“Every single lifestyle choice we make can either drive inflammation up or drive it down.”

Cynthia Thurlow, NP, is a perimenopause and menopause expert, nutrition educator, and nurse practitioner with nearly 20 years of experience in the ER and clinical cardiology. Now, she works to help women live vibrant and healthy lives. Her new book, the Menopause Gut, comes out on April 28. 

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00:00 - Why women chronically undereat protein 

03:19 - Fiber: the missing link in gut health

09:00 - Healthy fats & targeted nutrients

13:08 - The importance of healthy blood flow

17:52 - 5 metabolic markers you need to track

21:47 - The Boston Heart test

26:19 - The genetic aspect of cholesterol

28:50 - Advancements in cardio testing

33:25 - AI in medicine

35:17 - Hormones, inflammation, & your diet

39:42 - Discussing her new book

You can find Thurlow at her website: https://www.cynthiathurlow.com/ 

And get her new book, The Menopause Gut, here: https://a.co/d/01BKJHc8 

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