Have you ever been worried that your thyroid might not be working properly, only to discover your bloodwork results come back within the normal range?  It&apos;s possible that you may have another hormonal imbalance called estrogen dominance. In this week&apos;s episode, we talk about estrogen dominance including how estrogen works within the body, symptoms of estrogen dominance, how to test for it, and how to undergo an estrogen detox.  For a visual on the topic, follow Breeanna on IG @CrunchandLunch.

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Estrogen Dominance: A Hormonal Imbalance

Unfortunately, there&apos;s not enough research out there about migraines despite the number of people who suffer from them.  Fortunately, Marissa has been experiencing migraines since she was 10 years old and has tried almost everything to help.  In this episode, we talk about some reasons why you might be getting migraines, from a hormone imbalance to blood pressure to the food you&apos;re eating.  We talk about several different options for managing your migraines, but the most important thing you can do for your health is get to the root of the problem.For more information on health and wellness, follow Breeanna on IG @CrunchandLunch.

Why You're Getting Migraines and What To Do

Our bodies depend on hormones, hormone production, and a healthy balance of our hormones in order to help us function our best and live a healthy life.  Hormone imbalances can overwork our vital organs and have lasting effects on our health if left unmanaged. This week&apos;s episode focuses on the thyroid, which produces and secretes hormones into the bloodstream that are necessary to regulate several body functions like body temperature, energy levels, your heart rate, and your metabolism. Hypothyroidism occurs when you have a low-functioning thyroid.  In this episode, we cover the science behind the hormones in your thyroid, symptoms of hypothyroidism, and safe ways to maintain a healthy thyroid.  If you suspect you have a low-functioning thyroid, we highly recommend working with a doctor, but also listening to this podcast episode so that you can be better informed on hypothyroidism and what tests to request from your doctor.For more information about hypothyroidism and all things health and wellness, follow Breeanna on IG @CrunchandLunch.

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In this week&apos;s episode, we talk about the three things you need to do in order to get toned.  We talk about the stigma associated with the word "toned," and the difference between being "toned" versus "bulky."  We also reveal Marissa&apos;s most embarrassing childhood nickname, and I promise, you don&apos;t want to miss that.For more information on workouts and your diet, follow Breeanna on IG @crunchandlunch.

Three Tips For Getting Toned

Everyone has setbacks. No one is perfect, especially when it comes to their diet. No matter what your goals are, we have some tips and tricks to keep you on track with your health goals. From meal prepping to getting creative with your desserts, these diet hacks are so good that they might even make you forget you&apos;re actually on a diet.

Diet Hacks: Tips and Tricks to Stay on Track

This week&apos;s episode is all about sleep!  If you&apos;re someone who is struggling or who has struggled with disordered sleep in the past, you know how a lack of sleep can impact other areas of your life.  A lack of sleep can affect both your physical and mental health, from gaining weight to the inability to process emotions.  In this episode, we break down the different hormones in the body that are responsible for sleep and offer tips on how to get more consistent and more restful sleep.For more information on EFT tapping and specific meridian points, you can watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAclBdj20ZU.  Keep in mind that there are different EFT tapping algorithm, so this is simply one example. If you have any questions on how your sleep may be impacting your health and/or EFT tapping, feel free to reach out to us via Breeanna&apos;s IG @CrunchandLunch.

Getting a Good Night's Sleep...For Your Health!

Your gut microbiome is the largest microbiome in the body, composed of good and bad bacteria.  When the bad bacteria outweighs the good bacteria, it can cause all sorts of digestive problems and even problems in other parts of your body.  Persistent poor gut health can cause leaky gut.   In this episode, we talk about signs of leaky gut, how you can get tested, and how you can heal your leaky gut.  For visuals of the science behind leaky gut, refer to Breeanna&apos;s IG @CrunchandLunch.Here is a list of AIP (Autoimmune Protocol) foods that you can have and a list of foods you should avoid if you are doing the Autoimmune Protocol to heal your gut: https://www.crunchandlunch.com/exercise-nutrition-balance/2019/11/26/complete-list-of-aip-yes-and-no-foods-autoimmune-protocolA good probiotic can go a long way in creating a healthy gut.  Here is the probiotic that we highly recommend in this episode: https://microbiomelabs.com/home/products/megasporebiotic/

Microbiome: Is Your Gut Leaking?

Obviously, overeating can prevent you from losing weight and meeting your goals, but one of the most common mistakes people make when they&apos;re on a diet is undereating.  If you&apos;re currently on a diet and can&apos;t seem to lose weight, you may be undereating and/or you may be too strict with your diet.  In this episode, we cover signs that you may be undereating and solutions to get you back on track.  For more information on diet and nutrition, follow Breeanna on IG @Crunchand Lunch.

Undereating: Why Can't I Lose Weight?

In this episode, we give you some helpful tips on how to stick to your diet even when you go out to eat.  With COVID restrictions being lifted, we want to go out and be social now more than ever.  How can you plan ahead and choose options that won&apos;t throw your diet off track? For more information, follow Breeanna on IG @CrunchandLunch.

How to Stay on Track While Going Out to Eat

There is no "one size fits all" approach to dieting.  In this episode, we will cover two important factors to consider when choosing a diet: your lifestyle and your food intolerances.  We also discuss some of the current trend diets such as the keto diet, the paleo diet, and intermittent fasting. What are these diets? Why might they work or not work for you?

Choosing a Diet That Works For You

Health Hangover is a podcast where we help you weed out the vast health and nutrition advice in the mainstream media to find a balanced approach that works best for you, your body, and your needs. We discuss everything from diet to mental health to just surviving day-to-day life.

Introduction to Health Hangover

Health Hangover is a podcast where we help you weed out the vast health and nutrition advice in the mainstream media to find a balanced approach that works best for you, your body, and your needs. We discuss everything from diet to mental health to just surviving day-to-day life. You don’t have to do HIIT, be paleo, eat vegetarian, or be a marathon runner to be healthy. There is no "one size fits all" approach. It really comes down to your lifestyle, preferences, and how your body tolerates certain foods. So hopefully we can help you guys figure out once and for all what works best for you to spare your sanity! For more information, follow Breeanna on IG @CrunchandLunch.

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