One of the biggest lies told to women is that restricting calories and eating the same amount every single day will make them skinny. Not only does this NOT work, it causes many women to gain weight, lose muscle, binge eat and put stress on their hormones! In this episode, I want to highlight why low calorie and inflexible nutrition doesn't work for women and how you can eat FOR your hormones and feel your best.  DUTCH Test: https://drbethwestie.com/dutch-hormone-testing ..read more

One of the most common ingredients I see in supplements designed for the female body is DIM. Diindolylmethane is a compound that the body creates when digesting cruciferous vegetables and it can have many positive effects on the female body. I recommend it to many women that I work with, but only after identifying certain symptoms and hormone levels. DIM can have the opposite impact if your body doesn't need it! In this episode we dive into all things DIM!  Learn more about the 1 to 1 program here: https://drbethwestie.com/jumpstart-program ..read more

Today's episode is dedicated to those of us who have tried everything, done everything, and tried to love the body we're in, but it's just not working. Many of us have gotten to the point of giving up because we aren't seeing results. Diets, exercise, tests, trainers, pills...it's too much! This message will dive into why we get to this point and what to do about it.  Learn more about the 1 to 1 program here: https://drbethwestie.com/jumpstart-program/   ..read more

This episode is dedicated to mindset, tools to achieve your goals, and the right map to follow for results. Setting realistic goals is one thing, but following the right journey to get there is another. The diet and fitness industry often has a one size fits all approach, which will actually harm most women. An individualized road map to health is the key, and we will dive into what this looks like in this episode!  Learn more about the 1 to 1 program here: https://drbethwestie.com/jumpstart-program ..read more

In this final episode of our mini series on hormone testing we are taking a look at neurotransmitters! The neuro markers on a hormone test are essential because they tell us how your body is functioning overall. These are chemical signals influence your mood, cortisol, heart rate, appetite, muscle contraction, sleep and more! This episode covers why neurotransmitters are important to test and support on your health and hormone journey.  DUTCH Test: https://drbethwestie.com/dutch-hormone-testing ..read more

Next in this series on hormone testing we are taking a look at testosterone and androgen levels! Testosterone is important for women and often overlooked as a male specific hormones. There is even a type of PCOS that has elevated levels of testosterone, so it is important to identify if your levels are too high or too low. Testosterone issues can manifest as energy issues, acne, low libido, estrogen imbalance, agression/anger issues, and more. This episode covers a number of things to look out for if you have a testosterone imbalance and how to turn it around!  DUTCH Test: https://dr ..read more

Today is the start of a new series on hormone testing, hormone levels and making sure your body is functioning at its best! Cortisol is often overlooked and yet so important for hormone balance and physical results. This episode covers a number of things to look out for if you are under stress and signals that your body might be on the brink of a burn out. Let's get those adrenals back on track!  DUTCH Test: https://drbethwestie.com/dutch-hormone-testing ..read more

It's The Female Health Solution Podcast's 500th episode! To celebrate, I interviewed some current & past clients about their unique health journeys. You will hear about weight struggles, eating issues, dieting, hormones, relationships and more. Thank you for listening and following TFHS for 500 episodes... here's to 500 more!    ..read more

Let's talk about hormone testing! The balance between estrogen and progesterone is arguably one of the most important for the female body. In this episode, we discuss symptoms of low estrogen, low progesterone, high estrogen, high progesterone and what it all means for your overall health.  Get a hormone test: https://drbethwestie.com/dutch-hormone-testing ..read more

Welcome to the final episode in my weight loss series! We have been answering the question "why can't I lose weight?" by addressing common and not so common topics that all factor into weight, fat and fat loss. In this episode, I am diving into the topic of self belief. Many women are surprised to hear that mindset and self belief are big factors into weight loss success. I hope this episode helps you make that mindset shift towards success!  Join the waitlist for my next program: https://drbethwestie.com/waitlist ..read more