WHY I GOT OFF THE PILL + HOW I'M REBALANCING MY HORMONES
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- Опубликовано: 4 авг 2024
- This video is all about my journey with birth control, hormone imbalances, and what wellness routines I am integrating to help regulate.
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As a Naturopathic Dr who focuses on women’s health and hormones I really appreciate this topic! I also highly suggest any women struggling with this to get your hormones tested just to make sure you are following the right recommendations for you! But this is so helpful and important 💚
@Wendisue I’m a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on women’s health and hormones, so someone like that or another integrative or functional medicine provider!
Yes-I know I need to get my hormones tested. I was diagnosed 20+ yrs ago with pcos. They put me on spironlactone for acne/excess hair growth. Didn’t do anything. Suggestions on how to go about getting hormones tested would be much appreciated! Thank you for sharing!!! 💗
I am so happy to see an influencer talking about this!! Thank you for starting the conversation about being your own advocate for your body and informed consent when it comes to birth control. It can be a great resource for some, but there are so many things it can do to our bodies that we aren’t told! I am on the journey with you… unfortunately birth control has hindered my ability to conceive and has caused me to have PCOS and irregular periods, but through similar steps like you’ve taken I’ve seen such great improvement. One of the things I was most surprised by was dairy. Dairy can be such a supportive thing for minerals and so much more. The ultra processed dairy we have today is the source of why our bodies can’t handles lactose. Look into pro-metabolic eating, it’s super interesting! Wishing you good luck on your healing journey 💗💗💗
Alex, my heart hurts for you to hear that you’re dealing with these struggles! You’re not alone and I just want to say how much I appreciate your rawness and realness in sharing this topic! 🤍🤍🤍Sending you all the healing energy!
great video Alex, love the sit down , chill and chat vibe, and love the information . I agree and think its so good when we can become more introspective , listen to our bodies, seek out educational information and see how and if we need to apply it to our lives as we all go through different stages as we mature and age. love the 80/20 rule be smart and deliberate with choices but also enjoy this life we have been given so that we can feel as good as we possibly can
Loved this video Alex. Your journey sounds so similar to mine, I’m 34. I’ve already adopted much of what you’ve mentioned and am slowly but surely seeing results. I especially resonated with the anxiety changes. I went from being an active energetic person, traveled the world, etc to someone who barely likes going out to eat and doesn’t like being home alone for no reason other than my hormones and body/brain feel so out of whack. It’s hard to explain how different you feel compared to your baseline to people who don’t understand :) I think many of us women who are 30+ are on such a similar journey figuring this out!
Thanks for sharing your story! It’s amazing how much hormone changes can affect you. It got so much worse for me as I’ve gotten older & after having my kids too. I love hearing about other’s stories & solutions.
I loved this. Thank you for sharing. I was put on birth control in high school and was on and off for 10 years. I am a huge believer that it affected my life my moods and fertility once I got off of it. It’s such a topic that I wish I knew more about… as we grow and learn it’s so helpful to know we are all trying to figure it all out and regulate our hormones and just at least be aware of our cycle and what our bodies do as women every month. 💕💕💕
Alex, this is one of the best videos you've made. You were so authentic and sincere. While I don't deal with the same hormonal issues you are dealing with, your candor and openness will be so helpful to people that relate to your hormonal struggles. Women accept bad periods and other side effects as a "normal" part of being a woman. i think what you're doing is great. You're figuring out what works for you. Maybe this will help others but more importantly, you've opened up a personal side of your life. Better than exploiting your kids (as many do) for clicks & likes. GREAT VIDEO!
You should absolutely do a video on what you cut out of your diet as well as the things you are currently eating ! Love these health based videos from you 🤍
very real, honest, and refreshing video. hope to see more of these from you. all the best in your healing journey
Alex, thanks for sharing this with us. I took out my Mirena about a year ago now and it has been a rollercoaster to get my hormones to normal. I feel you when you say you are experiencing symptoms that we would expect in teenage years. I’ve been getting the weirdest headaches, hot flashes, breaking out in areas I never have before. I’m on my way to get my hands on this book. Thank you!
Well done! For taking charge of your health, it is priceless, a decision that you have to make, no one can do that for you ❤️
I've been here for years. I mean years. I've turned away from so much of the arrogance, greed, and plastic behavior on social media because it's toxic, and the spirit of comparison is debilitating. And then there's Alex, sweet Alex. I've watched you grow into the most accountable, self aware woman, while still giving yourself grace. This was a great video. Please lean more into this type of content. This was sooo good. Love ya!
So excited for you, Alex! I’ve known this/felt this for a handful of years now and go further and further every year. More and more people and women especially are waking up!
So happy for you and your family that you’ve been learning and implementing this info! Love your content and have been watching you for years but so proud of you for posting this video 💛
I loved when you said instead of getting mad at your body - you find ways to help and support it. That is TRUE self care. Love this video - so honest and real! Thank you for sharing!
I love, love this! Thank you so much for shedding light! Hormonal replacements messed with me royally to the point where I had to be on antidepressants.
Keep sharing and keep shedding light! Love ya Alex!
Great video Alex. Nice to see you back on.
Please continue with these videos! So helpful & love the insights girl. ♥️
Such an important topic. The more we talk about it the more we can learn about it and ultimately make some changes that will allow us to live the lives we want! Thank you so much!
I really loved this calm, chill sit down chat with you, Alex. 🙂
Yes yes yes, welcome to the group ❤️ So happy for you and your body
I love this sooooo much!! Thank you for sharing! I started taking a liver supplement after learning about it and it’s the number one thing I’ve ever implemented into my daily routine that has made the biggest impact. It’s crazy how much it has improved my mental health, reduce anxiety, and help my metabolism. Good for you for taking care of you. ♥️
This is so interesting! Thanks so much for doing this video! I went off birth control last year and trying to fix my hormones now so definitely will be trying the book and tips out! 💗
I LOVE this video Alex!!! Wow really love seeing your journey thank you for taking so openly
Thank you so much for making this video! I’ll be 31 in a few months and stopped taking the pill earlier this year. I’ve had so many of the same symptoms you have experienced and for a while felt like I was the only person dealing with this. I’m looking forward to listening to the podcasts you recommended!
Love that your health conscious and not going with everyone else but actually listening to your body
I soooo needed this video! I just ordered the book! Thank you for always being an inspiration for me and many other women! I’ve been experiencing all the same things you mentioned and more so I hope this will help me too!
Thank you for making this video! I’ve always tried explaining my symptoms to family and friends, no one ever really understood. Not that I want anyone to go through this, but I’m glad I’m not alone.
This is great!!! Please share more when you can 💕💕
Absolutely love this video! Thank you for sharing!! It’s crazy once you start realizing how bad everything is that we have all been consuming. I’ve been trying to make these changes too, it’s a lot. Baby steps lol
You were so authentic and sincere in this video. Thank you for sharing this with us. Such an important topic. Thank you
Great video, Alex! Cheers to good health 💚💚
You are spot on!! Good for you! I started using natural non toxic products about 3 years ago & take & eat most of what you are doing now. It has changed my life!! Always, always read your ingredients!
Best video you’ve ever made. You will help a lot of women!
I love this! I would love more videos on this and know what works and what doesn’t. ☺️
Proud of you Alex!! ❤
Thank you so much for making a video like this. It was really helpful. It’s nice to know that you’re not alone. Also I am going to look into those supplements. I appreciate you putting this out there
Thank you for making this video ❤️ I have been there before and had to do my own research after ruling things out with DR'S. Best thing you can do is listen and learn about your body!
Following you since long before you got pregnant and i swear: This is the best video you ever did 🙏 The authenticity, the no make up face, the no Script....i truly love everything about this ❤️ Please continiue to speak your truth. Sending love 😍🙏
Thank you Alex for talking about this topic! I was on the pill for 10+ years. I had a stroke 2 months after I turned 36 years old and a few Doctors asked me if I was taking the pill as a form of birth control. I didn't realize taking the pill may have caused my stroke and I'm 37 years old now. Thank goodness I'm okay, but so much in my world has changed.
Thanks for making this video. I’ve recently gotten off my birth control. I’m hoping it will help with the issues I’ve been having.
Loved this video! Thank you so much for sharing.
Super interested in the brands that you switched to and what you found the most important to change out.
I got off BC about 3 years ago and my body was MESSED UP after! Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto.
would love to see more videos on different non-toxic household products you use!
I am so excited for this video. I am so drawn to homeopathic remedies lately. It’s so hard to know what’s true and not. I’m glad to hear your story. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽🧡
Nothing sounds weird or crazy!! I absolutely love this video!!! Thank you thank you!🙏🏼
This video was so helpful!!!! I would love if you could share more of what you eat and what foods and snacks you give to your kids! I’ve had a hard time finding some clean foods to give to my baby
This was so raw and honest. I loved this video Alex! And I definitely had issues with birth control when I initially tried it at a young age to regulate my cycle. Women’s bodies are so complicated. 😅
I loves this video! I’m not on birth control but I feel like some of those practices and reading that book could help me learn about my cycle and help my fertility.
This was such a good video Alex! I recently got off my BC as well, but mostly due to my Crohn’s disease.. I’m wondering if the pill could’ve contributed to my diagnosis but the drs say no.. but I’m not sure to be honest! It’s so important for us to listen to our bodies. We are our biggest advocates!!
As women we need to allow ourselves a lot of grace. We go through so much mentally, emotionally, and physically that is connected more than we even realize. That doesn't make us weak or incompetent or incapable it just makes us women. The more we know how everything is connected the better equipped we are to look for ways to help ourselves out.
Very interesting. Can you do more videos on products you’ve switched over to etc. Pantry and fridge hauls. Products, etc. Thank you.
Thank you for this! Newly off birth control too ( on bc for 13 years). I’ve always had the Nexplanon. I have felt so much better being off but have been experiencing some of the weird random symptoms you mentioned like high stress and anxiety. I find it interesting too so I would love if you shared your journey as you go along. 💖
I’ve been off of it for about 5 months now. Ive been on it for years with no issue but lately was getting really strange side effects while on it (clots/spotting/gums bleeding/mood alteration/stress/hot flashes/dizziness/dryness). It was crazy, and getting off of it has helped so much! My hormones still have so much balancing to do. Thank you for sharing such a personal topic ❤️
Wow this is literally me 😳 thank you so much for bringing awareness to this.
Loved this video!!
Thankyou for making this video! I suffered with severe, cystic acne in my early 20’a. I tried everything for almost 2 years (naturopath, medications, skin care etc) until I reluctantly took roaccutane for 10 months and cleared my acne. I knew it was hormonal but all doctors said “everything was fine”. I never took the pill/ any birth control at all until last year when I was told I had suspected endometriosis after over 10 years of symptoms but being told “everything was fine”. I took it for 3 months to “manage symptoms” but had more side effects until my surgery to diagnose endometriosis last year. I am now 2 weeks post second endometriosis surgery and I still can’t see myself using birth control, though I know it works so well for some people I just prefer how much more attuned I am to my body and it’s changes without being on birth control. I wish this topic of natural family planning/ natural pregnancy prevention was also disused more in schools as well as the side effects of birth control, hormones etc too
Thank you for sharing this! 🙏🏼
Thank you for this video! I’m at this stage in life too trying to go toxin free. Best of luck!
Can you do more health and wellness videos?? This was so informative and relatable!
Yes most of my recent vlogs from past 6 months I talk a lot about wellness! Finishing up my health coach training next month so I try to include it in a lot of my content. Happy you enjoyed!
As someone who is not married & has never had kids I have always felt very strongly opposed to BC & this video was SO good highlighting the importance of our monthly Estrogen + Progesterone dose and our society never emphasizes the IMPORTANCE of your monthly period it's a weekly report card for you health honestly! LOVE this for you Alex so so proud of you!!🥰
Yes, I’ve also been on a journey of going non-toxic! It’s so crazy because I never even thought twice about what I was putting on my body, or in my body. Having kids helped fuel that desire, I started looking into clean non-toxic products for their skin, and a huge one for me was vaccines! I never thought about them, but once I went down the rabbit hole researching ingredients, adjuvants, there’s no way. Now we’ve switched over our laundry detergent and household cleaners, dishwasher detergent, dish soap, deodorants, toothpaste, lotions, body wash & lotion. There’s still more I’m wanting to find cleaner products, but I feel like the basics of laundry products, cleaning products and dish detergent is huge! It’s things we use and touch everyday! Always a journey!
Love love love this!!!
Thank you for all your research, can you please give us more information, like products examples both household and nutrition?
Awesome vid Alex.Thx for sharing. Just so u know, Not just the pill, it’s just age. I was there, where U are now, when I was in my 30s, now that I’m getting closer to my 40s the body is going to change, again. It’s going to need different things, again, so don’t get discouraged when whatever ur doing now works then all of a sudden it’s not. It just means u must adjust as ur body changes. And remember climate is a factor, as well. Ur in Florida now, skin and hair drys out more, so u have to adjust hair and skin regiments. Crazy the things we women must go thru. A never ending cycle. Love ya!
Great video thank you!! Very helpful!
This is me! I haven’t been on the pill for about 5 years but after having my second everything felt off so I finally got my hormones tested and I am actually going to my apt with a functional medicine Dr today!
One of your best videos. Can you share the products you use now. Cleaning, detergent etc.
Welcome to the crunchy club! 🥰♥️
This is really interesting! Thank you.
Loved this video! Stayed off the pill after my first child because it made me feel horrible when I got back on. I’m really wanting to switch up products to non toxic and really want to get into not just eating healthy but really paying attention to what I’m putting in my body and what I’m giving my children to eat as well, sometimes all the information out there overwhelms me and I have no idea where to start.
I’d love if you shared maybe what types of foods you eat and feed your kids!
I needed this, I just stopped and my skin is going crazy
Love!!! Thanks so much for sharing😊😉🌷
I did notice a difference in you in this video, and can sense that you are stressed. I have anxiety too, and struggle with getting/feeling sick when my anxiety is at its worst. I definitely recommend seeing a therapist or psychologist, as sometimes stress and emotions can build up over time and cause this overflow of anxiety into daily life. Even if you dont think it will be worth it, I encourage everyone to just try it for a few sessions if anxiety is disrupting your routine.
Love this video Alex - I was exposed to this info a few years ago when trying to get pregnant with our 1st child. I’m so excited that this info is becoming more mainstream. Another great book to read is called the Fifth Vital Sign!
I wanna say it was your sister that first introduced me to the book Rebuild by Dr. Zembrowski, I love that book and highly recommend to anyone who hasn't read it.
Hi Alex would love for you to share your non toxic products. :) great video. Thank you
Great video!!
I’d love to see your non toxic switches!
Thanks for the great content.
I was on this same bc for 11 years and been off 2.5 years. I’m still working to balance my hormones and struggling with acne. It’s definitely a journey and you aren’t alone ❤
Thank you for sharing this with us Alex. I appreciate it greatly. I have 3 daughter’s and will now look into the info you have provided for us. Why did your doctor say was the issue with your tummy ? Did he give you a diagnosis? My daughter has tummy issues and has now been Vegan but still gets tummy aches from time to time. 🥰
Would love to see more about the products you are switching to
Hey Alex, I've just recently started to look on the back of products I'm buying. I just assumed that it's healthy if it say organic. I would love to see videos of products you've switched too. Like flour, kids snack, yogurt. Etc
Can you make a video with all the products you now use? Thanks! ❤️
You’re gorgeous! Glowing 💝
One of the most shocking things that I learned was an endocrine disrupter was store receipt paper! Shopaholics like me take note… always do the email receipt option!
This is absolutely head on. The older we get the wiser , it's a process, and ironically enough does come with age.
Also stages we are in. Young adult vs parenting, etc. Gut health is health. It directly affects every aspect of our life.
Hi Alex just wondering if the telegram message is legitimately you please.
@@roxannar3820 nope its not. They ask for money. She doesn't mention anything in her video about a giveaway and if u look, everyone was "a winner". Don't fall for it.
@@wildflower7321 thank you it keeps happening on my responses to different channels. Wonder how to avoid it ?
I am so glad you’re bringing light to this !! I noticed a huge difference after my first pregnancy - I got BC as soon as I had my daughter and just remember I was so depressed and not in a great spot mentally. I decided to stop the birth control after my last two kids because postpartum is already difficult. As long as you really track your cycle you can still note what days to be careful to avoid pregnancy
I appreciate this info. We as women have to lean on each other.
Good info because the earlier you start with hormone health, its easier to reverse the damage and stop your hormones from getting to low levels. yes, hormones health is very important not to ignore. Also, hormone replacement for women is something that has been swept under the rug in main stream medicine for years.
Alex, glad you are feeling better & doing your research. Now that you are getting older and it makes sense to be happy for yourself and kids.
In your 30s, your body will change drastically. My hormones change every 2 years or so. I'm 36 years old now and in my 20s, I had no hormonal roller coaster but the second that I hit my 30s, it's been a very awakening journey. You must track your menstrual cycle to be aware of what phase you're in
Yay!,, thank you for sharing
Thank you for doing this video Alex. I was always was scared to get on birth control because of all the stories of side effects I’ve heard of. Look so much like your sister in this video.
Yes, same! I never tried or got on the pill.
I miss y’all posting!!
You and Frankie look so much alike in this video!
I appreciate this video so much. I’ve been off BC for 8 1/2 years and I’ll never go back.
I have been taking that same beef liver supplement along with their beef tallow and collagen and my energy levels are really good but I don't take the full 6 liver capsules as the bottle suggests or I notice I am wide awake at night and begin feeling very anxious so I only take 2 a day. I hope you begin feeling 100%
yes raw liver is the most nutrisious food you can eat. For me go more animal based and eat a lot of grass fed beef , butter and eggs is been a miracle for my hormonal balance
I was on birth control for about 15 years. I got off of it 4 years ago and it took AWHILE to re-balance and know my body again (at least a couple years). I got off because I had optic nerve swelling at a check up. Did some research and found out birth control can cause that. I also had very decreased sex drive on it (which I didn't realize), my personality was more dampened, like somewhat disconnected. Weight-gain. And of course high risk of clots which can be fatal (I got one in my leg). After getting off of it I felt reborn, alive again. I was more connected to myself, sex drive returned. BUT I did lose a TON of hair about 5 or 6 months after getting off, handfuls. I've tracked my cycle since then and always take it into account regarding my mood, appetite, energy level etc. It's been very helpful. Also, COVID has been shown to cause a lot of issues systemically (including neuron death & increased anxiety & depression symptoms) so it can be difficult to know what exactly was the cause of your symptoms. Please discuss these with your pcp & ob/gyn as well. -Mila RN 😊
I'm the same! I just got off birth control about 8 month ago. I do think my hair fell out too. Did your hair grow back?
@@maybeido03 some of it returned, but it's still much thinner than before I lost it 😥
wow, this incredible you just posted this Alex. I literally called this morning to make an obgyn appt to talk about my hormone imbalance and figure out if I should switch or get off the pill. ive been on it for over 10 years and now I have a one year old and feel lost. what do you use instead of taking the pill if you don't mind me asking? we are not ready for baby 2 yet hahah but I would LOVE to get off. but also TMI I don't want to use a condom? haha