Your blueprint for navigating hormone shifts in your 30s, 40s, & 50s! In today’s episode, integrative medicine physician Dr. Taz Bhatia talks about how to optimize hormones in your late 30s, what to do to support your liver and estrogen detoxification during perimenopause, and everything you need to know about starting hormone replacement therapy. We also answer your questions about lab work, signs of specific hormone imbalances, and unexplained midlife weight gain. This one has it all!

Timestamps:

[1:38] Noelle Intro

[3:35] Welcome Dr. Taz

[4:00] What’s the latest research saying about women’s health and hormones and what are you seeing actually work with your patients?

[10:31] In your experience, what are the top things that women can do in their 30’s to set themselves up for success in perimenopause?

[14:40] Should we be looking at our numbers from testing and using that information to “optimize” them?

[21:04] What’s are the differences between the many hormonal shifts in our 30’s?

[26:47] What’s a good repletion plan once we’ve been depleted due to stress, pregnancy or other things?

[35:05] Do you think that women, as they enter perimenopause, should be regularly supporting the liver with herbs?

[40:23] In perimenopause, what should I consider taking and what are the must dos? How do we know when it’s time to start HRT?

[42:12] Can you talk about the symptoms of low and high estrogen and progesterone?

[44:35] How do you find a doctor that actually prescribes HRT?

[45:25] I’m curious about when the right time is to get on HRT. Should I start it as a preventative measure or wait until I start experiencing symptoms?

[46:39] What about HRT for people with the MTHFR mutation?

[48:33] The change in body proportions have really played with my head. It’s hard to feel healthy with an increase in midsection fat. How do I address this?

[51:07] Is there any way to lower slightly elevated LDL cholesterol in perimenopause, even if HDL cholesterol is great?

[51:30] Why do I feel terrible during ovulation?

Episode Links:

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The Hormone Shift: Balance Your Body and Thrive Through Midlife and Menopause

Super Woman Rx: Unlock the Secrets to Lasting Health, Your Perfect Weight, Energy, and Passion with Dr. Taz's Power Type Plans

The 21-Day Belly Fix: The Doctor-Designed Diet Plan for a Clean Gut and a Slimmer Waist

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Today we unpack new findings that show micronanoplastics play a significant role in stroke, how to tell the difference between emotional and physical hunger, and what to do if you’re struggling to digest protein and animal products. We also dive into the controversy around cold vs hot therapies for women. We bring the heat (pun intended).

Timestamps:

[1:24] Welcome

[11:30] Nanoplastics conversation

[26:54] How can women tell the difference between emotional hunger and physical hunger without over analyzing?

[41:06] I’ve been vegan/vegetarian most of my life tried to incorporate eggs and they wrecked havoc on my stomach I started taking b12 shots recently to fill a nutritional gap, and it gave me the worst cystic acne with just two doses. Is there a way to up my B12 intake without causing acne, and is there something I can do now to heal this breakout more quickly?

[55:06] Just heard a snip of a podcast where they were discussing hot and cold therapies. They were discussing how women do better with hot therapy. Cold therapies aren't as beneficial. Is this true?

Episode Links:

Neurosciencenews.com article: Microscopic Plastics Found in Arteries Linked to Stroke Symptoms

PubMed Article: Adaptive change of pancreatic protease secretion to a short-term vegan diet: influence of reduced intake and modification of protein

PubMed Article: Effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Noelle's Honest Review of Sunlighten Saunas

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In recent years, fertility rates in the US have reached a history low. The good news? There are things you can do to naturally improve fertility, support progesterone, and normalize your cycles—even as you age! In this episode, we talk about what your first steps should be if you’re struggling with infertility or missing periods using a root cause approach with registered dietician Anna Bohnengel. We also talk about nutrients for egg quality and pregnancy, and how to support your body in between pregnancies.

Timestamps:

[3:04] Conversation with Anna starts

[3:49] What have you found in the literature about the main causes of hypothalamic amenorrhea?

[11:36] Is there any connection between chronic infections and gut imbalances and amenorrhea?

[16:14] What is the most effective way a woman can get her period back if the cause is hypothalamic amenorrhea?

[19:27] How do you exercise with your cycle if you don't have your period back yet?

[21:08] Does low progesterone play a role in infertility or missing periods?

[24:10] What kind of things are the root causes of low progesterone and how do we improve it?

[28:20] What are the first steps you would recommend in order to create a strong foundation to improve fertility?

[31:25] What are the most important things to focus on diet-wise to prepare your body for pregnancy and egg quality and do the same things apply for sperm quality?

[35:29] How bad is it to not be having a period even if other parts of the cycle are present?

[38:11] How long after pregnancy should you start to worry if your period has not returned and when do you seek medical help?

[41:21] What do I do if my weight is restored but I still don't have my period?

[44:17] How do you get androgens under control? What are your best tops for reducing inflammation for PCOS?

[46:02] How do I get rid of my beard if I have no other signs of hormonal imbalances?

[48:32] With secondary infertility, what are the main things to do to prep your body and stay calm and how long to take prenatal post pregnancy?

[54:55] Does the Keto diet reverse PCOS and is there anything you can do for facial hair and hair loss?

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Fertility Nutrition Website

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What to Eat to Get Your Period Back Free Download

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