March 5, 2024
Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms: Unraveling the Chaos
The Root Cause Medicine PodcastAbout this episode
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we discuss all perimenopause and menopause with Andrea Donsky. You’ll hear us explore: Top 10 symptoms of perimenopause and menopause Optimizing nutrition and gut health during perimenopause and menopause Personalized approaches to weight loss during menopause The role of fiber and prebiotics in managing menopause symptoms Nutrition, hydration, sleep, and stress management during perimenopause and menopause Andrea is an acclaimed health expert, nutritionist, and author with multiple awards to her name. She specializes in menopause education and research and has written three bestselling books, including "Unjunk Your Junk Food." As the host of the weekly podcast "Menopause Reimagined," Andrea offers fresh insights into menopause management. She also leads New Hope Network's "Soapbox Series" and the Nutrition Business Journal's "Leader's Digest," sharing her knowledge with a wider audience. Andrea is also the founder of Naturally Savvy and Morphus. Labs Mentioned: Cortisol testing Thyroid function tests Vitamin D levels B12 levels Ferritin levels Liver enzymes Hemoglobin A1C Fasting glucose Fasting insulin Guest Details: Andrea Donsky on TikTok Morphus on Instagram Morphus Website Rupa Health Details: Rupa Health's Website Rupa Health on LinkedIn Rupa Health on Instagram Rupa Health on Tik Tok Rupa Health on YouTube Rupa Health Reference Guide Rupa Health Magazine Dr. Carrie Jones’ Website Dr. Carrie Jones on LinkedIn Dr. Carrie Jones on Instagram Dr. Carrie Jones on TikTok Timestamps 03:15 - Unraveling the perimenopause puzzle 04:35 - Perimenopause and menopause symptoms 06:54 - The menopause research insights 11:19 - Stress, sleep, and nutrition in women's health 20:51 - Unlocking the secrets to healthy aging 24:00 - Weight, hormones, and healthy habits 26:34 - High-fiber nutrition for optimal health 30:10 - Intermittent fasting approaches for women’s health 35:52 - Beating 2-4 AM wake-ups 39:41 - Where can you find Andrea?