In This Episode, You Will Learn: How birth control wreaks havoc on the body, and what you can do to properly (and safely) detox and give your body what it needs to heal.   Resources + Links:   Shoot us an email at info@docjacque.com Or call the office 412-828-6000   Follow Doc Jacque on Instagram | @doc_jacque Subscribe to our YouTube Channel | Doc Jacque    Schedule a Full Immersion New Patient Consultation with Doc Jacque Schedule your 15 Minute FREE Consultation   Check out the Supplement Shop   Find more resources on our website | https://www.docjacque.com/ Show Notes: Let’s talk about birth control! All too many women are put on birth control at a young age, take it for years, and pay the price with their health. In this episode, I’m sharing how birth control wreaks havoc on the body, and what you can do to properly detox and give your body what it needs to heal. Tune in as I share specific deficiencies in vitamins that are caused by birth control, and the symptoms that come along with it. If you have listened to any of my episodes, you know how passionate I am about advocating for TRUE health and not just slapping a bandaid on symptoms. I hope you walk away after hearing this episode feeling more informed and able to be your biggest health advocate!   01:15 What should I take for birth control? 04:20 You are not the same person you were when you started taking birth control. 08:00 What areas of your body are affected when you take a medication? 11:30 How long will it take for my cycle to recalibrate once I’m off of birth control?  12:15 How birth control causes deficiencies in the vitamins your body needs. 19:00 Symptoms of being deficient in B-12. 24:20 What is the connection between birth control and gut issues? 26:00 Supplements you can take to replenish the vitamins and minerals you need. 29:15 Safe and effective detoxes you can do even when pregnant or breastfeeding. 31:30 The dangers of detoxing before repairing your gut. 34:00 What testing should I get done as I get off of birth control? 38:20 The one test I recommend everyone should have done at any age.