In part two of this round table talk we answer our listeners and followers question on weight loss , hormones and fitness. 

• Do hormones such as the estrogen patch and oral progesterone need to be taken forever? I’m 51 and post menopausal. 
• What is the best exercise regimen to follow as you enter the menopause phase of life, while starting hormone therapy and trying to lose weight - at the same time? My diet is under control for the most part. 
• Should you heal the gut first or balance hormones. 
• How do you feel about testosterone replacement during peri and post menopause when free to is non existent. Plus what are some natural ways to help boost testosterone before replacement? 
• How can you tell when your body is metabolically recovered from over dieting? Also, how can you tell if you are clearing inflammation from exercise (i.e., what markers can/should indicate recovery besides fatigue or muscle soreness)?
• Best approaches when you have hypothyroidism and possibly adrenal issues.
• How do you assess when to start bioidentical estrogen? 
• What issues contribute to chronic pain?
• What do you do when you take the recommendations from your naturopath (et al), take the recommended supplements, eat clean, exercise regularly and you can't lose the weight? So frustrated!
• Do flowering plant essential oils provide the same benefits as BHRT? (such as bone and cardiovascular health, breast and brain protection?) Can essential oils and BHRT be used together?
• Is it okay to combine estrogen and testosterone together in a compounded cream?
• Do hormones such as the estrogen patch and oral progesterone need to be taken forever? I’m 51 and post menopausal.

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