"The Important Role of Nutrition in Women's Health"
In today's episode, Ginny shares about her passion for women's health and providing quality care to women in all stages of life. She discusses her personal story of developing her business, The Women's Health RN, the challenges she personally faced in the healthcare system, and the need for a more integrated approach to women's health. Ginny emphasizes the significance of understanding nutrition, gut health, and the role of education in empowering women to take charge of their health. Ginny and Sarah explore the complexities of nutrition, emphasizing the importance of cultivating a healthy relationship with food, understanding the physiological impacts of dietary choices, and the balance between strategic and intuitive eating. They discuss the significance of individualized nutrition, especially during pregnancy and postpartum, and the role of exercise in maintaining health.
Other highlights from this episode:
Restorative reproductive medicine aims to treat the whole woman, not just symptoms.
Functional medicine can help provide a holistic approach to understanding women's hormonal health.
Nutrition plays a crucial role in managing women's health conditions.
Women often face challenges in accessing comprehensive healthcare.
Education is key to empowering women to make informed health choices.
Gut health is foundational to overall health and well-being.
Women should view food as nourishment rather than categorizing it as good or bad.
Individualized nutrition is crucial for addressing specific health needs.
Exercise should complement nutritional intake for optimal health.
Long-term health goals may take time to achieve, requiring patience and consistency.
Ginny Noce is a Women’s Health Registered Nurse and Certified FEMM Fertility Awareness instructor with a master's degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States. She specializes in helping women optimize hormonal health, PCOS, fertility, and gut health.
As the founder of The Women’s Health RN, she helps women uncover the root causes of symptoms like painful periods, acne, fatigue, and infertility through personalized nutrition, cycling charting, advanced lab testing, and restorative reproductive medicine. With a compassionate and evidence-based approach, Virginia empowers women to understand their cycles and optimize their metabolic and hormonal health through diet and lifestyle.. Her mission is to educate and support women in becoming active participants in their hormonal and overall health journey.
Resources from this episode:
Ginny's website: https://thewomenshealthrn.com/
@thewomenshealthrn on instagram
You can find links to most of the resources below at the top of her instagram profile!
Pregnancy:
Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols
Ginny’s free guide - The Nourished Mama Starter Guide
Postpartum:
Don't stop taking your prenatal vitamins!
Ginny's free guide - The Nourished Mama Starter Guide
Ginny’s 4 free guides:
