Ep 3 Brittony Smallhorn - The contraception deception. A naturopathic approach to a woman's cycle and wholistic health. from Beneath The Surface

Ep 3 Brittony Smallhorn - The contraception deception. A naturopathic approach to a woman's cycle and wholistic health.

1 hour 18 minutes Posted Dec 31, 2023 at 3:12 am.

Brittony's journey to finding naturopathy.

Brittony's health struggles related to contraceptive pill use.

Exploring the stages and hormones involved in the menstrual cycle.

How the birth control pill impacts the woman's cycle and hormones.

The roles of hormones and the natural cycle

The neuroscience behind the pill's influences women's attraction to males.

Effects of hormonal birth control on cognition and mental health.

Comparing the effectiveness of the pill to alternative contraception.

Tracking Cycles and Relationship Dynamics.

Understanding the different moods and desires during the stages of the cycle (good section for the men!).

Potential harms behind modern medicine reductionist treatment methods, Brittony shares a personal story.

The importance behind the union between Western and holistic medicine.

RAPID FIRE ROUND - 5 Rapid fire questions.

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Brittony Smallhorn joins is a 3rd year Naturopath student studying a Bachelor degree at Torrens University.

In this episode she discusses her journey to naturopathy as she opens up about her previous health struggles linked to contraceptive pill use.

We explore the menstrual cycle's stages and hormones, how the contraceptive pill can impact your health, the effects it has on attraction and cognition and alternate brith control methods, such as cycle tracking. We discuss the importance of holistic medicine, the fusion of Western and holistic healthcare and much, much more.

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If you wish to know more about Brittony:

https://www.instagram.com/brittonymay/

https://www.instagram.com/nurtureculture.naturopathy/

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