EP 21 Holistically Restored with Evie Takacs

I got to interview an amazing woman named Evie Takacs. Evie is a certified holistic health coach who owns Holistically Restored and a friend of mine. We have known each other for almost 10 years now. This interview is loaded with so much good practical information from things I was curious about and she also answers all the questions you guys in the legacy through motherhood community wanted me to ask. 

How to get in touch with Evie?

www.holisticallyrestored.com

Holistically Restored Facebook

Holistically Restored Instagram

SHOW NOTES:

Evie's Story: Her holistic health journey (1:00-10:00)

What is Hashimoto's?

All things PCOS: (18:00-21:00)(54:00-55:20-different types of PCOS)

PCOS cannot be diagnosed through ultrasound alone- must test androgen levels + have signs of irregular periods/do not ovulate

4 types of PCOS

• Insulin Resistant PCOS
• Adrenal PCOS
• Inflammatory PCOS
• Post-pill PCOS

Hormonal Birth Control: (21:00-26:00)

Fertility diets for men/women: (26:00-32:45)

• Diet is best way to support fertility and hormones
• Reduce inflammation (sugar, alcohol, gluten, and others)
• Eat whole foods
• Opt for organic when possible
• Healthy exercise routine
• Get enough sleep (7-9 hours/night)
• Reduce caffeine and other stimulants
• Manage stress

What do you do when all things point towards thyroid issues - but tests come back negative? (34:00-41:00)

• TSH
• Free T4
• Free T3
• Reverse T3
• TPOAb (Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies)
• TgAb (Thyroglobulin Antibodies)
• The last two listed help identify Hashimoto's (Autoimmune disease)

Stress Relief/Rest: (41:00-53:00)