Ep #33 | Herbs and Botanicals for Health and Hormones With Dr. Briana Lutz
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Dr. Briana Lutz and I go into a pretty thoughtful discussion talking about different herbs and botanicals to support our overall health, but also in regards to our hormones.
Dr. Briana Lutz, ND, RH is a licensed naturopathic doctor practicing in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with a focus in women’s health and fertility. She obtained her registered herbalist (RH) designation to reflect her advanced knowledge and therapeutic application of botanical medicine. She has a passion for utilizing botanical medicine, both clinically targeted and empowering her patients to safely use herbs as part of their lifestyle.
I personally met Dr. Briana Lutz through Saint Francis Herbs Farms, and having her here to chat is just perfect to go deeper into the many benefits herbs have. Dr. Lutz talks about her personal journey into botanical medicine as well as the following very interesting topics, giving the best and actionable advice to incorporate them right away into your daily nutrition:
- Role that herbs can play in our daily health.
- Herbs vs vitamins and minerals, plus the possible side effects.
- Different grades and dosages.
- Base herbs to start treating digestive issues and hormonal health.
- Controlling blood sugar with herbs.
- Supporting the adrenals and the thyroid with herbs.
- Herbs to treat lack of energy.
- Supporting reproductive health with herbs.
- Supporting our elimination pathways.
- Estrogen dominance: Finding where the excess of estrogen is coming from.
Hoping this wonderful episode helps you know more about herbs and how to use them as another element in your everyday life. Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do!
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Learn more about Dr. Briana Lutz:
Coming soon! An online e-course for Culinary Herbalism.
Reclaim flavour, fun and flirtation with your food by learning how to infuse herbal medicine into daily life, in a practical, simple and sustainable way. Each module will focus on a different plant family, organized seasonally, to allow for exploration of the herbs’ medicinal properties and to learn a variety of medicine making techniques.
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Quotes:
“Herbal medicine is the medicine of the people.”
“Allow your body to self heal with herbs.”
“Trial and error is not a very forward thinking approach to your health.”
“Estrogen dominance can mean that there is a progesterone deficiency.”
Additional Information About Jenn:
Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium and Juice Plus.
Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.