About this episode
What does it mean for a menstrual cycle to be out of balance? Lulu Ge, CEO and Founder of Elix Healing, a hormonal health brand that personalizes Chinese herbal medicine to address women’s health issues, dispels societal myths around sways in female energy levels and embraces hormonal fluctuations. She introduces the concept of yin and yang in Chinese medicine, relating it to the different phases of a woman's cycle. She joins podcast hosts Amber Berger and Dina Wizmur to discuss the importance of connecting with one's cycle from an early age, empowering the next generation with this vital knowledge. They explore the idea of biohacking one's body by understanding and harnessing the cyclical nature of hormonal patterns. They touch on the significance of journaling emotions, using apps like Clue and Natural Cycles, and even grading daily moods on a 10-point scale. They dissect the potential signs of hormonal imbalance, including extreme anxiety, depression, migraines, and irregular periods. They stress the importance of recognizing these signals as the body's way of communicating overall health status. Lulu introduces the six pillars approach to holistic hormonal healing: connection, rest, stress response, nourishment, movement, and environmental toxins, offering a comprehensive guide to achieving balance. The conversation explores the societal tendency to resort to pharmaceutical solutions, highlighting the drawbacks and advocating for a more holistic approach. Lulu showcases specific herbs used in Elix formulas, explaining their benefits and the ancient wisdom behind their usage. The hosts express enthusiasm for the holistic approach, blending Eastern and Western perspectives to create a harmonious solution. Overall, the transformative effects of hormonal balance do not just help in alleviating symptoms but also in fostering broader life changes. Episode Highlights: - Understanding Menstrual Cycles : The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing the menstrual cycle as a source of wisdom for women. The idea that fluctuations in hormones during the menstrual cycle are normal and natural. - Empowerment Through Knowledge : Empowerment is seen in gaining knowledge about one's menstrual cycle, with an emphasis on teaching the next generation about this crucial aspect of women's health. The absence of education about menstrual cycles in childhood and the mission to change that narrative. - Chinese Medicine and Yin-Yang Concept : Exploring the connection between the Chinese medicine concept of yin and yang and its relation to the hours of the day, seasons, and the menstrual cycle. - Holistic Hormonal Health: Acknowledgment of the intricate connection between hormonal health and various aspects of the body, including skin, hair, nails, and the digestive system. Advocacy for a holistic approach to hormonal health, encompassing diet, lifestyle, and natural remedies. - Menstrual Blood Colo r: Discussing the color of menstrual blood, emphasizing that the ideal color is bright red with small clots, and addressing misconceptions around this aspect of menstrual health. This episode is in partnership with Young Goose Skincare . Receive 10% off with promo code WELLDROP. THE WELL DROP - Be sure to leave a review and subscribe! Follow on Instagram @thewelldrop Produced by Haynow Media