#217 - Why Your Hormones Might Be the Reason You Can't Lose Body Fat

Summary:

 

The work that naturopathic doctors do go beyond what you’re used to with traditional health care. In today’s episode, Diane sits down with NMD, Naturopath, Dr. Zahara Sundermeyer to discuss all things hormones, fat loss, and everything in between. They’ll dive into topics like key factors that prevent women from fat loss, when to get your lab work and hormones checked, supplements to help get you back on track, and what to expect working with a naturopathic doctor.

 

Key Takeaways:

 

• 03:42 - Meet Dr. Sundermeyer and how she got started in naturopathic medicine
• 06:04 - The #1 key factor preventing you from fat loss 
• 09:47 - Environmental factors & preventative lifestyles that affect your estrogen levels
• 13:15 - Should you add DIM supplements into your routine?
• 15:04 - What is DIM?
• 17:28 - DIM vs. HRT
• 19:03 - How to tell if your progesterone levels are good
• 19:58 - Is post-menopausal fat loss without HRT possible?
• 25:13 - Common hesitations for women considering HRT
• 28:35 - Testosterone & how it relates to women’s hormones
• 32:09 - Side effects of low testosterone
• 35:17 - Why getting your labs done in certain hormonal cycles matter
• 44:42 - Does PCOS change testosterone supplementation?
• 47:29 - How extreme dieting contributes to hormone disruption
• 51:55 - Simple ways to manage your cortisol
• 53:12 - Fatty liver disease and its effects on your hormones
• 54:24 - Thyroid balance: normal numbers but still symptomatic 
• 58:31 - What is T3 & T4?
• 59:27 - The best way to supplement with BCAA’s
• 1:02:29 - Answering your naturopathic & telemedicine woes
• 1:08:03 - Next steps after you commit to working with a naturopathic doctor

 

Resources Mentioned:

 

• Dim Supplements: https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Supplements-Diindolylmethane-D-Glucarate-Capsules/dp/B07FCXFLXQ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=UQMM38NKR27B&keywords=now+supplement+dim&qid=1701744360&sprefix=now+supplement+%2Caps%2C390&sr=8-3https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Supplements-Diindolylmethane-D-Glucarate-Capsules/dp/B07FCXFLXQ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=UQMM38NKR27B&keywords=now+supplement+dim&qid=1701744360&sprefix=now+supplement+%2Caps%2C390&sr=8-3 
• Endol 3 Carbinol Supplements: https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Indole-3-Carbinol-I3C-200-Capsules/dp/B0013OSN6A/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1OZ8DVPP4SK51&keywords=endol3+carbinol&qid=1701744556&sprefix=endol3+carbin%2Caps%2C436&sr=8-3 
• Other supplements mentioned: https://ihfactors.com/ 

 

Connect with Dr. Sundermeyer:

 

• Website: https://infusionhealth.org/ 
• Email: info@infusionhealth.org 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infusion_health/ , https://www.instagram.com/zahara.sophia/ 
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@regenerative.medicine 

 

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