Well Beyond 40

How to Master Menopause with Esther Blum

Aug 16, 2023

Esther Blum, Integrative Dietitian and Menopause Expert, shares valuable insights on mastering menopause. She discusses perimenopause, nutrition, caffeine, HRT, calming the nervous system, and exercise. Esther provides tangible advice for improving health during menopause.

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Start hormone support before menopause by boosting progesterone levels and introducing vaginal estrogen early.

Diet, lifestyle, and supplements are crucial for menopause support, including a protein-rich diet, mindfulness practices, and optimizing gut health.

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The Importance of Early Hormone Support

It is not necessary to wait until your periods stop to start hormone support. Progesterone levels typically decline first, leading to sleep disturbances and hormonal imbalances. Women in their 30s to mid-40s can consider using chaste tree to boost progesterone levels. Vaginal estrogen should also be introduced early to prevent vaginal atrophy and dryness. Transdermal estrogen can be considered later, especially if symptoms like hot flashes and brain fog occur. Testosterone can be used topically or vaginally, but it is not FDA-approved for women.

Introduction

3min

The Importance of Protein Consumption During Menopause

8min

Managing Menopause Through Diet and Lifestyle

2min

Exploring the Profound Effects of Meditation and Brain Training

3min

Optimizing Health During Perimenopause and Menopause

14min

Supplements for Menopausal Support

2min

The Lack of Menopause Care in Medical Schools

13min

2min

“I feel better than I’d felt in so long! Mental clarity, the energy… so fantastic.”

What if I told you the woman who said that is currently in perimenopause? She is—and she’s my guest on today’s episode of the podcast.

If you are going through, will go through, or have gone through menopause, this conversation with Integrative Dietitian and Menopause Expert, Esther Blum, just might change your life.

In our discussion, Esther explains how you can tell if you’re really in perimenopause and introduces the principles that will drastically improve your well-being as your hormones shift. We cover a wide range of topics, like nutrition, caffeine, HRT, the importance of calming your nervous system, and when your workout may be doing more harm than good,

Plus, Esther gives specific advice you can act on today. I promise you are going to walk away from this episode feeling so empowered to improve your health for the future! Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/esther

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