Ep. 406 Natural Ways to Optimize Hormones and Sexual Health with Functional Medicine and Essential Oils
What You Will Learn:
The far-reaching impact of hormones on the whole body (.45 sec)
An overview of how essential oils support the hormone-brain axis (1.40 min)
Dr. Anna’s bio and background (3 min)
How Dr. Anna became interested in integrative women’s health and what led her to be a renowned women’s health advocate (6.40 min)
Why one would want to extend their hormonal cycle. (11 min)
Why hormones are so important, and which are the key players in overall health. (12 min)
The “school of hormones” including the students (estrogen, progesterone, vitamin D, and DHEA), professors (cortisol, insulin, adrenaline), and the dean (oxytocin) (13 min)
The importance of connection and oxytocin for healing hormones (16.20 min)
Key factors that throw off hormones (16.50 min)
Ways to balance insulin and stress for hormone health (19 min)
The many roles of oxytocin and how to enhance it to support hormone balance (20 min)
The most healing thing one can do for hormone balance (21 min)
Why balancing blood sugar is important for healing and restoration (22.45 min)
How and which essential oils support the key factors of hormone balance (24 min)
Why sexual health is important (27 min)
The “Three D’s” that drive down libido/sex drive (28.50 min)
What health issues, besides sexual discomfort, vaginal dryness can lead to (31.15 min)
What can interfere with desire and the surprising link to springtime (32.30 min)
The difference between vaginal estrogen, oral estrogen, and DHEA for vaginal health issues and which is safest (34 min)
How Dr. Anna’s natural vaginal cream contains the safest hormone to support vaginal health as well as a specific patented, natural stem cell source. (36.40 min)
How to use essential oils with Dr. Anna’ natural vaginal cream (40 min)
One can create more pleasure and sensuality by adding a drop of rose or geranium oil to the cream
The importance of regular pap smears to check on the health of the uterine lining (41 min)
The importance of adaptogens for supporting hormonal health (44.32 min)
Dr. Anna’s Mighty Maca product is full of effective adaptogens.
An essential oil vaginal lubricant DIY (46 min)
Mix in equal parts fractionated MCT oil with aloe vera gel and add 2-3 drops/oz of your favorite essential oil to a pump container
2-3 oz of the pump is all you need per serving
Can essential oils increase estrogen and hormonal levels? (47 min)
Why detox and avoiding chemicals is critical for hormonal balance (49.30 min)
Our “Second Spring”: The belief systems around menopause and how it impacts our health (51 min)
The importance of pleasure in our lives (56 min)
A bonus trick to Dr. Anna’s DIY! (58.20 min)
Closing Questions to get to know more about Dr. Anna – so inspiring! (58. 50 min)
Bio of Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG
Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO, FACOG is a brilliant, passionate, compassionate internationally esteemed triple-board certified OB-GYN, functional medicine and anti-aging expert, author, influencer, formulator, lecturer, educator, innovator, researcher, and the beloved “Girlfriend Doctor.” Dr. Cabeca earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern University and completed her residency in Gynecology Obstetrics from Emory University. She holds Board Certifications as an Obstetrician Gynecologist and in Integrative Medicine and Anti-Aging Medicine & Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Cabeca is Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Education. She also has additional certifications in Functional Medicine, Sexual Health, and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy.
Dr. Anna is on a mission to empower millions of women on their health journey as they transform their lives for the better. She is a respected authority on all topics related to women’s health and hormones. Dr. Anna is the author of three- best-selling books, The Hormone Fix, Keto-Green 16, and MenuPause. She has lectured at various prestigious conferences, trainings, summits, and universities. These include the Biohacking Conference, International e-Congress of Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine, ACOG, ANMG, AMEC, Emory University, Keto Symposium, Mind Share Leadership Summit, and Mastermind. She also has been featured in popular press, podcasts, news, and media such as InStyle, GOOP, SHAPE, People, POOSH, mbg, Forbes, ABC, NBC, For Women First, USA Today, Huffington Post, Style.
Dr. Anna is the founder and CEO of Golden Isles Medical, Inc DBA The Girlfriend Doctor and is the host of the popular Girlfriend Doctor Podcast. Her website is a one-stop go-to for all topics and products related to female issues. Dr. Anna has traveled the world to learn from ancient healers and has formulated and patented women’s health products based on the best sourced ingredients that are science-based, natural, and effective.
Wherever they are in their life cycle, either before, during, or after menopause, Dr. Anna ensures all women have a safe, reliable source of health information from a physician that they are as comfortable with as their closest girlfriend. Dr. Anna emphasizes the importance of women taking control of their own health and being proactive in understanding their bodies. She guides them in how to gently support their well-being while also encouraging self-compassion, self-care, and connection to one’s inner truth and spirit. She can speak from personal experience on how to heal the mind-body-spirit, having recovered from various traumas, two menopausal periods, and relationship upheavals.
Of all her extensive accomplishments, Dr. Anna is most proud of her role as a mother, grandmother, and advocate for women’s health. She is a shining example of how a doctor is not only a teacher, but also a partner and co-traveler with their patient on a sacred journey of wholeness and restoration. You can find Dr. Anna at https://drannacabeca.com/. Dr. Anna also currently offers integrative women’s health support at the Capathia Collaborative in Dallas, TX.
Links to Learn More About Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG
Books by Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG
Dive in More with Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG
Take Dr. Cabeca’s Hormone Quiz
Find Out More About Your Menopause Symptoms and Solutions
Julva for Vagina Dryness
Additional Resources
Not All Maca Is Created Equal: A Review of Colors, Nutrition, Phytochemicals, and Clinical Uses (Study Review)
Links to Learn More About My Offerings and Education on Essential Oils:
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