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Menopause can be a challenging phase for many women, but nature has provided us with incredible remedies in the form of herbs! 

In this episode of the Wellness MD Podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with Amy Anthony, a renowned aromatherapist and herbalist, about the transformative power of herbs in treating menopause symptoms. 

Amy followed her passion for working with plants and left her successful career in marketing research to become one of NYC's leading aromatherapy practitioners. As a certified aromatherapist, aromatherapy educator, herbalist, gardener, certified master composter, and artisanal distiller, Amy brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion. 

In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of using herbs to treat menopause symptoms. From hot flashes to mood swings, herbs have proven to be powerful allies in providing relief and balance during this transition. 

Join us as we explore the natural wonders of herbs and their ability to ease menopause symptoms. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation - listen to the episode now!  

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Today, I'm excited to introduce you to Bonnie Flemington, a holistic nutritionist and passionate advocate for the management of osteoarthritis. She is also a certified nutritionist who believes wellness involves a holistic approach.

Bonnie takes a big-picture view when creating personal and guided nutrition plans, helping people reduce inflammation and gain energy without feeling deprived or spending hours in the kitchen.

In this episode, Bonnie shares some great insights on how to support your body through menopause, including which foods to eat and which to avoid, and lifestyle changes that can help you thrive during menopause.

Bonnie Flemington, MBA, CNP, RWP is a Certified Nutritionist with additional training in functional testing and solutions for imbalances in digestion, metabolic function, and blood chemistry. She also specializes in addressing pain and inflammation. Utilizing the right testing for your symptoms and goals gives Bonnie the information she needs to create a custom protocol that will expedite your healing.

Bonnie’s clients cite her non-judgmental, responsive, and genuine approach as also making a big difference in their success. Bonnie works with individual clients and runs online and group programs.

Bonnie’s 12-week group program, Pain Free Naturally runs twice a year starting in September and January and she also provides a digital done-for-you seasonal weekly meal planning program.

CNP – Certified Nutritional Practitioner
RWS – Restorative Wellness Practitioner

You can find more information on Bonnie at https://bonnieflemington.com/

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Join me for a fascinating conversation that provided invaluable insights into how we can all make better choices to live a life of optimal wellness.

In this episode of the Wellness MD podcast, Susan Salenger joins me, Dr. Daniela Steyn to discuss health management. We discussed the ways in which women are taking control of and managing their health, as well as areas where they may be mismanaging it.  

Susan Salenger is the author of the book Sidelined. In Sidelined, Susan explains why women are misdiagnosed more often than men, and why their symptoms often go unrecognized or even disputed. This book teaches readers how to take charge of their health, make informed decisions, and leave their appointments with answers instead of just questions.

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In this episode of the Wellness MD podcast, Life Coach Caroline Elisabeth joins host Dr. Daniela Steyn to discuss how our habits serve (or not serve) us. 

Our habits form the foundation of our daily lives and often determine our success or failure. It's important to recognize when we need to shift our current patterns and behaviors in order to reach our goals. By examining what no longer serves us, we can identify new strategies that are more productive and effective in helping us reach our highest potential!

Caroline is a certified life and health coach. She works with women ready to delete old habits and thoughts, and step into the brilliant life they desire and deserve through her private coaching practice, Build Your Brilliance, and 90-day program, Unleash Your Brilliance. 

In this podcast you will learn:

1. How to achieve your goals 
2. What you should be aware of when it comes to your habits
3. How to shift your long time habits
4. What a habit loop is
5. How to ensure long time success 

Find Caroline at buildyourbrilliance.com as well as Instagram instagram.com/iamcarolineelisabeth where she actively shares tips, motivation, and inspiration to build a life based on your own expectations, not the expectations of others.

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In this episode of the Wellness MD podcast, functional training expert and personal trainer Stefan van der Merwe joins host Dr. Daniela Steyn to discuss the whole body approach to fitness and how it can help you achieve your health goals. Learn about the benefits of functional training, tips for getting started, and more!

Stefan van der Merwe completed his Honors degree in Biokinetics after obtaining a degree in Sports Science. He is a Certified Personal Trainer and the Founder of FITT by Stefan.

With his custom FITT by Stefan Program, Stefan offers a whole body approach to weight loss. The whole body approach includes a workout and meal plan designed for your body, while private online coaching ensures you reach your transformation goals!

Listen to the end to learn:
1. What Functional Training is
2. What flexible dieting is all about
3. How to reverse insulin resistance
4. What are the building blocks of energy
5. How to curb cravings

Find information on Stefan and his FITT by Stefan Program here:
https://fittbystefan.co.za/

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In this episode of the Wellness MD podcast, Dr. Daniela Steyn talks to Amanda Nighbert about the all or nothing mindset and how it can impact your health and wellness. They discuss the dangers of perfectionism and how to cultivate a more flexible mindset that will serve you better in life.

Amanda Nighbert is a registered dietitian specializing in weight loss nutrition. Her passion and purpose is to empower others to break the all or nothing mindset and find sustainable change for long term weight loss success. She presented this powerful message on the Ted X stage March of 2021. With 20 years of knowledge and experience under her belt, she provides upper level nutrition education and support to everyone she works with. 

With her custom LEAN Program, range of coaching services, and multiple shop offerings, she has cultivated a brand that focuses on giving participants the leading tools and resources to help reach the best versions of themselves. Amanda’s goal is to provide the most current, cutting edge nutritional techniques that not only provide results but are also sustainable for life. 

Listen to the end to learn:
1. How to break the all or nothing mindset
2. How to use the 80/20 principle in your life
3. How to determine your why
4. About muscle-centric medicine
5. When you should start strength training

Find information on Amanda Nighbert and her custom LEAN Program here:
https://amandanighbert.com/lean-program/

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In this episode of the Health and Wellness Talk Show, we'll be discussing Healthy Aging with Dr. Kirsten Lindner. Tune in to learn about the different ways you can stay healthy and vibrant as you age!

Dr. Lindner is passionate about elder care, quality improvement, physician health and wellness, physician financial literacy, and finding balance as a physician, wife, daughter and mother. 

With a background in gerontology and a fellowship in care of the elderly, she has a strong foundational understanding of the unique attributes, needs and challenges of older adults and the aging journey.

Her clinical experience is broad and includes geriatric primary care (with a special interest in women's health), acute care as a hospitalist, and as a leader and provider of care in retirement and long term care. 

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Welcome to the Health and Wellness Talk Show on Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Amanda Marrone! In this episode, we'll be discussing all things lifestyle medicine, from how to make small changes that can have a big impact on your health, to tips for staying motivated and accountable. 

Dr. Amanda Marrone has been a family physician in the Niagara region in Ontario for almost 18 years, after completing both her medical and residency training at McMaster.  She practiced rural family medicine at the Smithville Family Health team from 2004 – 2020 where she included hospital in-patient care, low risk obstetrics, surgical assisting and palliative care in her scope of practice.   She is an Associate Clinical Professor at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine,  and enjoys teaching both undergraduate and post-graduate trainees.  

In July 2020 Dr. Marrone made the decision to transition away from her  busy full-time family practice and currently fills her professional time with surgical assisting, teaching and pursuing her dream of practicing lifestyle medicine full time.    In December 2021, Amanda completed the rigorous process of becoming officially Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.  Dr. Marrone believes that lifestyle-based patient education is medicine's "missing link", and it has the potential to change the face of chronic disease in Canada. 

She is the creator of the "Welcome Home! Lifestyle Medicine Program", a 12 week group-based patient education program which focuses on the six pillars of lifestyle medicine:  nutrition, physical activity, stress management, substance avoidance, sleep hygiene and social interconnectedness.  She is excited to launch this program virtually by early 2023.

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Are you struggling with hormonal changes during menopause? Do you feel like it's controlling your life? In this podcast, Dr. Daniela Steyn speaks to Dr. Kristy Prouse about thriving through menopause by optimizing your hormonal health. 

Dr. Kristy Prouse, MD, FRCSC, is an accomplished surgeon and leading OB/GYN with degrees in Psychology, Genetics and Cell Biology and trained in Functional Medicine. Dr. Prouse founded The Institute for Hormonal Health in 2011 when her own personal experience with hormonal health issues led her to create what she felt was missing from the standard of care in Western medicine. 

You'll learn about: 
1. The most common presenting symptoms of hormone imbalance. 
2. What is the root cause/common thread with these symptoms? 
3. The different hormones involved in menopause and what systems are impacted by cortisol dysregulation. 
4. How to regulate your hormones through various treatment options. 

If you would like to contact The Institute for Hormonal Health, you can do so at 
Website: https://www.hormonalhealth.ca/ 

 
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Menopause is part of the normal female reproductive cycle. Throughout puberty, your hormones induce menstruation. Once you have a period, you are fertile. Where puberty is the beginning of your fertile period, menopause marks the end of this time. The mean age for menopause is 51, and while it is associated with numerous uncomfortable symptoms, you can overcome these and live an extraordinary life!

In this podcast, Dr. Daniela Steyn speaks with a pelvic physiotherapist, Gerda Hayden, about menopause. Gerda has always been passionate about all aspects of women's health and health care. She pursued her interest by becoming a pelvic health physiotherapist while pregnant with her first son.

Gerda has held numerous leadership titles and is currently rostered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario to perform internal pelvic exams and is a member of the Women's Health Division with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

Gerda has practiced pelvic health physiotherapy in South Africa, the UK and Canada and has encountered women from all walks of life. Her holistic approach ensures that she addresses underlying issues and strives always to see the bigger picture. She keeps abreast of the latest evidence-based research and applies this to her clients. Her thorough, insightful, and effective assessment enables the development of an integrated and comprehensive client-centered treatment strategy.

Gerda has a special interest in the perimenopausal stage of life. She can fit pessaries and silicone devices designed to support pelvic organs and will be offering this service from the Burlington location.

If you would like to contact Gerda you can do so at:

Website: https://gerdahayden.com/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/gerdahaydenpt?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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