Hormones in Harmony

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Women’s health podcast sharing natural and holistic solutions to chronic health issues

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Monday Aug 23, 2021

#134 Nutrition for Better Sex with Christine DeLozier

Monday Aug 23, 2021

Christine DeLozier, L.Ac.

As an acupuncturist and herbalist in private practice, Christine DeLozier, L.Ac., specializes in sexual health, treating all orientations and identities. Acupuncture is great for sexual function, but to address the underlying mechanics of consistently great sex, the key is diet. For this reason, she works with patients to develop dietary habits that support their sexual goals.Christine holds Master’s degrees in Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Counseling. During her education, she studied Chinese dietary therapy, and earned a certification as a Holistic Nutritional Counselor. Early in her practice, she treated numerous men for erectile issues with acupuncture, who ended up having significant improvements in sexual satisfaction. After seeing how meaningful this improvement was to their lives, she specialized in sexual health, expanding her practice to all who seek it. She wanted to do more to help them connect with their partners and bring joy to their relationships.

We discuss:

Common sexual symptoms/issues that aren’t normal & could potentially be improved with dietary changes Issues with some of the conventional meds.

How does diet affect our sex lives

How do men & women differ?

Which hormones & neurotransmitters are usually out of whack

How does Traditional Chinese medicine promote sexual health?

Why do some cultures believe that you should limit sex for good health?

Why are the kidneys a big focus (balancing yin/yang)

How can acupuncture help?

The ‘trifecta of great sex’

Certain foods/nutrients to increase/avoid

Tips on getting your partner to implement some of these recommendations