The Root Cause Medicine Podcast Menopause Myths vs. Facts
Sep 17, 2024
01:13:12
In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones and Dr. Kate Kresge are joined by Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps to discuss their co-authored book "The Great Menopause Myth" and their personal experiences with menopause. You’ll hear us dive into:
- What most people get wrong about menopause
- Age range and unexpected symptoms of perimenopause
- Key tests indicating the onset of menopause
- Diet insights from women who breeze through menopause
- The gut microbiome and hormonal changes in menopause
- The difference between HRT and MHT
- How to optimize hormone health at any age
Kristin is a functional nutritionist with advanced training in holistic nutrition and a focus on perimenopause and menopause health. She is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition by the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, certified in DUTCH hormone testing, and a graduate of the Nutritional Therapy Association’s Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner program.
Maria is a functional health coach specializing in perimenopause and menopause. She graduated from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2013 and completed a hormone program with Dr. Sara Gottfried in 2014. In 2015, Maria finished the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Certification Program and, in 2017, completed the Menopause Method Program for Physicians with Dr. David Rosensweet. She has also been mentored by hormone expert Dr. Lindsey Berkson and naturopathic endocrinologist Dr. Rebecca Provorse.
Labs Mentioned:
- Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
- DUTCH Cycle Mapping
- Adrenal Testing
- Fasting Insulin
- NMR LipoProfile
- Thyroid Panel
- Inflammation Markers
- Iron Homeostasis
Guest Details:
Rupa Health Details:
- Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
- Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine
- Dr. Carrie Jones’ Website, LinkedIn, Instagram & TikTok
- Dr. Kate Kresge’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube & Twitter
- Dr. Kate Kresge on Podcast
Timestamps
00:02:31 - “The Great Menopause Myth” Insights
00:05:00 - Kristin and Maria's Stories
00:09:20 - Why Dr. Carrie Is on a Mission to Revolutionize Women's Health
00:11:48 - What Most People Get Wrong About Menopause
00:15:40 - Age Range and Unexpected Symptoms of Perimenopause
00:17:31- The Key Test Indicating the Onset of Menopause
00:20:46 - The DUTCH Cycle Mapping for Perimenopausal Women
00:23:05 - Tests Every Woman Needs to Monitor Metabolic Shifts
00:26:45 - Diet Choices That Set Symptom-Free Women Apart
00:29:08 - The Protein Secret Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know
00:32:25 - Why Your Metabolism Goes Crazy During Menopause
00:34:43 - Is Your Protein Shake Sabotaging Your Muscle Growth?
00:39:59 - The Link Between Gut Health and Menopause
00:46:36 - What Is the Difference Between HRT and MHT?
00:50:46 - New Studies in Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
00:57:54 - HRT Methods Experts Recommend
01:04:33 - Why Your Birth Control Pill Might Be Worse Than You Think
01:06:26 - Why You Shouldn't Wait for Menopause to Start Hormone Therapy
01:10:57 - Why It's Never Too Late to Start Hormone Therapy After 65