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Join me and my guest, Kala DeHaan-Hill, as we talk about solving the mysteries of health and wellness. Kala is a women’s health nurse practitioner who saw the problem with traditional medicine and started a journey to connect more with people that need medical attention beyond a drug prescription. In this episode, you’ll learn: The value of genuinely providing a remedy to a patient’s concerns. Antidepressants and postmortem depression. Menopause and how vitamin D, B12, and probiotics help with energy and hormones. How thyroid levels relate to age, genetics, and other factors. What are the medications for any complications? Inflammation, gut health, allergies, and hormones. And more! ~ About Kala DeHaan-Hill Kala has been in the healthcare field for more than 13 years. She received her BSN from UT Health Science Center San Antonio in 2002. She began her career as a Registered Nurse working in Labor and Delivery, worked in the mother/baby unit and in the nursery unit at Medical City Dallas Hospital. Kala then started working at Presbyterian Hospital of Allen from 2004-2007 where she served as charge nurse in Labor and Delivery. Being able to witness the continual onset of life was a very fulfilling experience for Kala, one she will cherish forever. Kala earned her Master of Science Degree (MS) as a Women’s Health Certified Nurse Practitioner (WHCNP) from Texas Woman’s University in 2007. She graduated with a 4.0 GPA and was a member of the International Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau. She received her clinical hours working at Planned Parenthood, Parkland Gynecological Clinic, and multiple OB/Gyn doctors’ offices. Kala then worked as a Women's Health Nurse Practioner at Texas Medical and Surgical Associates followed by Glen Lakes Ob/Gyn from 2007 to 2013. She specialized in all areas of women’s healthcare from teen health, pregnancy, postpartum care, annual exams, problem visits, contraception, and issues related to menopause. She trained several Nurse Practitioner students and found that she had a passion for teaching. She also provided Botox and Juvaderm treatments and currently does these injections at Pink Link Medical. Kala then worked at Hirsch Clinic from 2013-2014 where she found her passion for working with hormone issues; especially disorders of the thyroid and PCOS. Working at Hirsch Clinic is what prompted her to want to start her own practice geared specifically towards hormone imbalances. This lead to the opening of PINK LINK MEDICAL in Plano, TX. On her time off, Kala enjoys volunteering at Pathways, a non-profit organization that offers experiential and intensive programs designed to help empower men and women to better their lives and become the best they can be. She has sponsored numerous people through the process and is always willing share her story. Kala comments on one of the main reasons she decided to pursue her own practice: “I always felt restricted in taking care of my patients. I did not feel 15 minutes was enough time to fully listen and evaluate patient concerns. I felt traditional medicine concentrated more on “fixing” the symptoms instead of taking care of the underlying problem. Personally, I have battled several health issues; PCOS and low thyroid being just a few. I felt frustrated with a short 15 minute visit, being shuffled from one doctor to the next, and feeling like I wasn’t being heard. I wanted to figure out a way to change this for the patients I treat. I am incredibly pass Check out Kala’s suggestions with vitamins, supplements, and probiotics below! Metagenics: https://kdehaan.metagenics.com/ OmegaGenics EPA/DHA 1,000mg (fish oil) 2 dailyPhytomulti (multivitamin with phytonutrients) 2 dailyVitamin D3 5,000iu/ dayCoQ10 100mg: daily Ultra Flora Balance Probiotic: I daily Glycogenics (B complex): 1 daily Magnesium Citrate 300mg: 1-2 at night (or Epsom salt baths 4x/ week for at least 20 min)During the pandemic I suggest Ultra Potent Vitamin C 1,000mg: 2 daily Zinc AG 20mg: 2 daily Of course I adjust the doses based on lab values. For example if someone has a ton of inflammation, I give more fish oil. If someone is low on magnesium I increase the dose. If someone is trying to get pregnant I increase the coQ10 :). ~ You can find Kala DeHaan-Hill on... Website: https://www.pinklinkmedical.com/ Email: alison@pinklinkmedical.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kala.dehaan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krdnurse/ --- Connect with me @jennydeanfitness Learn more at www.pinklinkmedical.com Connect with Kala @krdnurse Connect with me @jennydeanfitness