Episode Highlights With Jessica
- Menopause is not a pause but a biological evolution
- Her perspective to give women the information to make informed and empowered decisions
- The dichotomies that we set up that are not helpful to women and the gray area in between
- Misconceptions that still exist around menopause and hormone shifts
- Does hormone therapy actually cause breast cancer? What the data actually says
- We no longer use the synthetic progestin that was used in the study that showed harm
- What data actually shows is the best approach when it comes to hormones
- The actual benefits and risks of hormone therapy and how to make an informed choice
- Heart disease is the number one killer of women and some of this is related to the decline in estrogen
- Muscle mass and how this comes into play with hormones
- Foundation habits that support hormone health with or without replacement
- How important sleep is and why women need more than men
Resources Mentioned
BONCHARGE
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LMNT
I talk often about the health benefits of salt and electrolytes and I am a big fan of LMNT canned drinks and packets. Go to drinklmnt.com/wellnessmana for a special offer.
