Medicine Stories TCM's 7yr Timeline of Women's Life Transitions - Dr. Suuzi Hazen
12 snips
Oct 22, 2025 Dr. Suuzi Hazen, a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine specializing in women's health, dives into the fascinating TCM seven-year life transition framework. She explains key milestones at ages 7, 14, 21, and 28, highlighting their significance for development and fertility. Suuzi discusses the metabolic shifts women may notice around age 35 and explores the unique human experience of menopause through the Grandmother Hypothesis. The conversation also touches on societal influences on women's health and personal reflections on fertility timing.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Seven-Year Life Cycle Framework
- Traditional Chinese Medicine maps female development to seven-year cycles that highlight physiological shifts at ages like 14, 21, 28, 35, and 42.
- Amber Hill and Suuzi Hazen use this framework to make sense of metabolic and life-transition patterns in women.
Physiological Shifts At 28 And 35
- Age 28 marks peak bone density and maximal hair length in TCM; age 35 begins a subtle decline in liver and gut vitality visible in the face.
- These transitions explain why fertility, recovery, and resilience often change by mid-thirties.
Prepare Before Late Pregnancy
- Take extra care if you plan pregnancy after age 35 and prepare nutritionally and metabolically in advance.
- Prioritize building digestive and hormonal resilience before attempting later-life conception.
