BETTER! Building bodies women can trust with Dr. Stephanie Estima She Said, She Said: Perimenopause with Kids, Facts on Fasting, Testosterone, Cold Plunges, Peptides & Callouses
Oct 27, 2025
Cynthia Thurlow, a nurse practitioner and women's health educator, shares her insights on navigating perimenopause while raising kids. She discusses the impact of dietary choices on gut health, particularly dairy, and evolving views on fasting for midlife women. Their conversation covers cold plunges for recovery, the benefits of various testosterone therapies, and the implications of caloric restriction. Cynthia also delves into practical strategies for strength training, reverse dieting, and the excitement around peptides, emphasizing personalized health approaches.
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Muscle Protects Against Future Frailty
- Strength and adequate calories prevent an exponential decline into frailty later in life.
- Neglecting muscle now yields a steep drop in function decades later.
Increase Calories Gradually
- Use gradual 'reverse dieting' increases (50–200 kcal/day) to safely restore metabolism after chronic restriction.
- Expect psychological challenges and temporary water-weight shifts during refeeding.
Make Dairy A Personal Choice
- Test individual tolerance to dairy; prefer goat or sheep milk if cow's milk triggers inflammation.
- Eliminate suspected dairy and reassess; consider stool testing for dysbiosis if cravings persist.