Join Elizabeth Yarnell and Cynthia Thurlow as they explore a blend of traditional medicine and holistic health for menopause. Cynthia discusses her medical background and examines how the microbiome and immune system evolve with age. Discover insights on the impact of childhood events on autoimmune risk, the nervous system's balance, and hormones' role in mood and immunity. Topics include gut health, stress management, and pelvic floor therapy. The episode also covers inflammaging, immunosenescence, hormone therapy, and cholesterol management in women. Cynthia's book on stress, trauma, and bone health is highlighted.
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Website: ElizabethYarnell.com
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Virtual Community & Clinic: TheInflammationAcademy.com
Cover Design by Emily Cotler
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Theme Music by MooShoo Beatz
(0:00) Introduction, podcast overview, and guest introduction
(2:50) Cynthia Thurlow's background in traditional medicine
(3:29) Microbiome and immune system changes with aging
(5:26) Adverse childhood events and autoimmune risk
(7:27) Sympathetic vs. parasympathetic nervous system explained
(10:01) Hormones' role in mood and immune function
(13:18) Gut health improvement and stress management
(18:30) Pelvic floor therapy post-childbirth
(21:49) Birth method, early nutrition, and microbiome development
(24:31) Microbiome changes during perimenopause and menopause
(27:32) Ovaries' health and the ovarian microbiome
(32:07) Inflammaging and immunosenescence
(34:31) Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for aging women
(39:50) Cholesterol management and statin use in women
(43:48) Edema and swelling in middle-aged women
(45:59) Key themes and overview of Cynthia's book
(46:39) Gut microbiome and bone health
(47:05) Book's focus on stress and trauma
(47:30) Book availability and presale bonuses
(48:40) Upcoming in-person events
(49:41) Final thoughts on perimenopause and menopause
(51:16) Closing remarks
(51:44) Listener engagement and social media
(52:17) Call to action and free inflammation quiz