How Do Hormones & Nutrition Impact Weight Gain During Perimenopause?

In this episode, Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, and Pippa Campbell, ND delve into the complexities of perimenopausal weight gain, exploring the hormonal changes that occur during this phase and their impact on women's health. Pippa shares her insights on the role of estrogen, the importance of gallbladder health, and the nuances of nutrition, particularly through the lens of nutrigenomics.  

This conversation also covers: 

• The need for personalized approaches to diet and health, moving beyond simplistic models of weight loss 
• The power of cycle mapping  
• Assessing hormonal balance with the DUTCH Test 
• The significance of stress management and nutrition in overall health  
• Societal pressures surrounding weight gain and the importance of advocating for a more personalized approach to women's health 

Show Notes:
Learn more about Pippa Campbell and follow her on Instagram @pippacampbell_health. 

Check out Pippa’s books, Eat Right, Lose Weight and Eat Right, Balance Hormones, as well as the Force of Nature beef/bison blend discussed in this episode. 

Learn more about the study on chronic hyperglycemia and kidney stones Dr. Smeaton mentioned.  

Become a DUTCH Provider to learn more about how comprehensive hormone testing can profoundly change the lives of your patients experiencing perimenopause and menopause.