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The downside of coffee for many is the gut devastation. For others, if we’re talking caffeinated, not decaf, it’s the jitters. Some women rely on it for pooping. (That’s not good by the way. We may want to restore your factory settings, because you never needed this as a child, right?)  Your DNA may determine how well you metabolize caffeine but so can presence of other stressors, whether you have eaten or not, and medications.  Caffeine may temporarily raise metabolism, boost workout intensity and fat burning. But for those of us most likely to send up a cheer, it may not be us. The caffeine kick is only really supportive for those that don’t regularly consume large quantities of caffeine (>300mg/day).  When I was in high school, I rarely drank soda. I just didn’t. I wasn’t “not drink pop.” It just wasn’t a staple at my house unless someone had the stomach flu. I’m not sure at this point how effective 7-Up was but that’s when we most often drank pop. Or with a popcorn at the movies.  So when I first went out with a guy I’d been serious about for 5 years and we hung out with others at a pizza joint, and I had a Diet Pepsi without a second thought, I was up all night. The 9pm soda was not a wise move. When I told the guy, he was like, “I was hoping that was because of me.”  Maybe I should have played my cards differently, because although the guy was great, that sleepless night was most definitely the caffeine.  The next year at college I was introduced to soda regularly for the stay-up-all-night and don’t drink your calories benefit. The summer after that I was introduced to coffee by my brother and sister-in-law and diet cokes in the afternoon. I thought I’d discovered the secret to thin Southern women: they weren’t fit, they were dehydrated since they seemed to drink Diet Coke like it was water.  Throughout college and grad school, getting up to teach 6am classes or getting energy up again to teach 4:30 classes, I relied on Diet Coke way too much. To study before my 6am start and to teach another class at 4:30 or 5:30pm, I was relying on it.  It’s about then that the caffeine stopped helping me. I didn’t just reach for a can before a class. I reached for two.  You might guess what happened next. My gut was a hot mess. And though I didn’t know at the time, artificial sweeteners in diet sodas are 400x as sweet as sugar and still can trigger blood sugar spikes.  I was unintentionally a hypocrite teaching health and fitness and living kind of a junk food life with 24-packs of soda a part of my weekly grocery list.  My Coffee Drinking Start Then, when it wasn’t my Diet Coke, it was coffee I was introduced to during my first summer of college. That substitute was unfortunately a concoction of chemicals, bad oils and artificial sweeteners or sugar or both. But from that point on I don’t think I’ve had many mornings in my life without caffeine.  Fast forward decades. I began offering DNA testing for clients who really wanted to deep dive into their genetic predisposition for disease, identify how they can exercise and eat most optimally and have the optimal expression of their genetics by changing daily habits.  I never share something I haven’t used first. So, in addition to information like I do better to include a higher percent of endurance training than others, I do well with a slightly higher carb count, and I’m predisposed for obesity, I also learned I metabolize caffeine quickly.  A coffee-drinking girl likes that! But, it doesn’t mean it doesn’t or can’t spike a mid-life woman’s blood sugar or wreak havoc with her gut.   If you regularly have more than 300 mg caffeine a day more isn’t going to give you an ergogenic aid nor will what you’re having already. Your body has adapted. Is it better to have that prior to exercise? Possibly, so you can metabolize it. For some though it makes you jittery or negatively impact your blood sugar during exercise.  If you tolerate caffeine, don’t have much regularly or have it infrequently within 30 minutes of exercise, it can boost fat burning. It enhances fatty acid release.  But… this is the downside of coffee 58% of coffee contains mycotoxins. These nasty compounds grow from mold on beans in various stages of production.  Mycotoxins can lead to, among other things, common symptoms of menopause (so be hard to sort): Brain fog Food sensitivities  Gut issues not previously there Unexplained weight gain Mood disorders  So, it’s one reason I made the switch to Danger Coffee.  This is another. Minerals. When a habit you already have can get an upgrade and first, no longer give you gut issues and make you feel guilty about it, and also ADDS minerals to your body, then its double good.  Most of us –  70% – are deficient in minerals – actually 70-80% deficient in some. Important things in small amounts make the body run well. Dave Asprey has taken the opportunity to make a habit we already enjoy and load it with minerals good for us (while also removing risk of mold – bad for us).  Is Coffee Good or Bad For You? So when the age-old question, is coffee good or bad for you comes up, the answer is, it depends. What kind are you drinking?  Consider this. If you’re using coffee as an ergogenic aid, or one to help you get through a few more hours of fasting, you’re doing both for health right? You want better exercise results. You want longevity benefits of fasting. So why would you add a coffee that may have mold or isn’t tested and openly talking about these issues?  So many things we do daily – like exercise, stress, over-the-counter medications, Rx, conditions or conditions/disease – deplete our minerals. Soil is depleted and so then the plants and animals that feed off plants are lower in mineral content. So even with a healthy diet, we likely can’t consume all the minerals we need in food alone. Making the most of what you do consume is important.  Two of the compounds in Danger Coffee actually benefit the gut. This has been a game changer for me. If you’ve listened for a while you know most mornings for 3 years now, I’ve started with matcha. Like almost entirely kicked coffee to the curb. Til now. The reason was twofold: gut health and cortisol. My gut feels good on Danger. I still am a matcha fan and yet, I’ll decide what to drink now based on how I feel and what I’m doing in the morning. I’ve got options.  The Last Downside of Coffee If you’ve got adrenal fatigue and you’re relying on it, giving it up can be one of the ways to accelerate healing. Your cortisol levels rise, so too does blood sugar. Now, we’re all doing that to some extent. You may be in a position to tolerate it.  Cortisol is used as energy for exercise. Thus, if you’re using it strategically, and not abusing it, this can work.  If you’re coasting til noon on coffee (through a period of time I find most women in our community do well to break a fast and get a high dose of protein in)…  You could also be inhibiting your thyroid, the master metabolism gland.  Some women can absolutely tolerate it. During phases of your life you potentially could. What we each have to assess is whether it’s working right now or now.  One thing is for sure, if you drink it, do so consciously deciding on the type and timing.  Resources:  Danger Coffee: https://www.flippingfifty.com/givedanger   Code: Flipping50  Matcha: https://www.flippingfifty.com/piquetea  5 Day Flip: https://www.flippingfifty.com/5dayflip Other Episodes You Might Like:  Is My Coffee Habit Making Me Fat? | Women in Menopause https://www.flippingfifty.com/coffee-habit/ What Is BioHacking? | Women’s Health https://www.flippingfifty.com/what-is-biohacking/

It’s time to stop holding back and start sharing your crazy unique gifts. But it’s hard, right? What will people think? How do you put  yourself out there at a time when very possibly the myriad of changes in your life shake your confidence?  It’s always my hope that the strength you gain from lifting weights is far deeper than muscle. It’s confidence, it’s inner strength, it’s having a voice and strength to walk away when needed.  This episode is unique and I can’t wait for you to listen to this intelligent gifted guest who’s interviewing experts to reveal and uncover perimenopause informational gaps and provide solutions, or at the very least allow her listeners to make informed decisions.  My Guest:   Ann Marie McQueen is a digital journalist, podcaster, former national columnist and founding journalist at The National Newspaper, who has split her career between North America and the Middle East. An early adopter and disruptor, she is the founder Hotflash Inc, a global platform providing evidence, expert and experienced-based information, inspiration and entertainment via newsletter, podcast, social media and more for women who are going through peri/menopause. Questions We Answer in This Episode: What inner fears and conditioning have you had to overcome to put yourself ‘out there’? What concrete steps have you taken? How do you handle fear? What do you think holds most women back? Why are you always talking about menopause? How did that become your focal point?  Connect with Ann Marie: Website: https://www.hotflashinc.com/ On Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashinc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-marie-mcqueen-0619346/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hotflashinc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotflashinc?lang=en X: https://twitter.com/hotflashinc   Other Episodes You Might Like:  Midlife and Swinging For the Fence https://www.flippingfifty.com/swinging-for-the-fence/ Midlife Changes with Intermittent Fasting Expert Gin Stephens  https://www.flippingfifty.com/midlife-changes/

Whether it is the beginning of the year or a new season or you’re listening later to this episode, cleanses and detoxes are prevalent topics. Do you need a detox? I may have answered that very differently 10 years ago. This episode follows two recent episodes on detox and answers some of the questions from our community about what it is why it might be needed and it’s not what you think.   But once you know something you can’t go back. In the last two years, I’ve done 3 liver detoxes. I have a recent episode on biohacking, and admit I have disliked the word hacking forever. Yet, many of us are biohacking as we gain insight into the what and why of the body. We didn’t label it.  We do elimination diets, we sauna, steam, sweat, and those all help us naturally detox. But does the body need a detox boost from time to time? And if so why?  Why am I answering this question? Because when a woman asks, why am I gaining weight when I’m doing everything right? Or someone asks why they can’t lose weight… I’ve had to have an explanation for that.  While the After 50 Fitness Formula and Flipping 50 methodologies taken from science can support an updated version of “healthy for you” that replaces healthy for all, there are stubborn cases. I’ve witnessed them for 40 years. And would say, I’ve had to solve my own mysteries along the way-  this last 5 years more than ever. Many fitness pros do and it’s what leads them to the Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Questions We Answer in This Episode: What is detox? Do you need a detox? What could interfere with natural detox?  How can we support our natural body detox processes? What is a detox experience like?  Is there a difference between a cleanse and a detox? What is Detox? A process of clearing toxins out of the body. The body does it well automatically. Except at a tipping point.  Tipping points are one cause of cancer. Combine genetics, and don’t blame your parents – we all have potential cancerous cells within us but they don’t all express – with two other factors.. The saying goes, genetics may load the gun but  lifestyle habits pull the trigger. And the environment is the third. So consider this, maybe genetically you’re more predisposed. Your environment is contaminated, because say you live in a location where air quality or water quality is loaded with heavy metals and weren’t aware of it. And let’s say in effort to do the right thing you clean within an inch of your life and always have. But if this was true before toxin-free products were even discussed and you’ve used all kinds of products promoted to kill germs, eliminate odors, sanitize your kitchen where you eat, the bathtub where you and your family bathe. This could be enough to reach a tipping point. When families endure cancer, they begin to learn this.  Often before that, we ignore or figure that it’s just someone trying to sell us a product or service. We collectively ridicule something that we aren’t ready to accept. If it’s too far from beliefs we’ve always had, it feels threatening. That’s often the human reaction to something. Judgment. Skepticism. To anything that makes us uncomfortable with knowledge we thought we had, about habits we thought were good. When those  are challenged we first get defensive. Curiosity isn’t unfortunately our first response.  But the heavy metals in your fillings, from tuna or other fish high in mercury, in drinking water; chemicals in cleaning products, hair and body products, things we’ve thought were good like fluoride in drinking water… and the BPA in plastics we all not only ate food or drank from but often also microwaved food in and stored it for days in the refrigerator. That’s just the tip of the iceberg. Toxins make fat loss hard and are hormone disruptors. Tweet What Could Interfere with Natural Detox?  Your body can deal with toxins. But one way is removing them from your bloodstream and storing them in fat. That makes fat loss hard as the body is reluctant to release these stored toxins.  One reason the process gets interrupted is the combined overload mentioned above and too few ways to eliminate toxins. If you’re not regularly sweating, during exercise, and also in sauna (preferably infrared sauna), or pooping daily at least once, supporting yourself by drinking purified water and including plenty of fiber in your diet, natural detoxification is limited.  If you continue exposure to processed foods, sweeteners, polluted water or air, or have a mouthful of old amalgams, you’re making it harder to detox.  Even eating what seem to be healthy foods, that aren’t for you, can contribute to this disrupted detoxification because your body isn’t processing them well. I didn’t understand the mechanism behind this and if you have a queasy stomach, you may want to turn this off. I’ve vomited directly onto my laptop  keyboard while drinking a really poor coffee choice.  You may wonder why I talk about clean sources of matcha and coffee ? It matters. Even if you’re getting away with it, doesn’t mean there isn’t damage being done. If you have 95% of everything well, missing a step may not be a problem here and there. But when your body becomes loaded down, even with those of us that live health-consciously, your body will rebel somehow.   I put together a list of things I did last year, and among them: 182 gallons of drinking water  109 Epsom salt baths 730 mugs of matcha 500+ showers  Considering that, first and foremost, what if my drinking water or tap water is contaminated? Fluoride, chlorine, or I was drinking out of plastics, soaking in water regularly? What if I wasn’t careful of my matcha and was drinking mold and heavy metal-laden green tea? I’m doing those things every single day.  BTW: I choose PIQUE and you should too! If you’re a coffee drinker – I do recently more too – because I’m drinking a coffee designed to NOT have mold(common) and infused with minerals and electrolytes. Try it yourself here. I also had a water filter system installed for the entire house and for drinking water.  It took three times for me to roast a pan of veggies, eat them and almost immediately, get nauseous and throw up to put the clues together. It was the food for sure, specifically sulfurous foods. That I ate often: broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, onions and garlic. Just to name a few that I eat often in copious amounts. Now, sulfur can be good for the body, but if something else is off, it can trigger the issues like I’ve described. It’s not about eliminating those foods 100% all the time. It’s about fixing the root cause of the problem.  Why Would You Need a Detox?  Here’s what I find is the kicker; signs you may need a detox mimic many signs of menopause:  Weight gain  Inability to lose weight Bloating, constipation, diarrhea  Puffiness  Lethargy and fatigue  Insomnia  Elevated Cholesterol  Water retention Headaches Skin rashes, acne Moodiness Unstable blood sugar or insulin resistance  So it’s not a coincidence. At a time when your hormones change, you tolerate things less well. Your body has the hormetic stress of the phase of life you’re in, and possibly can’t work as hard to process all the toxins from your past and present as well.  How can we support our natural detox processes?  How Your Exercise Supports Natural Detox –  Podcast Episode First and foremost, start exercising regularly if you’re not already. Exercise moves everything so your circulation, respiration, digestion are all enhanced. You’ll sweat, expire and eliminate toxins better. The lymphatic system is a part of that and you’ll hear more about that in the podcast on natural detox with exercise.  Natural detox occurs with the liver first every day. It filters everything. But if it’s on overload as from above it can’t do the job. There’s three ways to lighten the load.  First, reduce exposure to toxins.  Second, reduce the load on the body.  Third, support the key ways toxins are eliminated: pee, poop, sweat. If you wanted to do a natural 3 day detox you could:  Upgrade all the products you use on a daily and weekly basis. Perfumes and fragrance in lotions and shampoos are toxic, so look everywhere. Eliminate foods you know are toxic for you – processed foods, those with preservatives/additives, use organic, alcohol and sugar.  Eat lighter with soups and smoothies or cooked veggies to reduce digestive stress. Consider intermittent fasting for a longer period of time. Move but don’t do strenuous or long intense exercise during this time. Get lots of rest.  Drink lots of pure filtered water, increase your fiber intake, move regularly, or sauna. My detox experience?  In order to support detox for something specific like mold exposure – I used glutathione and Charcoal.  In order to do a liver cleanse I took supplements with scalar frequency and those that helped me intermittent fast with some boosted benefits for the body’s own rejuvenation.  Inside the Flipping 50 membership, we regularly do a self-directed kickstart. This is just a very simple elimination of food sensitivities, awareness of other toxins in your environment, knowledge of how to support your own system and tracking progress start to end. But sometimes it takes more. I’ve done a liver cleanse with Sara Banta of Accelerated Health Products.  I’ve done this three times now and it gets easier each time and I’ve learned so much. Look, I don’t like “cleaning myself out.” But this recent process was so easy compared to previous flushes. I’ll do it again sooner than I have before. She made the final stages so much easier. Perhaps I’m less distracted than I’ve been for a decade too. The entire process was just simpler and smoother.  The exposure to amyloid proteins and spike protein that are real for all of us who regularly think of chicken and turkey, not to mention the post-pandemic status whether or not you chose to do a poke.   For me, the final cleaning out was no less pleasant but it also was a huge eye opener about what’s going on in my body, why I have felt less than 100%. And for those of you that “do well.” In fact, if you do better than most, it’s all too easy to settle and tell yourself what others are telling you: you do so much, I don’t know how you do it… I know you! But stop… if you don’t feel 100%, you’re not. End of story. Dig for why.   In show notes I’ll share how to get access to Sara’s next cleanse. She does them monthly, with a coaching group where she answers questions, a very complete pdf, as well as videos to explain what and exactly how to do the cleanse. If you choose to do it, I’ll support you in any way I can too.  I’ll share the other ways I detox every day and week of the year with my coffee, tea, and sauna and inside our member’s area for our members, you’ll be able to search for detox options to DIY or with our other members.  Resources:  Ascent Liver Cleanse & Liver Flush: https://www.flippingfifty.com/cleanse My Matcha: https://www.flippingfifty.com/piquetea  My Coffee: https://www.flippingfifty.com/givedanger CODE: Flipping50 My Sauna: https://www.flippingfifty.com/sauna [I have a solo] Other Episodes You Might Like:  How Your Exercise Supports Natural Detox https://www.flippingfifty.com/exercise-supports-natural-detox To Detox and If So How to Detox: Midlife Woman to Midlife Woman https://www.flippingfifty.com/how-to-detox/

Every once in a while inspiring stories come across my desk and I’m so excited to share this episode. Author, Lauren Hurst - who calls herself not an author - wrote a book about older athletes sharing their path and performance.. Some of which will blow you away.  I’ll link in this episode to a previous episode with the hosts of the Huntington World Games in St George Utah. We’ve had some amazing examples of athleticism in our lifetime. Yet, too little. We hear of 103 year old runners because there are so few. Yet, we don’t think we’ll be doing that at 103. Many 52 year olds think they are too old to run any more. It’s not necessarily age. And maybe running isn’t or wasn’t even your sport. But something might be.  This episode is for anyone who needs to hear it’s never too late.  Lauren Hurst is the author of North of Forty: Inspiring Stories of Older Athletes. Lauren is a lifelong competitive athlete and independent personal trainer. She has trained clients of all shapes and ability levels from ages 7 to 96, and currently specializes in clients over 60. She holds a BS in Corporate Fitness from Central Connecticut State University. Throughout her athletic career, Lauren has been a competitive tennis player, swimmer, bodybuilder, martial artist, runner, duathlete and triathlete. Questions We Answer in This Episode: You describe yourself as “not an author”, what made you decide to take on this kind of project? Can you share a few of your favorite stories from the book? Having spoken with so many incredible athletes and hearing about their struggles and how they have adapted as they’ve grown older, has this experience changed the way you think about your own competitive and athletic goals? What did you learn that surprised you? What advice would you give someone reading the book (maybe someone who is older and doesn’t think of themselves as athletic!) who’s inspired to get more fit? How can they make that happen for themselves? Connect with Lauren: Website: http://www.northfortyfitness.com On Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northfortyfitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northfortyfitness/ Resources:   5 Day Flip: https://www.flippingfifty.com/5dayflip North of Forty: Inspiring Stories of Older Athletes https://www.amazon.com/North-Forty-Inspiring-Stories-Athletes/dp/B0CHKTLY1J Other Episodes You Might Like:  Tokyo Olympics Lessons on Aging and Strength| Flipping50 #471 https://www.flippingfifty.com/tokyo-olympics/ The Senior Games | Off The Scale and Onto a Starting Line https://www.flippingfifty.com/senior-games/ How to Change the Way You Age | Bolder is Better https://www.flippingfifty.com/growing-bolder/

You lift the weights, drop the collagen in your coffee and hydrate like it’s your job but still with the toned muscles see loose skin. A female scientist may have the answer for crepey skin.  In 2018 I received hundreds of applications for the Flipping50TV show https://www.flippingfifty.com/flipping-50-tv/. Popular questions made it to the show. The 18th episode (of the 39 done in 3 seasons) was literally about crepey skin. In the letter it was from a woman who’d experienced significant weight loss, yet her loose skin was an issue. She’s not alone. Even without weight loss, at some moment post menopause when that estrogen needle bonks, almost all women notice a difference.  But some seem to have it figured out. Not all women 60 or 65 or 70 have the same skin. So what’s the difference? Lifestyle habits matter. And for secret weapons, this episode shares a relatively new discovery. Tackling the Solution for Crepey Skin In this engaging podcast episode, Dr. Alessandra, the Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of OneSkin, dives deep into the world of skin longevity. A Flipping 50 TV Episode Offers a Solution for Crepey Skin:   My Guest:   Dr. Alessandra is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of OneSkin, a disruptive and fast-growing skin longevity company developing products to address the root causes of aging so that skin functions, feels, and appears younger. The company was founded by a team of 4 female PhD-level longevity scientists with 15+ years of experience in stem cell biology, skin regeneration, aging, and bioinformatics. They started building a skin aging platform to validate products in the market. After they discovered that many anti-aging skincare products are not only ineffective but often accelerate the aging process and compromise skin’s health, they set a screening platform to identify new molecules that could target the root causes of skin aging.  Dr. Alessandra led the team that identified the OS-01, the world’s first cosmetic peptide that reverses aging at the molecular level, showed significant improvement in skin health and appearance in 100% of users, according to a third party clinical study. OneSkin has gained recognition from key opinion leaders in longevity science, including foremost authority on biohacking Dave Asprey, world-renowned aging research doctor David Sinclair, and Tony Robbins. They have also been featured in many leading media outlets like CNN, Forbes, LA Weekly, and US Insider. Dr. Alessandra holds a Master’s degree in stem cell biology and a PhD in skin regeneration and tissue engineering from the Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil. She led the OneSkin team that discovered a new molecule, OS-01, capable of reducing the skin’s biological age.  Dr. Alessandra is also the co-inventor of five patents and has published 20 peer-reviewed papers in scientific journals. Questions We Answer in This Episode: What are the greatest contributors to skin aging – and do they differ from aging in general? You also discovered that certain products on the market targeting women actually accelerate aging – the very ones we’re putting on our skin to help .. every woman listening wants to know if she has something on her bathroom counter that accelerates the aging process!  The skin aging science behind OneSkin product results such as improving skin barrier, evenness, elasticity, reducing wrinkles, and ultimately, the skin biological age. What prompted you to move from academia (college, Master’s, PhD, and post-doc) to running a disruptive startup?  that aims to be the first to deliver true skin rejuvenation. How did the discovery or development of OS-01 happen? How old are you and how have you personally used the products? Did you first begin to experiment with your own skin? How do you use the products?  Connect with Dr. Alessandra: Website: https://www.flippingfifty.com/oneskin On Social: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/OneSkinTech/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneskin.co/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvNUO9jiMfYy2kCVUNj8pNQ?app=desktop LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandra-zonari-80262258/ Resources:  OneSkin: https://www.flippingfifty.com/oneskin Other Episodes You Might Like:  Your Hormones and Skin in Midlife | Interview with TheSpaDr https://www.flippingfifty.com/hormones-and-skin/ Acne in Menopause? How to Deal with It | Interview with a Skin Expert  https://www.flippingfifty.com/acne-in-aging-and-menopause/

Time to get your best sleep in midlife (and later)!!  You’re going to hear about thought restructuring, placebo effects, and how to improve your days by improving your nights. Does sex before bed improve your sleep? What do you do if you’re waking at 2 or 3 am? Why might you be waking at these times and why does the frequency of wake ups increase?  Need Tips on Sleep? My free Sleep Yourself Skinny eguide My Guest:   Morgan Adams is a transformative holistic sleep coach who empowers women to conquer their battle with sleepless nights, without reliance on sleep medications. With her powerful sleep toolkit, Morgan not only ensures that women experience a profound enhancement in their sleep quality, but she also guides them in rekindling their relationship with sleep, paving the way for less stressful and more fulfilling days. Having struggled with insomnia and dependency on prescription sleeping pills for almost a decade, Morgan intimately understands the profound impact sleep has on one’s quality of life.  Morgan’s resilience shines bright as a two-time breast cancer survivor. This experience fueled her advocacy for a lifestyle rooted in disease prevention. Her wisdom and guidance extend far beyond just sleep, as she champions holistic well-being in all aspects of life. Questions We Answer in This Episode: What are the most powerful (and free!) sleep tips for women in midlife? What’s the best way to deal with midlife insomnia? Why are more women (vs. men) having problems sleeping in midlife? What’s causing my 3am wake-ups and what can I do about them? How important are morning/evening routines for sleep? How helpful are wearable sleep trackers? Connect with Morgan: Website: https://www.morganadamswellness.com/ On Social: Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganadamswellness/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganadams.wellness/?hl=en   Other Episodes You Might Like:  How to Lose 100 lbs (in your 60s) and the Obstacles Along the Way: https://www.flippingfifty.com/lose-100-lbs/ 7 Expert SLEEP TIPS for Good Nights and Great Days: https://www.flippingfifty.com/sleep-tips/ Exercise and Sleep in Menopause | Hormone Balancing Tips: https://www.flippingfifty.com/sleep-in-menopause/

For the ultimate tips on longevity in women 40 and over we’re diving into whole body vibration in this episode with a spokesperson and brand ambassador for Power Plate.  Did you know whole body vibration was first used by astronauts to essentially add protection of bones when in space? Did you know the brand I use, Power Plate, has been available for 20 years?  My Guest:   Caroline Pearce, a former international heptathlete and bobsledder for Great Britain, seamlessly transitioned into a successful career as a TV presenter, reporter, commentator, and event host. Holding a First Class Honors Degree in Sports Science and a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology from Loughborough University, she is also a published author and a go-to fitness and nutrition consultant. Currently a leading host and reporter for TNT Sports UK, Caroline presents pre and post-fight shows and interviews on the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) and boxing. She has also served as a host for ESPN, Fox Sports and NBC Sports. As a fitness and health expert with over 15 years of experience, she is an author, produced an award-winning DVD fitness series, and content contributor. She is here because of her 20 years as a master trainer specializing in Power Plate whole body vibration education. Her extensive athletic career includes achievements as a national heptathlon champion and silver medallist in the Long Jump. Caroline represented Great Britain in the European Cup Heptathlon Team and later joined the Great Britain Bobsleigh team competing at the World Championships. As ‘Ice’ on the revival of ‘Gladiators,’ she became a fan-favorite, showcasing her prowess in sports-entertainment. Power Plate - use CODE: Flipping50 Questions We Answer in This Episode: Tell us how old you are?  First, how did you go from a long jump medalist to spokesperson for Power Plate? What’s the relationship there?  That said, let’s talk about the results and kind of exercise you were doing for rehab that gave you such great results?  Any studies that stand out for you- one for me is the activation of the lateral quad at 138% greater rate compared to the same exercise off?  Let’s review the Hz and the Amplitude settings and discuss what they mean and why it’s important and related to results.  This audience is focused on bone loss prevention or reversing and the research on bone density benefits with WBV/Power Plate have been extremely impressive and hopeful – what protocols are you seeing greatest benefits from?  Let’s talk research on weight loss and particularly visceral belly fat, given it’s such a high risk factor for disease and many of our listeners, whether weight is or isn’t an issue are dealing with belly fat, blood sugar issue and insulin resistance as a part of pre-diabetes The reduction in the appearance of cellulite I want to say is not why 95% of my audience would invest in Power Plate, yet no listener is going to object to that extra bonus! Say more about this Let’s talk about benefits for those least active and or for those times inactivity has  a reason-  injury healing, lymph stimulation What might be common mistakes women may be making with their WBV?  Connect with Caroline: Website: https://www.carolinepearcetv.com/ On Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinepearce/ https://www.instagram.com/powerplateusa/?hl=en Resources:  Power Plate: https://www.flippingfifty.com/PowerPlate CODE: Flipping50   Other Episodes You Might Like:  How Your Exercise Supports Natural Detox https://www.flippingfifty.com/exercise-supports-natural-detox

Exercise both directly and indirectly influences detox. Exercise increases respiration, circulation and sweat production.  Exercise [in the sweet spot] also improves digestion and elimination so the toxins released can be removed. Exercise stimulates the lymphatic system (an integral part of the immune system for removal of metabolic waste and toxins).  The Lymphatic system relies on muscular contractions and body vibration to move fluids through the body.   Indirectly exercise supports natural detox by being a catalyst. Working out often helps increase water intake, improve nutrition choices and sleep. Are Some Exercises Better at Supporting Detox Than Others? Look, any movement and regularly doing so, even gentle yoga and walking support circulation. If you’re able to exercise more intensely and sweat regularly your circulation is going to benefit more. Be mindful, this isn’t a “more is better” thing. We need to move daily, and as much as more intense exercise will indeed get muscles and heart pumping to greater extent, we also need rest and recovery.  But there are movements traditionally suggested for lymphatic drainage and you may wonder why. Here are two:  Movement like rebounding which has been found to be good for lymph stimulation.  Here’s the mechanism behind it. Rebounding causes the valves in the lymphatic system to open and close simultaneously increasing lymphatic flow by as much as 15% 2-3 minutes once or twice a day with feet staying in contact with surface Lymphatic flow requires 1) muscular contraction from exercise and movement, 2) gravitational pressure, and 3) internal massage to the valves of lymph ducts. Rebounding supplies all three methods of removing waste products from the cells and from the body. The gravitational pull could be provided from many exercises, but with rebounding repeated gravitational pull is provided rapidly over and over with landing.  However, there is not a lot of science suggesting that lymphatic drainage is indeed improved by rebounding. A small pilot study of 7 in 2018 seemed positive but with women with lower limb lymphedema.  Whole body Vibration Exercise Supports Natural Detox Whole body vibration activates 95% of the muscles in the entire body, creating a full-body circulation and lymphatic flow. This vibration therapy is better than massage because it uses the body’s natural muscle movement to ensure full-body lymphatic drainage. The high levels of muscle contractions you’ll experience on a Whole Body Vibration plate stimulate the lymph to FLUSH toxins by moving the lymphatic system, without more strenuous exercise. Even a short, seemingly light exercise session does this.  Lymphedema.net suggests a Hz of 10-30 for lymphatic drainage. Another site suggests 30-50 for optimal muscle stimulation. And 30Hz has been used in bone health studies successfully enhancing bone density.  The WBV I use is a Power Plate Move. It’s a Medical Device Directive (MDD) Certified Medical device as well as a Class 1c US FDA-registered device.  Could Exercise Sabotage Your Detox?  Exercise mistakes might limit the positive effects of exercise on detox. Exercise is stress and too much stress will backfire. Exercise  causes inflammation. The inflammatory response to exercise supports a body’s resilience – to stress and infection or illness. But if you are already at a tipping point for your body, that additional inflammation may put you over the edge. That is if it’s too much for you at the moment. That doesn’t have to mean you’re attempting a marathon. But if you’re already under stress, trying to maintain the same exercise you do when you’re fully healthy and energetic, could be wrong.  Heads Up: There are Critics  You’re going to read critics of the concept of lymph drainage. Be prepared! But I think for many of us, lymphatic drainage isn’t the #1 reason for purchasing a whole body vibration tool. Even if lymph drain is a key benefit for you, it may be the bone density that is life saving because it’s as a result of the treatments that were necessary. We all are going to have to continue to filter.  References:  Effect of 6-month Whole Body Vibration Training on Hip Density, Muscle Strength, and Postural Control in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 2004 Mar 22:19(3): 352-9. Epub 2003 Dec 22.  The Effect of Whole-Body Vibration on Lower Extremity Skin Blood Flow in Normal Subjects. Medical Science Monitor, Vol 13(2) pp. CR71-76, 20071. Cugusi L, Manca A, Serpe R, Romita G, Bergamin M, Cadeddu C, Solla P, Mercuro G; Working Group of Gender Cardiovascular Disease of the Italian Society of Cardiology. Effects of a mini-trampoline rebounding exercise program on functional parameters, body composition and quality of life in overweight women. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2018 Mar;58(3):287-294. doi: 10.23736/S0022-4707.16.06588-9. Epub 2016 Jul 21. PMID: 27441918. Resources:  Join the Cleanse: https://www.flippingfifty.com/cleanse Power Plate: https://www.flippingfifty.com/PowerPlate  Code: Flipping50  My Whole Body Vibration: https://www.flippingfifty.com/PowerPlate  Use Code: FLIPPING50 for a very special offer JUST for Flipping 50 community members. Seeing this Jan 2024? Don’t miss it!! A massage gum PLUS 25% (normally 20% for our community) Other Episodes You Might Like:  The Genetics of Metabolism and Weight Loss for Women Over 40 https://www.flippingfifty.com/genetics-of-metabolism/ Perfection Detox for the Mindset of Midlife Success https://www.flippingfifty.com/perfection-detox/ Higher Metabolism with Thermogenesis: What’s the Influence of Foods? https://www.flippingfifty.com/higher-metabolism/

Wonder how to detox? Or if you even need to? I know my view on this has changed dramatically in the last decade. Once under the belief that our body’s detox naturally enough to do the job, I don’t think that’s the case any more. I think we often need a boost and depending on how clean your lifestyle more or less often. By now you know toxins absorbed by our body because we eat them, breath them, wear them (including fragrances) or have them in our homes or cars… are stored in fat. That makes fat hard to lose. But there’s more to it. Those toxins still do damage and compromise your function.  This episode is about how to detox.  My Guest:   In addition to being the host of the Top 100 Health Podcast, Accelerated Health TV & Radio Show which reaches over 600,000 listeners per month, Sara Banta is the owner and founder of the award-winning supplement company; Accelerated Health Products. Her goal is to help her clients and listeners reach their optimal state of health through quality detox supplements, cutting-edge health technologies, and modalities. Her journey was on a different path until she hit rock bottom. After western medicine couldn’t give her the health answers she was looking for, she discovered natural solutions that actually worked. As she was healing from Crohn’s disease, hormonal issues, PCOS, IBS, and heavy metal toxicity, she was hit with my 9-year-old son’s diagnosis of leukemia. It was at that moment she knew she had a bigger calling in life; to open people’s eyes to the world of natural healing. Fast forward to today where she serves her clients and listeners with cutting-edge protocols that combine Scalar frequency-based supplements, DNA-based Dietary protocols, Chinese medicine, healing devices, and much more so that they can detox, reset and rebuild their Body, Mind, and Spirit. She is a graduate of Stanford University with Degrees in Economics and Psychology, as well as a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and the Invincible Wellness System. Questions We Answer in This Episode: What are the causes of unexplained weight gain? What are the hidden causes of Insulin Resistance What are the signs of a sluggish liver and how can you repair any liver damage naturally? How are common signs of menopause related to or hinting at a need for detox?  How can Detox improve or resolve insulin resistance?  How effective will a detox be if you may still be exposing yourself (unintentionally) to toxins? Still have questions on how to detox? Connect with Sara. Connect with Sara: Website: https://sarabantahealth.com https://www.flippingfifty.com/cleanse On Social: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/acceleratedhealthproducts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acceleratedhealthproducts/ X: https://twitter.com/sarawbanta Resources:  Accelerated Health Leaky Gut Bundle: https://www.flippingfifty.com/cleanse Other Episodes You Might Like:  Perfection Detox for the Mindset of Midlife Success https://www.flippingfifty.com/perfection-detox/ Higher Metabolism with Thermogenesis: What’s the Influence of Foods? https://www.flippingfifty.com/higher-metabolism/ The Genetics of Metabolism and Weight Loss for Women Over 40 https://www.flippingfifty.com/genetics-of-metabolism/

If you’ve got a belly fat issue you potentially also have a need to balance blood sugar. In this episode I answer a community member question.  Community Member Question:  “I am struggling with keeping my blood sugar balanced. I am wearing the CGM and it is showing my blood sugar going below 70 many times during the night and 2-3x during the day. Trying to figure this all out. Balanced meals don’t seem to be doing much to help. Tonight I am having a protein shake with 40 grams of protein and 30 grams of fiber. Hoping this keeps things more steady overnight and I can get some restful sleep. Not asking for medical advice here, just moral support.”  SHE IS JUST RECOVERING FROM AN ILLNESS.  While there isn’t necessarily wrong with a 70 or lower at night if you feel fine, crashing during the day definitely raises some questions. Clarified with the individual it was that it down (but not numbers given to what) 2-3 times during the day.  How to Use a CGM to Balance Blood Sugar Observe first. Change second. Energy, food, activity, stress and sleep all matter.  Did you simply record what is “norm” for you right now?  What is your stable energy all day level?  CGMs may need to be adjusted or recalibrated to you. Don’t let arbitrary numbers dictate what’s true for you.  On the other hand if you feel the highs and crashes, then we want adjustments.  Are you monitoring your stress levels and your sequence of food?  Sequence can change the impact of a meal by 75%.  Any meal eaten under stress or sleep deprived will spike blood sugar more than it would otherwise.  Try comparing it to a mixed meal. Dine on real food and compare. You’re mixing in a protein shake and this may not be working. But TESTING is key. A liquid meal like a smoothie at night may not support your stable levels as much as a solid meal that takes longer to digest. There is an appropriate time to do smoothies but there’s also a time you’re better off doing solid food that takes hours to break down and then acts like a “time-release” drip for more balance blood sugar. So you’ve tried X.. .how can you have the same food stuff in a different form or order (make ONE change and see if there is a difference.  Document sleep, stress and exercise status: they are also impacting. Chances are poor sleep is impacting your responses. I would not suggest a shake at dinner if you want better sleep. Give your gut whole food.  Experiment: In the protein shake you had:  X protein X carb X fat. What happens if you adjust the protein, fiber, carb or fat? Not all at once, but changing one will change the ratio. How to Test to Balance Blood Sugar Levels What happens if you have a PLATE of whole food instead? Salmon  Carb in legume soup or bean salad (to bump your fiber)  Added fiber to reach same.  Then try again … same meal in different order.. Carbs last.. What happens?  Testing means you change ONE variable at  a time. Keep in mind week 1 should be recording what is your usual habit. Week 2 and so on should be consciously testing ONE thing at a time. Other Factors in Monitoring Blood Sugar Balance with CGM Are you taking High doses of Vitamin C? This can create false reports of blood sugar if you’re using some CGMs.  Does this feel right? The monitor may not be functioning properly or require some calibration. Did you know we tend to default to having done something wrong! It’s not always us! Resources:  My CGM of Choice: https://www.flippingfifty.com/myglucose Other Episodes You Might Like:  Answers to Your CGM Questions: For Non-diabetics https://www.flippingfifty.com/answers-to-your-cgm-questions/ 28-Day CGM Experiment: What I Learned This Time https://www.flippingfifty.com/28-day-cgm-experiment/ Walking Off Weight in Menopause | Controlling Blood Sugar https://www.flippingfifty.com/walking-off-weight/