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Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn

84: What Women NEED to Know About Recovery & Hormones with Zora Benamou

Feb 24, 2025
01:23:51

In this episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons sits down with Zora Benamou, longevity expert and biohacker, to break down the stigma around hip replacements, the power of biohacking, and how hormone therapy plays a crucial role in aging and recovery. 💪🏼🔥

Zora shares her personal journey through hip replacement surgery and how she used biohacking techniques, blood flow restriction training, peptides, and essential amino acids to optimize her recovery. Together, she and Dr. Jenn dive deep into:

✔️ The real reason hip replacements aren’t just for the elderly
✔️ How menopause symptoms & bone health are linked to hormone therapy
✔️ Why muscle mass is critical for longevity & post-surgery recovery
✔️ Biohacking techniques to enhance healing & reduce inflammation
✔️ The mindset shift you need before surgery to speed up recovery

Zora Benamou is a certified health coach, biohacker, and longevity expert passionate about helping women optimize their health as they age. As the founder of Hack My Age, she focuses on evidence-based strategies to enhance vitality, improve recovery, and extend healthspan. Zora specializes in biohacking for women over 50, exploring cutting-edge techniques like hormone optimization, peptides, functional nutrition, and personalized fitness to help women thrive through menopause and beyond. In this episode, she shares her personal journey with hip replacement surgery and the science-backed tools she used to recover faster and stronger than ever. 💪🏼🔥 

This conversation is packed with must-know strategies for taking control of your health, navigating surgery with confidence, and using cutting-edge tools for longevity.

🎧 Listen now to learn how to biohack your way to faster recovery and better aging!

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Changing the Narrative on Hip Replacements
06:08 Personal Experiences with Health and Longevity
12:03 The Importance of Hormone Dosing
17:56 Pre and Post-Surgery Hacks
41:13 Understanding Blood Flow Restriction Training
49:14 Post-Surgery Recovery Hacks
01:06:18 The Importance of Bone Health
01:11:54 Bringing Your Own Crutches: A New Perspective

#Longevity #Biohacking #HormoneTherapy #HipReplacement #FunctionalMedicine #WomensHealth #SurgeryRecovery #DrJennSimmons #KeepingAbreastPodcast #BoneHealth #MenopauseSupport #MuscleMatters #PeptidesForHealing

To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit:
https://jennsimmons.simplero.com/page/377266?kuid=327aca17-5135-44cf-9210-c0b77a56e26d&kref=vOKy0sAiorrK

To get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide

To purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.

Connect with Dr. Jenn:
Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

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