perimenopause Archives

Harnessing Neuroplasticity to Overcome Chronic Fatigue and Pain During Perimenopause

The journey through perimenopause and menopause isn’t just shaped by shifting hormones—increasing evidence shows that the brain and nervous system play a vital role in the symptoms we experience. On a recent episode of the Menopause Mastery Podcast, Dr. Betty Murray sat down with Ashok Gupta, founder of the Gupta Program and leading expert in […]

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Why Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Is a Major Longevity Risk for Women

Osteoporosis, perimenopause, Perimenopause Support, Women's Healthcare

When most women think about menopause and the years leading up to it, the conversation tends to center around hot flashes, hormone shifts, and mood changes. But as discussed on the Menopause Mastery Podcast with our guest, Kim Vopni, it’s time to shine a spotlight on another central, yet often overlooked, part of women’s longevity:

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Solving the Midlife Energy Crisis: Root Causes, Gut Health, and Mitochondria

Gut Health, Hormonal Healthy, Menopause, Menopause Symptoms, Midlife Wellness, perimenopause, Weight Gain, Weight Loss

Midlife brings more than gray hairs or laugh lines—it can also drop you into a pit of exhaustion, bloating, and gut chaos that no amount of coffee seems to fix. What’s going on? As Dr. Betty Murray and functional medicine expert Laura Frontero explore in their conversation, the root of these issues often lies beneath

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Unlocking the Science Behind Hormone Therapy for Menopausal Women

Bone Health, Estrogen, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Menopause, perimenopause

Navigating menopause can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to making decisions about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). With decades of myths and confusing headlines, many women are left wondering if HRT is safe—or even necessary. On the Menopause Mastery Podcast, Dr. Betty Murray, a clinical nutritionist and expert in functional medicine, goes deep on what

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Practical Tips to Break the Stress-Hair Loss Cycle in Perimenopause and Menopause

Gut Health, Hormonal Imbalance, Hormone Balancing, Menopause, perimenopause

Hair loss can feel like the ultimate betrayal by your body, especially as you enter perimenopause and menopause. For many women, the sudden appearance of thinning hair—sometimes in clumps—can send stress levels soaring. And that stress? It can make hair loss even worse. In a recent episode of the Menopause Mastery Podcast, Dr. Betty Murray

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Are Women Hitting Perimenopause Earlier? Breaking Down the Latest Study Findings

Brain Fog, Hormonal Imbalance, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Hot Flashes, Mood Fluctuations, Mood Swings, perimenopause, Weight Gain

For decades, the average age of menopause in the United States has hovered around 51, with most women expecting to experience perimenopausal symptoms—hot flashes, mood swings, sleep disturbances—in their mid-to-late 40s. But a new wave of research is shaking up what we thought we knew about this transition. Increasingly, women are presenting with classic perimenopausal

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Unlocking the Secrets to Managing Menopause Weight with Medication and Hormone Therapy

Estrogen, Menopause, perimenopause

Is There a Way to Solve Menopause Weight Gain? Menopause brings with it unique changes, one of the most common being weight gain. This isn’t merely an issue of aesthetics—it’s intrinsically linked with health risks such as diabetes and heart disease. In the latest episode of the Menopause Mastery Podcast, Dr. Betty Murray explores why

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Unlocking the Power of Omega 3 and 6 Fats for Peak Health

Diet, inflammatory response, oil sensitivity, omega-3, omega-6, perimenopause, plant proteins, plant-based diet, Supplements

Exploring the Importance of Proper Oil Handling and Consumption When it comes to understanding the complex and often misunderstood world of dietary fats, particularly omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, there’s no better guide than Udo Erasmus. A pioneer in the field, Erasmus emphasizes the critical importance of how oils are handled—from production all the way

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