The Secrets to Transforming Your Midlife Metabolic Health with Mariza Snyder
Dr. Mariza Snyder is a functional doctor, perimenopause and menopause expert, and the author of eight incredible books, including her most recent, The Essential Oils Menopause Solution. Her #1 National Bestselling book, The Essential Oils Hormone Solution, has helped women everywhere optimize their health, and her podcast, The Energized Podcast, has over 12 million downloads—empowering women to take control of their health. During this conversation with Dr. Mariza, we learn about the multifaceted hormonal changes women face in midlife. She shares both professional insights and personal experiences, including her pregnancy at age 41. We explore the societal pressures and emotional impacts of midlife, while emphasizing the crucial role hormones like estradiol and progesterone play in managing metabolic health. Dr. Mariza shares various strategies for managing these transitions, from hormone replacement therapy to lifestyle changes like improved sleep and stress management.
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In this episode:
- Why societal pressures affect women's self-worth during menopause.
- How estradiol and progesterone impact metabolic health, reducing brain inflammation and cancer risk.
- Why individualized approaches are crucial for managing hormonal transitions and autoimmune responses.
- How hormone replacement therapy and lifestyle changes can support women through menopause.
- Why consistent movement, sleep prioritization, and dietary adjustments improve metabolic resilience.
- How health tracking devices can provide insights into managing metabolic health.
- Why menopause affects mental energy, leading to workforce challenges for women.
- How understanding menopause as a transformative period enhances self-care and proactive health management.
- Why progesterone and thyroid levels decline in our late 30s, affecting metabolic health.
- How hormone imbalances, like estrogen dominance, relate to conditions like Hashimoto's.
- Why comprehensive thyroid testing is vital for addressing underlying autoimmune conditions.
- How daily movement and meal timing stabilize blood sugar, improving metabolic health.
- Why early dinners and avoiding late-night snacks is good for circadian rhythms.
- How essential oils like peppermint enhance brain function and manage menopausal symptoms.
http://drmariza.com/metabolicassessment
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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.
Tune in to discover how to embrace life's stages while enhancing overall well-being.
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