Myers Detox Podcast

Win Perimenopause: How to Beat Fatigue, Weight Gain, and Brain Fog With Bria Gadd

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Nov 7, 2024
Bria Gadd, an integrative nutritionist and holistic health coach known as 'The Period Whisperer,' joins to shed light on perimenopause. She explores the perplexing symptoms, from night sweats to weight gain, and emphasizes the importance of hormone testing. Bria shares valuable strategies, including dietary adjustments and the role of testosterone. Learn how to harness your body’s natural rhythms and tackle brain fog and fatigue for a revitalized life! Discover the power of understanding cycles and effective health practices tailored for women.
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INSIGHT

Perimenopause Defined

  • Perimenopause is not a diagnosable condition, but a transition that begins around 35.
  • It's a reverse puberty, shifting hormone management from the ovaries to the adrenals.
INSIGHT

Hormonal Imbalance

  • Hormone levels decrease during perimenopause, and their balance shifts, causing symptoms.
  • This transition impacts the brain's memory centers, increasing awareness of past unresolved issues.
ANECDOTE

Murder Scene Periods

  • Bria Gadd describes some women experience extremely heavy periods during perimenopause, calling them "murder scene periods."
  • Wendy Myers shares an anecdote about a friend who experienced such a heavy period that she feared needing hospitalization.
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