Carol Petersen is an accomplished compounding pharmacist and certified nutritional practitioner with decades of experience helping patients improve their quality of life through bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. She is a widely recognized expert on the remarkable benefits of Progesterone. Candace and Kyle sat down with Carol for part 1 of this fascinating interview about the story of Progesterone and the remarkable benefits of this versatile hormone, AKA “the great balancer.” Talking points covered in this episode: The discovery of progesterone; How it was once a forgotten hormone and how a British physician in the 1950’s uncovered its remarkable benefits How the body makes progesterone and the crucial importance of ovulation The many uses of progesterone for women’s health particularly in perimenopause and menopause Causal relationship between low progesterone and estrogen dominance Chronic Symptoms of low progesterone: from PMS to PMDD, anxiety, insomnia, hot flashes/night sweats and stress, to belly fat, infertility and miscarriage The link between progesterone and adrenal health Progesterone’s protective benefits for bone density fibrocystic breast disease and breast cancer Avoiding estrogen dominance w/adequate progesterone Why bioidentical forms of progesterone (and all hormone supplements) are crucial for our emotional, physical and mental health as we age, as well as disease prevention particularly in the perimenopause – menopause years CONNECT WITH CAROL: The Wellness by Design Project https://thewellnessbydesignproject.com/ Take Charge of Your Health Radio https://takechargeofyourhealth.podbean.com/ CONNECT W/CANDACE + KYLE Candace Burch: YourHormoneBalance.com [email protected] Kyle McAvoy: [email protected]

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