GUT, HORMONES, WEIGHT LOSS

Nobody told me coming off h0rmonal birth c0ntrol could feel worse than being on it.

I expected my “real” cycle back. Instead I got exhaustion that coffee couldn’t touch and painful cystic breakouts along my jaw and chin.

Here’s what I wish I’d known in advance 👇

✨ The pill can deplete key nutrients over time, like zinc, magnesium, and B vitamins. Zinc in particular plays a big role in skin healing and keeping oil production in check.

✨ When you stop, your body has to restart its own hormone production. A temporary androgen rebound is common, and that’s often where the jawline acne comes from.

✨ Your liver and gut do the heavy lifting of clearing used hormones. If they’re sluggish, you feel it in your skin and your energy.

✨ Blood sugar matters more than you think. Skipping breakfast and running on caffeine can make both fatigue and breakouts worse.

✨ You don’t have to guess. Functional testing like HTMA and GI-MAP can show what’s actually depleted or out of balance so you’re not throwing random supplements at the problem.

If you’ve been putting everyone else first and quietly dealing with this on your own, this is your sign to finally prioritize you.

Comment “ROOT” and I’ll send you my free masterclass, The Root Cause Blueprint 🤍

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