The mindbodygreen Podcast 610: Your guide to HRT & lifestyle changes for menopause | Jila Senemar, M.D., FACOG
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Aug 10, 2025 Jila Senemar, a board-certified OBGYN and menopause specialist, shares invaluable insights into women's hormone health. She discusses the truth about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and its long-term benefits. Listeners can discover powerful lifestyle modifications, including the role of nutrition and strength training. The importance of community support during menopause is highlighted, along with strategies for better sleep. Senemar emphasizes personalized healthcare decisions and reassures women that they are not alone in this transition.
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Prioritize A Sustainable Mediterranean Diet
- Jila Senemar recommends a balanced Mediterranean-style diet with protein, fruits, and vegetables.
- She stresses sustainability over trendy restrictive diets for long-term health.
Make Resistance Training Core
- Jila Senemar makes resistance training the core of exercise for midlife women to preserve muscle and bone.
- She allows cardio but recommends resistance as the foundation for metabolism and strength.
Learn Weights With Proper Supervision
- Jila Senemar warns beginners to learn weights with qualified supervision to avoid injury.
- She recommends trainer guidance tailored to midlife bodies, not 20-year-old programming.