
How to Optimize Your Journey Through Perimenopause & Beyond with Dr. Tabatha Barber
Dr. Tabatha Barber is triple board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, menopause, and functional medicine. She has the unique situation of being licensed to practice medicine in over half the country, so you now have the ability to work with a functional physician virtually. She is the host of The Functional Gynecologist Podcast; where she shares her wisdom and knowledge with women everywhere to reclaim their health. She is also a keynote speaker, mentor, wife, mom, and grandma! By incorporating functional medicine into her women's health practice, she is able to provide women with the tools they need to optimize their health and happiness, which, in turn, allows those women to pursue their purpose in life.
In this episode;
- why gynecologists and endocrinologists don't understand perimenopause and menopause.
- why Dr. Tabatha decided to leave mainstream medicine and become a functional gynecologist
- synthetic hormones versus bioidentical
- the dangers of birth control pills
- finding the right research to prove hormones are safe and why you have to be careful looking at some of the studies.
- why women are choosing to stay on their HRT for life and are they safe?
- side effects of losing your hormones
- the impact of stress on hormones as you age
- the impact of gut health on your estrogen metabolism
- how to optimize your body for HRT and more! https://www.drtabatha.com/
Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido?
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Find Karen Martel on Apply Podcast
Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist and Transformational Nutrition Coach dedicated to empowering women through their health journeys.
As the host of the popular podcast The Hormone Solution, Karen tackles the complexities of hormonal health, weight loss resistance, and the challenges that come with perimenopause and menopause.
Her mission is to disrupt outdated narratives surrounding women's health, providing reliable information and practical solutions that help women reclaim their vitality. With personal experience overcoming her own health struggles, Karen offers insights into hormone optimization and sustainable weight management strategies.
Join her as she engages in enlightening conversations with experts and shares actionable advice, all aimed at helping women navigate their unique hormonal landscapes with confidence and clarity. Tune in to discover how to embrace life's stages while enhancing overall well-being.