Dr. Beth Westy, an expert in female hormones, discusses the importance of hormones in weight loss and health for women. She emphasizes that hormones play a significant role in how the body processes nutrients and how the female body's hormonal shifts and changes affect metabolism. Dr. Beth highlights the need for comprehensive hormone testing, such as the Dutch test, to identify imbalances and customize treatment plans. She also addresses the lack of research on the female body and the importance of considering the impact of stress and nutrient deficiencies on hormonal health. Dr. Beth Westie discusses the Eastern approach to women's health and how it can be applied throughout the menstrual cycle. She explains how different foods can be incorporated to support hormonal shifts and regulate the pattern. Dr. Westie also discusses the importance of exercise during different phases of the menstrual cycle and how it can be adjusted to optimize results. She then delves into the topic of perimenopause and menopause, highlighting the changes in hormone levels and the need for stress management and lifestyle adjustments during these transitions.Keywordsfemale hormones, weight loss, health, hormones, hormone testing, hormone imbalances, Dutch test, stress, nutrient deficiencies, Eastern approach, women's health, menstrual cycle, hormonal shifts, cooling foods, warming foods, seed cycling, exercise, perimenopause, menopause, stress managementTakeawaysHormones play a crucial role in weight loss and overall health for women.Comprehensive hormone testing, such as the Dutch test, is essential to identify hormone imbalances and customize treatment plans.The impact of stress and nutrient deficiencies on hormonal health should not be overlooked.There is a need for more research on the female body and its hormonal fluctuations. Incorporating cooling and warming foods based on the different phases of the menstrual cycle can support hormonal balance and regulate the pattern.Exercise recommendations can be adjusted during different phases of the menstrual cycle to optimize results.Perimenopause and menopause are natural transitions that require lifestyle adjustments and stress management.Individual experiences may vary, and it's important to find an approach that works best for each person's unique needs.Chapters00:00Introduction to Dr. Beth Westy and the Importance of Hormones04:17Identifying Hormones and Symptoms in Women09:12Comprehensive Hormone Testing and Customized Treatment11:05The Benefits of Urine Testing for Hormones14:17Addressing Symptoms and Customizing Treatment19:44Exercise as a Stressor and Managing Stress for Hormonal Health24:26Eastern Medicine Approaches to Hormonal Health27:54Introduction to the Eastern approach34:32Understanding seed cycling45:32Navigating perimenopause and menopause52:54Becoming a metabolic detective http://drjade.com/butcherbox Connect with Next Level HumanWebsite: www.nextlevelhuman.comsupport@nextlevelhuman.comConnect with Dr. Jade TetaWebsite: www.jadeteta.comInstagram: @jadeteta