#13 - Myth Busting Series: Does Perimenopause Require Expensive Labs, Meds & Supplements Just to Feel Baseline?
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In this podcast episode, Louise and Amy discuss perimenopause myth-busting, health, and fitness nutrition for women aged 35 and over. They emphasize the misconception that perimenopause requires expensive lab work and elaborate healthcare teams, debunking the idea by promoting a simpler, lifestyle-based approach. The hosts stress the importance of understanding one's changing hormones and their impact on nutrition, stress management, lifestyle, and overall well-being. They advocate for addressing root causes through nutritionally sound, whole food-based strategies rather than relying solely on supplements and extensive lab work.
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Episode highlights:
(2:50) Discussion on the misconception around perimenopause requiring expensive lab work
(9:40) Emphasis on identifying perimenopause and working with female physiology to address hormonal changes
(11:58) Importance of lifestyle changes and education in addressing perimenopausal symptoms
(16:01) Exploring a strategic approach to taking supplements
(21:44) Myth-busting around hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and addressing root causes
(26:57) The danger of getting lost in lab work without actionable lifestyle changes
(30:11) Addressing the challenge of seeking advice in forums and the importance of personalized guidance
(39:10) Outro
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