr. Habib, a vagus nerve expert and author of the book, Activate Your Vagus Nerve: Unleash Your Body's Natural Ability to Heal. We discuss the role of the vagus nerve in regulating hormone signaling, the immune system and inflammatory response in the body, motility in our gut (how quickly food passes through your GI tract) and more. Tune in

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Episode 78: The Vagus Nerve Solution to Inflammation...

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2024/08/21

The Vagus Nerve Solution to Inflammation with Dr. Habib The vagus nerve is a key piece to regulating inflammation levels in the body. In this episode I talk with Dr. Habib, a vagus nerve expert and author of the book, Activate Your Vagus Nerve: Unleash Your Body's Natural Ability to Heal. We discuss the role of the vagus nerve in regulating hormone signaling, the immune system and inflammatory response in the body, motility in our gut (how quickly food passes through your GI tract) and more. Tune in

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Episode 77: [The LOdown] My Second Trimester...

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2024/08/14

[The LOdown] My Second Trimester Pregnancy UpdateI can't believe the second trimester is already nearly behind me. In a few days I enter the third trimester and before I do I wanted to update you on everything I've been up to these past few months. I'm sharing details on the advanced labs I ran on myself and why, changes in my supplements and nutrition, practices I'm doing to prepare my physical body for labor and my future plans for Functional Fueling. Tune in to learn more! A few things we chat

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Episode 76: [The LOdown] Minerals for Hypothyroidism

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2024/08/09

[The LOdown] Minerals for HypothyroidismMinerals are the keys to unlocking better hormone production, conversion and utilization in the body. The thyroid gland is a particularly mineral dependent gland. It uses the mineral iodine to make thyroid hormones. Plus utilizes other complementary minerals to help with conversion and activation of these hormones as well as in regulating the oxidative stress that occurs during thyroid hormone production. Tune into this episode to learn about the role of

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Episode 75: Exploring Endometriosis, Its Drivers and...

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2024/07/31

Exploring Endometriosis, Its Drivers and Natural Treatment OptionsEndometriosis is a common women's health condition, affecting roughly 11% of women ages 15 - 44. Unfortunately treatment options are limited and the time it takes to receive diagnosis is extensive which means many women suffer for several years before seeking relief. In this episode I interview endometriosis expert, Dr. Alexis Gonzales to discuss endometriosis, its drivers and the natural treatment options available. We discuss how

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Episode 74: How to Use Light Exposure For Optimizing...

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2024/07/24

How to Use Light Exposure For Optimizing Your Cycles, Blood Sugar & Thyroid ControlLight exposure has a profound impact on our circadian rhythm control. That's because when our pineal gland (behind our eye) senses bright light or blue light, this regulates melatonin and cortisol production. In this episode I interview my dear friend and colleague, Sarah Marlette to tell us about how circadian rhythm influences hormone regulation. We discuss what the research says on circadian disruption and

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Episode 73: [The LOdown] Mitochondria What? Their...

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2024/07/17

[The LOdown] Mitochondria What? Their Connection to the Thyroid, Fertility & MoreYou've likely heard the word mitochondria before and maybe wondered what are those things and why do people say they are so important? The truth is they really are that important, especially as it relates to the thyroid, fertility and autoimmunity. In this podcast episode I uncover everything you must know about mitochondrial health, its connection to our endocrine and immune system and ways to support it. We chat

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Episode 72: Diastasis Recti, Strength Training and...

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2024/07/10

Diastasis Recti, Strength Training and Safe Movement for PregnancyWorking out during pregnancy can be so overwhelming. The modifications you have to make and the constant fear around what is safe and what's not. That's why I brought on an expert Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Dr. Mae Hughes to simplify this subject and answer all your (and my) questions around safe movement during pregnancy. A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What is Diastasis Recti and is it normal or

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Episode 71: [The LOdown] Why Blood Sugar and A1C...

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2024/07/03

[The LOdown] Why Blood Sugar and A1C increase in MenopauseWent through menopause and noticed your annual labs started to look different? It's not in your head! As hormones change so does metabolism, particularly, glucose metabolism. That's all due to the drop in estrogen and progesterone that influence thyroid hormones and insulin sensitivity. Add to that a gradual decline in lean muscle tissue each year that leads to a decrease in insulin sensitivity. It is possible to achieve an optimal fasting

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Episode 70: Your Guide to Sauna and The Healing...

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2024/06/26

Your Guide to Sauna and The Healing Benefits of Heat ExposureSauna or heat exposure have long been one of my favorite tools for so many reasons. Not only are there amazing benefits to detoxification, mitochondrial and cardiovascular health but also to inflammation. Research shows that regular sauna use that mimix the heart benefits of moderate aerobic exercise with just 25 minutes of use per day. It has also been shown to lower the blood marker for assessing inflammation, c reactive protein or CRP

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Episode 69: [The LOdown] Glutathione, Your Thyroid &...

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2024/06/19

[The LOdown] Glutathione, Your Thyroid & Autoimmunity Deep DiveGlutathione is one of the key nutrients for both thyroid health and autoimmunity. In this podcast episode I explain why this is and all the amazing things glutathione does for our thyroid, our liver, inflammation and immune system. We talk about all the link between glutathione and these health conditions, what causes glutathione depletion and how to replenish glutathione levels with dietary and supplemental strategies. We also

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Episode 68: Your Guide to Navigating Endocrine...

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2024/06/12

Your Guide to Navigating Endocrine Disruptors and Clean Beauty That Actually WorksYou may have heard the term endocrine disruptors and know that they're lurking in many of the common household, beauty products and foods. The question is- where does one start? Is it really that important and which ones are worse than others? How do we reduce endocrine disruptor exposure and live a "non-toxic life" without driving ourselves crazy about every little exposure. I've brought on the expert, Avery Morales

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Episode 67: [The LOdown] The Period Issue - Is it...

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2024/06/05

[The LOdown] The Period Issue - Is it PCOS or Hypothalamic Amenorrhea?Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is one of the most common causes of irregular periods in women. However, a less common but prevalent cause of irregular periods is Hypothalamic Amenorrhea or HA. Each condition shares similarities but also many differences to one another. As someone who was personally mis-diagnosed with PCOS, this is an issue near and dear to my heart. Once I was able to uncover the real root cause of my

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Episode 66: Your Questions Answered: Working with a...

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2024/06/04

Your Questions Answered: Working with a Midwife, Placenta Encapsulation and Natural Birth A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What is Midwifery The differences between working with a midwife vs. an OB-GYN for birth. How you can choose to also work with both via co-care. Overview of natural birth, home birth and the safety and benefits of each What is placenta encapsulation, it's safety and purposes What is postpartum belly binding and how does it work Support resources during

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Episode 66: Your Questions Answered: Working with a...

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2024/05/29

Your Questions Answered: Working with a Midwife, Placenta Encapsulation and Natural BirthA few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 What is Midwifery The differences between working with a midwife vs. an OB-GYN for birth. How you can choose to also work with both via co-care. Overview of natural birth, home birth and the safety and benefits of each What is placenta encapsulation, it's safety and purposes What is postpartum belly binding and how does it work Support resources during

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Episode 65: [The LOdown] I'm Pregnant! My Experience...

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2024/05/22

[The LOdown] I'm Pregnant! My Experience and What I'm Eating & SupplementingA few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 my journey from HA, hypothyroidism and ovarian dysfunction here symptoms I experienced in the first trimester and how I managed them labs I ordered for myself in the first trimester foods and supplements I am taking right now and why my birth hopes Important show links 👇👇👇 Let me know what you want to hear most about from my pregnancy over on Instagram Rate the show

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