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HORMONESURVIVALGUIDE
D R . D E M E R I ' S
LET'S GET YOUR
HORMONES
BACK ON
TRACK
HORMONE SURVIVAL GUIDEDR. DEMERI'S
A Message from Dr. Demeri - Welcome!I’m Dr. Afrouz Demeri, ND - a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, Zumba
instructor, yoga lover, and cooking enthusiast. I am passionate about health
and wellness! After many years of private practice, I have come to
appreciate that it is the simple and profound changes that we make in our
lives that have the greatest impact on our health - both mind and body! I
hope to share with you some of these “simple” lessons
- to help build a foundation that will make it possible
for each of you to successfully find your path to wellness.
While I continue to work directly with patients both in
private practice and at the Samueli Integrative Health
Institute at UCI, I find teaching through lectures,
workshops, retreats, and online courses to be especially
rewarding. I have recently launched my new online
course, Trimester Zero™, for women who are planning
to conceive within the next 5 years or are having
difficulty conceiving. This course pulls together so
much of what I have learned about our body, our
hormones, and our mental and emotional health.
I have designed it with the “future baby” in
mind! Preemptively optimizing moms-to-be to
have a healthy, successful, and meaningful
pregnancy, birth, and baby!
In my work as a doctor, I am most concerned
with the whole person. My training has taught
me that no part of the body functions
in isolation. Symptoms are opportunities for us
to understand what may be out of balance
- our bodies are complex biological systems,
made up of an even more complex and
fascinating network of chemical and
electrical signals, communicating constantly
to ensure that we function well!
Much of this “communication” is happening
through our endocrine system, the
neuroendocrine connection, and our mental
and emotional responses to everyday stressors.
Maybe this is what really drew me to study
neuroscience in my early training, and to
focus on hormones and the mind-body
connection in my work as a naturopathic
doctor.
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Neuro-endocrine imbalances, or what I would call “maladaptive
responses” to stressors, are at the root of many health conditions. These
include thyroid disorders, stress and stress-related diseases, weight and
metabolic diseases, digestive health issues, immune-related diseases,
fatigue, depression, anxiety, memory, and so much more! By
understanding and helping patients better understand their health, I am
able to focus on underlying causes of illness and apply functional &
integrative methods to help my patients regain health - inside and out!
Growing up, I was inspired by my grandmother, who was a food and
herb specialist in Iran. I was surrounded by nature. My food was all the
things that we are only now learning to be healthy - I ate local,
organically-grown (in our own garden), seasonally appropriate, nutrient-
rich, and home-prepared, whole-food meals. We didn’t think much about
health and disease, we didn’t discuss what we should or shouldn’t eat,
diets and dietary rules or restrictions were not spoken of. We simply ate
food that nourished us - we ate it mindfully, together as a family and
sometimes as a community, never in excess, and always with gratitude.
When I moved to Australia several things changed. My family and I were
introduced to a food culture that was not familiar to us. We had access to
foods that were not in season, processed foods were staples and readily
available, and our community was no longer with us. We were a family of
busy immigrants adjusting and adapting to a new lifestyle, new culture,
new values, and certainly a new way of perceiving health, disease, and
the treatment of illness. Herbs, nutrition, mindful living, and connection
with nature were replaced with more Western medicine practices and,
more importantly, philosophy.
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It wasn’t until many years later, while exploring and following my path
that I came across naturopathic medicine and felt right at home! This was
the medicine I was meant to practice, and that gave me the tools to help
my patients reconnect with their journey towards health. And so began
my journey - since 2007, when I completed my studies and became a
licensed Naturopathic Doctor, I have been determined to teach about
healthy living, our connection to nature, the importance of our mind, and
the complexity and the marvel of our endocrine system.
Thank you for caring about your health. Thank you for trusting me to
participate in your journey to empower and own your own health. I hope
that you find this guide, or any of the many programs and courses that I
share wth you, to be helpful, practical, meaningful, and informative.
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I created this Hormone Survival Guide because I wish something like this
was available years ago when I was experiencing numerous health issues.
It’s crazy how many health problems can arise from hormone imbalances
alone. The good news is that over the years, I have researched and
learned ways to fix these imbalances. My patients have benefited from
these tips and recommendations time and time again. Now I want to help
you! My vision is to help as many women as I can with this simple, yet
educational guide. I hope you find it helpful and are able to implement
and benefit from the information that I am sharing with you.
My Survival Hormone Guide is one step, one tool, one opportunity to help
spread the message! It is the first step in transforming your health! I have
created this guide with a focus on hormones. Within this guide you will
find relevant information to help you better understand how hormones
function, along with simple recommendations to help you balance your
hormones. I hope that it will help you feel like yourself again! Let’s work
together to improve your health - whatever your symptoms, whether it be
fatigue, irregular periods, acne, constipation, painful sex, fertility issues,
mood changes, sleep problems, weight gain or loss, and more, regulating
hormones and correcting imbalances will help your body be at its best!
This guide will explain hormones, their role in your health, their
relationship with one another and your organs and systems, and the
symptoms you may experience when one or more of them are out of
balance. It will go further to teach you about effective and natural ways to
improve and “reset” your hormones to regulate and communicate the way
they were intended to. You came across this hormone survival guide for a
reason!
Take the time to read it and put these healthy practices to use - you will
be surprised how quickly you can feel better and how simple things can
have a significant impact on your health. Before you read any further, take
the time and think about a few things, maybe even take some notes.
Dr. Demeri's HormoneSurvival Guide
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Ask yourself if you tend to be cold or hot, excited and anxious or sluggish
and depressed, is your digestion healthy, do you eat a healthy diet, do you
manage stress well, are you experiencing sugar cravings, do you have any
symptoms that you don’t fully understand, have you noticed your mood
affect your health, any menstrual symptoms, weight changes, difficulty
sleeping, low sex drive, memory issues, etc. Then take a minute and think
about what it would feel like as you begin to feel better - does it feel
lighter, more grounded, less anxious, more energized, sharper, faster,
calmer, or more confident.
Remember this feeling and remember that everything you feel, whether
you think it is negative or positive, is communicated to our mind and body
through your hormones! So let’s get started and let’s get these hormones
back to sending the right messages at the right time and make you feel
great again!
I would love to hear from you if you are working through this guide. Make
sure to follow my Instagram and Facebook page for more health tips and
information and please share this through social media to anyone you
believe can benefit - This will help me spread the message further and
gives me the opportunity to share more with all of you.
If you are planning on conceiving in the next 5 years, I highly recommend
signing up for my online “Trimester Zero” course, which is packed with
information on how to have a successful and healthy pregnancy. Also,
check out my “Trimester Zero Cookbook” with recipes designed to support
a healthy pregnancy, and tasty enough for the whole family to enjoy!Thank
you.
I hope you gain good information that will help you. I look forward to
hearing from you or seeing you become part of our growing community.
In good health,
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What are Hormones & What Do They Do for Your Body? . . . .8
Take the Toxin & Hormonal Quiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Get Your Hormones Tested . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
How to Avoid Hormone Imbalances in the First Place . . . . . . 15
Ways to Balance Your Hormones With Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Additional Ways to Help Your Hormones Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Trimester Zero™ Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
About Dr. Afrouz Demeri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Table of Contents
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Cort isol
Estrogen
Progesterone
Testosterone
Insul in
Thyroid
DHEA
Hormones are your body’s messengers that travel in the blood to
communicate and regulate how the different parts of your body function.
Hormones are produced in the brain (Pituitary gland) and in the endocrine
organs throughout your body such as the thyroid gland or the adrenal
glands. Hormones are released in response to mental, emotional, and
physical signals.
There are over 200 hormones that have different roles in your body. When
these are balanced, your bodily processes work how they should. You feel
great, and your body can do its job correctly. However, when one or more
of these hormones are out of balance, it can disturb the delicate equilibrium
that keeps us healthy - hormone imbalances can result in numerous
symptoms like chronic fatigue, infertility, skin issues, weight gain, insomnia,
mood swings, etc.
This guide will focus on the most common hormonal imbalances in women.
This way we can narrow down the information that’s most vital and
relatable to you.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
What Exactly are Hormones &What Do They Do for Your Body?
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7 Most Common Hormones That AffectWomen's Health
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Cortisol is a steroid hormone that plays an important role in our body -
most notably, cortisol affects our immune system, metabolism (including
sugar or carbohydrate and fat metabolism), as well as our stress response
and overall resilience. As a result, when cortisol levels are not well
regulated, you can experience more anxiety, fatigue, mood and memory
changes, increased infections, autoimmune reactions, weight changes
(especially central weight gain around your waist), and poor blood sugar
control.
Cortisol is known as the “stress hormone”. When you feel stressed out,
your adrenal gland is busy producing Cortisol. This is especially true in the
case of prolonged stress. Elevated levels of cortisol over a long period of
time can lead to decreased sex drive and, in women, irregular periods, and
in some cases less frequent or absent periods. High cortisol can have a
suppressive effect on other hormones, particularly the luteinizing hormone
responsible for regulating our sex
hormones and reproductive
health, as well as the thyroid
hormone which regulates our
metabolism - both of these
hormones are essential in fertility,
pregnancy, and birth. Poor diet,
inconsistent meals, and lack of
sleep can significantly affect your
cortisol levels as well.
Most importantly, higher cortisol levels are linked to increased symptoms of
aging and frailty such as weight loss, decreased muscle mass, fatigue,
memory changes, and osteoporosis. On the contrary, lower (normal)
diurnal cortisol levels are associated with increased longevity and improved
quality of life. No wonder meditation, yoga, mindfulness, healthy sleep
patterns, and a healthy diet keep us young and vibrant!!
**Cortisol in your bloodstream can determine how much of your other
essential hormones can get absorbed into your cells.**
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1. Cortisol
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Estrogen is an important sex hormone - it is a steroid hormone that is made
from cholesterol and helps mature, develop, and regulate the female
reproductive system. Estrogen has numerous other functions - for example,
it maintains bone mass, helps with cognition and memory, and affects our
mood.
Low levels of estrogen can result in lighter periods, vaginal dryness, low
libido, hot flashes and/or night sweats, poor memory, mood changes, mood
swings, decreased bone mass, and fatigue.
High levels of estrogen (Estrogen dominance) can result in mood changes,
including depression and irritability, acne, infertility, increased risk of breast
disease including fibrocystic breasts, painful breasts, and cancer, increased
endometrial cancer risk, decreased sex drive, and weight gain. Elevated
estrogen levels also interfere with thyroid function. In some cases, estrogen
dominance is not the result of elevated estrogen but rather due to
decreased progesterone - progesterone and estrogen have an important
relationship where progesterone can act to oppose estrogen and decrease
its negative effects. In these cases, correcting progesterone levels can help
keep estrogen in check, reducing the risk of developing symptoms of
estrogen dominance - which can help reduce those symptoms stated
above.
Progesterone calms us down and keeps us sane
before our period- so we don’t become an emotional
mess that the rest of the house buckles down for!
This hormone also helps us sleep and rest. Low
progesterone can cause heavy periods, feeling
nervous and losing control, spotting before periods,
and that lower belly pooch that we all detest! If you
are known to go a “bit crazy” during your cycle,
you might want to get your progesterone levels
checked because there’s a high chance that it’s
declining. This is also an important hormone to get
your body ready for babies. Low progesterone is one
of the most common causes of infertility and can
also increase the risk of miscarriages.
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2. Estrogen
3. Progesterone (aka "zen" hormone)
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This hormone isn’t just for men and for libido! If you have low levels of
testosterone, you may experience a low desire for sex, as well as low
muscle tone and bone density. You may also get tired super easy when
you workout, and you may have a hard time experiencing orgasms. Low
testosterone has also been found to cause more wrinkles and “aging” in
the face.
Too much testosterone can cause irritability, masculine characteristics,
painful sex, oily skin and/or acne and fertility issues. PCOS is a common
condition that results in elevated testosterone and can affect fertility and
overall hormonal health.
Insulin is an important hormone that is produced in the pancreas. Its
primary role is to help regulate blood glucose (sugar) levels by signaling
cells to take up glucose to use as a source of energy. Without insulin, cells
in our body can not get enough glucose to use as a fuel source and sugar
circulates in the blood, contributing to increased blood sugar and in some
cases, this can progress to become diabetes. Low insulin can promote
cellulite formation, sweet cravings, increased appetite, and infertility.
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4. Testosterone
5. Insulin
6. ThyroidHaving a thyroid imbalance
can cause cold hands and
feet, hair loss, weight gain,
constipation, puffy face in
the morning, dry skin or
brittle nails, and make you
feel more tired at rest than
when you’re active. This
can also cause infertility or
irregular periods.
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Many women experience low thyroid
levels during pregnancy. Since pregnancy
can easily and commonly alter your
thyroid levels (even if your thyroid levels
are usually normal), it’s critical that you
get your levels checked as soon as you
find out you are pregnant. If not addressed,
low thyroid levels can increase your risk of
premature birth, preeclampsia, miscarriage,
postpartum hemorrhage, and anemia.
Your thyroid hormone is usually never the hormone to be going out of
whack first. Other factors are most likely to cause the thyroid to become
imbalanced. For this reason, I try to treat the other health issues first to see
if your thyroid levels restore themselves. Stress, infections, toxins, Fluoride,
medications, or immune disease can have a significant impact on your
thyroid.
Helps your Muscles and Tissues
Aids in Detoxifying Toxins
Plays a Role in Memory and Learning
Affects Sleep
Impacts Immune Regulation
Aids in Thyroid, Pancreas and Ovarian Function
Influences Body Composition/ Weight-fat Distribution
This is the most important to test because it:
Low DHEA can lead to dry hair, noise intolerance, handling stress poorly,
weak muscles, and absent hair under both your arms and pubic
areas. DHEA is converted to testosterone.
So if your DHEA is low, the chances of your testosterone levels being low
are also very high. Also, your testosterone levels then get converted to
estrogen, so your DHEA levels can have an effect on many of your other
hormones.
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6. Thyroid (Con't)
7. DHEA
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Cortisol
Estrogen
Progesterone
Testosterone
Let’s find out your hormonal profile to see which hormones you are
imbalanced in. If you notice that your answers suggest an imbalance in
one (or more) of the 7 hormones, you might want to go a step further and
get your levels checked with a blood/urine test. It’s not essential that you
get every hormone checked, but this hormone quiz can lead you in the
right direction of what ones to focus on.
The set of questions (in order) are to examine your levels of:
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Take the Toxin Questionnaire & Hormone Quiz
Toxin Questionnaire
Hormone Quiz
Toxins can majorly affect your
hormones. It’s critical that we find
out if you are being exposed to
toxins that are putting your body in
chaos. In this day and age, we are
exposed to chemicals everywhere
we go. Those air fresheners we spray
a couple times a week, the
deodorant we use every day, the
cleaning supplies we use... they most
likely are poisoning our bodies
slowly. Being aware of those toxins
and our daily use of them is the first
step to detox our body from those
harsh chemicals that are disrupting
our hormones.
DHEA
Insulin
Thyroid
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sex hormones
stress hormones throughout the entire day
metabolism
cortisol levels
the breakdown of estrogen (to assess your risk of estrogen-positive cancers)
antioxidants
melatonin
DHEA levels
And more
This is the most comprehensive test. It looks at:
**Take this test around day 19 of your menstrual cycle if you are a woman
who has regular menstrual cycles.**
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Get Your Hormones TestedBlood Test
Dutch Test: At Home Urine Test
This examines Cortisol, sex hormones, and thyroid levels. However, blood
tests don’t account for free & bound hormones together in your body.
Things to Consider:Cortisol
Your cortisol levels should be the highest right when you wake up. Then
throughout the day, they should slowly decrease. If you have high
cortisol levels all day, you’ll feel fatigued and/or stressed out. In
addition, your memory will be reduced because your adrenals are on
high alert all the time and your body will be exhausted!
Women who have low cortisol levels in the morning and then high
levels at night have a higher risk of breast cancer. I make sure these
patients really focus on getting their cortisol levels back on track to help
lower their risk of cancer.
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DHEA (Youth Hormone)I get this tested every year on myself, and have my patients get it
tested every 3 or 6 months until it normalizes. You want to make sure
this is at an optimal level.
I look at my patients’ hormones in a specific order. Because one hormone
imbalance can affect the others, I first look at the mother hormone,
cortisol. We want to hit on the most impactful hormone first before we
can fix the others. If you have low cortisol all day, we need to focus on
that first and foremost. If you have high cortisol, or an imbalance of
thyroid, insulin, or inflammation, that is our next focus. Then finally, we
look to correct your estrogen, DHEA, testosterone, and progesterone levels.
How to Avoid Hormone Imbalancesin the First Place
Avoid Excess Sugar- especially
refined sugars
Say No to White Processed Foods -
Sugar, white rice, bread, and foods
made with white flour such as
muffins, bagels, pasta, and pretzels.
Put your Alcohol Intake on Pause- or
even better...say goodbye to it forever
for those A+ students!
Clean out Your Pantry- keep only
healthy, whole foods in your kitchen,
so you don’t tempt yourself every
time you are in the kitchen.
Chronic Cardio- don’t over-exercise
Avoid Smoking and Drug Use
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Help Your Thyroid By Eating These Foods
Selenium
Zinc
Iodine
Magnesium
Tyrosine
B Vitamins
How you eat affects your stress levels (cortisol levels). Your adrenal gland
loves consistency. Those of you who skip meals or binge eat may be doing
a disservice to your hormones.
Once you’ve done your hormone quiz and tests, you’ll have an idea of
what hormone(s) you need to focus on balancing. Below is a guide to
foods you can add to your diet, depending on which hormone you need to
restore.
Ways to Balance Your HormonesWith the Food on Your Plate
Add These Essential Nutrients:
Ashwagandha
Panax
Ginseng
Licorice
Cinnamon
Gotu kola
Iris Versicolor
Herbs That Can Help Stimulate Your Thyroid Function::
Avoid excessive cold, raw, and “damp” foods. Try to eat more grilled or
baked foods that are warm in temperature and add warming spices.
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Seafood- excellent food choice to help
balance your thyroid. Seafood has
selenium and iodine, which are both
great vitamins for hormones.
Mustard Greens- high in tyrosine
Brazil Nuts- high in selenium
Pumpkin Seeds- a great source of zinc
and tyrosine. Eat a handful of pumpkin
seeds a day to increase your levels.
Spinach (Buy Organic)- this includes
magnesium, iron, and tyrosine, which
are needed for optimal thyroid function.
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Help Your Thyroid By Eating These Foods(Con't)Here are a couple examples of things to add to your diet.
Chicken with the skin on- This includes fat-soluble vitamins. However, be
sure to buy chicken that is organic and well trusted. Eating chicken with
antibiotics and other nasty things will only hurt your health.
Sweet Potatoes- includes vitamin A which can help the thyroid hormone
within your body’s cells.
Bone Broth- includes magnesium and vitamin A which is vital for thyroid
health. It can also help gut health, which can affect the majority of our
bodily processes-especially hormones).
Oranges- This fruit contains vitamin C, which is excellent to pair with iron-
rich food since vitamin C can help the absorption of iron
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Foods to Support Your Adrenal Gland(Cortisol Hormones)
Magnesium
Vitamin C
Tyrosine
B Vitamins
L-Theanine
Add These Essential Nutrients:
Ashwagandha
Ganoderma
Holy Basil
Schisandra Berry
Astragalus
Eleutherococcus.
Herbs to Incorporate to Support a Healthy Stress Response:
Eat more small and frequent meals with enough protein to ensure blood
sugar regulation. This can help reduce excess cortisol production and
regulate adrenal activity.
Regulate Blood Sugar By Including TheseFoods (to Help Insulin Imbalance)
Chromium
Vanadium
Zinc
Selenium
Magnesium
Add These Essential Nutrients:Cinnamon
Bitter Melon
Licorice
Barberry
Ashwagandha
Fenugreek
Gymnema
Herbs to Stabilize Blood Sugar:
Just like with supporting your thyroid, to help regulate
your blood sugar, avoid excessive cold, raw and “damp”
foods. Try to eat more grilled or baked foods that are
warm in temperature and add warming spices.
Increase High Fiber Foods- These can consist of
flaxseed, black beans, & chia seeds. Adding some flax
or chia seeds over a salad or in yogurt is a great way
to easily add extra fiber to your diet.
Include whole, unprocessed foods
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To Balance Estrogen Levels, IncorporateThese Foods
Motherwort
Oat straw
Lemon balm
Red Clover
Nettles
Raspberry leaf
Ginger
Add Loose Herbal Teas that include::
Maca
Licorice
Ginger
Ashwagandha
Rhodiola
Dioscorea
Angelica S.
Eleutherococcus
Herbal Powders that are great for Female Hormones are:
High Fiber Foods- These help your good gut bacteria and help move
that extra estrogen out. Simply adding some chia seeds to a smoothie
or on top of a salad is an easy way to incorporate some fiber. You can
also add flax seeds to recipes as well.
Broccoli- One of my favorite foods to balance hormones! Broccoli is
packed with anti-cancer properties and has excellent fiber content.
Sauteing some up with rice and onions and other veggies is an easy
way to add these to your meals.
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Foods & Minerals That Can BalanceTestosterone Levels
Seeds- include more seeds like
pumpkin, hemp or sesame seeds
Legumes- chickpeas, beans, and
lentils are a great source of zinc.
Nuts- pine nuts, cashews,
almonds, and peanuts can all be a
great grab and go snack to help
your levels.
Zinc is a vital mineral that can help
balance out testosterone levels. Here
are some great foods you can add to
your diet to help balance your
hormones.
Include These Foods in Your Diet to AidProgesterone LevelsZinc is mostly known to help with balancing testosterone, as mentioned
above. However, zinc plays a critical role in progesterone levels too. Eat
foods that are high in zinc, like those listed under the testosterone section
above.
Also, add Vitamin B6 rich foods to your diet as well. Vitamin B6 is essential
in progesterone metabolism. Certain medications like the pill can deplete
your progesterone levels. You may benefit from incorporating foods like
chickpeas, organic chicken, and wild salmon into your diet.
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Follow a consistent sleep/ bedtime routine.
Control your stress by practicing breathing
techniques, meditation, yoga, and mind/ body
practices.
Be aware if you are on a cholesterol-lowering
medication like Statins. All hormones are created
from cholesterol. So if your cholesterol is lowered,
it could have a domino effect on your hormones.
Get moving - get your sweat on, girl!
Add in intermittent fasting to your routine (12-
16 hours of fasting)
Additional Ways to Help YourHormones Reset
It’s essential to look at the production, regulation, and elimination of your
hormones. Any one of these problems can be causing the imbalance of
hormones. Sometimes giving you hormones that you are low in will not
actually fix the problem. It could be that your body can’t regulate, so even if
you have a lot, your body might not be able to use it correctly. Once you
have a truly healthy hormone balance, you’ll feel better all around. You’ll
have stronger bones, better sleep, have a healthy stress response, a regular
menstrual cycle, increased energy, mood, and weight.
This will be a lifestyle change. It’s not going to be fixed overnight. Pick a
couple easy steps first to get started. We don’t want you to give up before
you even begin. Find and embrace your why. Why do you want to
transform your health? During the hard times you can go back to your why
to keep you motivated and get back on the wagon. You got this ladies! I
know you can improve your hormones and health without those unneeded
prescription medications. Your potential is unlimited. It’s up to you to
believe in yourself and to stick with it.
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Trimester Zero ™ is a PROVEN, INDIVIDUALIZED self-paced course for
couples that would like to conceive ANYTIME in the future.
This course will walk you through everything you need to know to give your
baby it’s best shot at a thriving, healthy life.
I am going to take the guesswork out of conceiving a healthy baby and lay
out a simple, straight forward, easy to follow plan, so you can be sure that
you are doing EVERYTHING in your power to have a healthy baby.
Whether you’re walking through infertility or simply thinking of trying to
conceive, Trimester Zero ™ will take you through an evidence-based
approach, that has helped my patients build healthy thriving families.
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Dr. Demeri has been helping patients reset their health for the past 12
years. She is the Director of Functional Medicine at the University of
California Irvine’s Department of Medicine. She has been featured in
publications such as Women’s Health, Now Magazine, Weight Wise Expo,
and Vitality. Her patients say she’s one of a kind because of her passion,
intelligence, and compassion. She truly listens to her patients, has solutions,
and sets a fantastic example of attaining lifelong wellness herself. Dr. Afrouz
will not let you down and is the integrative and functional medical doctor
everyone needs in their life.
Learn more about hormones, women’s health, and preparing for conception
at www.aimforwomen.com. Check out Dr. Demeri’s amazing and
informative online course, Trimester Zero™, to prepare your body in the
most optimal way for conception.
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