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In this episode, triple board-certified OBGYN and functional medicine physician Dr. Tabatha Barber unpacks what most women were never taught about birth control, perimenopause, and hormone replacement therapy. We talk about: What the birth control pill is really doing to your hormones Why perimenopause feels harder than it "should" Progesterone first? Estrogen later? How HRT actually gets started Patches vs pills vs pellets - what works best (and why) When hormone replacement helps… and when you may want to wait How stress, toxins, and adrenal health impact your transition The 7–10 year "window" you need to understand If you've ever wondered whether HRT is necessary, dangerous, overhyped, or life-changing - this conversation is packed full of information that will help you make better decisions for yourself. ✝️ Join The Christian Health Club 📩 Get on my Sunday Sendout List to receive all of my best tips and information! 📲 Check out my website for access to recipes, The Christian Health Club Podcast, free guides, and more! We start June 1st! It's all about Biblical foundations like, circadian health, hormones, mitochondria and God's original design. It's a simple yet powerful approach to restoring balance by aligning with the foundations God established at Creation. We'll walk through the essential elements of well-being—water, sunlight, grounding, real food, breath, sleep, and movement—rooted in both Scripture and science. www.thechristiannutritionist.com
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In this episode, triple board-certified OBGYN and functional medicine physician Dr. Tabatha Barber unpacks what most women were never taught about birth control, perimenopause, and hormone r...