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Hello Dylan,

My team asked me to create more education about digestion and hormones. They felt that many of our readers don’t realize yet how important digestive health is in restoring hormonal health.

Instead, many people ask about “one supplement” to fix their hormonal woes. The truth is: Most often, there isn’t just ONE thing that will fix your anything, BUT there are several things you can do to feel better.

I remember as 20-something year old, I used to walk around bloated most of the time. I had enough intuition to realize that whenever I had anything with milk or cream, my belly would grow to look as if I was 4 months pregnant. What I didn’t know back then is that my digestion was speaking to me - it was telling me that it was struggling to process dairy; the result was gas and bloating.

If you have my cookbook Cooking for Hormone Balance, or have done any of our online programs (the latest one being Estrogen Reset), you may know that I use the analogy of a three-legged stool.

If you want to sit comfortably on a 3-legged stool, all the legs need to be firmly in place. If one leg is missing, you will wobble and fall. For you to achieve and maintain hormonal balance, these 3 proverbial legs are: 1: your digestion, 2: liver health and 3: sugar balance.

If any one of these wobbles, so will your hormones.

I have seen many women fixing their digestion and discovering that many of their hormonal problems have resolved. Surprising? Not when you really understand the role of your gut.

You may have “leaky gut” or IBS when you experience:

• Bloating most days or every day (or bloating after every meal)
• Constipation
• Loose stool
• Both constipation and loose stools
• Stomach pain
• Acid reflux
• Burping – particularly after food
• Flatulence (or simply gas)
• Food particles in the stool
• A reactive belly that feels worse every time you eat
• Persisting gut issues that don’t improve when you cut out common problem foods like gluten and dairy

If that’s you, I highly recommend to read the How Digestion Impacts Hormones article, where you will learn:

• Symptoms of IBS, "leaky gut" or digestive issues
• How "leaky gut" harms your health and hormones
• What is "leaky gut"
• How your gut brings your hormones down
• What causes "leaky gut"
• How to heal your "leaky gut" with food
• How to heal your "leaky gut" with supplements

Some of the tools you will find in the article are summarized right here:

1. Elimination Diet - always start with the Elimination Diet - it will calm down the inflammation in the gut. No amount of supplements will help if you are still eating triggering foods. Learn how to do the Elimination Diet from my cookbook Cooking For Hormone Balance or watch the Estrogen Reset program preview.
   
2. Constipation - if you struggle with it, please read this article to resolve it ASAP. Otherwise, you are letting toxins and dirty hormones wreak havoc.
3. Low stomach acid - if you suffer from acid reflux, see food particles in your stool, get bloated after meals and have recurring parasite infections, read this article and correct low stomach acid. It’s essential in rebuilding your gut health.
4. Digestive enzymes - some people improve their digestion by taking digestive enzymes about half an hour before a meal. Enzymes will help you break down and absorb a wide range of macro and micronutrients. I take these Digestive Enzymes.
5. Probiotics - I like supplementing fermented foods (many recipes on how to make and use them are in my cookbook) with targeted supplements. Live, diverse bacteria can help with weight loss, energy, mental functions but also with elimination of harmful, metabolized hormones. I personally take Probiotic Forte, a 5-billion, 8-strain probiotic and a sporebiotic from Megasporebiotics.
6. Fiber - it’s impossible to have healthy digestion without a good amount of fiber. It’s best to get a combination of soluble, insoluble, fermentable and non-fermentable types of fiber. If you want to know more about fiber, read this article. I personally just use Fiber Complete in my smoothies - this way I don’t have to think about where to get it from and how much.
7. Resistant starch - contains butyrate which helps bring the inflammation down, acts as a prebiotic to good bacteria, improves insulin sensitivity and improves satiety. Highest in cold rice or cold potatoes. Because I don’t eat these daily, I use Fiber RS in my daily smoothies.
8. Collagen - A classical addition to healing gut. If you have the time, choose to make your own bone broth using soft-tissue parts such as feet, tendons etc - to extract the collagen. In summer, I typically don’t make bone broth and use Collagen Complete - by adding it to drinks or smoothies.

I hope this list will help you to rebuild your digestion. Once you do, not only will your hormonal balance start returning but you will feel better overall - experience more energy, mental power, better sleep, less allergies, stable moods... and the list goes on!

From Our Readers...

Q: I have tried eliminating gluten and dairy and I still suffer from digestive woes and hormonal issues. What should I do?

A: To really understand which foods are right for your body (and which trigger bad reactions and leaky gut), you've got to try a full elimination diet. Here, you've only selected two categories out of a potential of 12 problematic foods.

Eliminating these 12 foods will provide immediate relief of your symptoms. Starting the Elimination Diet is really the best way to offload the inflammatory load on your gut. You can learn how to do the Elimination Diet through my cookbook, Cooking For Hormone Balance, or watching the Estrogen Reset program preview (it’s FREE).

Hello Dylan,

My team asked me to create more education about digestion and hormones. They felt that many of our readers don’t realize yet how important digestive health is in restoring hormonal health.

Instead, many people ask about “one supplement” to fix their hormonal woes. The truth is: Most often, there isn’t just ONE thing that will fix your anything, BUT there are several things you can do to feel better.

I remember as 20-something year old, I used to walk around bloated most of the time. I had enough intuition to realize that whenever I had anything with milk or cream, my belly would grow to look as if I was 4 months pregnant. What I didn’t know back then is that my digestion was speaking to me - it was telling me that it was struggling to process dairy; the result was gas and bloating.

If you have my cookbook Cooking for Hormone Balance, or have done any of our online programs (the latest one being Estrogen Reset), you may know that I use the analogy of a three-legged stool.

If you want to sit comfortably on a 3-legged stool, all the legs need to be firmly in place. If one leg is missing, you will wobble and fall. For you to achieve and maintain hormonal balance, these 3 proverbial legs are: 1: your digestion, 2: liver health and 3: sugar balance.

If any one of these wobbles, so will your hormones.

I have seen many women fixing their digestion and discovering that many of their hormonal problems have resolved. Surprising? Not when you really understand the role of your gut.

You may have “leaky gut” or IBS when you experience:

• Bloating most days or every day (or bloating after every meal)
• Constipation
• Loose stool
• Both constipation and loose stools
• Stomach pain
• Acid reflux
• Burping – particularly after food
• Flatulence (or simply gas)
• Food particles in the stool
• A reactive belly that feels worse every time you eat
• Persisting gut issues that don’t improve when you cut out common problem foods like gluten and dairy

If that’s you, I highly recommend to read the How Digestion Impacts Hormones article, where you will learn:

• Symptoms of IBS, "leaky gut" or digestive issues
• How "leaky gut" harms your health and hormones
• What is "leaky gut"
• How your gut brings your hormones down
• What causes "leaky gut"
• How to heal your "leaky gut" with food
• How to heal your "leaky gut" with supplements

Some of the tools you will find in the article are summarized right here:

1. Elimination Diet - always start with the Elimination Diet - it will calm down the inflammation in the gut. No amount of supplements will help if you are still eating triggering foods. Learn how to do the Elimination Diet from my cookbook Cooking For Hormone Balance or watch the Estrogen Reset program preview.
   
2. Constipation - if you struggle with it, please read this article to resolve it ASAP. Otherwise, you are letting toxins and dirty hormones wreak havoc.
3. Low stomach acid - if you suffer from acid reflux, see food particles in your stool, get bloated after meals and have recurring parasite infections, read this article and correct low stomach acid. It’s essential in rebuilding your gut health.
4. Digestive enzymes - some people improve their digestion by taking digestive enzymes about half an hour before a meal. Enzymes will help you break down and absorb a wide range of macro and micronutrients. I take these Digestive Enzymes.
5. Probiotics - I like supplementing fermented foods (many recipes on how to make and use them are in my cookbook) with targeted supplements. Live, diverse bacteria can help with weight loss, energy, mental functions but also with elimination of harmful, metabolized hormones. I personally take Probiotic Forte, a 5-billion, 8-strain probiotic and a sporebiotic from Megasporebiotics.
6. Fiber - it’s impossible to have healthy digestion without a good amount of fiber. It’s best to get a combination of soluble, insoluble, fermentable and non-fermentable types of fiber. If you want to know more about fiber, read this article. I personally just use Fiber Complete in my smoothies - this way I don’t have to think about where to get it from and how much.
7. Resistant starch - contains butyrate which helps bring the inflammation down, acts as a prebiotic to good bacteria, improves insulin sensitivity and improves satiety. Highest in cold rice or cold potatoes. Because I don’t eat these daily, I use Fiber RS in my daily smoothies.
8. Collagen - A classical addition to healing gut. If you have the time, choose to make your own bone broth using soft-tissue parts such as feet, tendons etc - to extract the collagen. In summer, I typically don’t make bone broth and use Collagen Complete - by adding it to drinks or smoothies.

I hope this list will help you to rebuild your digestion. Once you do, not only will your hormonal balance start returning but you will feel better overall - experience more energy, mental power, better sleep, less allergies, stable moods... and the list goes on!

From Our Readers...

Q: I have tried eliminating gluten and dairy and I still suffer from digestive woes and hormonal issues. What should I do?

A: To really understand which foods are right for your body (and which trigger bad reactions and leaky gut), you've got to try a full elimination diet. Here, you've only selected two categories out of a potential of 12 problematic foods.

Eliminating these 12 foods will provide immediate relief of your symptoms. Starting the Elimination Diet is really the best way to offload the inflammatory load on your gut. You can learn how to do the Elimination Diet through my cookbook, Cooking For Hormone Balance, or watching the Estrogen Reset program preview (it’s FREE).

Hello Dylan,

I thought I would share with you a few things about collagen today. Because not all of them are made equal.

Collagen Complete helps support:

• Bone density; bone mass and quality; reduced risk of fracture
• Plumped up face skin
• Improved skin elasticity
• Stronger nails
• Reduced wrinkle formation and cellulite appearance
• Joint tissue health and function involving cartilage, tendons and ligaments
• Healthy blood pressure
• Muscle strength; GI tract health
• Cellulite
• Arthritis
• Brittle nails

Using collagen already?

Not all collagen products are made the same - I wrote about it here.

I think the main takeaway from this article is the fact our collagen is derived from three main sources: skin, joints and bones.

The Hormone Balance Nutritionals (HBN) Collagen Complete is created using a carefully studied and scientifically backed blend of collagen peptides: Fortigel®, Fortibone®, and Verisol®.

Joint pain

Fortigel® collagen is great for cartilage tissue (think joints) which is mostly comprised of a kind of collagen called Type I. In a study of 139 athletes, aged 18-30, with functional knee problems, 5 grams of Fortigel® per day for 12 weeks significantly improved activity-related pain.

Source: Zdzieblik, Denise, et al. “Improvement of Activity-Related Knee Joint Discomfort Following Supplementation of Specific Collagen Peptides.” Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, U.S. National Library of Medicine, June 2017.

Menopause and bone density

Fortibone® collagen is especially helpful for improving Bone Mineral Density. In a study of menopausal women with osteopenia or osteoporosis, 5g of Fortibone® per day resulted in improvement in bone mineral density (BMD) by 6.4% in the hip bone and 5.5% in the spine, plus, showed improvements in bone formation, compared to a placebo.

Source: König, Daniel, et al. “Specific Collagen Peptides Improve Bone Mineral Density and Bone Markers in Postmenopausal Women-A Randomized Controlled Study.” Nutrients, MDPI, 16 Jan. 2018.

Wrinkle reduction

Verisol® collagen targets skin cells, but also has benefits for tendons, ligaments, and even intervertebral disks, which are all mostly comprised of Type II collagen. In a study of 114 women, aged 45-65, those taking 2.5 grams of Verisol® collagen per day for 8 weeks had significant improvement in wrinkles.

Source: Proksch, E, et al. “Oral Intake of Specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides Reduces Skin Wrinkles and Increases Dermal Matrix Synthesis.” Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2014.

If you are already in the habit of putting collagen in your smoothie or hot beverage, perhaps think about giving our Collagen Complete a try.

Collagen and Autoimmunity

Women with autoimmune conditions are also advised to add collagen to their food protocol - collagen has been shown to heal the intestinal lining. This is critical because we now know that the root cause of autoimmunity is a compromised gut.

How to Use

As a dietary supplement, mix 13 grams (approx. one scoop) with eight ounces of water per day, or as directed by your health care practitioner. For ease of mixing and best consistency, add powder prior to adding water or other liquid.

Collagen peptides may be added to smoothies, protein powders, foods and/or hot or cold beverages. They have no taste.

What Our Customers Say

Transformation of a dog

This is my girl Nella - 4 months after adoption. The photos on the left are just before adoption (at foster's home) and Day #1 in the house. Note the sparse fur, small size and demeanor; scared, malnourished but hopeful. This is Nella now; a confident, healthy and cheeky girl. She and Charlie are best friends and they have my heart.

Just as with people, dogs respond to good food. I've completely taken her off kibble and both of my dogs eat REAL food.

I did a DNA test and she's a pure Jack Russell. I have no idea what a purebred was doing on the streets of New Mexico but can only assume that an arsehole breeder threw her out because she didn't look like a JR from Hollywood movies.

I share this because having a dog can be a wonderful de-stresser, a source of laughter, fun and love and oxytocin release. All the things we need to engage our parasympathetic nervous system to heal and thrive. And I won't sugarcoat it; It is also a huge responsibility and a time investment - but well worth it.

Hello Dylan,

I thought I would share with you a few things about collagen today. Because not all of them are made equal.

Collagen Complete helps support:

• Bone density; bone mass and quality; reduced risk of fracture
• Plumped up face skin
• Improved skin elasticity
• Stronger nails
• Reduced wrinkle formation and cellulite appearance
• Joint tissue health and function involving cartilage, tendons and ligaments
• Healthy blood pressure
• Muscle strength; GI tract health
• Cellulite
• Arthritis
• Brittle nails

Using collagen already?

Not all collagen products are made the same - I wrote about it here.

I think the main takeaway from this article is the fact our collagen is derived from three main sources: skin, joints and bones.

The Hormone Balance Nutritionals (HBN) Collagen Complete is created using a carefully studied and scientifically backed blend of collagen peptides: Fortigel®, Fortibone®, and Verisol®.

Joint pain

Fortigel® collagen is great for cartilage tissue (think joints) which is mostly comprised of a kind of collagen called Type I. In a study of 139 athletes, aged 18-30, with functional knee problems, 5 grams of Fortigel® per day for 12 weeks significantly improved activity-related pain.

Source: Zdzieblik, Denise, et al. “Improvement of Activity-Related Knee Joint Discomfort Following Supplementation of Specific Collagen Peptides.” Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, U.S. National Library of Medicine, June 2017.

Menopause and bone density

Fortibone® collagen is especially helpful for improving Bone Mineral Density. In a study of menopausal women with osteopenia or osteoporosis, 5g of Fortibone® per day resulted in improvement in bone mineral density (BMD) by 6.4% in the hip bone and 5.5% in the spine, plus, showed improvements in bone formation, compared to a placebo.

Source: König, Daniel, et al. “Specific Collagen Peptides Improve Bone Mineral Density and Bone Markers in Postmenopausal Women-A Randomized Controlled Study.” Nutrients, MDPI, 16 Jan. 2018.

Wrinkle reduction

Verisol® collagen targets skin cells, but also has benefits for tendons, ligaments, and even intervertebral disks, which are all mostly comprised of Type II collagen. In a study of 114 women, aged 45-65, those taking 2.5 grams of Verisol® collagen per day for 8 weeks had significant improvement in wrinkles.

Source: Proksch, E, et al. “Oral Intake of Specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides Reduces Skin Wrinkles and Increases Dermal Matrix Synthesis.” Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2014.

If you are already in the habit of putting collagen in your smoothie or hot beverage, perhaps think about giving our Collagen Complete a try.

Collagen and Autoimmunity

Women with autoimmune conditions are also advised to add collagen to their food protocol - collagen has been shown to heal the intestinal lining. This is critical because we now know that the root cause of autoimmunity is a compromised gut.

How to Use

As a dietary supplement, mix 13 grams (approx. one scoop) with eight ounces of water per day, or as directed by your health care practitioner. For ease of mixing and best consistency, add powder prior to adding water or other liquid.

Collagen peptides may be added to smoothies, protein powders, foods and/or hot or cold beverages. They have no taste.

What Our Customers Say

Transformation of a dog

This is my girl Nella - 4 months after adoption. The photos on the left are just before adoption (at foster's home) and Day #1 in the house. Note the sparse fur, small size and demeanor; scared, malnourished but hopeful. This is Nella now; a confident, healthy and cheeky girl. She and Charlie are best friends and they have my heart.

Just as with people, dogs respond to good food. I've completely taken her off kibble and both of my dogs eat REAL food.

I did a DNA test and she's a pure Jack Russell. I have no idea what a purebred was doing on the streets of New Mexico but can only assume that an arsehole breeder threw her out because she didn't look like a JR from Hollywood movies.

I share this because having a dog can be a wonderful de-stresser, a source of laughter, fun and love and oxytocin release. All the things we need to engage our parasympathetic nervous system to heal and thrive. And I won't sugarcoat it; It is also a huge responsibility and a time investment - but well worth it.

Hello Dylan,

Have you heard of the kudzu plant? In the southern United States, it’s an invasive plant, earning the nickname "the vine that ate the South."

It may be considered a nuisance to the South, but this plant has powerful medicinal qualities. It’s a potent herbal remedy used to treat addiction withdrawals - specifically alcohol addiction - and can promote restful sleep.

In this email, we’ll focus on getting restful sleep, including a kudzu and cherry recipe for sleep, and a FREE online summit to help you optimize your sleep routine. Read on to get your best night of sleep yet.

Why Sleep Is Important

Have you ever felt good after a sleepless night? Most likely not. This is because so many things happen during sleep that it's impossible to feel energetic, balanced, kind, happy, and rational when sleep deprived.

Here are some reasons why sleep is a must, not a luxury.

• Your body repairs and renews cells during sleep.
• Your liver does most of the detoxification during sleep; between 1 am and 3 am. Being awake compromises this function.
• Hormone and neurotransmitter regulation happens during sleep.
• Poor sleep can cause 15% less leptin (which makes you feel full and not hungry) and 20% more ghrelin (which makes you hungrier) –
  this means it’s hard to control food and caffeine cravings when sleep deprived. This also means that sleep can reduce uncontrollable food binges and therefore help you lose weight.
• We attain stable blood sugar balance after a good night’s sleep. When we do not, we crave sugar, carbohydrates, and coffee in the morning. After only four to six hours of sleep, your body finds it harder to stabilize blood sugars, shows research from the University of Chicago. Meanwhile, your fatty acids in the blood go up. The end result? Increased risk of elevated blood sugars, weight gain and diabetes type 2.
• Adrenals repair during sleep – overactive adrenals overproduce cortisol which can cause an array of health issues.

If you're looking to improve your sleep, join in on this free, online summit: Your Best Sleep Ever. Read below for more.

Learn to Optimize Your Sleep with This Free, Online Summit

Without good sleep, our bodies aren't getting the valuable digest-repair-restore time that they need to heal.

If you’re struggling with good sleep, or just looking to optimize your sleep routine, I invite you to check out Your Best Sleep Ever Summit.

Why Attend?

Summit host Misty Williams dealt with a variety of sleep and fatigue issues stemming from low hormones, hypothyroidism, extreme stress, Epstein Barr Virus and unexplained weight gain that had her snoring at night.

She found that by changing one simple sleep protocol, she was able to wake feeling refreshed for the first time in her life.

Along with some of the world's foremost health experts, Misty is here to help you by sharing what she learned.

The Your Best Sleep Ever Summit will help you with:

• Issues linked to prescription sleep medication
• Supplements, herbs and diet tips for better sleep
• Strategies to reduce stress and optimize sleep quality
• Rebounding from sleep deficits after childbirth
• Improving brain function while you sleep
• Creating a low-EMF sleep sanctuary

The best protocols in the world will not help you heal if you're not sleeping well. Check out the the Best Sleep Ever Summit, online and free from March 16-22, 2020.

Sleepytime Cherry Gummies with Kudzu

Is a good night’s sleep a rarity for you? These sleep-promoting kudzu cherry gummies may help.

Chewy, addictive gummies made with completely natural ingredients, these are super easy to make. Plus, the recipe can be doubled or tripled to stock up.

Keep these on hand and eat a couple of gummies per day to aid in restorative sleep.