Health Trip Podcast | Jill Foos Wellness

PCOS, or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, is one of the most common causes of female infertility, affecting 6% to 12% (as many as 5 million) of US women of reproductive age. There’s no known cause of PCOS, but several mechanisms have been linked to this syndrome, such as hormonal imbalance, insulin resistance, and genetics. Women with PCOS can develop serious health issues, especially if they are overweight. Here are some stats from the CDC: -more than half of women with PCOS develop type 2 diabetes by age 40, just as a woman has most likely entered peri-menopause -women with PCOS are at higher risk of CVD, and as a woman goes through menopause, their risk of CVD also increases -women with PCOS generally have elevated LDL cholesterol and decreased HDL cholesterol—which also increases the risk of heart disease -women with PCOS are more likely to develop plaque clogging their blood vessels which can lead to blood clots that in turn can cause a stroke Most women that I work with who have PCOS are in their childbearing years. Today, I'm going to focus on PCOS and menopausal women – a topic not covered enough in my opinion. PCOS never goes away. Once properly diagnosed, it’s yours to keep your whole life. Menopause is challenging enough. Adding PCOS to the equation is even more challenging for women. I've invited Dr. Shawn Tassone MD, America's Holistic Gynecologist, to my podcast again. He's the first physician in the United States to be double board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology by the American Board of Integrative Medicine. He holds a medical degree in addition to a Ph.D. in mind-body medicine. He’s a practicing OBGYN in Austin, Tx, hormone specialist, author, speaker, highly rated patient advocate, and creator of the world’s first integrative hormonal mapping system. Resources: Website: https://www.drshawntassone.com/ IG: shawntassonemd Book: Hormone Balance Bible Podcast: Confessions of a Male Gynecologist Podcast Disclaimer: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or to make any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast. Schedule your Free 30-minute consultation with Jill Foos here: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/contact Learn more about health coach packages here: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/services

In Part 2, I share my ongoing personal journey of hair loss and hair growth. After a year of amazing hair growth, and very little hair shedding, I made one change that triggered a massive shedding, bringing me back to where I was over a year ago. With my oldest son's wedding in six months, i decided to try two newer modalities on the market and am sharing my experience with you.When working with my clients on their hair growth journeys, as well as my own, I work with three buckets: lifestyle interventions, personalized supplement protocol, and a medical component with a well-versed doctor in hair loss. When my massive shedding started again due to my one change, I knew I'd be able to grow my hair back because of my healthy foundation and personalized approach to diet and supplements. Listen in on my continuing journey and learn from my mistake, my wins, and the daily routine that will be with me forever...if I want a great head of curls, that is.Resources:Alma TED: https://almainc.com/products/almatedCheck out my other hair loss podcasts:https://www.jillfooswellness.com/podcast/the-red-light-therapy-hair-loss-to-hair-growth-connectionhttps://www.jillfooswellness.com/podcast/scalp-health-amp-hair-loss-42https://www.jillfooswellness.com/podcast/turning-hair-loss-into-hair-growth-34https://www.jillfooswellness.com/podcast/my-personal-hair-loss-to-hair-regrowth-journeySchedule your free 30-minute consultation with me here:https://www.jillfooswellness.com/contact

Did you know that having regular sex positively influences your overall health and longevity? Studies have shown that both men and women who engage in regular sexual activity have stronger immune systems, reduced anxiety, feel happier, and protect the health of a man's prostate. Sexual activity and orgasms release beneficial chemicals in our body that supports bonding with others and a feeling of self-worth. Regular sex may also support a woman's transition into menopause and beyond by minimizing adverse side effects, such as vaginal atrophy and dryness. Do you have trouble sleeping? Regular sex helps that too! Sex also supports strengthening the pelvic floor for men and women - very important as we age. There are zero downsides to having regular sex. And, as you age, it can become even more pleasurable. You're older, wiser, more comfortable with yourself, and understand what values in life are important to you. Having that knowledge in your back pocket opens up the door to becoming a better lover. And, just in case you need to brush up on your lovemaking skills, and we all could use a bit of that, I have invited Susan Bratton back onto my podcast.Susan Bratton, "Intimacy Expert to Millions💋" is a champion and advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long. She is the co-founder and CEO of two corporations: Personal Life Media, Inc., a publisher of heart-connected lovemaking techniques and bedroom communication skills and The20, LLC., a manufacturer of organic and botanical supplements that enhance sexual vitality. Susan is a best-selling author and publisher of 34 books and programs including Sexual Soulmates, Relationship Magic, Revive Her Drive, Ravish Him, Steamy Sex Ed™, The Passion Patch, Hormone Balancing, and Hot To Trot. Susan has been featured in the New York Times and on CNBC and the TODAY show as well as frequent appearances on ABC, CBS, The CW, Fox and NBC.Medical Disclaimer:By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or for making any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast.Resources:https://personallifemedia.com/2022/03/making-whoopee-3-0-orgasmic-intercourse-techniques-for-him-and-her/https://the20store.com/product/flow/https://personallifemedia.com/stimulating-sex-positions/https://personallifemedia.com/IG: susanbrattonFB: SusanbrattonWebsite: www.betterlover.comhttps://gainswave.com/https://femiwave.com/

If you’re like me and going through menopause, you may have taken notice of some vaginal changes for the worse. As we move through menopause, our hormone levels drop. Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone are the three dominant sex hormones that matter most when it comes to having hot, pleasurable, juicy sex. Some women cruise through menopause without a hitch, but most women experience adverse physical, emotional, and psychological issues, such as:-loss of self-lubrication-thinning vaginal walls making for painful intercourse-zero to low libido-loss of sexual desire-loss of sexual arousal-fatigue-brain fog, anxiety, depression-night sweats-weight gainAnd moreMenopause can literally put the brakes on your sex life. I don’t know about you, but I will try pretty much anything to biohack my sex life, my vagina, and my longevity.My guest today is someone that I’ve been following for a few years now. She is all about having hot sex and never using age as an excuse to not have the best sex of your life, even during and after menopause. We’re going to talk about all things related to menopausal sex, including what is actually happening to your vagina during menopause, different regenerative therapies that you may want to try, the best sex toys to use, and myths around sex as we age well into our older years.Susan Bratton, "Intimacy Expert to Millions" is a champion and advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long. She is the co-founder and CEO of two corporations: Personal Life Media, Inc., a publisher of heart-connected lovemaking techniques and bedroom communication skills and The20, LLC., a manufacturer of organic and botanical supplements that enhance sexual vitality. Susan is a best-selling author and publisher of 34 books and programs including Sexual Soulmates, Relationship Magic, Revive Her Drive, Ravish Him, Steamy Sex Ed™, The Passion Patch, Hormone Balancing, and Hot To Trot. Susan has been featured in the New York Times and on CNBC and the TODAY show as well as frequent appearances on ABC, CBS, The CW, Fox, and NBC.Medical Disclaimer:By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or for making any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast.Resources:https://personallifemedia.com/2022/03/making-whoopee-3-0-orgasmic-intercourse-techniques-for-him-and-her/https://the20store.com/product/flow/https://personallifemedia.com/expand-her-orgasm-free-report-old/IG: susanbrattonFB: SusanbrattonWebsite: www.betterlover.com

The average age of a woman in menopause is 51 but can range between 40-58 years old. We are going to spend a third of our lives in menopause so why not make it as vibrant as possible? There is no need to suffer during perimenopause, menopause or post-menopause when we have options to support us. Perimenopause and menopause may include a variety of symptoms such as hot flashes, brain fog, low libido, anxiety, hair loss, and weight gain. Menopause also opens the door to an increased risk of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis, and metabolic syndrome.I’ve said this before on previous podcasts, and I will say it again, at the end of the day you get to make the final decision on whether or not to take hormone replacement therapy, whether it’s HRT or BHRT. At the very least, educate yourself on the topic, the benefits, and the possible health consequences if you don’t do anything. Then, make your decision.My guest today is Dr. Wen Shen, an associate professor of clinical gynecology and an associate professor of oncology at the oncology center in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. She is also the clinical director of the Menopause Consultation service and Co-Director of the Women’s Wellness & Healthy Aging Program.A board-certified gynecologist, Dr. Shen has concentrated on menopause medicine for more than 15 years. She specializes in treating peri-menopause and menopausal symptoms taking into consideration the woman’s overall health. She often works with her patients’ primary care provider to recommend non-hormonal therapies, alternative treatment options and menopause hormone therapy as appropriate for the individual patient.In addition to clinical care, Dr. Shen focuses on educating her patients, other physicians and future physicians on women’s post reproductive health. She is engaged in clinical trials for new therapies for the treatment of menopause symptoms. She is actively developing curricula and educational aids for future physicians and health care providers on menopause medicine and the importance of healthy aging. Dr. Shen has published numerous articles and book chapters on menopause and perimenopause. She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is on the Board of Trustees for the North American Menopause Society.Dr. Shen earned her Master’s in Public Health and her Medical Degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Gynecology and Obstetrics at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. During the 18 years Dr. Shen spent in general practice she became aware of the lack of physician education on post-reproductive health in women.Since her 2005 return to Johns Hopkins, she has committed herself to raising awareness of menopausal and post-reproductive health in women to help them stay their healthiest beginning in peri-menopause and as they age.Medical Disclaimer:By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or for making any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast.Studies & Resources mentioned during our conversation:Treatment Strategies for Hot Flushes: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19405789/The Bioidentical Hormone Debate: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19179815/Women's Wellness & Healthy Aging Program: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/womens_wellness_program/meet_our_team.html

I work with a lot of men and women who want, and need, to lose weight. Some are struggling to lose 50+ pounds, while others can’t seem to shake the last 10 pounds off. As we age, our mitochondria diminish in quantity and quality, leading to a reduction in cellular function. Burning body fat requires optimal cellular function and energy. If you think back to biology class in high school, remember that the mitochondria reside inside our cells and produce ATP, our energy currency, that runs the mother ship- your body. Without optimal cellular functioning, our body struggles to perform. That’s the simple version. Other factors that influence our inability to efficiently burn body fat are poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, stress, poor sleep, toxins, and genetics. Some people are genetically wired to be fat, affecting appetite control, metabolism, food cravings, body-fat distribution, and more. During menopause, many women start gaining weight. One year it may be just 5 lbs. But, because their hormone levels are dropping, women struggle to shed those pounds. The next year, it may be another 5-7 pounds, until each year it continues to accumulate. Twenty to forty pounds later, post-menopausal women are overweight, fatigued, stressed, not sleeping, and their lipid profiles and metabolic biomarkers change for the worse. They may become insulin resistant as a result. This chronic condition will lead to pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dementia, bone density loss, and more. Then there’s the obesity epidemic. You can view the stats on the CDC.gov website, but here’s a snippet:From 2017-2020 nearly 42% of the US population was obese. I’m sure it’s higher now, especially due to the pandemic. Staggering numbers. The first line of defense for weight loss is always lifestyle interventions and personalized supplementation. But, what if you are doing everything right and you still cannot shed those pounds? The next line of defense may be medical weight loss interventions. And that’s what we are here to learn about today. If you watch tv, you’ve seen commercials for Wegovy, Trulicity, or Ozempic. These are safe, effective, and proven medical weight loss interventions that are used for type 2 diabetics but are now being used more and more for weight loss. They are called GLP-1 receptor agonists and my guest today is going to put this all in layman's terms for you to understand what they are and how they work.Dr. David Yablonsky has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is a board-certified internist. He has experience in providing adults with help diagnosing a full range of medical issues including chronic disease management, primary care, hormone optimization, erectile dysfunction, weight loss, and vitamin deficiencies. He graduated with honors from Boston University prior to attending the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Upon completion of medical school, he went on to complete a three-year residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine in Rochester, New York. His past leadership positions include Chief of Medicine, Internal Medicine Section Chief, Medical Director of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Chairman of Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee at Grinnell Regional Medical Center in Grinnell, Iowa. Dr. Yablonsky’s focus is on disease prevention and health optimization. He has furthered his training by completing several conferences and courses in age management medicine including the elite training programs of Cenegenics, A4M, AMMG, and the International Peptide Society.Medical Disclaimer:By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or for making any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast.To contact Dr. Yablonsky, feel free to email him at dyablonsky@sbcglobal.netTo schedule a free 30-minute consultation call, please email jill@jillfooswellness.com

Once women go through menopause, their risk of cardiovascular disease and having a stroke increases – heart disease is the #1 killer among women. Our risk of Alzheimer’s, osteopenia, osteoporosis, urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction, and belly fat all increase exponentially as well. Increased belly fat leads to insulin resistance, which leads to pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and again, heart disease.

The two biggest breast cancer risk factors for women are being a woman and aging. In this episode, we dive into the science behind how menopause impacts breast cancer risk, explore lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and alcohol consumption that may contribute to breast health, and discuss the importance of regular screenings, early detection, and genetics.Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, post-menopause, or anywhere in between, our goal is to provide clear, practical information to help you manage your health with confidence. We discuss the following topics: -breast cancer risk factors -when and why to test genetics associated with breast cancer and inflammation -looking at lab biomarkers to assess risk -how poor lifestyle habits increase risk -mammograms, ultrasounds, and MRI's for screening -Ashkenazi Jewish women and breast cancer risk - the POWER-Remote Trial for breast cancer using health coaching: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7299780/ -how GLP-1 agonists play a role in reducing cancer risk Medical Disclaimer: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or to make any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast. Today my guest is Dr. Vered Stearns, Director, of Women’s Malignancies Disease Group, Medical Director, Under Armour Breast Health Innovation Center, Professor of Oncology, Breast Cancer Research Chair in Oncology, Assistant Director for Faculty Affairs, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Stearn shares her expertise on lifestyle interventions that reduce your risk of developing breast cancer. Dr. Stearns’ clinical research has focused on improving current therapies by individualizing strategies for the treatment and prevention of breast cancer. She was among the first to evaluate the role of specific cancer-related genetic mutations in breast cancer survivors who had been treated with tamoxifen to prevent the reoccurrence of the disease. She also has led similar research on the association between genetic mutations and outcomes for women treated with aromatase inhibitors, a class of drugs used to treat breast cancer in post-menopausal women. Among her many honors, Dr. Stearns was selected by Forbes in 2017 as one of the 27 top breast cancer oncologists in the country. In 2022, Dr. Stearns received the Kimmel Cancer Center Mentoring Award in recognition of her dedication to trainees and faculty members. Dr. Stearns joins Weill-Cornell Medicine as Director of Translational Breast Cancer in the Department of Medicine and Associate Director for Clinical Affairs at the Meyer Cancer Center. In her new role, she looks forward to developing programs and mentoring team members across cancer types at sites in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillfooswellness/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillfooswellness Grab discounts on my favorite biohacking products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-products Enjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellness Subscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Increase Your Protein in 5 Easy Steps and your free Protein Powder Recipe Ebook. Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Zoom consultation here: https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/30-minute-zoom-consultations

How would you like to be ripped in your 50’s and 60’s? Why not? Who says it’s too late? I’m 54 years old, in menopause, and look and feel better now than I did when I was in college. How is that even possible? A lot of work, daily dedication to my vision, and figuring out my optimal lifestyle, which includes nutrition, supplements, bioidentical hormone therapy, restorative sleep, stress management, and, yes, lifting heavy weights multiple times per week. It’s a full-time job staying in shape, but the rewards are incredible. My clothes fit me better, I look better naked, I have a solid libido, and I feel great. But, it’s not just vanity I’m going after, it’s also about what’s going on under the hood. Lean muscle mass is our longevity organ and brings a lot to the table.Lean muscle mass increases your BMR (Basal Metabolic rate), meaning that you burn more calories all day, it helps you burn stored fat every day, it reduces your risk for injury or falling, it improves your bone density (and during menopause that should be a huge concern for you ladies), it improves your blood glucose control and insulin sensitivity, it increases your mobility, your strength, and supports heart and brain health. One of the biggest challenges my clients face is getting to a gym, or creating a home-gym, where they can lift heavy and build lean muscle mass. They make time to walk 20 minutes a day, they ride their bikes around the neighborhood, or they gravitate towards a treadmill or step machine. I’m all for moving, and I’m all for finding that form of exercise that you love, because then you’ll enjoy doing it. The science speaks and weight training, or resistance training, is the best form of exercise you can engage in for overall health, hands down. I’m not a certified fitness trainer, but as a health coach, I work with my clients to figure out what is blocking them from participating in this form of exercise. Do they have an old injury that they need to tend to? Do they feel tired and unmotivated? Do they struggle with finding the time to carve out muscle-building workouts? Whatever the reason is, there’s a way to get back into it without fear of injury, without fear of exhaustion, and without fear of messing up their daily schedule.  David Lawrence is the CEO of MECA, Michigan Elite Conditioning for Athletes. He’s also the Head of Education for the Poliquin Group. David is going to help you better understand how to optimize your exercise routine during middle age, with fitness and nutrition, how to get back in the game, how to enter the game if you’ve never lifted before, and how to maintain your routine week after week without getting bored.Find more about MECA here:website: https://www.mecastrong.com/fb: https://www.facebook.com/Michigan-Elite-Conditioning-for-Athletes-256934664359699/IG: https://www.instagram.com/mecastrong/twitter: https://twitter.com/MECAstrong Medical Disclaimer:By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or for making any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast.

Health begins in the gut. If you’re a gardener, then you know that healthy soil is crucial to growing healthy plants. Think of your microbiome as the garden from which your overall health grows. The microbiome is the community of microorganisms, including fungi (the mycobiome), bacteria and viruses, that exist in our digestive tract, skin, mouth, and vagina. These microorganisms change in response to a host of environmental factors, such as stress, exercise, diet, medication, toxins, and other exposures.I would say that over 90% of the people that I work with experience some level of GI distress. Initially, they may come to me for weight loss, hair loss, low energy, or a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease, but, low and behold, it always circles back to their gut health. When our gut is inflamed, due to chronic stress, autoimmune diseases, poor diet, food sensitivities, and taking medications, especially antibiotics, we experience negative health consequences. Health consequences could look like skin disorders, such as acne or psoriasis, chronic fatigue, migraines, brain fog, weight gain, mood disorders, and acid reflux. Some negative health conditions not talked about as much when it comes to gut health are erectile dysfunction, hair loss, and asthma. Think about it, if our gut is inflamed, and we are eating an optimal diet full of bioavailable nutrients, our gut cannot properly digest, break down, and absorb the nutrients. If we don’t absorb and utilize nutrients, we can’t make ATP, our energy currency, inside our cells. How is our body going to perform all of the biochemical functions necessary to sustain optimal life if we don’t have enough energy? Our body’s job is to keep us in a state of homeostasis and when it’s not, certain decisions have to be made. We don’t need hair to survive, and growing hair requires nutrients and energy. A healthy gut is imperative for good health and most people have no idea how to make that happen for themselves. Our microbiome directs how we look, feel and think.Afif Ghannoum is co-founder of the first total microbiome company, BIOHM Health, where he has commercialized consumer probiotics and microbiome testing kits that target the dual role that fungi and bacteria play in the digestive tract. He co-founded BIOHM with his father, Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum, who is one of the world’s leading minds in medical mycology.  A biotechnology attorney by training, Afif has turned his biotechnology innovations into consumer products that have sold in more than 27,000 retail locations in the United States. He has also licensed technology to a global pharmaceutical company that is now sold in more than 100,000 retail locations.Find Biohm Health here:website: https://www.biohmhealth.com/fb: https://www.facebook.com/biohmhealthtwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/biohmhealthIG: https://www.instagram.com/biohmhealth/Take their online gut quiz: https://www.guttesting.com/ Medical Disclaimer:By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or for making any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast.