735. I Changed My Body By Taking These Supplements Every Day
The Female Health Solution Podcast
Release Date: 06/30/2025
The Female Health Solution Podcast
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info_outlineOne of my top questions: What’s YOUR routine like?” So today, I’m walking you through what I actually take on a regular basis — the supplements that give me energy and balance, even in the middle of the chaos.
A quick note: Yes, I use a lot of supplements. But no, I don’t take everything every day. I listen to my body and respond based on where I’m at in my cycle, what’s going on in my life, and what my most recent labs and genetic testing show.
Cycle-Synced Support
Let’s start with my favorite: my hormone-support tinctures. I’m a nerd about this stuff because it works.
EstroBalance & Progesterone Balance: I take these in sync with my 28-day cycle (which stays regular 80% of the time thanks to these). EstroBalance during days 1–14, and Progesterone Balance during days 15–28.
https://nutritionforyourhormones.com/products/estrobalance-progesterobalance-bundle
Adrenal Balance: I take this one consistently, adjusting the dose during my luteal phase (days 15–28) if I’m under more stress.
https://nutritionforyourhormones.com/products/adrenalbalance
Sleep Support: Not a daily thing, but when insomnia flares — especially during week 4 of my cycle — this tincture is a lifesaver. I’ve struggled with insomnia since childhood, and this is the one thing that consistently helps.
https://nutritionforyourhormones.com/products/sleep-support
These four tinctures are my non-negotiables. Not all at once, but always on hand — ready when I need them. Trying to chase symptoms while you’re already tanking is like running on fumes — and it doesn’t work.
Precision-Based Supplementing (Thanks, Genetics)
My routine is tailored around my DUTCH hormone test results and my genetic test — and wow, have they been game-changers. Here's how:
Vitamin D (10,000 IU): Despite supplementation, I tested very low. My genetics show I don’t absorb D well, so I’ve upped the ante with high-dose D — paired with Vitamin A to help with absorption. I’ll retest in 6 months. https://113022.nutridyn.com/a-d-natural-capsules
Immune Support & Immune Resilience: These two do different things, and I need both. One gives me mushrooms + D + zinc for general immune health; the other helps my histamine response (thanks to quercetin, ginseng, and elderberry). Since going through mold illness, these keep me out of flare-ups and able to function. Without them? I crash. Hard.
https://113022.nutridyn.com/immune-resilience-r278
https://113022.nutridyn.com/immune-support
Cellular Energy: This one’s new, and it’s been a total game-changer. With CoQ10, NAC, magnesium, and more — it’s the blend I didn’t know I needed to help with inflammation and recovery.
https://113022.nutridyn.com/cellular-energy
NeuroBalance: After my last DUTCH test showed bottomed-out dopamine, I added this to help lift me back up. It took two full bottles to notice a difference, but what a difference.
https://113022.nutridyn.com/crave-curb
Occasional, But Vital
I also rotate in:
Detox Support: A month on, a few months off, to help with methylation and inflammation.
https://nutritionforyourhormones.com/products/detox-support
Charcoal: For stomach issues or if I get a histamine flare-up.
https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Activated-Charcoal-Capsules-detoxification/dp/B078T354SC?crid=I3U3E0T709Q1&keywords=charcoal&qid=1678308212&sprefix=charcoal,aps,154&sr=8-6&linkCode=sl1&tag=drbethwesti07-20&linkId=debf3dbe61a874c3fbb17e0a26310ebb&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
All of this is done with intention. Not for the sake of “taking more stuff,” but to build a foundation that supports my energy, immune health, hormonal balance, and long-term wellness.
My hormone-balancing tinctures are the foundation. They’re simple, effective, and adaptable. They’re what I use, and what I recommend to every woman who wants to get ahead of the hormone rollercoaster instead of reacting to it.
Curious about trying them for yourself? You’ll find everything you need here. These aren’t just tinctures — they’re tools for transformation. Whether you’re struggling with irregular cycles, stress, sleep, or perimenopausal shifts, they meet you where you’re at and help guide your body back into rhythm.