Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
025: Menopause Health & Wellness: Navigating the Changes(Part 2)
SUMMARY:
In part 2 of the menopause series. I chat with special guest Teneika Gravely, a board-certified family nurse practitioner specializing in integrative and functional medicine. Tenieka discusses the crucial topic of hormone balance, focusing on its impact during menopause and perimenopause. She shares her personal journey, the importance of comprehensive hormone testing, and effective strategies for managing symptoms through diet, lifestyle changes, and hormone replacement therapy. Tune in for valuable insights and practical advice on advocating for your health and well-being in midlife.
CHAPTERS:
- 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
- 00:28 Introduction and Guest Welcome
- 02:07 Tanika's Personal Journey with Hormone Imbalance
- 04:02 Challenges Women Face with Hormone Imbalance
- 05:27 Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause
- 10:38 Atypical Symptoms of Perimenopause
- 14:11 Comprehensive Testing for Hormone Imbalance
- 18:04 Advocating for Proper Medical Testing
- 21:07 Hormone Therapy: Risks and Benefits
- 25:27 Seeking Help and Realizing You're Not Alone
- 27:49 Supplements and Lifestyle Changes for Hormone Management
- 29:08 Diet and Exercise Tips for Managing Symptoms
- 39:36 Addressing Low Libido and Vaginal Health
- 41:22 Dealing with Urinary Incontinence
- 44:40 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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