Navigating Perimenopause: Hormonal Insights and Myths

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. 

• Mind Pump Fit Tip: Lose 12 lbs. of fat in 2 easy steps! (1:49)

• An alcoholism protective gene. (26:59)

• The history of hysteria. (30:32)

• Is there any truth to ‘period’ training? (35:32)

• Increase collagen production in your skin with GHK-CU. (38:07)

• DNA and God. (40:05)

• Community is undervalued. (43:18)

• #Quah question #1 – Some of my favorite influencer athletes seem to maintain a shredded look all of the time. Is this realistic? (57:03)

• #Quah question #2 – I just had knee replacement surgery, and now I’m having trouble with my quads not firing. Are there any priming exercises I can do to help me with this? (1:01:37)

• #Quah question #3 – If you're starting as a personal trainer but want to work online, should you work at a gym at least part-time to get hands-on experience with people? (1:03:35)

• #Quah question #4 – Is it normal for your waist to thicken as you get stronger and don’t use a weight belt? I can’t tell if it’s muscle or visceral fat as perimenopause is setting in. (1:07:13)

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• How Vibrators Cured Hysteria in the Victorian Age

• Researchers debunk common belief that women get better muscles by timing their workouts to their menstrual cycles

• Regenerative and Protective Actions of the GHK-Cu Peptide in the Light of the New Gene Data

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• The Bible Code

• The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind

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People Mentioned

• Mary Claire Haver, MD (@drmaryclaire) Instagram

• LAUREN FITZ, M.D. (@drlaurenfitz) Instagram