Episode 64: Navigating Menopause & Perimenopause

In todays episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica and Carissa are joined by Paige to discuss Menopause and Perimenopause. Together they talk about:

- What is menopause and peri menopause and what is happening with hormones at this time

- How the menstural cycle begins to change inclusive of the decline in hormones

- What actually constitutes a menopause 'diagnosis'

- Explain that this is a normal cycle of life - BUT there are things that we can do to help in the lead up and during

- The use of the OCP, HRT, Marina or other medications during menopause

- What age should you start preparing for menopause and genetic patterns

- Dietary intake, supportive foods, medicinal herbs to consider

- Exercise and menopause

- Insulin and cortisol involvement and how to managing these hormones

-Weight management through perimenopause and menopause

- Bone health and cardiovascular health with menopause

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