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Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™

Ep. 396 Hormone Myths: Progesterone & More Explained, Part 1 with Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson

Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™

Cynthia Thurlow

Alternative Health, Nutrition, Science, Life Sciences, Health & Fitness

4.81K Ratings

🗓️ 14 September 2024

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

I am thrilled to be doing a two-part series on progesterone with Dr. Lindsey Berkson. Dr. Berkson is a peer-reviewed researcher, bestselling author, educator, nutritional gastroenterology and hormonal thought leader, and an inventor and formulator of nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals. In the first part of our series today, we address common misconceptions about hormones and provide an overview of the anatomy and physiology of progesterone, including lesser-known production sites outside the ovaries and adrenal glands. We examine the limitations of current medical training, the influence of the Women’s Health Initiative, and shifts in prescribing practices. We also explore the effects of chronic stress, ultra-processed foods, and toxins, discussing practical steps to mitigate exposure. You will also learn about essential cofactors for progesterone production, including zinc, iodine, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin A, along with strategies for optimizing digestion. This enlightening series on progesterone with Dr. Lindsey Berkson has many valuable insights, and I know you will gain a lot from it. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Why progesterone is an essential hormone How did progesterone become misunderstood? How progesterone has contributed to human evolution Dr. Berkson debunks the common myths surrounding progesterone How hormones function as signaling molecules The importance of progesterone receptors in the brain, heart, and lungs The role progesterone plays in protecting the lungs How modern lifestyle factors affect hormone levels Why you need to filter all your water, including shower water How eating organic foods can help reduce exposure to endocrine disruptors Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to [email protected] Connect with Dr. Lindsey Berkson On her website Find Dr. Berkson’s books on Amazon

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0:00.0

Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast. I'm your host, Nurse Practitioner Cynthia Thurlow.

0:07.0

This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals.

0:14.0

My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the

0:19.2

health and wellness industry each week and impact over a million lives.

0:23.4

This is the first of a two-part series with Dr. Lindsay Burksen.

0:34.3

She is a peer-reviewed researcher, best-selling author,

0:37.9

educator, a leader in nutritional gastronterology,

0:42.1

as well as hormones, thought leader and a formulator

0:45.1

and inventor of neutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals. Today in our first

0:48.8

discussion we spoke at length about myths misunderstanding around hormones including progesterone, the era of vindication,

0:57.3

basics on progestron anatomy and physiology and areas where progestron is produced outside of the ovaries and

1:03.7

adrenal glands including the brain and coronary arteries. The current

1:07.4

limitations to current medical training, the impact of the Women's Health

1:11.0

Initiative and prescribing practice changes, the role of chronic stress,

1:15.4

ultra processed food and toxins.

1:17.7

Interesting animal-based research based on toxin exposure and frogs and alligators,

1:22.7

ways to protect and reduce exposure to ourselves,

1:25.5

including shower filters,

1:27.3

the need for cofactors for progesterum production

1:29.8

including zinc, iodine, magnesium, B, B6, and vitamin A, and optimizing digestion.

1:35.0

Again, this is the first of a two-part series on progestrone with Dr. Lindsey Burksen.

1:39.9

I know you will love this conversation as much as I did recording it.

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