Episode 152: Perimenopause and Menopause

Are you dreading the “big change” or wondering if you are going through menopause? Want to know about common signs and symptoms of both perimenopause and menopause? Looking for functional medicine interventions to ease the transition? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the hormonal changes that occur during menopause as well as common conventional treatments for symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats and mood changes. Learn about the potential role of SERMs, how keto can be supportive of hormonal shifts as well as tips and tricks for mitigating symptoms and making your transition as painless as possible! 

 

In this episode, Ali and Becki break down perimenopause and menopause from what is happening to your hormones in each stage to why some women experience severe symptoms and others breeze right through. Get practical advice for navigating hot flashes, fatigue, vaginal dryness, bone loss and beyond with ease so that you can embrace your body in this new phase of life! 

 

Also in this Episode: 

• Book Tour Updates
  • Pacific Northwest Stops
    • Bastyr University - Public Lecture - 10/3
    • Marlene’s Market - 10/5
    • Pacific Northwest Pilates - 10/6
• Past Episodes on Women’s Hormones
  • Episode 44: Women’s Hormones
  • Episode 121: Keto and Women’s Hormones
  • Episode 123: Libido and Getting Your Sexy Back with Dr. Ana Cabeca
  • Episode 149: Getting Your Cycle Back
• What is Perimenopause?
• What is Menopause?
• Hormonal Shifts During Menopause
• Signs and Symptoms
• Conventional Treatments
• The Role of SERMs
• Keto and Menopause
• Functional Medicine Interventions
  • Neurohormone Complete Plus Panel 
• Treating Common Menopause Symptoms
  • Hot Flashes
    • Relax and Regulate
    • BroccoDetox
    • Sleep Support
  • Stubborn Belly Fat
    • 10-day Detox Reset, Restore, Renew Detox packs
    • Boost and Burn
  • Osteopenia and Osteoporosis
    • OsteoFactors 
    • Multidefense 
  • Fatigue/Low Energy
    • B-complex
    • Cellular Antiox
    • B-12 boost
  • Vaginal dryness:
    • Coconut oil 
    • Julva Topical Cream - 7 Day Trial

 

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