Podcast Episode 126: All Things Birth Control, Including Natural Options

There are tons of birth control options, and NONE of them are 100% effective. But, some of them are riskier than others when it comes to your health.

In today’s episode, Dr. Carling shares a variety of birth control options, from implantable to hormonal to monitoring-based. She also shares the pros and cons of these options as well as the health concerns attached particularly to hormonal birth control (or any synthetic hormone!) Let’s dive in!

What’s in this episode:

  • All the different types and options of birth control
  • Some of the risks and dangers of hormonal birth control
  • A variety of options for non-hormonal birth control and when these options can be most effective
  • Why any type of hormone therapy can be risky for your body
Dr. Holly Carling

Dr. Holly Carling

Dr. Holly Carling is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutritionist and Master Herbologist with nearly four decades of experience. Dr. Carling is a “Health Detective,” she looks beyond your symptom picture and investigates WHY you are experiencing your symptoms in the first place. Dr. Carling considers herself a “professional student” – she has attended more than 600 post-secondary education courses related to health and healing. Dr. Carling gives lectures here in the U.S. and internationally and has been noted as the “Doctor’s Doctor”. When other healthcare practitioners hit a roadblock when treating their patients nutritionally, Dr. Carling is who they call. Dr. Carling is currently accepting new patients and offers natural health care services and whole food nutritional supplements in her Coeur d’ Alene clinic.

Medical/Health Disclaimer:

The information provided in this article or podcast should not be construed as personal medical advice or instruction. No action should be taken based solely on the contents of this article or podcast. Readers/listeners should consult appropriate health professionals on any matter relating to their health and well-being. The information and opinions provided here are believed to be accurate and sound, based on the best judgment available to the author, but readers/listeners who fail to consult appropriate health authorities assume the risk of any injuries.

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