Group Session #12

00:00:40 Evamist Estrogen alternative Paige is trying due to patch shortage. 00:07:08 Q1 Currently, I’m taking 1 progesterone until day 15 of my cycle, when I start taking 2. Do I start taking 1 when spotting starts or my cycle starts? I have been doing the latter, but I wanted to be sure that was correct. 00:07:50 Q2 It’s day 1 of my cycle day 1 and I’m exhausted despite sleeping well. Could you discuss how to honor your bodies during this time? 00:11:40 Q3 In addition to morning breathwork and meditation, what are some other ways to reduce blood sugar likely related to high morning cortisol levels? Detailed the impact of circadian rhythm disruption on cortisol and blood sugar, providing actionable steps for regulation. 00:16:35 Practice updates: moving away from Cadre, 00:19:05 Q4 Any changes to current patient memberships with the new service changes? 00:19:52 Using FSA/HSA for compounded prescriptions.Discussed HSA/FSA limitations for "off-label" or "non-standard of care" treatments like microdosed GLP-1s 00:25:27 Q5 Can explain microdosing wiht GLP1s? Explained the rationale and benefits of microdosing Tirzepatide over full doses, including side effect profile and weaning strategy. 00:28:16 Q6 Is there anything besides boron that I can take to decrease my SHBG? What is SHBG, and what causes high levels? 00:31:31 Q7 What are your thoughts on dry needling? Peptides for joint healing/support, shockwave therapy, and cupping. 00:36:42 Q8 Are there any other holistic therapies you’d recommend we be doing on a regular basis to heal our bodies? Coached on discernment in health and wellness interventions, encouraging patients to focus on individualized needs rather than general trends. 00:41:00 Q9 Thoughts on somatic therapy? I’m struggling with sugar cravings and habits that bring up difficult emotions. Discussed somatic therapy as a method for releasing stored emotional and physical trauma to regulate the nervous system, linking it to reduced sugar cravings. 00:49:19 App recommendation to help raise your HRV. Educated on Heart Rate Variability (HRV) as a marker of nervous system health and various techniques for vagus nerve activation (ice packs, breathwork, specific devices). 00:54:16 Q10 What lifestyle/diet changes would you recommend for patients with connective tissue disorders? Explained strategies for connective tissue health, distinguishing between conditions, emphasizing muscle building for joint stability, and the role of animal-based protein in collagen production. 00:58:45 Clarified the nuances of iron and ferritin levels, distinguishing low iron from anemia, and suggesting Vitamin C for improved ferritin storage when iron levels are sufficient.