How Beef Is Destroying Your Hormones – Cynthia Thurlow : 1457
Summary
Dave Asprey hosts functional medicine doctor Cynthia Thurlow to discuss optimizing women’s health during perimenopause and menopause. They explore how gut health, sleep, and stress impact hormonal balance, advocating for targeted interventions like oral progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid support. The conversation also covers the misuse of statins, the benefits of GLP-1 drugs, and the importance of comprehensive lab testing to restore vitality and prevent relationship strain.
Topics discussed
Viome Sponsorship and Intro
Perimenopause Overview and Guest Intro
Root Causes: Sleep, Stress, and Lifestyle
Hormone Replacement: Progesterone and Testosterone
Thyroid Health and Suboptimal Levels
Access to Care and FDA Regulations
GLP-1 Drugs and Body Image Judgment
Metabolic Health and Aging Skin
Diagnostic Testing and AI in Medicine
Evidence-Based Medicine vs. Anecdotes
Gut Microbiome and Perimenopause Symptoms
Mold, Lyme Disease, and Environmental Toxins
Dairy, Xeranol, and Raw Milk Controversy
Trauma, ACEs, and Nervous System Regulation
Conclusion, Book Promo, and Disclaimer
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