134 - Mineral Testing, The Pill & 21st Century Contraception with Amanda Montalvo

Contraception options, education and choose have changed a lot over the last 4-5 decades. We're learning more and more how our contraceptive choices impacts our health, as well as out nutrient levels. Join me and women's health dietician Amanda Montalvo (http://instagram.com/hormonehealingrd/) as we chat about the essential nutritional knowledge you need to know about hormonal contraception. In this episode: - What is hair mineral testing? - Hair mineral testing vs blood testing - What hair testing can teach us - Where to get a hair mineral test - How the pill depletes the body - The importance of magnesium in the body - Contraceptive Pill nutrition deficiencies - Focusing on the signs and symptoms first - How to support yourself while on the pill Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema