[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ min_height=”2602.6px” custom_padding=”0px||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.5.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_margin=”|auto|-9px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_code admin_label=”SoundCloud Frame” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_code][et_pb_text admin_label=”Podcast Guest Intro” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”578.7px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”||0px|||”](Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud or TuneIn)Do you have a cup of coffee to start your day? Or rely on a midday energy drink to get you through the afternoon? Consuming excessive amounts of caffeine for daily function and energy is a bad cycle to get into, especially with the effect it can have on your menstrual cycle.Dr Samantha Briguglio joins me for this episode to give the facts about caffeine’s impact on our physical health, menstrual cycle included. Based in the United States, Dr. B is a naturopathic doctor and founder of Walk the Natural Path, Women’s Health and Fertility Care.Throughout this conversation, Dr. B talks about all the different types of caffeine, caffeine with type one diabetes, how caffeine affects our hormones and menstrual cycle, when it’s best to consume caffeine, how much caffeine is alright to consume, and so much more.
Meet Our Podcast Guest:
[Cycle Day 1 – Inner Winter]Dr. Samantha Briguglio is the founder of Walk the Natural Path, Women's Health and Fertility Care, which was sparked by her passion for helping women achieve their wellness and fertility goals! As a naturopathic doctor Dr. Samantha, is licensed to treat and teach patients from a mindset of natural healing that gets to the root cause of symptoms.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://wellsome.com/wp-content/uploads/How-Caffeine-effects-your-Menstrual-Cycle-with-Dr.-Samantha-Briguglio-_-Episode-227-B-1.png" alt="How Caffeine effects your Menstrual Cycle with Dr. Samantha Briguglio _ Episode 227" title_text="How Caffeine effects your Menstrual Cycle with Dr. Samantha Briguglio _ Episode 227" align="center" align_tablet="center" align_phone="" align_last_edited="on|desktop" admin_label="Guest Profile pic" _builder_version="4.14.5" width="720px" module_alignment="center" always_center_on_mobile="on" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label="Podcast Show Notes" _builder_version="4.14.5" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"]In this episode we chat about:
- Who is Dr. B and why did she become a naturopathic doctor? (07:08)
- What Dr. B sees as the top 3-5 things that contribute to hormonal imbalance (10:31)
- The relationship between caffeine and cortisol (15:08)
- The good and bad times to have caffeine (24:18)
- What Dr. B considers a “good” coffee (33:30)
- Is there a right amount of coffee to have? (41:36)
Connect with our Guest:
Website: www.walkthenaturalpath.com
Instagram: @walkthenaturalpath
Learn more: Healthy Hormones Masterclass
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Get connected, listen to your body and remember; body confidence all begins with living in tune with your menstrual cycle.