Moving Through Menopause

You can't help noticing that spring is a time of new life, accelerated growth and energy. But menopause might just be messing with your energy levels and your natural instincts for love making. Join us to get the lowdown on libido and get some ideas and suggestions to help fan the flames of your ardour. 

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Disclaimer: Please note that any advice we provide in this podcast is for information only, and if you are unsure of its suitability for your specific circumstances, you should consult your medical practitioner if you have any specific health concerns.

This episode I chat all things menopause and general health and wellness with Dr Bruce Berkowsky. I am the guinea pig as we demonstrate his natural Health Science System. This approach embraces naturopathy, herbology, nutrition, homoeopathy, and aromatherapy. He combines western medical approaches with the traditional eastern healing arts and offers individualised intuitive care to resolve physical and emotional disharmony. 

Our first port of call is to examine what is occurring in a person's life to discover any excess or deficiency in the fundamentals before moving on to supplementation. We begin with food and learn a wonderful recipe for a healthful breakfast smoothie. 

Moving on we talk all things thyroid and the link to other hormonal problems including menopause symptoms! 

Did you ever wonder why digestion seems to be a problem in middle life? Wonder no more! We will discover how stomach acid declines as we age and what you can do to support your digestive processes and improve gut health. 

Next, we hear an in-depth explanation of the benefits of hot and cold water hydrotherapy to help the dry skin of menopause. All from the comfort of your own shower! 

Dr Bruce talks us through his vital Chi skin brushing technique to stimulate the circulation in the skin, remove the dead skin cells and vitalise the skin, to stimulate the flow of chi energy around the major meridians and stimulate lymphatic drainage. Remember the lymphatic system is your ‘sewer system’ that removes the toxins from your cells. The vital chi skin brushing technique is organised in a specific sequence to encourage drainage properly into the appropriate lymphatic nodes. 

Finally, Dr Bruce tells us all we need to know to enjoy an ‘air bath’ before bed and enjoy a restful night’s sleep. Sign me up!!

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Your Host: Phillipa Butler Chartered Physiotherapist, Pilates and Yoga teacher

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This episode I chat all things hair-loss with Dr Ben Behnam Board Certified Dermatologist specialising in medical hair loss management. Dr Ben is a dedicated hair loss and hair restoration specialist working alongside his brother Dr Sean Benham Board Certified Hair Transplant Surgeon in their Hollywood practice. Together they founded HiHappyHead.com which focusses on providing customisable prescription grade topical solutions for men and women.  

Did you know that even the most lustrous, voluminous hair could be affected by the hormonal fluctuations of the Menopause transition? Put this together with a genetic predisposition to female pattern baldness and ‘sprinkle on’ some of the stressors we encounter in mid-life, and you may find yourself shedding hair left, right and centre.  

Dr Ben tells me that “some people are genetically predisposed to losing their hair, but it may be that there are other factors that accelerate that underlying tendency. “I have a lot of patients that come and see me in their 30s and they look amazing, and I know they’re going to keep their hair unless something drastic happens.”

But when the Sh*t hits the fan help is on hand!

Dr Ben says “I have some female patients that come in and honestly all we do is put them on protein, collagen and vitamins, I review them 4-5 months later and they tell me they’re much better even without using any prescription drugs”.

It is lucky for us that things are a changing in hair restoration medicine. Only 7 years ago we were seeing 90% males that only 10% females in our practice but over the past five years the mix is changing. It could be that social media has helped to shift the taboo around female pattern hair loss. The great news is that people are talking about hair loss, there is less embarrassment and now we can have this conversation about treatment options.   

Where do I begin? 

Advice from a certified professional is a great starting point. Dr Ben says “patients don't know what they need but they know they have a problem and they come to me for advice. On the other hand, some patients come with ideas of what they want but perhaps that's not the right thing so I will always present all the options. Always begin with simple nutritional, supplementation, and general haircare advice if necessary, explore the options for medical hair loss treatment, injectables and hair transplantation where appropriate.  

Join us to hear the full story!  

My thanks to Dr Ben Behnam Visit hihappyhead.com for your hair restoration support.

Host Phillipa Butler Physiotherapist, Pilates, Yoga teacher 

This episode members of the Menopause Collective chat all things skin, hair and Nails. From the hair on your head an in all those places that you'd really rather it didn't grow. We talk skin and how we can have a glowing complexion as we move into middle life. Drying out in the most inconvenience of places is definitely something that happens in menopause which is almost ironic when you can be dripping wet and hot flushing and simultaneously dry as the gobi desert.  A top to toe tour of essential oils, nourishment from within and how our thoughts can help or hinder our overall wellbeing. Join us for tips and giggles galore as we share stories and enjoy honest, frank conversation.

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Phillipa Butler Chartered Physiotherapist, Clinical Pilates, Therapeutic Yoga teacher and Host

Claire Ottewell Aromatherapist

Jacquie Whur Clinical Hypnotherapist

Disclaimer: Please note that any advice we provide in this podcast is for information only, and if you are unsure of its suitability for your specific circumstances, you should consult your medical practitioner if you have any specific health concerns.

Dr. Rosenthal is available as a wellness or environmental consultant and performs concierge wellness services, uniquely versed in anti-aging/regenerative medicine, circadian rhythms, heliotherapy, chronotherapy, photobiomodulation and electromagnetic assessments to allow a holistic wellness approach down to the quantum level. Find out more 

Menopause and Sleep

I know only too well that the peri-menopausal decline of oestrogen contributes to disrupted sleep. Menopausal hot flushes and sweats (vasomotor symptoms) contribute to night-time waking as does anxiety and a depressed mood. Anxiety can lead to difficulty getting to sleep and depression contributes to non-restorative sleep and early morning waking.

Sleep is essential for health and our sleep/wake cycle and is managed by the circadian clock in the brain. This is where my expertise expires and so I hand over to Dr. Joshua Rosenthal; a Board Certified Sleep Specialist. Dr Rosenthal is dedicated to holistic health and wellness and he translates some challenging biological science into accessible health interventions.

Light and Hormones

The eye connects to the brain clock and the Hypothalamic Pituitary Adrenal axis HPA, which controls all hormones. Light talks to the pituitary gland which talks to adrenals and influences the production and balance of all hormones including oestrogen, vitamin D and Melatonin.

Melatonin is the hormone responsible for sleep signalling and it is made in the retina on exposure to natural light wavelengths which occur at sunrise. The blue light wavelengths suppress the production of melatonin as does mobile phone EMF radiation. So melatonin is made in the sun but the effects are activated at night for restful sleep.

Blue light Hazard!

Any light in the wavelength range 4-500nm equates to a blue light hazard. This blue light isn’t just responsible for suppressing melatonin but can create reactive oxygen species or free radicals which are responsible for raised levels of inflammation. Inflammation is the precursor for most diseases. Reducing blue light exposure can reduce inflammatory markers in the body.

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Disclaimer: any advice we provide in this podcast is for information only, and if you are unsure of its suitability for your specific circumstances, you should consult your medical practitioner before making any lifestyle changes.Disclaimer: any advice we provide in this podcast is for information only, and if you are unsure of its suitability for your specific circumstances, you should consult your medical practitioner before making any lifestyle changes.

You don't need a Masters in Biology to talk about Menopause but it sure helps! Aishwarya Viswamitra is a final year Master’s student at the Indian Institute for Science Education and Research (IISER) in Mohali. She is studying 'lived' menopause experiences in India. She has a keen interest in understanding the social sciences of public health and so do I! Join us to find out about women's experiences of Menopause on another continent. So far and yet so near! 

Disclaimer: Please note that any advice we provide in this podcast is for information only, and if you are unsure of its suitability for your specific circumstances, you should consult your medical practitioner if you have any specific health concerns.

If you feel the need to turn over a new leaf or make a new start; now is the ideal time! If we consider the seasons and. in particular the agricultural calendar; February is marked by the ploughing of the soil to prepare it for the seed and it's the perfect time for doing any 'groundwork'.  Ask yourself what you need to do NOW to prepare to plant the seeds of your dreams this year? If you are not sure where to begin Phillipa and members of the collective are here to help!  

Disclaimer: Please note that any advice we provide in this podcast is for information only, and if you are unsure of its suitability for your specific circumstances, you should consult your medical practitioner if you have any specific health concerns.

Two exercise teachers from opposite ends of the globe chat all things menopause and movement. Join me and fellow fitness teacher Tracy Minnoch-Nuku, Founder of Sexy Ageing. We each have our own experiences of menopause with surprising similarities. We both love to move in our own ways and we are both on a mission to help women transitioning through menopause to find the information, support and inspiration they are seeking. We talk frankly about our own experiences; sharing is caring! 

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For Yoga Teacher Christa Fairbrother living with arthritis, and teaching yoga are integrated.  She credits her yoga practice for her lack of pain and specifically aqua yoga because it’s kind to people's joints. It's easy for beginners to start and challenges advanced practitioners in new ways.  I'm all ears and can't wait to find out more,  and I'd love you to join us. 

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Love changes over time, and these changes often manifest around 45-65. The ideal form of love involves three components: passion, intimacy, and commitment. Maintaining loving relationships is like getting fit!. Join me and Debbie Marielle Elzea Relationship Specialist, Psychotherapist and Intimacy Coach for Women for some top tips to strengthen or revive your loving relationships.

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