This presentation includes: - The 3-year journey from being chronically bedridden to completely regaining my health. - The tools and mindsets I used systematically treat myself of hormone imbalance symptoms after the healthcare system failed to support my recovery. - Lessons learned about hormones concerning the average, healthy female. Disclaimer: I'm not a doctor. Talk to your doctor before you do anything with your body.

1. with Janet Chang, N.A.D. (“Not A Doctor”)
Overcoming Fat,
Low Energy, & PMS

2. “What I Did”
May 2010- Healthy
June 2010- Sick/WTF?!?
June 2013- Healthy

3. “How I did it”
TRE: An accidental framework, clear in
retrospect.

4. 1. Track (Qualitative)
Know thyself.

5. 1. Track (Qualitative)
Tell thyself.

6. 1. Track (Quantitative)
Spreadsheets galore.
bit.ly/healthlog

7. 2. Research
If stuck, research more options.
Peer-rev Journals > Books by doctors > Patient
Forums > most doctors.
If overwhelmed, set priorities:
Lifestyle > Natural > Synthetic

8. 3. Experiment (Principles)
Test before and after.
Experiment 1 at a time.
Mind the dose and wait time.
Keep it simple.

9. 3. Experiment (Results)
SUBSTANTIAL: DHEA, Progesterone, Cortisol, Paleo/grain-free diet (baseline
state)
MODERATE: Porcine thyroid extract, Fish oil
SMALL: growth hormone (temporary substantial benefit), vitamin D drops,
Danny Roddy diet, Athletic Greens powder, Collagen protein, Pregnenolone
NO EFFECT: Iodine drops, Whole Foods thyroid supplement, adrenal extract,
Dr. Wilson's adrenal cortex, Thyrotropin, prescription thyroid
MILDLY/MOD NEGATIVE: Ashwagandha, herb supplements (CalmPRT,
TravaCor, Nuvoxil)
HUGELY NEGATIVE: birth control pills

10. “What I Learned”
* Treatment safety: dosages, short trials,
synthetic vs. bio-identical
* Pg-E2 ratio for women -- Infertility, PMS, pain
* Experiment Idea: Diet. Amazon Express
progesterone for $30. (Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor. Talk to one.)

11. Reading & Resources
TRACK: bit.ly/symptomchecklist, bit.ly/hormonetests, bit.ly/healthlog
RESEARCH: scholar.google.com, The Paleo Solution by Robb Wolf, Good
Calories Bad Calories, FeelingFFF.com, Stopthethyroidmadness.com, Ray
Peat PhD, Dr. William Jeffries
EXPERIMENT: “Life-Flo Progesta-Care” Mist Spray, ChrisKresser.com,
QuantDoctor.com
CONTACT: janetlaichang@gmail.com, Twitter @JanetLChang