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In this podcast episode, Dr. Amy Shaw discusses the impact of hormones on women's health, focusing on the stages of puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. She explains how fluctuating hormone levels can lead to various symptoms, such as mood changes, hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and weight gain. Dr. Shaw emphasizes the lack of research and understanding around women's hormones, highlighting the need for more studies to address the unique experiences and needs of women. She also discusses hormone replacement therapy and the importance of individualized treatment approaches.
Dr. Amy Shaw provides insights on how women can optimize their health and well-being throughout different stages of their lives. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and tracking one's menstrual cycle to make lifestyle adjustments accordingly. Dr. Shaw recommends tailoring exercise routines, nutritional choices, and sleep patterns to align with hormonal fluctuations at different stages of the menstrual cycle. She also addresses the role of testosterone in women's health and the potential benefits of hormone replacement therapy.
Dr. Amy Shaw highlights the lack of awareness and education surrounding women's hormones and menopause. She discusses the historical exclusion of women from medical studies and the resulting gaps in understanding. Dr. Shaw also addresses common misconceptions and myths surrounding hormone replacement therapy, emphasizing the importance of informed decision-making and individualized treatment plans. She underscores the need for comprehensive research on women's hormones to provide accurate and personalized guidance for women's health and well-being.
During perimenopause, women may experience weight gain due to a decrease in estrogen and a decrease in activity levels. The drop in estrogen can lead to an increase in fat cells, as the body needs more estrogen from fat cells. Additionally, women may become less active without even noticing it. Increasing baseline activity level, such as walking more or engaging in weight training, can help counteract the decrease in activity and promote weight loss. Hormone replacement therapy may not directly address weight gain, but incorporating more activity and strength training can be beneficial.
Proper sleep hygiene is crucial during perimenopause to address hormone disruption and support weight loss efforts. Creating a routine for better sleep, such as maintaining a cool room temperature, ensuring a pitch-black sleep environment, and establishing a consistent sleep schedule, can promote quality sleep and regulate hormones. Adequate sleep helps regulate hunger hormones and reduces cravings. It is also important to make dietary choices that focus on high protein and high fiber foods while avoiding ultra-processed foods. Prioritizing sleep and nutrition can help unclog the hormonal traffic jam and promote overall well-being during perimenopause.
In this episode, double-board certified Dr. Amy Shah is here to explain the science of hormones, how they impact a woman's body, and more importantly, what you can do about it.
If you’re tired of PMS, bloating, mood swings, hot flashes, the belly "bread basket," or the brain fog of menopause... grab your pen and get ready to take notes.
Dr. Amy, a medical doctor trained at Harvard, Cornell, and Columbia, is an immunologist and leading expert in women’s hormonal health and nutrition.
She is here to explain it all in a way that you can understand and apply to your life.
Today, Dr. Amy Shah reveals:
I can’t wait for you to learn from Dr. Amy. You are going to feel so empowered!
And please share this with all the women you care about in your life: your mothers, sisters, daughters, wives, and girlfriends, because we all deserve to know what the heck is going on and how to feel better in our bodies.
Xo, Mel
PS: For all of our readers who are men, do NOT stop reading. You have to live with us, so this will help you too. (And will make you wonderful when you forward it to all the women in your life). Plus this research and advice on hacking hormones is just downright fascinating!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
02:27: Why the hell do I always feel so tired?
04:52: What happens in our bodies during PMS and menopause?
09:10: Best metaphor to help you understand what’s going on in your body.
11:37: How to optimize your health in every phase of hormone change.
15:02: When in your cycle you should train and eat like an athlete.
17:03: What is really happening with your hormones during pregnancy?
21:09: Where the heck did this muffin top come from?
27:32: The top 5 health questions for Dr. Shah and her answers.
30:02: Did you know that PMS is a mini-menopause?
34:06: Why sleeping in a cold, dark room will help you lose weight.
38:42: Top 3 tricks that regulate your cravings.
40:01: Why anxiety increases during PMS.
46:48: What you need to know about hormone replacement therapy.
56:12: Power nap or meditate at THIS time for best results.
59:01: Why it’s way past time we start talking about women’s health.
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