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A Holistic Approach to Hormones and Mental Health with Dr. Parkes
05/08/2023
A Holistic Approach to Hormones and Mental Health with Dr. Parkes
Have you ever wondered is it hormones or is it mental health? During , we find out! During today's episode, I interview Dr. Kivette Parkes, a naturopathic doctor in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Kivette Parkes is the author and creator of the "Not Just Weight" Program, a health-based program that invites participants to focus on their overall health and not just weight in order to drop the pounds. She has a simple, no-nonsense approach when it comes to getting people the improved health they desire. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Mathematics from Sacred Heart University, a Masters degree in Human Nutrition as well as a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the University of Bridgeport. As a gifted speaker and health motivator Dr. Parkes has appeared in radio, television, and written many articles discussing her holistic view of health. Dr. Parkes believes that health education is the path to sustained wellness. Dr. Parkes is also known as the "hormones boss" and created programs, products, and educational resources that have helped thousands of people improve their health and hormones without drugs. She is the owner of the Lifestyle Clinic in Charlotte, NC which is a full service, naturopathic online clinic focusing on hormone balance. The clinic is 100% virtual and uses things like nutrition, stress management, herbs, vitamins, and exercise to improve health naturally. During this week's episode, we dive into juicy topics like: - Dr. Parkes history of growing up in Jamaica and how receiving praise for wanting to be a doctor as well as having a large extended family influenced her to pursue becoming a doctor - The deteriorating health of her grandmother and not liking hospitals as being the impetus for pursuing preventative medicine - Having high estrogen can mimic some psychiatric disorders - The importance of having your hormones checked and why your primary care physician doesn't do it - Treating a hormone imbalance isn't really about targeting a specific hormone and balancing it but rather treating ailments holistically so that hormones naturally come back into balance - How ovulation, PMS, and menopause can make you feel like it is impossible to regulate your mood and make you feel depressed (hint: it isn't) - The importance of having a healthy gut biome and how that boosts your mood and motivation - How hormone regulation is much more needed for women versus men - How anxiety could actually be a matter of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) - Why you won't get this information at your regular doctor and how the traditional healthcare model can actually make you sick(er) - Why Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) might not actually be necessary and could actually be doing more harm than good - Having healthy hormones can actually make you look better and feel better! If you're interested in learning more or want to work with Dr. Parkes and her team, you can find her at: IG: @thelifestyle.clinic FB: Here's to holistic healing
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