Episode 490: Periods, PMS, and Women’s Health with Dr. Saru Bala

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week we are talking about periods and women’s health!  Dr. Saru Bala joins me to talk about what’s normal when it comes to period pain, what we are supposed to track (and why), what causes PMS, and more! </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Bala is a licensed naturopathic doctor specializing in women's hormonal health. As I mentioned in a previous episode, I believe that if we don’t have our physical health together, it is really hard to focus on our mental health. I hope you enjoy this episode and my conversation with Dr. Bala!!</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Oh and in case you missed it, an updated and revised edition of my book</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to Stop Feeling Like Shit</span></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is coming in December! 🎉  We have some amazing bonuses and giveaways planned, so head over</span> <a href= "http://andreaowen.com/HTSFLS"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">HERE</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">to</span> <strong>pre-order and grab those!</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><strong>Some of the topics Dr. Bala and I discuss in this episode include: </strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">What is normal in terms of period pain, cramps, and bloating (4:01)</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The causes of PMS and why women have it worse than others (14:48)</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The main things that women should track for their period (20:41)</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some of the effects of birth control on women’s health and bodies and why Dr. Bala doesn’t like the idea of using birth control for the treatment of hormonal or health issues (22:41)</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://andreaowen.com/490">http://andreaowen.com/490</a></span></p> <p> </p>