Podcasts about nams

Aprīlī noskaidrojām Latvijas Literatūras gada balvas (LALIGABA) 2025. gada nominantus un uzvarētājus. Starp četriem labākajiem prozas autordarbiem arī Svena Kuzmina stāsts “Brīvībene”, ko aprīļa sākumā nolēmām saukt par mēneša grāmatu un aicināt pievienoties lasīšanai."Brīvībene" vēsta par 2002. gada nogali, kad topošais mākslas students pārceļas uz sava vecvectēva denacionalizēto īpašumu. Nams ir zaudējis sendienu krāšņumu. Vecie, sociāli nelabvēlīgie īrnieki tajā saimnieko, it kā nekas nebūtu mainījies. Un tomēr – mainījies ir daudz.Mūsu domas par Svena Kuzmina stāstu, kas aprīļa beigās ieguvis arī LALIGABA ekspertu komisijas atzinību, klausies sarunā, kurā piedalās Zane, Kristīne, Ieva un Aija.Kļūsti par raidieraksta patronu jeb atbalstītāju https://www.patreon.com/PiedzivotKlausies raidījumu "Cienījamies klausītāji! Etīdes par literatūru" šeit https://open.spotify.com/show/5br6v0su8U1SiVDhPkVNPb

So here we are at the end of another season. We welcome Smithy, Jack, Cotts, Buttsy, Nams and Westley to the pod for what can only be described as 40 mins of madness! Its QUIZ time!!!Dont forget to visit www.rileyleisure.com/loakm and use discount code STFC5 at the checkout for further discounts on all your pool and snooker needs!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a new pharmaphorum podcast, web editor Nicole Raleigh speaks with Tomasz Kostriezewski, CSO at CN Bio, about single organ-on-a-chip technology and multi-organ microphysiological systems (MPS), as well as accelerating drug discovery pipelines with these new alternative methodologies (NAMs). Clinical trial success rates are very low, with up to 95% not succeeding, and a wide range of disease states remains untreated. What NAMs permit is a screening of new drugs, of whatever entity – chemical or biological – to better predict how they will behave when put into a patient, says Kostriezewski. From metabolic to neurological diseases, as well as oncological – the applicability of organ-on-a-chip technologies is wide ranging, and regulators have been taking a more active role in trying to understand their role and value, and thereby validate their contextual usage at a future point. Nonetheless, already data is accepted today using this new approach, explains Kostriezewski, providing further insights on the landscape as market adoption continues to grow globally. You can listen to episode 174a of the pharmaphorum podcast in the player below, download the episode to your computer, or find it - and subscribe to the rest of the series - in iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Podbean, and pretty much wherever you get your other podcasts!

Stāsta mākslas vēsturniece, Latvijas Mākslas akadēmijas profesore, Dr. art. Silvija Grosa   Lielākais un smalkākais tirdzniecības nams 20. gadsimta sākumā Rīgā bija "J. Jaksch & Co". Greznā ēka, kas Otrā pasaules kara laikā tika sagrauta, atradās kādreizējā Svērtuves ielā 11 (iepretī Melngalvju namam). Nams tika uzcelts 1900.–1901. gadā pēc arhitekta Karla Felsko projekta, pārbūvējot 19. gadsimta vidus ēku. 20. gadsimta sākuma Rīgas ceļvežos tas raksturots kā viena no "brīnišķīgākajām Rīgas celtnēm gan praktiskā iekārtojuma, gan skaistuma ziņā".  Namā bija ierīkota centrālapkure, elektriskais apgaismojums un – pirmo reizi Rīgā – lifts, kura apgādi ar elektrību nodrošināja vietējā spēkstacija. Vecrīgas blīvajā apbūvē ēka izcēlās ar grezno un izsmalcināto fasādes noformējumu. Apakšējo stāvu klāja Ārensburgas (tag. Kuresāre) kaļķakmens plāksnes, bet pārējo fasādi – keramikas mozaīka, kurā alegoriskas figurālas kompozīcijas papildināja ornamentāli ierāmējumi neorenesanses stilā. Mozaīka bija izgatavota uzņēmumā "Villeroy & Boch" Vācijas pilsētā Metlahā pēc Nirnbergas arhitekta Teodora Eiriha skicēm veikala iepriekšējās paplašināšanas laikā – ap 1895. gadu. Jaunās fasādes vajadzībām nedaudz tika mainīta kompozīcija, jo veikals bija ieguvis papildu stāvu un plašus logus. Vienīgais zināmais materiāls, kas ļauj novērtēt iespējamo nama polihromiju (okera gamma ar sarkanīgu nokrāsu un atsevišķiem silti zaļiem un sarkaniem akcentiem), ir akvareļa tehnikā darināts ēkas attēls, kas izdots kā pastkarte, bet vēlāk izmantots uzņēmuma reklāmā Rīgas adrešu grāmatā. Saskaņā ar veikala darbības sākotnējo specifiku (porcelāna, stikla un zeltlietu tirdzniecība), fasādes mozaīkās attēloti nozīmīgi 16. un 17. gadsimta Vācijas stikla, porcelāna un juveliermākslas meistari: 16. gadsimta keramiķis Bernārs Palisī, 17. gadsimta ķīmiķis Johans Kunkels, Meisenes porcelāna ražotnes pamatlicējs 17. gadsimta beigās un 18. gadsimta sākumā Johans Frīdrihs Betgers, kā arī Nirnbergas 16. gadsimta zeltkalis Vencels Jamnicers. Motīvu simboliskais aspekts: divi ķerubi fasādes malās, kuri "izaug" no piramidālām, spirālveidā vītām kolonnām, saule, globuss, sieviete ar lāpu un lodi, kas izstaro gaismu. Celtnes interjerā savulaik vienā no plafoniem tika iekļauts 1716. gada gleznojums "Sābas ķēniņienes pieņemšana ķēniņa Zālamana pilī". Nozīmīgais darbs, kas tapis Rīgas krāsotāju cunftes meistara Korda Meiera darbnīcā, zudis līdz ar ēku, kurā tas atradās. "J. Jaksch & Co" veikalā bija pieejamas daudzas un dažādas preces: līdzās traukiem, sudraba galda piederumiem, porcelāna sīkplastikai, zeltlietām, pulksteņiem un lampām, kas veidoja galveno sortimentu ap 1901. gadu, varēja iegādāties izsmalcinātu sadzīves tehniku, interjera priekšmetus, rotaļlietas un citas preces. Arhitekts Edgars Slavietis savās bērnības atmiņās par 20. gadsimta sākuma Rīgu atceras, ka pie Jakša  turīgie rīdzinieki varēja iegādāties arī pirmos fajansa tualetes podus, kurus lepni veda mājās bez iepakojuma... Kā liecina 20. gadsimta sākumā (domājams, ne agrāk par 1906. gadu) izdotais veikala reklāmas katalogs, “J. Jaksch & Co” varēja atļauties piedāvāt daudzu slavenu Eiropas uzņēmumu ražojumus, kā arī preces no visas pasaules, akcentējot to kvalitāti. Piedāvājums ietvēra gan priekšmetus, kas bija darināti pēc ievērojamāko jūgendstila meistaru metiem (piemēram, Emīla Galē vāzes), gan antīku kristāla slīpējumu kopijas vai itāļu un vācu marmora skulptūras. Sortimentā bija arī ekstravagantas lietas, piemēram, no krokodilādas vai varžu ādas gatavoti portmoneji un piezīmju grāmatiņas. Tomēr nozīmīgākais bija fakts, ka līdzās mākslinieciski augstvērtīgajam Kopenhāgenas un Meisenes porcelānam šeit varēja iegādāties Anša Cīruļa keramiku, kā arī citus vietējo mākslinieku un amatnieku izstrādājumus – kamīna piederumus un elegantas pītas mēbeles, tādējādi veikalam kļūstot par labas gaumes un jūgendstila popularitātes veicinātāju Rīgā.

Radio Marija ir klausītāju veidots radio, kas nes Dieva Vārdu pasaulē. Radio Marija balss skan 24 stundas diennaktī. Šajos raidījumos klausītājiem kā saviem draugiem neatkarīgi no viņu reliģiskās pārliecības cenšamies sniegt Kristus Labo Vēsti – Evaņģēliju, skaidru katoliskās Baznīcas mācību. Cenšamies vairot lūgšanas pieredzi un sniegt iespēju ielūkoties visas cilvēces kultūras daudzveidībā. Radio Marija visā pasaulē darbojas uz brīvprātīgo kalpošanas pamata. Labprātīga savu talantu un laika ziedošana Dieva godam un jaunās evaņģelizācijas labā ir daļa no Radio Marija harizmas. Tā ir lieliska iespēja ikvienam īstenot savus talantus Evaņģēlija pasludināšanas darbā, piedzīvojot kalpošanas prieku. Ticam, ka Dievs īpaši lietos ikvienu cilvēku, kurš atsauksies šai kalpošanai, lai ar Radio Marija starpniecību paveiktu Latvijā lielas lietas. Radio Marija ir arī ģimene, kas vieno dažādu vecumu, dažādu konfesiju, dažādu sociālo slāņu cilvēkus, ļaujot katram būt iederīgam un sniegt savu pienesumu Dieva Vārda pasludināšanā, kā arī kopīgā lūgšanas pieredzē. "Patvērums Dievā 24 stundas diennaktī", - tā ir Radio Marija Latvija devīze. RML var uztvert Rīgā 97.3, Liepājā 97.1, Krāslavā 97.0, Valkā 93.2, kā arī ar [satelītuztvērēja palīdzību un interneta aplikācijās](http://www.rml.lv/klausies/).

Radio Marija ir klausītāju veidots radio, kas nes Dieva Vārdu pasaulē. Radio Marija balss skan 24 stundas diennaktī. Šajos raidījumos klausītājiem kā saviem draugiem neatkarīgi no viņu reliģiskās pārliecības cenšamies sniegt Kristus Labo Vēsti – Evaņģēliju, skaidru katoliskās Baznīcas mācību. Cenšamies vairot lūgšanas pieredzi un sniegt iespēju ielūkoties visas cilvēces kultūras daudzveidībā. Radio Marija visā pasaulē darbojas uz brīvprātīgo kalpošanas pamata. Labprātīga savu talantu un laika ziedošana Dieva godam un jaunās evaņģelizācijas labā ir daļa no Radio Marija harizmas. Tā ir lieliska iespēja ikvienam īstenot savus talantus Evaņģēlija pasludināšanas darbā, piedzīvojot kalpošanas prieku. Ticam, ka Dievs īpaši lietos ikvienu cilvēku, kurš atsauksies šai kalpošanai, lai ar Radio Marija starpniecību paveiktu Latvijā lielas lietas. Radio Marija ir arī ģimene, kas vieno dažādu vecumu, dažādu konfesiju, dažādu sociālo slāņu cilvēkus, ļaujot katram būt iederīgam un sniegt savu pienesumu Dieva Vārda pasludināšanā, kā arī kopīgā lūgšanas pieredzē. "Patvērums Dievā 24 stundas diennaktī", - tā ir Radio Marija Latvija devīze. RML var uztvert Rīgā 97.3, Liepājā 97.1, Krāslavā 97.0, Valkā 93.2, kā arī ar [satelītuztvērēja palīdzību un interneta aplikācijās](http://www.rml.lv/klausies/).

Radio Marija ir klausītāju veidots radio, kas nes Dieva Vārdu pasaulē. Radio Marija balss skan 24 stundas diennaktī. Šajos raidījumos klausītājiem kā saviem draugiem neatkarīgi no viņu reliģiskās pārliecības cenšamies sniegt Kristus Labo Vēsti – Evaņģēliju, skaidru katoliskās Baznīcas mācību. Cenšamies vairot lūgšanas pieredzi un sniegt iespēju ielūkoties visas cilvēces kultūras daudzveidībā. Radio Marija visā pasaulē darbojas uz brīvprātīgo kalpošanas pamata. Labprātīga savu talantu un laika ziedošana Dieva godam un jaunās evaņģelizācijas labā ir daļa no Radio Marija harizmas. Tā ir lieliska iespēja ikvienam īstenot savus talantus Evaņģēlija pasludināšanas darbā, piedzīvojot kalpošanas prieku. Ticam, ka Dievs īpaši lietos ikvienu cilvēku, kurš atsauksies šai kalpošanai, lai ar Radio Marija starpniecību paveiktu Latvijā lielas lietas. Radio Marija ir arī ģimene, kas vieno dažādu vecumu, dažādu konfesiju, dažādu sociālo slāņu cilvēkus, ļaujot katram būt iederīgam un sniegt savu pienesumu Dieva Vārda pasludināšanā, kā arī kopīgā lūgšanas pieredzē. "Patvērums Dievā 24 stundas diennaktī", - tā ir Radio Marija Latvija devīze. RML var uztvert Rīgā 97.3, Liepājā 97.1, Krāslavā 97.0, Valkā 93.2, kā arī ar [satelītuztvērēja palīdzību un interneta aplikācijās](http://www.rml.lv/klausies/).

The agrochemical field has long relied on animal models to evaluate the safety and efficacy of substances, but there's a growing demand to adopt new alternative methods (NAMs) that can further the industry while reducing the need for animal testing. However, questions remain as to their long-term viability.   Join Robert Landsiedel, Vice President of Experimental Toxicology and Ecology, and Susanne Kolle, Research Coordinator of Experimental Toxicology and Ecology at BASF, as they explain the benefits of NAMs, how they comply with the 3Rs principle, and the role collaboration is playing to push NAMs as a viable alternative to animals.Show Notes     Alternative Methods  AMAP Strategic Partnerships Animals in Research  Modernizing Drug Development Agrochemical Testing Service for Approvals Chemical Testing Services Charles River Laboratories Announces Development of Nonclinical Virtual Control Groups with Sanofi to Reduce the Use of Animals Charles River Laboratories, in Collaboration with MatTek Corporation, Awarded Grant from the Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives to Advance Research Alternatives

Radio Marija ir klausītāju veidots radio, kas nes Dieva Vārdu pasaulē. Radio Marija balss skan 24 stundas diennaktī. Šajos raidījumos klausītājiem kā saviem draugiem neatkarīgi no viņu reliģiskās pārliecības cenšamies sniegt Kristus Labo Vēsti – Evaņģēliju, skaidru katoliskās Baznīcas mācību. Cenšamies vairot lūgšanas pieredzi un sniegt iespēju ielūkoties visas cilvēces kultūras daudzveidībā. Radio Marija visā pasaulē darbojas uz brīvprātīgo kalpošanas pamata. Labprātīga savu talantu un laika ziedošana Dieva godam un jaunās evaņģelizācijas labā ir daļa no Radio Marija harizmas. Tā ir lieliska iespēja ikvienam īstenot savus talantus Evaņģēlija pasludināšanas darbā, piedzīvojot kalpošanas prieku. Ticam, ka Dievs īpaši lietos ikvienu cilvēku, kurš atsauksies šai kalpošanai, lai ar Radio Marija starpniecību paveiktu Latvijā lielas lietas. Radio Marija ir arī ģimene, kas vieno dažādu vecumu, dažādu konfesiju, dažādu sociālo slāņu cilvēkus, ļaujot katram būt iederīgam un sniegt savu pienesumu Dieva Vārda pasludināšanā, kā arī kopīgā lūgšanas pieredzē. "Patvērums Dievā 24 stundas diennaktī", - tā ir Radio Marija Latvija devīze. RML var uztvert Rīgā 97.3, Liepājā 97.1, Krāslavā 97.0, Valkā 93.2, kā arī ar [satelītuztvērēja palīdzību un interneta aplikācijās](http://www.rml.lv/klausies/).

Radio Marija ir klausītāju veidots radio, kas nes Dieva Vārdu pasaulē. Radio Marija balss skan 24 stundas diennaktī. Šajos raidījumos klausītājiem kā saviem draugiem neatkarīgi no viņu reliģiskās pārliecības cenšamies sniegt Kristus Labo Vēsti – Evaņģēliju, skaidru katoliskās Baznīcas mācību. Cenšamies vairot lūgšanas pieredzi un sniegt iespēju ielūkoties visas cilvēces kultūras daudzveidībā. Radio Marija visā pasaulē darbojas uz brīvprātīgo kalpošanas pamata. Labprātīga savu talantu un laika ziedošana Dieva godam un jaunās evaņģelizācijas labā ir daļa no Radio Marija harizmas. Tā ir lieliska iespēja ikvienam īstenot savus talantus Evaņģēlija pasludināšanas darbā, piedzīvojot kalpošanas prieku. Ticam, ka Dievs īpaši lietos ikvienu cilvēku, kurš atsauksies šai kalpošanai, lai ar Radio Marija starpniecību paveiktu Latvijā lielas lietas. Radio Marija ir arī ģimene, kas vieno dažādu vecumu, dažādu konfesiju, dažādu sociālo slāņu cilvēkus, ļaujot katram būt iederīgam un sniegt savu pienesumu Dieva Vārda pasludināšanā, kā arī kopīgā lūgšanas pieredzē. "Patvērums Dievā 24 stundas diennaktī", - tā ir Radio Marija Latvija devīze. RML var uztvert Rīgā 97.3, Liepājā 97.1, Krāslavā 97.0, Valkā 93.2, kā arī ar [satelītuztvērēja palīdzību un interneta aplikācijās](http://www.rml.lv/klausies/).

Today, Casey Stumpf, a NAMS certified nurse practitioner and dietitian, shares her journey into the world of hormonal health, particularly focusing on menopause and hormone replacement therapy. She discusses the misconceptions surrounding hormone therapy, the importance of understanding hormonal changes in women, and the benefits of testosterone therapy. Casey emphasizes the need for specialized care in managing menopause symptoms and the significance of early intervention with hormone therapy. The conversation also touches on the interconnectedness of diet, exercise, and hormonal balance, providing listeners with actionable insights to improve their health and well-being. As both a registered dietitian and a nurse practitioner, Casey offers a unique, integrative approach to healthcare that combines her expertise in nutrition with advanced clinical knowledge, allowing her to provide personalized care that addresses both the body and mind. Over the past 20 years, she's had the privilege of working in diverse healthcare settings, from the Emergency Department and Family Practice to End-of-Life Care. Her time as an end-of-life provider was especially formative, as it highlighted the critical importance of being proactive in our health and wellness long before we face serious illness or decline. It became clear to her how essential it is to prevent a "bad death" by investing in our health now—making the right choices, optimizing our well-being, and extending our healthspan, rather than merely focusing on lifespan. Her background as a dietitian has also given her a deep understanding of the powerful role nutrition plays in long-term health. She is passionate about helping her patients achieve sustainable weight loss, focusing on life-sustaining, nutrient-dense approaches rather than quick fixes or restrictive diets. This emphasis on balanced, mindful eating not only supports healthy weight management but also promotes overall vitality and helps to balance hormones, especially during life stages like menopause. Driven by her desire to help women live their best lives at every stage, she has pursued advanced education in menopause care, earning her Menopause Society Certification. This allows her to offer targeted care that integrates bioidentical hormone therapy with nutrition and lifestyle changes to help women navigate hormonal shifts, reclaim their energy, and feel their best. Ultimately, her goal is to bring her patients' spark back—to optimize their health, support their weight goals in a sustainable way, and empower them to live a vibrant, fulfilling life. She believes that true wellness is about being proactive today to prevent illness tomorrow, and she is dedicated to guiding her patients on this path every step of the way. Find Casey: website: www.theradiantwelltality.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casey.stumpf.fnp/ *Please reach out to Casey for a copy of the Perimenopause Symptom Tracker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Casey Stumpf, a NAMS certified nurse practitioner and dietitian, shares her journey into the world of hormonal health, particularly focusing on menopause and hormone replacement therapy. She discusses the misconceptions surrounding hormone therapy, the importance of understanding hormonal changes in women, and the benefits of testosterone therapy. Casey emphasizes the need for specialized care in managing menopause symptoms and the significance of early intervention with hormone therapy. The conversation also touches on the interconnectedness of diet, exercise, and hormonal balance, providing listeners with actionable insights to improve their health and well-being. As both a registered dietitian and a nurse practitioner, Casey offers a unique, integrative approach to healthcare that combines her expertise in nutrition with advanced clinical knowledge, allowing her to provide personalized care that addresses both the body and mind. Over the past 20 years, she's had the privilege of working in diverse healthcare settings, from the Emergency Department and Family Practice to End-of-Life Care. Her time as an end-of-life provider was especially formative, as it highlighted the critical importance of being proactive in our health and wellness long before we face serious illness or decline. It became clear to her how essential it is to prevent a "bad death" by investing in our health now—making the right choices, optimizing our well-being, and extending our healthspan, rather than merely focusing on lifespan. Her background as a dietitian has also given her a deep understanding of the powerful role nutrition plays in long-term health. She is passionate about helping her patients achieve sustainable weight loss, focusing on life-sustaining, nutrient-dense approaches rather than quick fixes or restrictive diets. This emphasis on balanced, mindful eating not only supports healthy weight management but also promotes overall vitality and helps to balance hormones, especially during life stages like menopause. Driven by her desire to help women live their best lives at every stage, she has pursued advanced education in menopause care, earning her Menopause Society Certification. This allows her to offer targeted care that integrates bioidentical hormone therapy with nutrition and lifestyle changes to help women navigate hormonal shifts, reclaim their energy, and feel their best. Ultimately, her goal is to bring her patients' spark back—to optimize their health, support their weight goals in a sustainable way, and empower them to live a vibrant, fulfilling life. She believes that true wellness is about being proactive today to prevent illness tomorrow, and she is dedicated to guiding her patients on this path every step of the way. Find Casey: website: www.theradiantwelltality.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casey.stumpf.fnp/ *Please reach out to Casey for a copy of the Perimenopause Symptom Tracker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Radio Marija ir klausītāju veidots radio, kas nes Dieva Vārdu pasaulē. Radio Marija balss skan 24 stundas diennaktī. Šajos raidījumos klausītājiem kā saviem draugiem neatkarīgi no viņu reliģiskās pārliecības cenšamies sniegt Kristus Labo Vēsti – Evaņģēliju, skaidru katoliskās Baznīcas mācību. Cenšamies vairot lūgšanas pieredzi un sniegt iespēju ielūkoties visas cilvēces kultūras daudzveidībā. Radio Marija visā pasaulē darbojas uz brīvprātīgo kalpošanas pamata. Labprātīga savu talantu un laika ziedošana Dieva godam un jaunās evaņģelizācijas labā ir daļa no Radio Marija harizmas. Tā ir lieliska iespēja ikvienam īstenot savus talantus Evaņģēlija pasludināšanas darbā, piedzīvojot kalpošanas prieku. Ticam, ka Dievs īpaši lietos ikvienu cilvēku, kurš atsauksies šai kalpošanai, lai ar Radio Marija starpniecību paveiktu Latvijā lielas lietas. Radio Marija ir arī ģimene, kas vieno dažādu vecumu, dažādu konfesiju, dažādu sociālo slāņu cilvēkus, ļaujot katram būt iederīgam un sniegt savu pienesumu Dieva Vārda pasludināšanā, kā arī kopīgā lūgšanas pieredzē. "Patvērums Dievā 24 stundas diennaktī", - tā ir Radio Marija Latvija devīze. RML var uztvert Rīgā 97.3, Liepājā 97.1, Krāslavā 97.0, Valkā 93.2, kā arī ar [satelītuztvērēja palīdzību un interneta aplikācijās](http://www.rml.lv/klausies/).

"Laiks īstiem vīriem"; 09.01.2025 17.00 - 18.00 Cikls "Es un mans nams." Nr.4 (1.Klausīties un dzirdēt) turpinājums viesis Lauris Grīns

As researchers look for ways to reduce the need for animals in their studies, new alternative methods (NAMs) are an intriguing route to capture crucial safety data and help advance drug discovery and development – specifically, virtual control groups (VCGs).   Join Steve Bulera, CVP and Chief Scientific Officer for Safety Assessment and Toxicology at Charles River, as he discusses how VCGs can be a viable alternative to research models, what it would take for the industry to widely accept NAMs, and how they can revolutionize research for the future.Show NotesVirtual Control Groups  Sounds of Science E73: Virtual Control Groups Modernizing Drug Development with Virtual Control Groups Virtual Control Groups: A Data-Driven Novel Method Revolutionizing the Future of Safety Studies Charles River Laboratories Announces Development of Nonclinical Virtual Control Groups with Sanofi to Reduce the Use of Animals 

"Es un mans nams." Nr.2 Vīru identitāte ,aicinājums. Jozuas 24:15

Visos laikos ir bijis svarīgs mūsu ,kā vīru identitātes jautājums. Kristus sekotājiem ir ļoti labs piemērs mūsu Kungs un Pestītājs. Visi tie vīri ,par kuriem mums ir dota liecība Bībelē. Šoreiz Vecās Derības vīrs Jozua. Jozuas 24:15 šeit ir rakstu vieta kura ir aktuāla visos laikos, jo īpaši arī šajos. Šai jaunajā ciklā iedziļināsimies tādos jautjumos, kā vīrietis - viņa atbildība. Vīrietis - ģimenes galva. Vīrietis - mērķis velna uzbrukumiem. Un vēl citas lietas.

In this episode of the Safer Chemicals Podcast, we dive into ECHA's new initiatives in advancing non-animal testing methods through the New Approach Methodologies Framework Contract.Our guests, Sylvia Escher from the Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine, and Tomasz Sobanski from ECHA's Alternative Methods Team, discuss research projects aimed at transforming how chemicals are assessed for safety.Useful linksECHA to investigate new test method potentially replacing toxicity testing with fish - ECHA news 13 November 2024Animal testing under the REACH Regulation**************Subscribe to our YouTube channelSubscribe to our Safer Chemicals PodcastSubscribe to our newsFollow us on:TwitterFacebookLinkedInVisit our website Disclaimer: Views expressed by interviewees do not necessarily represent the official position of the European Chemicals Agency. All content is up to date at the time of publication.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Dr. Jim Simon discusses the importance of hormones in sexual health and the intersectionality of ISSWSH and NAMS. He emphasizes the need for all healthcare providers to be comfortable talking about sex and hormones. Dr. Simon also talks about his paper on menopausal hormone therapy and the misconceptions surrounding hormone therapy and breast cancer. He highlights the importance of individualized risk assessment and informed decision-making. The conversation also covers the future of hormones, the role of lifestyle factors in healthy aging, and the development of new drugs for hot flashes, including Fezolinetant and a new one coming on the market in one year. In this conversation, Dr. James Simon and Dr. Kelly Casperson discuss various topics related to women's health, including the challenges of getting a female dosed testosterone approved by the FDA, of treating sexual dysfunction, the underutilization of certain medications, and the importance of advocating for better access to care. They also touch on the off-label use of medications and the need for comprehensive education on hormones and sex medicine. Additionally, they explore the role of hormones in sleep issues and the impact of anxiety on menopausal women. Takeaways Healthcare providers should be comfortable discussing sex and hormones with their patients. Individualized risk assessment is crucial when considering hormone therapy. Lifestyle factors, such as diet and exercise, play a significant role in healthy aging. New drugs for hot flashes offer more options for women who cannot or should not use hormones. Advocacy is crucial in improving access to care for women's sexual health issues. Certain medications for sexual dysfunction are underutilized and may be more cost-effective options. Off-label use of medications can be beneficial and should be considered when appropriate. Comprehensive education on hormones and sex medicine is needed for healthcare professionals. Sleep issues in menopausal women should be addressed beyond hot flashes and night sweats. Anxiety is a common concern for menopausal women and should be treated alongside other symptoms. Dr. Jim Simon was previously on YANB episode #111 – go back and check it out! Dr. James A. Simon is a D.C.-based physician providing patient-focused care for women across the reproductive life cycle, from adolescence to childbirth, and through the menopause transition. His unique approach to care encourages women to be a part of their own wellness, disease prevention, treatment and recovery; and through his renowned clinical research efforts, he offers one-of-a-kind opportunities for patients to experience the latest innovations in women's health. Levy B, Simon JA. A Contemporary View of Menopausal Hormone Therapy. Obstet Gynecol. 2024 Jul 1;144(1):12-23. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005553. Epub 2024 Mar 14. PMID: 38484309. See Full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide, including Boxed Warning for severe low blood pressure and fainting in certain settings at addyi.com/pi Thanks to our sponsor Sprout Pharmaceuticals. To find out if Addyi is right for you, go to addyi.com/notbroken and use code NOTBROKEN for a $10 telemedicine appointment. Thanks to our sponsor Midi Women's Health. Designed by midlife experts, delivered by experienced clinicians, covered by insurance. Midi is the first virtual care clinic made exclusively for women 40+. Evidence-based treatments. Personalized midlife care. https://www.joinmidi.com Order my book "You Are Not Broken: Stop "Should-ing" All Over You Sex Life" Listen to my Tedx Talk: Why we need adult sex ed Take my Adult Sex Ed Master Class: Join my membership to get these episodes ASAP, a private facebook group to discuss and my private accountability group for your health, hormones and life support! www.kellycaspersonmd.com/membership Interested in my sexual health and hormone clinic? Starts January 2025.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Dr. Smeaton interviews Dr. Tara Scott, a hormone expert, to discuss hormone therapy (HRT) in the context of breast cancer awareness month. They delve into the definitions of HRT and its recent resurgence in media discussions, sparked by celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Halle Berry. Dr. Scott also covers: The distinction between bioidentical and synthetic hormones, clarifying that bioidentical hormones mimic what the body produces  The updated recommendations from the North American Menopause Society, which state that HRT is not universally necessary but should be an option based on individual risk factors The controversial use of testosterone in women The differing guidelines for men and women regarding hormone therapy  The importance of understanding the risks and benefits of HRT, particularly concerning breast cancer Show Notes: Check out the global testosterone therapy study, the NAMS article about misinformation on HRT, and Versalie. Learn more about Dr. Tara Scott @HormoneGuruMD on Instagram. Become a DUTCH Provider to learn more about using hormone replacement therapy in your practice and how the DUTCH Test can help. 

Sestdienas rīta programmā "Atspere" viesojās rakstnieks Svens Kuzmins. Nupat klajā laista viņa piektā grāmata "Brīvībene", kuras galvenā varoņa vārds ir Svens Kuzmins. Sarunā - par 2000. gadu Rīgu, mūsu sasaisti ar senču izvēlēm, par vēstures un kultūras simboliem un to, vai maz nepieciešams literatūrā nodalīt reālo no izdomātā. Grāmata nākusi klajā izdevniecībā "Orbīta" un tā no jauna mākslinieka skatpunkta stāsta par kāda Rīgas nama likteni un iemītniekiem. "Brīvībene" vēsta par 2002. gada nogali, kad topošais mākslas students pārceļas uz sava vecvectēva denacionalizēto īpašumu. Nams ir zaudējis sendienu krāšņumu. Vecie, sociāli nelabvēlīgie īrnieki tajā saimnieko, it kā nekas nebūtu mainījies, taču pārmaiņas ir skārušas gan Rīgu, gan pasauli: Dvīņu torņi ir sagrauti, Latvija gatavojas uzņemšanai Eiropas Savienībā un NATO, pa Vecrīgu klimst niknu skinhedu bari. Bet jaunās paaudzes mākslinieki un literāti, kā visos laikos, meklē patiesību un skaistumu jauna laikmeta priekšvakarā. Svens Kuzmins: "Jau bērnībā sapratu, ka Rīga kā vieta, kas uzlādēta ar vēsturi, ir ļoti noslēpumaina, mīklaina, tajā ir daudz tumšu plankumu, visādu neizgaismotu kaktu. Šī vienmēr klātesošā noslēpuma sajūta saviļņo un grūti vārdos tverama. Pietrūkst vārdu tiktāl, ka jāraksta grāmatas, lai to izstāstītu (smejas). Jo vairāk mēģini šo noslēpumu atšifrēt, jo lielāks un kārdinošāks tas kļūst. 2002. gadā sāku šajos ēnainajos kaktos ieiet un uzkavēties. Tas bija interesants vadmotīvs, pat virsmērķis, strādājot pie šī teksta -  ļoti uzsvērt nezināmo, maksimāli maz izskaidrot, kas tad īsti notiek, koncentrēties uz to, ko es nezinu; izdarīt tā, lai, lasot to, neapskatāmo, tumšo plankumu būtu vairāk nekā to izskaidrojamo. Tā ir arī tumšu plankumu apzināšanās gan sevī, gan savas dzimtes neviennozīmīgajā vēsturē. Negribu izteikt kategoriskus, visaptverošus apgalvojumus, ka tā ir katra latvieša lieta, taču zinu, ka šādu dzimtu ar tik neviennozīmīgu vēsturi, kāda grāmatā aprakstīta, nav maz. Ļoti bieži, kad runājam par latviešu identitāti, pašnoteiksmi, līdz galam nav saprotams, kas tas ir un no kā tas sastāv. Ja skatāmies ārpus, teiksim, nacionālā romantisma komplekta un ejam dziļākos vēstures ēnu kaktos, tur ir ļoti daudz lietu, kuras aktīvi jāmeklē gan savā privātajā vēsturē, gan mūsu visu kolektīvajā. 19. un 20. gs. bija ļoti sarežģīts un daudzšķautņains laiks. Mēģināju šo sarežģīto lietu apzināt. Protams, es nekādā gadījumā nemēģinu pateikt, ka būtu nonācis pie kaut kādām atbildēm, drīzāk teiktu tā - tas ir individuāls sevis, savas vietas un laikmeta izprašanas ceļš, kuru noiet ir ļoti aktuāli." Svens Kuzmins (1985) ir latviešu rakstnieks, publicists un mākslinieks, etīžu teātra "Nerten" režisors. Latvijas Mākslas akadēmijā studējis  glezniecību un grafiku, Mančestras Metropolitēna universitātē – glezniecību. Kuzmins ir stāstu krājuma "Pilsētas šamaņi" (2016), kā arī romānu "Hohma" (2019), "Dizažio" (2021) un "Skaistums un nemiers" (2023) autors. Svena Kuzmina darbi tulkoti angļu, krievu, lietuviešu, igauņu, spāņu un citās valodās. Par romānu "Dizažio" pirms diviem gadiem viņš saņēma Latvijas Literatūras gada balvu, bet par romānu "Skaistums un nemiers", kuras galvenais varonis ir Kārlis Skalbe, 2024. gada sākumā izpelnījās balvu "Kilograms kultūras", kā arī saņēmusi Ventspils Rakstnieku un tulkotāju mājas balvu "Sudraba tintnīca".

Izdevniecība "Orbīta" laidusi klajā rakstnieka Svena Kuzmina grāmatu “Brīvībene” – stāstu par kāda Rīgas nama likteni un iemītniekiem no jauna mākslinieka skatpunkta. Kultūras rondo tiekamies ar autoru. “Brīvībene” vēsta par 2002. gada nogali, kad topošais mākslas students pārceļas uz sava vecvectēva denacionalizēto īpašumu. Nams ir zaudējis sendienu krāšņumu. Vecie, sociāli nelabvēlīgie īrnieki tajā saimnieko, it kā nekas nebūtu mainījies. Taču pārmaiņas ir skārušas gan Rīgu, gan pasauli: Dvīņu torņi ir sagrauti, Latvija gatavojas uzņemšanai Eiropas Savienībā un NATO, pa Vecrīgu klimst niknu skinhedu bari. Bet jaunās paaudzes mākslinieki un literāti, kā visos laikos, meklē patiesību un skaistumu jauna laikmeta priekšvakarā. Grāmatas autors Svens Kuzmins par jauniznākušo darbu saka: “Tas ir stāsts par dzimtas spožumu un postu, par ticību mākslai un par vestures slāņiem, kurus glabā ne tikai šī, bet arī daudzu citu vecās Eiropas namu sienas.” Grāmatas pieteikumā autors raksta, ka visam tajā aprakstītajam ir ilustratīva nozīme, jebkāda līdzība ar reālām personām un notikumiem ir nejauša, Sarunā Svens Kuzmins norāda, ka ilustratīvs ir tieši tas, kas ir grāmatā. "Tas, kas tur ir aprakstīts, es neesmu aprakstījis notikumus, vai portretējis cilvēkus. Vienīgie cilvēki, kam ir saglabāti īstie vārdi, esmu es un mana mamma. Bet es tāpat neesmu mūs norakstījis no dzīves," norāda Svens Kuzmins. "Šie notikumi ilustrē principu visam tam, kas patiešām notika, viņi kaut kādā veidā parādā to notikumu dabu, tā laika dabu, pašus fenomenus kā tādus, ar ko bija jāsadzīvo un jāsaskaras." Šī ir piektā Svena Kuzmina grāmata, vairākām iepriekšējām bijuši labi panākumi, par romānu "Dizažio" pirms diviem gadiem viņš saņēma Latvijas Literatūras gada balvu, bet par romānu "Skaistums un nemiers", kuras galvenais varonis ir Kārlis Skalbe, šī gada sākumā izpelnījās balvu "Kilograms kultūras", kā arī saņēmusi Ventspils Rakstnieku un tulkotāju mājas balvu "Sudraba tintnīca".

Today, I am blessed to have a conversation with menopause educator Andrea Donsky. Andrea shares her 14-year journey through perimenopause, highlighting symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and sleep disturbances. We discuss the importance of understanding and managing these symptoms through nutrition, lifestyle changes, and supplements. Andrea emphasizes whole foods and strength training, while I introduce the concept of "Vitamin G" for gratitude. Andrea's research, including surveys with over 5,000 women, underscores the need for better education on menopause. This episode aims to empower women over 40 to take charge of their health. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Unjunk Your Junk Food by Andrea Donsky Keto Flex by Ben Azadi Signs and Symptoms Survey: You can find a menopause symptom checklist provided by the National Menopause Foundation, which covers a wide range of both physical and psychological changes experienced during perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. This is a great tool for tracking symptoms and discussing them with healthcare providers. You can access the checklist here​ National Menopause Foundation Menopause Society: The Menopause Society (formerly NAMS) offers detailed resources on menopause symptoms, including surveys on how these symptoms affect different areas of life such as sleep, anxiety, and doctor visits. You can explore their information and resources here​ The Menopause Society ​The Menopause Society Menopause Charity: The Menopause Charity provides a downloadable symptom checker, which helps track symptoms and their severity, providing an essential tool for managing menopause-related health. You can access this resource here​ The Menopause Charity

Klajā nākusi kultūrvēsturiska arhitektes Zaigas Gailes veidota grāmata „Māja ar sešiem gulbjiem”. Tā veltīta Lāčplēša ielas 25. namam, kurā darbojušies pieci teātri. Ar Zaigu Gaili runājam par grāmatā atspoguļoto vēsturi laikmeta kontekstā, par bagātīgo foto klāstu, par vēsturisko apskatu, kas tapis sadarbībā mākslas vēsturnieci Anitu Vanagu, par Jaunā Rīgas teātra pārbūvi, par sajūtām un Zaigas Gailes atmiņām, kas saistītas ar teātri. Zaiga Gaile par grāmatas nosaukumu: "Stāsts ir ļoti romantisks. Mājas fasāde bija ļoti nolupusi, 120 gadu laikā vairākas reizes krāsota un mēs, projektētāji, gulbjus logu frontonos virs trim 3. stāva skatuves logiem nebijām pamanījuši. Divi gulbji savos knābjos tur saules formas vapeni. Man tos parādīja aktieris Vilis Daudziņš, kurš beidzis Rīgas Dizaina un mākslas vidusskolu, ir profesionāls metālkalējs ar māksliniecisku ievirzi, man teica: “Jā, es jau vairākus gadus atpakaļ pāri ielai ar binokli skatījos uz tiem gulbjiem, kuri tagad ir atdzīvināti.” Mēs mēģinājām izprast gulbju nozīmi un veidu, kā tie šeit gadījušies, jo arhitekta fon Trompovska projektā gulbju nebija. Es taujāju vairākiem cilvēkiem, līdz mēs nonācām pie mākslas vēsturnieces Silvijas Grosas, kura  izveidojusi apjomīgu grāmatu par Rīgas jūgendstila fasādes dekoru un simboliem. Rīgā ir tikai trīs celtnes, kuru fasādē ir attēlots gulbis. Gulbis ir putnu karalis, dailes un mūzikas simbols. Arī Nacionālās operas frontonā ir gulbis, un Janis Rozentāls gulbi uzlika arī uz Latviešu biedrības nama - tur ir viņa freska, kurā ir gulbis.  Mēs strādājām kopā ar mākslas vēsturnieci Anitu Vanagu, kura rakstījusi gan par Ilmāru Blumbergu, gan par Nacionālo operu un scenogrāfiju, arī ļoti labus apskatus “Kultūras Dienā”. Mēs jau diezgan ilgi esam pazīstamas, un vienojāmies, ka darīsim to kopā. Kad Alvim Hermanim uzdāvināju pirmo grāmatu, viņš atšķīra un teica: “Es esmu pārsteigts, ka ir arī vēsture”. Es nevaru iedomāties, kā var kaut ko darīt bez mājas vēstures. Vairumam zināms, ka te darbojies Dailes teātris un tagad Jaunais Rīgas teātris, bet mājā bijuši pieci teātri, un tas faktiski ir Latvijas vēstures spogulis. Māju 1901. gadā uzbūvēja Latviešu amatnieku palīdzības biedrība, nevis valsts vai pašvaldība. Uzņēmēji paši ziedoja un savāca naudu. Tas ir ļoti labs piemērs tam, kā 19. gadsimta beigās modās latviskā pašapziņa, kā latviešu uzņēmēji varēja vienoties un kaut ko dot kultūrai."

Worried about the effects of menopause and aging on your bone health, overall strength and well-being? Then this episode of Sick Health is just what the doctor ordered! Dr. Kevin Ban sits down with Dr. Kristy DeSapri to share the science of bone health, osteoporosis, and the crucial steps to take post-menopause (and what you can do well before symptoms ever arise).Dr. Kristy DeSapri explains the physiological changes that occur in our bones as we age, highlights key risk factors, and outlines the most effective treatments available. From dietary tips to exercise routines and the benefits of hormone replacement therapy, we cover it all. Plus, learn the importance of balance training and creative ways to incorporate it into your daily routine.You don't have to compromise your lifestyle just because you're aging. With the right information on your side, you can ensure that your best years are straight ahead. In the next sixty minutes, we'll give you:1. Expert Insights into women's health and bone health.2. Practical Tips and actionable steps to improve your bone health, including diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes.3. Myth-Busting that will set the record straight about bone health and menopause.4. Holistic Approach to wellness that combines medication, lifestyle changes, and preventive measures.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Calcium Calculator for Various Foods:https://www.osteoporosis.foundation/educational-hub/topic/calcium-calculator https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/patients/treatment/calciumvitamin-d/steps-to-estimate-your-calcium-intake/ SHARING BEAUTY:Kenny Chesney: Get Alonghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LI8X-GhFA8 Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri truly believes that women deserve to function at optimal health and are gatekeepers to their families' and communities' health. She is a board certified internist specializing in midlife women's health and is regarded as a national leader in the field of osteoporosis and menopause management. After fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic, she has worked in private practice and academic medicine holding joint appointments in the Department of Ob/GYN and Internal Medicine, including being director of the Northwestern Women's Bone Health program at the Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. She is the founding physician and owner of Bone and Body Women's Health, a specialized midlife women's health practice in the suburbs of Chicago focused on consultation and management of perimenopause, menopause, osteoporosis, and bone health. Dr. DeSapri is an invited lecturer at national academic conferences and sits on severalmedical society committees including the Association of Bone Mineral Research(ASBMR), Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation ( BHOF), the Menopause Society and Ms. Medicine. Since 2010 she has been an active Menopause Certified Practioner (formerly known as NAMS) which is the premier organization certifying menopause and midlife women's health providers. Dr. DeSapri is an ISCD ( International Society of Clinical Densitometry) certified clinical densitometrist and maintains her specialized ongoing certification in bone densitometry.She started her practice Bone and Body Women's Health with the goal of matchingwhat midlife women want from their medical visit with her desire to spend quality timeand expertise with her patients.Find Dr. Kristi at: https://boneandbodywh.com

Philip Nameich is another Florida ultra-running friend of mine.  We have run and crewed several of the same races, had the same coach for a period of time and share a passion for running ultras and the community.  He's coming off a finish at Tahoe 200 and his first 200 miler as well as a great finish to 2023 with a sub-24-hour finish at Daytona 100.  He's also a Race Director in South Florida for the El Gato Rebelde 6 and 12 hour ultra.  It's held Spring and Fall.  He's also a heckuva nice guy.  Hope you enjoy!@philnams@elgatorebeldeultraEl Gato Rebelde Ultra Winter Edition - November 23, 2024 (ultrasignup.com)Squirrel's Nut Butter: Natural Anti-Chafe & Skin Restoring Salves (squirrelsnutbutter.com)code - TimberfriendsSt. Pete Running Company Florida | Top 50 Running Store (stpeterunningco.com)code - MWM20Home - PlayOn Reliefcode - martygardner15@pacertravelDaufuskie Island 100/50/RELAY - March 29, 2025 (ultrasignup.com)Miami 100 - September 28, 2024 (ultrasignup.com)Miles With Marty Podcast | Home base for the ultra-running community | Patreon

Juan David Betancurelnarrodororal@gmail.comHoy tenemos un mito Kogui de la sierra nevada de santa marta en Colombia.  Había una vez, en un universo lejano, un mundo con la forma de un huevo gigantesco, colocado con la punta hacia arriba. Dentro de este huevo cósmico, existían nueve tierras dispuestas como platos redondos, uno sobre el otro, en una columna que se extendía desde las profundidades oscuras hasta las alturas luminosas. Y todo comenzó de esta manera En el vacío primordial, solo existía el mar, una extensión infinita de agua y oscuridad. No había luz ni vida, solo la presencia omnipresente de la Madre, Gaulchováng, la esencia de todo lo que estaba por venir. Ella no era tangible, sino alúna: espíritu y pensamiento, la memoria del universo aún no nacido.Desde esta soledad, la Madre dio inicio a la creación. Las tierras y los mundos comenzaron a formarse, ascendiendo uno tras otro hasta llegar a nuestro mundo actual. Eran nueve en total, cada uno un paso en la evolución del cosmos. En el primero, la Madre y el Padre, Se-ne-nuláng y Katakéne-ne-nuláng, existían como alúna, junto a su hijo Búnkua-sé, seres de pura intención y conciencia.El segundo mundo vio la aparición de un Padre tigre, una entidad de fuerza y misterio, pero aún sin forma física. En el tercero, la gente comenzó a emerger, seres blandos y sin estructura, como gusanos y lombrices, nacidos directamente de la Madre.El cuarto mundo trajo consciencia de la forma humana. Sáyagaueya-yumang, Disi-se-yun-taná y Sai-taná, junto a la Madre Auine-nuláng, contemplaron la futura humanidad con cuerpo, piernas, brazos y cabeza. Fue un presagio de lo que estaba por venir.En el quinto mundo, la primera casa fue concebida en alúna, un hogar espiritual para Kashindúkua, Noána-sé y Námaku. Aunque incompletos, sin orejas, ojos ni narices, estos seres hablaron por primera vez, aunque solo podían pronunciar “sai-sai-sai”, una expresión de la noche que aún los rodeaba.El sexto mundo fue testigo del nacimiento de los Dueños del Mundo, primero dos: el Búnkua-sé Azul y el Búnkua-sé Negro, que dividieron el mundo en dos realidades paralelas, cada una con nueve Búnkua-sé, custodios de la creación.El séptimo mundo trajo la sangre y más vida, aunque todavía faltaba fuerza y estructura. El octavo mundo fue el escenario del nacimiento de los treinta y seis Padres y Dueños del Mundo, seres poderosos como Seihukúkui y Seyánkua, que comenzaron a dar forma al orden del universo.Finalmente, en el noveno mundo, los Búnkua-sé Blancos encontraron un gran árbol y construyeron Alnáua, una casa celestial sobre el mar. Aunque la tierra aún no existía y el amanecer estaba por llegar, la creación estaba casi completa, esperando el momento de florecer en toda su plenitud. El huevo del universo era sostenido por dos largas vigas que descansaban sobre los hombros de cuatro hombres inmortales: Sintána y Namsíku en el Este, Nandú e Ibáui en el Oeste. Estos guardianes eternos, con la fuerza de los titanes, mantenían el equilibrio del mundo, mientras la Madre, sentada sobre una piedra flotante en el agua primordial, los cuidaba con devoción, alimentándolos y consolándolos para que nunca flaquearan.Cada tierra tenía su propia Madre, su sol, su luna y sus estrellas, y en cada una habitaban seres únicos. Los gigantes moraban en la cima del universo, mientras que los enanos, los Noanayómang, se ocultaban en las profundidades, gobernados por Haba Núbia, su Madre protectora.El sol de la tierra más alta, una vez cruel y ardiente, fue domado y colocado por Sintána en su posición actual, donde permanece inmóvil, eternamente en el momento de las nueve de la mañana. Para marcar el paso del día, un pájaro mágico canta al amanecer, anunciando el inicio de un nuevo ciclo.En tiempos antiguos, los habitantes de Senenúmaya

Dr. Heather Hirsch clears the confusion on hormone therapy, cancer risk and testing for hormones in midlife. We cover the most common questions women ask about menopause. By the end of this podcast you should feel empowered and informed so you know how to approach your own doctor with your questions on menopause.  Dr. Heather Hirsch is a certified internist practicing private telemedicine and founder of the Menopause & Midlife clinic at the Brigham and Women's Hospital. She also served on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Hirsch is board certified in Internal Medicine and has advanced fellowship training in Women's Health at the Cleveland Clinic. She specializes in menopausal hormone therapy, breast cancer survivorship, sexual dysfunction, bone health, and so many other conditions we are concerned about in midlife.  Dr. Hirsch is an active and contributing member of the Menopause Society, formerly known as NAMS and the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health. She also serves on the medical advisory board of Midi Health, which is the first digital platform designed for women's unique needs in midlife.  You may see her at her private telemedicine practice and you can book visits directly at heatherhirschmd.com Dr. Hirsch has been featured on Oprah, NPR, Women'sHealth, InStyle and Forbes.  We cover :  The politicalization, “medicalization”  and emotions of the topic of menopause The Lancet Article : Time For A Balanced Conversation About Menopause Cancer risk of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) Do you need to test during menopause? Where to find a menopause trained doctor Book: Unlock Your Menopause Type https://heatherhirschmd.com/book/ Contact Dr. Heather Hirsch: Website: https://heatherhirschmd.com/ Podcast: Health by Heather Hirsch Instagram: @heatherhirschMD Tik Tok: @heatherhirschmd Facebook: @heatherhirschmd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrAeWep_qZiP7QeR7ogcCPA This episode is sponsored by Oxford Healthspan. The makers of my favorite spermidine supplement Primeadine. Use code ZORA for 15% off Primeadine spermidine ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Menopause Method training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for doctors and medical professionals to learn how to prescribe hormone therapy for women in menopause. Go to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Institute of Menopause Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'s website iobim.org to make an appointment to learn more and use the code ZORA for a discount. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hack My Age menopause programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to optimize your menopause journey with evidence biohacks tailor made for a woman in perimenopause and menopause. Join the ⁠⁠⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠ community now for information and sharing you won't find anywhere else. This month's giveaway....win a ⁠Fully Vital hair thickening system⁠ (Vitamins, Roller & Serum). Join before May 1 to enter into the draw. If you missed the deadline use code ZORA15 for 15% off. Join the Hack My Age community on: Facebook Page : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠ ⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠ membership group Email: zora@hackmyage.com This podcast is edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jonathanjk@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackmyage/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackmyage/support

Two of the most common symptoms during the menopause journey are increased levels of anxiety and depression. The decline of women's sex hormones creates a plethora of adverse effects, such as weight gain, insomnia or fragmented sleep, hair loss, loose skin, loss of lean muscle mass, brain fog, night sweats, loss of libido, vaginal dryness, and more. These devastating changes are driving women to feel frustrated, confused, and depressed about their current state of health, including how they look and feel. Building your healthcare team during this time is essential for overall mind-body health. This should include a NAMS-certified OBGYN, an OBGYN who is well-versed in HRT, a General Physician, or a Functional Medicine MD, a health coach to help you navigate lifestyle behavior changes, a fitness expert to help you stay strong, and, for some women, a therapist or psychiatrist to support your mental and emotional well-being so you can continue to thrive in life.Psychiatrists prescribe psychopharmacology to their patients and most leave it at that. What if there was a psychiatrist who also prescribed healthy lifestyle behavior modifications alongside medication? My next guest practices something called cosmetic psychiatry and it's fascinating. Dr. Andreea Seicean, MD, PhD, MPH, is the Clinical Director of Like MySelf Wellness. She is an ABPN Board-Certified Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist, clinical investigator, scientist, and Professor. She completed her training at Case Western Reserve University, the Cleveland Clinic, and the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Her PhD is in epidemiology and biostatistics and she's an expert in outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and quality improvement. She has over 40 publications and received multiple awards from The National Institute of Mental Health, The American Psychiatric Association, and The American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Seicean has served as Psychiatrist and Clinical Director of the MidAmerica Mental Health clinics in Indiana and River North Psychiatry in Chicago. Dr Seicean is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago where she continues to be active in research and teaches psychopharmacology (medication management) to psychiatry residents. She has extensive experience reviewing and managing medications and treating depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar, PTSD/trauma, ADHD, and addiction. She also specializes in cosmetic psychiatry, focusing on improving performance, quality of life, and self-esteem. This can include stress eating and weight loss, school and work performance, insomnia, irritability, stress, and life transitions. Med Disclaimer:By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or to make any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast.To find Dr. Seicean:https://likemyselfwellness.com/providersPodcast Resources:Peptide to increase libido: Bremelanotide, also called PT-141Research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35076581/Vyleesi: https://www.vyleesi.com/Addyi: https://addyi.com/what-to-expect/Stay connected with me:Watch on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jillfooswellness/videosFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillfooswellness/Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillfooswellnessGrab discounts on my favorite biohacking products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-productsEnjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands:https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellnessSubscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Increase Your Protein in 5 Easy Steps and your FREE Protein Powder Recipe Ebook. Schedule a free 30-minute consultation with me and start to discover your unique longevity plan:https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/30-minute-zoom-consultations

“If you're already a board-certified OBGYN, why would you pay to become NAMS certified?” Many physicians turn to the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) for guidance on menopause-related issues. Every few years, they release a position statement outlining their stance on relevant treatment options, and lately, I've been getting a lot of questions about their recent statements. For the next couple of episodes, I'll be doing a deep dive into different aspects of NAMS and their position statements. Today, I'm starting by critically examining their 2022 hormone therapy position statement and 2023 nonhormone therapy position statement. In this conversation, I discuss why I question their funding, their focus on certain symptoms, their positions on the use of compounded bioidentical hormone therapy, my skepticism about NAMS certification, and more. Enjoy the episode!   Highlights Why I'm talking about NAMS The potential influence of big pharma as the primary funding source for NAMS Highlights from NAMS' 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement The problem with relying heavily on the Women's Health Initiative and the emphasis on addressing a few specific symptoms NAMS' stance on compounded bioidentical hormone therapy and why I disagree with their assessment Skin and hair effects of estrogen therapy The problem with NAMS' definition of quality of life How hormone replacement therapy affects common menopause symptoms and the risk of cardiovascular disease Risks and benefits of hormone therapy and different types of cancer Discussion of financial relationships and conflicts of interest within NAMS NAMS 2023 nonhormone therapy position statement   Sponsored by: Femmenessence It's a rare occurrence to find a non-prescription supplement that becomes a go-to for hormone health and Femmenessence is just that. Whether you're pre-menopausal, menopausal, or struggling with PMS, irregular periods, or other hormone imbalances, I highly recommend giving Femmenessence a try. Visit Femmenessence.com (https://femmenessence.com/) and use my code SHAWN20 for exclusive savings.   Needed Few things are as important in a woman's life as that journey to and through motherhood. There's so much that you can't control, but nutrition is a big one you can. Needed is a perinatal and women's health brand that I recommend to all my clients, whether they're in that perinatal stage or navigating perimenopause. Needed offers radically better nutrition products and education, backed by over 4000 practitioners. Visit ThisIsNeeded.com (https://thisisneeded.com/) and use my code DrT for 20% off your first month.   Resources Dr. Tassone's Practice https://www.drshawntassone.com/ The Hormone Balance Bible https://tassonemd.com/hormone-balance-bible/ Hormone Archetype Quiz https://tassonemd.lpages.co/hormonearchetypequiz/   Disclaimer This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions.

Women's sexuality, especially older women's, is often overlooked or dismissed by the medical system. When men get procedures that may impact their erections, they're informed. When women get treatments that may affect their ability to have an orgasm? Crickets. Too few women's doctors talk about women's sexual satisfaction, including how well their clitoris is responding or if they're having orgasms. That's got to change. It's normal to want to be sexual and experience sexual pleasure throughout your life. We don't question it for men. We shouldn't for women either. This week we dig into all of that and more (including how it's high time to change how menopause itself is defined) with sexual medicine and menopause expert Dr. Lauren Streicher. Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause, and the current Medical Advisor at Midi Health Care. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society (formerly NAMS), the host of Dr. Streicher's Inside Information: THE Menopause Podcast, and the author of four best-selling books on women's health, as well as the upcoming title, Put the O Back in Mojo, available for pre-order now. You can learn more about her and her work at www.drstreicher.comResourcesDr. Streicher's Inside Information: THE Menopause Podcast hereHit Play Not Pause: Sex Solutions with Dr. Lauren Streicher hereMenopause editorial: Is it time to rethink how menopause is defined? hereThe State of the Union on Sex after 60 Kinsey Institute Survey with Cosmopolitan hereRegister for the Feisty Summer STRONG Course: https://www.womensperformance.com/strong Subscribe to the Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feistymedia.ac-page.com/feisty-40-sign-up-page Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Feisty Media: @feisty_media Selene: @fitchick3 Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Join Level Up - Our Community for Active Women Navigating the Menopause Transition:Join: https://www.feistymenopause.com/monthly-membership-1 Leave your questions for Selene:https://www.speakpipe.com/hitplay Get the Free Feisty Women's Guide to Lifting Heavy Sh*t:https://www.feistymenopause.com/liftheavy Support our Partners:Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Lagoon Sleep: Go to LagoonSleep.com/hitplay and take the 2 minute sleep quiz to find your match, and then...

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Naujųjų metų laukimas dažnai būna ne tik malonus, bet ir keliantis stresą laikas. Nemažai žmonių kelia sau didelius lūkesčius ir iššūkius, tikisi pokyčių ir naujų potyrių. Kaip suvaldyti emocijas ir ramiai pasitikti Naujuosius metus, pataria specialistai.Artėjant Naujųjų Metų nakčiai, kai lauke bus daug šaudančių fejerverkus, o namuose vaišių pilni stalai, svarbu pagalvoti apie savo augintinius ir apsaugoti juos, kad šventinė naktis jiems atneštų mažiau streso ir nepakenktų sveikatai.Nors šie metai visai jau baigiasi, bet karas Ukrainoje vis dar intensyviai tęsiasi. Kiek ir kokios pagalbos sulaukia ukrainiečiai iš lietuvių, kaip galima prisidėti ir ko labiausiai trūksta?Ved. Darius Matas

Dr. Nese Yuksel is a full Professor with the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the College of Health Sciences at the University of Alberta. She also holds a cross-appointment with Alberta Health Services and has been practicing in the areas of menopause and osteoporosis for nearly 25 years. She is passionate about bringing her clinical experience to inform her research and teaching. Dr. Yuksel is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP, formerly NCMP) and the current president for the Canadian Menopause Society. Basically, she is very qualified to be here talking Menopause 101 with us but she brings more than her brains to this conversation. Nese is an experienced runner and her résumé includes not only several half marathons & marathons, but a 50k ultramarathon as well! She's also a postmenopausal woman and generously sprinkles stories from her own menopause transition into this chat. We begin by defining the terms menopause, perimenopause and postmenopause, discussing common symptoms and why those might occur, and reviewing some of the treatment options available. Then we touch on best practices for having a healthy menopause, some of the new osteoporosis guidelines recently released by Osteoporosis Canada, and what women can get excited about during this stage of life!Sponsor: Canadian Masters AthleticsWebsite: canadianmasters.caJoin the CMA Facebook Group: @cma.vca is the best place to continue the menopause conversation!Instagram: @canadianmastersathletics35Previous episodes in this series:Jill Moreash | Thriving in PostmenopauseSasha Gollish | Perimenopause & the Competitive AthleteCarrie Oswald | Medically-Induced MenopauseResources discussed in this episode:Canadian Resources:Canadian Menopause Society (CMS) - https://www.sigmamenopause.com/consumers/publicationsMenopause Foundation of Canada - https://menopausefoundationcanada.ca/MQ6 website - https://mq6.ca/ (useful info including algorithm and treatment options)SOGC menopauseandu - https://www.menopauseandu.ca/Osteoporosis Canada - https://osteoporosis.ca/ (info on osteoporosis and bone health)North American Resources:The Menopause Society (formerly NAMS) - https://www.menopause.org/International Resources:International Menopause Society - https://www.imsociety.org/Connect with Carolyn & Kim:Inspired Soles InstagramWe love hearing from you! Connect with us on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe or leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Dr. Kara Dionisio, B.Sc, M.Sc, ND, NCMP is a sparkly✨ evidence-based-naturopathic doctor in Owen Sound, Ontario.With particular street cred in hormones, period problems, vaginal issues, menopause, and hormone therapy, she helps women understand their health through the menopause transition and beyond.Dr. Kara Dionisio ND, received her undergraduate degree with honours in Nutrition and Nutraceutical Science from the University of Guelph, where she was awarded the Brian Walker Memorial Scholarship for highest academic achievement in nutritional sciences.She graduated with distinction at the top of her program with a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Metabolism from the University of Aberdeen and the renowned Rowett Research Institute in the beautiful Aberdeen, Scotland. Her Masters thesis researched the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on endothelial function.In 2008, Kara completed another four years of graduate study at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto. She is excited to be asked to teach the menopause curriculum at CCNM, leading way for more informed and educated clinicians in menopause practice!Dr. Kara is a leader in the field of menopause practice and regularly is invited to speak to Naturopathic Doctors across North America. She is a faculty member of the Confident Clinican, where she regularly lectures and leads a menopause fellowship program comprised of NDs from across North America. She has been a NAMS certified Menopause practitioner, now known as a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) since 2020, one of the first Naturopathic Doctors with this designation, and the inspiration for many more after her. And holds Level 1 training in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy.Kara is registered in good standing with Therapeutics and Prescribing Authority through the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO), and is an active member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND).Kara lives in Owen Sound with her two kiddies, a Red Bearded Irish Dude, and her very Beagly Beagle, Zoey.https://www.drkarand.com/https://www.facebook.com/drkarandhttps://www.instagram.com/drkarand*******************I recommend checking out my comprehensive pelvic health education and fitness programs on my Buff Muff AppYou can also join my next 28 Day Buff Muff Challenge https://www.vaginacoach.com/buffmuffIf you are feeling social you can connect with me… On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VagCoachOn Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vaginacoach/On Twitter https://twitter.com/VaginaCoachOn The Web www.vaginacoach.com

“Take care of yourself and pay attention to yourself. You are important; everyone leans on you, and you take care of everyone in your sphere. Take a step back and focus inward.” - Dr. Shyama Mathews This Real Talk is a deep dive into women's health and wellness with the lovely Dr. Shyama Mathews. Dr. Shyama is the Medical Advisor to Playground, a female-founded sexual wellness company, and is a Board Certified OB/GYN, minimally-invasive Gynecologic Surgeon, and NAMS Certified Menopause Specialist. Ladies, you're going to love this episode and gain an understanding on: Navigating perimenopause and menopause with knowledge and confidence Maintaining intimacy, confidence, and self-care during menopause Comprehensive menopause management and future wellness Here are key highlights from this Real Talk: Understanding menopause and perimenopause: Dr. Shyama explains the differences, and what to expect. Optimizing health during perimenopause: with inevitable changes in metabolism, Dr. Shyama details adjustments needed in order to counteract symptoms. Maintaining enjoyment despite lifestyle changes: adapting to new changes doesn't have to be a rigid process, and creating space for intimacy and self-exploration is essential. Navigating relationship challenges: Dr. Shyama emphasizes that open and transparent communication with your partner is crucial when dealing with intimacy issues during menopause. Exploring sexual wellness: sexual wellness products designed for women's enjoyment, and Dr. Shyama shares her thoughts on how products such as lubricants and intimacy oils, can enhance intimacy and self-exploration. Nurturing your feminine energy: prioritizing self-care and intentional intimacy, as well as creating time for yourself, can help you reconnect with their feminine energy. Proactive menopause management: Dr. Shyama encourages women to initiate conversations with medical providers in order to gain a better understanding, and to explore options for managing menopausal symptoms. Life in menopause: education, communication, self-care, and taking time to connect with your partner are essential for a fulfilling life during menopause. Dr. Shyama's wealth of knowledge and generosity doesn't end here; she's also offering something special to Real Talk listeners! You can use code REALTALKPOD for 15% off your first order on helloplayground.com, valid for 1 year from today. Browse their playful, women-focused wellness products, and treat yourself to some fun, ladies.

The Menopause Society, formerly known as the North American Menopause Society, or NAMS, is the professional society to which pretty much every menopause expert and researcher belongs. Every year menopause experts from all over the world gather for five days of lectures, symposiums, panel discussions, and presentation of new research at the menopause society annual meeting.  In this episode, I will give you my top 5 takeaways from the meeting, followed by interviews with many of the experts about their presentations and what they learned from other experts including Lisa Larkin MD the current President of The Menopause society and the Program Director for the conference and Stephanie Faubion MD- Medical Director of The Menopause Society.  I also talk about my Mastering Menopause – Get Away! retreats that I am launching in 2024. This will be a unique opportunity to learn from the experts while enjoying a beautiful vacation.  More more information, go to DrStreicher.com or  https://www.drstreicher.com/mastering-menopause-get-away Meet the Experts that will be joining me at Mastering Menopause-Get Away retreats.  https://www.drstreicher.com/mastering-menopause-get-away#meet-the-experts Related episodes:  Episode 28: The BEST approach for BREAST Cancer Screening and Risk Reduction with Dr. Lisa Larkin Episode 31 The TRUTH About Hormone Therapy: Does it CAUSE or Does it PREVENT Breast Cancer? Episode 52 Yes, You CAN Reduce Your Cancer Risk By 33% with Selene Yaeger  Episode 59 - Boning Up on Bones: Part 1 with Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri (Risk Factors for osteoporosis, and Screening) Episode 61 Boning Up on Bones: Part 2 with Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri (Prevention and Treatment)  Episode 71  Hormone Therapy for Cognitive Function? Episode 85 Estrogen and Alzheimer's Disease Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, and the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause. She is a certified menopause practitioner of the North American Menopause Society.  Sign up to receive DR. STREICHER'S FREE NEWSLETTER Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.  Subscribe and Follow Dr. Streicher on  DrStreicher.com Instagram @DrStreich Twitter @DrStreicher Facebook  @DrStreicher YouTube  DrStreicherTV Books by Lauren Streicher, MD  Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy

Noticing skin changes as you get older and not feeling as confident and good in your skin as you once did?  Finding your pores seem to block faster, eye brows are thinning, chin hairs are popping up, dry skin and wrinkles are showing up more?  Helen Marray-Finlay is a Hollywood makeup artist and skincare expert with over 20 years of experience helping the famous look amazing in their roles at any age.  As she went through menopause Helen noticed anti-aging creams weren't addressing needs specific to skin changes with peri-menopausal and menopausal skin.  When she couldn't find a product that addressed the skincare needs of aging women, Helen set out to create her own skincare line Finlay + Green. In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause interviews Helen Marray-Finlay on the skin care needs of peri-menopausal and menopausal women as well as tips and tricks to have you looking your best while rolling with your symptoms from make up, skin care routines and lifestyle factors to address.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: How skin hydration plays a huge role in your skincare over 40 Why anti-aging skin care products do not address peri-menopause and menopause skin needs Essential make up tips for women in peri-menopause and beyond Cream eye shadow and mascara tips for dry eyes Why you can't skip moisturizing your neck The things every woman over 40 needs for her skin Why you want to moisturize your skin within 60 seconds of getting out of the shower The benefit of a 5 minute skin care routine - cleanser, moisturizer and eye cream How to use a moisturizer as an overnight mask Cost effective hydrating face spritzers, eye puffiness and darkness tips   RESOURCES FROM THE SHOW: Helen's skincare line - Finlay + Green The Yuka App to evaluate your skin care product ingredients Burt's Bee's Blush Stick Bobbi Brown's Jones Road Beauty - Magic Balm Clinique Chubby Stick  Armani Foundation  Tom Ford Makeup Line Trish McAvoy Line and Trish's mascara Podcast Transcript JANNINE: [Intro] Welcome to The Health Fix Podcast where health junkies get their weekly fix of tips, tools and techniques to have limitless energy, sharp minds and fit physics or life. Hey, HealthJunkies, Dr. Jeanine Krauss here. I am looking for some help from you all. And what I'm looking for is some inspiration, some inspirational stories that I can share of men and women, defying aging and defying it by crossing things off their bucket list that maybe they thought they could never do, maybe coming back from an injury, starting something new, like skiing at 40 years old. Whatever it may be, I want to know about these stories and I want to interview folks. Maybe it's you, maybe it's someone you know, doesn't matter. I want to help inspire folks out there that you don't have to follow social aging norms. You can defy stuff. You can get better as you get older. You can make so much progress at any age. You can build muscle at any age. You can have a stronger heart at any age and you can crush all those things you want to do on your bucket list. Just because you're older doesn't mean you have to give up on yourself and your dreams. And this is something that I want to share and inspire folks with. And so if you have a story or someone you know, email us at info@doctorspelledout. So d-o-c-t-o-r-j-k-r-a-u-s-e-n-d.com https://doctorjkrausend.com. Let's spread the word about how amazing life can be as you get older and all the cool things that you can do. Alright, health junkies. I'm counting on you. Let's get some emails in and let's get some awesome stories on the podcast.  Hey, health junkies on this episode of Health Fixed Podcast. I'm interviewing Helen Marray-Finlay and she's the founder of Finlay and Green, a skincare company focused on menopausal. And I would also say perimenopausal skin. Now, Helen and I talk about some amazing stuff. I think this podcast is the go-to for women wondering, okay, how do I roll with the changes I'm starting to see in my skin with perimenopause and beyond? And what can I do? Helen's expertise is amazing because she is a makeup artist to the stars. And in particular, she's done some work on folks from Parks and Reck and Modern Family. And she's seen folks age right before eyes and all the different changes and she's been able to use different makeup tricks and tips. And also, I mean, lighting on the set is a game changer for a lot of these folks, but she's got to know what to do to help people look amazing no matter what. And so in this podcast, we are going through all kinds of stuff. I mine her on a ton of things. And she shares her story, but also the story of what she's seen in different folks in the industry of film and TV. And while she can't say anybody's names, you can kind of figure it out from what I mentioned. So let's introduce you to Helen Marray Finlay. We're going to talk all kinds of cool things. So get your pen out on this one because she gives a ton of tips. But if you can't write things down, go over to my podcast notes at https:///doctorjkrausend.com and check it all out. Now one more thing I've been using her moisturizer since we did our interview a couple weeks ago. And I do have to say it is simple. It's light. It's super moisturizing and she talks all about moisture. So you'll see what she's going with here. I like it. I'm keeping it around. I'm going to be recommending it to my patients as well. So let's introduce you to Helen Marray-Finlay. Hey, health junkies, I have Helen Marray-Finlay on and we are going to be talking about skincare. As we get older and in particular, looking at the different phases, as we get older and things we should be thinking about because on this podcast, I took a lot about hormones, but I don't necessarily talk about skincare changes, what to be thinking about and what to be kind of doing in that realm. So of course, we have expert Helen on and she is going to give us some good stuff today. So Helen, welcome to the fixed podcast.  HELEN: Thank you. Thanks for having me.  JANNINE: So this whole menopause and perimenopause thing is a trip. Of course, I always have to ask folks, when was the first time you notice, like things are starting to slightly change a little bit? How old were you and what was the first thing you saw?  HELEN: I think it for me was around about 42, 43. I started to see my skin wasn't as elastic. It was probably the first thing. Probably then was the first time I contemplated doing Botox and filler. And looking back now is stupid way too young, but whatever. Yeah, you feel the pressure, don't you? I certainly, as a woman, you feel the pressure to stay looking youthful. But no, definitely as far as my skin, around about 42, 43. I also noticed some dark spots, brown spots too.  JANNINE: Gosh, you know, you're right. And I even noticed on your website and folks will talk about finlayandgreen.com here a little bit later. But on the website, you even put the phases and 42 is one that is right out there in your face. And I'm like, wow, yeah, I really do think that at 40, 42 ish for sure. I started to be like, oh, yeah, these wrinkles are getting deeper. And like I can see my smile lines. And then the acne started coming. [laughter] I'm like, what in the world? HELEN: Like a teenager all over again, right? And I think, God, yeah.  JANNINE: Even as we speak right now, I have two spots going on. And I thought, oh, this is appropriate for this podcast for me to talk about it. And I'm coming off of a weekend with some family and definitely celebrating for our cousins, wedding. And so I'm like, wow, I'm as my system that sensitive these days, or is this something brewing? So I think a lot of folks probably are like, okay, you're the makeup expert. But you're also menopause specialist in this department is it that common for acne to kind of pop up from eating terribly or or switching your diet? Or does it seem that as it starts a cycle, it's more of a cycle based on hormones? What would you say? Both a little bit of both a little bit one or the other.  HELEN: Definitely the food you eat is going to have a little bit of an impact. But what I've seen is definitely hormone related to be honest, you know, just because you know, you're certainly around about 42, you're in perimenopause. That's the average age— not everyone. It's different for everyone. But you know, your hormones as you know, are fluctuating up and down. And that's definitely going to be a reason why you'll break out for sure. You know, it's a reason it's also the reason why your skin may be looking a little bit more slack. You might be having more noticeable hyperpigmentation. So yeah, hormones almost have a lot to do with what happens to skin during menopause. Unfortunately.  JANNINE: Oh my gosh. Yeah, I mean, you know, we think wrinkles and like you had mentioned with the Botox look eye, it might be time to do Botox. I haven't. I'm not going to. I chose to like let my skin be and see kind of what unfolds, but also play with things naturally. And one of the first things folks always think about and I heard you mentioned this in a previous podcast about collagen. And I've always wondered, you know, I think great for the gut because it gets to the gut. But like, how does the body know to take it from the gut to the skin and move from there? So I think a lot of folks might be thinking like, Helen, if we're starting to see our skin not be as plump, not be as— it's starting to then it's starting to to sag a little, if collagen isn't quite the answer. And I'd love to hear your opinion on this. What can folks be thinking about to prep their skin or even get started in that department of preventing or working on what's already happening with the slack?  HELEN: With the slack, you know, I think you could probably have, you know, collagen supplements and things. I don't think I think they work for certain things, probably work for your joints, heart and things like that. I don't think they make terrible difference to the skin to be honest. From what I've seen, maybe they're just the supplements, collagen supplements I've been trying. But, you know, an SPF is probably your biggest asset and always use an SPF. I was really bad in my youth. So I'm basically, yeah, suffering for those consequences. And certainly, you know, areas where you're now going to have a lot more hyperpigmentation and brown spots are generally those areas you had a lot of sun damage on previously. So an SPF is your best friend, hydration. You know, everyone's having to drink water. I've heard that before. But, you know, when we were younger, we were 60 to 70% water, right? But now, menopause, you dropped to 50, 55. So it's a significant drop. And obviously, if you're hydrated, your skin's going to look more plumper. So there are those ways to do. And obviously, also using a skincare regimen that really supports that, that has the ingredients like hyaluronic acid, squalene. Those things are really going to boost the moisture content in your skin, which will then make it look plumper, firmer, more elastic too. So yeah, there are the kinds of things you can do to help your skin look a little less slack. But like you, you know, I tried the Botox, well, you didn't try the Botox. I tried the Botox in the filler and it just wasn't me either. So I've definitely gone down the natural route now, which is why I do everything clean. And I haven't even airbrushed my photographs, because I just want to be authentic. There's too much anti-aging and aging. It should just be aging. And so I'm trying to be authentic. So yeah, no, so good for you for doing it too.  JANNINE: Yeah, you know, I mean, the whole aging thing and the anti-aging thing, it's like, you know, I want to look my age. I don't want to look artificial. Because when you've seen someone has had a lot of work done, I mean, you do kind of look at them go, whoa, okay, you know, whoever wants to do whatever, I'm all for it, but the idea, you know, we all have a choice, but the thought processes, you know, if you want to let yourself to look your age, okay, great. How can we look our age, but still look amazing? I think that's the thing, you know, the difference between like letting yourself go or maintaining what you have and working with what you have and finding that common ground with your skin and body. And one of the fabulous things that I noticed just looking through your skin care line and things of that nature is that it's tailored to us older folks. We're not trying to weave through is this, you know, the, let's put it this way. Is this the older ladies department of the cream? Is this going to help me with what my needs are? It takes the guess work away. And I think for a lot of people, you know, yes, we could see an aesthetician in here, all the different suggestions, but it's nice to have a line that we know is tailored for us.  HELEN: Yeah, and I think that's what you see when I, so it was joined COVID, I ended up having a hysterectomy. So up until that time, I didn't realize all the different things that can happen to due to, you know, going into Manopause. So I had no idea that your skin changed or your hair changed or, you know, I would get in some near anxiety or and all those things. But so when I had the hysterectomy, my skin changed overnight. My hair got frizzy, my nails got brittle and whatnot. So I realized, I quickly found that my favorites usual go-to's just weren't cutting the mustard anymore. And I went out, well, it's hard to go out, I was doing everything online to try and find new products. And I never found one, you know, that really addressed my, what I felt were pretty unique symptoms. But I realized they weren't unique to me in the end, you know, all women going through this with that. So then when I realized I wasn't unique, that's when I thought, you know, I'm going to create my own skincare line that is very much tailored to those issues, you know, brought on by Menopause. Because I don't really believe in anti-aging skincare, it's just skincare. And a lot of those anti-aging products, they're not addressing menopause symptoms, you know. And so that's the difference too, you know.  JANNINE: I think that's vitally important to mention that. They're not addressing the menopause symptoms, because so many folks, you know, they've gone to an aesthetician for years. And they hear about— and my aesthetician love her to death to, but she's also like, “hey, there's this new anti-aging cream,” you know or, “hey, there's this new miracle thing.” And we're like— and I'm always my first question. And this would be my question to you too, is my first question is, okay, what is it going to do for me?  You know, and what— how does that tie back to my specific needs? So, you know, one of the big things you would mention, like, okay, you had a hysterectomy me your skin changed overnight. Tell us a little bit about what you exactly notice, because I think a lot of women you're mentioning the nails. And this is a question I get often, is like, is it a mineral or vitamin deficiency, or is it estrogen change, things of that nature? So give us a little scoop about what you experienced, what you started to see, and how you tied it to certain hormone shifts. So folks know kind of where, where we're working with here.  HELEN: Well, you know, you're right, you know, you can get, you know, there's little divots in your nails and different things because of vitamin deficiency. That's true. And that can happen in a certain period of your life. But we're talking about that period when it's— you're in menopause, you're in perimenopause, those years leading up when, as you know, a lot of your symptoms occur during perimenopause, because menopause itself is just one day, right? The anniversary of my period. Yeah. So really, when we talk about menopause, we talk about the whole phase, all four phases, really, right? The the pre, the peri, the menopause and the post. So most of the symptoms are peri and posts, but taking it back to the skin, it was really, I think it was really, I guess for me, I had the hysterectomy. So that was the clear warning, right? But other people may not have a hysterectomy. So it's really looking out for the signs and knowing what the signs are. But that's menopause as a whole, right? A lot of women don't know that, you know, you may get anxiety and some near, you know, you may get achy joints and muscles, you dry eyes, dry mouth, that all these things can be menopause related. So I think, you know, it is important that women understand what the symptoms are. And so, you know, as another thing, I want to tell people what they are and why they're saying menopause, but very skin-specific too. So, yeah, I guess it's just the phase your in. The other thing is, you know, generally, if you're around about 47, you're probably most definitely in peri-menopause, so some of those symptoms are more likely to be, to be menopause. But always get it checked out, you know, I've never say start and of course, of action without checking with your doctor first.  JANNINE: Absolutely, absolutely. And, you know, I think it's more, and the reason I love bringing folks on like yourself to the podcast is because we can set that awareness and also honestly, in the long run, save women a lot of grief and money because some skincare regimen protocols can get, having owned spa myself, they get incredibly, you know, we had 10 steps and how much of it is really doing some thing, you know, and I think for a lot of women looking at, okay, what's going to get me my most bang for my buck based on these symptoms I'm experiencing? But also a lot of folks are looking at, you know, my eyes, so let's just go this way, like my eyes, right? Like, what's going to be the best eye cream situation? Because it seems like everybody comes up with their magical eye cream, comes up with this, comes up with that. And yes, our eyes change because it's a sign of something internally going on too. But let's talk a little bit about your eye cream that you've got here and coming soon. And talk a little bit about that because that was one of like when I put the survey out to folks, hey, what do you want to learn about with this eye cream was one that came out big time?  HELEN: Yeah, when we tested our products, the eye cream was, yeah, that was the really popular one. So for me, when I went through menopause, I had never had dark circles under my eyes before, but they came and never went away. So yeah, so for us, nice and wide is a fantastic product for brightening, lightening, you know, helping with redness and irritation. Your skin obviously is a lot thinner there. You need something soothing. So that is a great ingredient to, again, hyaluronic acid, ceramides, peptides. But it's really, you know, again, because your skin is thinner, you want someone something that's going to help with the, you know, your, the skin's resilient. So that's another reason why ceramides are great peptides too. But yeah, you really want to hydrate that area. So, yeah, good quality, highly active ingredients. Yeah, so definitely hyaluronic acid, I would look out for peptides, vitamin C is great in an eye cream too. So yeah, definitely. And that's we have all of those, you know, so yeah, but if you're looking for a cream, that's what you should be looking for. Yeah.  JANNINE: Got it. Got it. And there's been a lot of debate about vitamin C and a lot of folks, you know, L-ascorbic versus, you know, a ascorbyl glucoside because I like what, what is your take? I know, I obviously seeing your ingredients that that's one thing, but I want to hear your take on, on why the the sea that you're using you use, just so folks can hear like the thought process behind this, because there's so many different, like if you listen to certain companies out there, it is like L-ascorbic or die. You know, or there's other processes there. And give me give me this scoop, because I do truly feel like vitamin C is something that I've seen make a huge difference in my skin. And, you know, as a whole, so give us a scoop on on your vitamin C thoughts.  HELEN: You know, you want to vitamin C that can penetrate your skin. You want something that's going to be going to be able to absorb, got to have a high quality. So I mean, that's really my scoop on it. We used a great lab who sourced the top ingredients that we could find both, you know, here in the United States and in Europe. So for me, for me, it's a lot about quality, but so that's the route we went down.  JANNINE: Okay, okay, fair enough, fair enough. So looking at the overall, let's say, compendium, maybe I don't know, trajectory of skin. You've seen a lot going on with being in the makeup industry. You've seen celebrities. You've worked with multiple folks. Of course, this was a big question that folks brought up to me. Like, I want to know what someone's so is doing. And of course, we can't go there, guys. But what we can do is talk about looking at skin over the course of time. And you've worked on different shows. We will mention the shows at least because that way folks can kind of get an idea like Parks and Reck and Modern Family in particular. There are certain folks folks asked me like, what's up with their skin? So, you know, we think celebrities have the most amazing skin. Maybe they were born with amazing skin. HELEN: Right.  JANNINE: Are they dealing with the same things we are? I need confirmation.  HELEN: Absolutely. They have the acne, they have the same things. Yeah, when you, they walk in the trailer in the morning and it's 4.30 AM. Yeah, they just look like we do, you know. So, yeah, you know, makeup, makeup transforms, everyone, you know. And so, yeah, they're real people. Same, same anxieties as we do. And certainly for, you know, women as we age in front of the camera cameras get a lot more sophisticated, you know. And then you get blown up in big screens, not just in the movie theaters, but in people's homes. So, yeah, it can be quite a scary time for women as they're as they're aging for sure in the business.  JANNINE: And so, looking into that, you know, with makeup, I always tend to go, okay, so obviously we have the skin care side of things. Then we have the makeup side of things. And in terms of women and aging skin and makeup, where, where are the areas that you're finding to be the most— let's say, worked with on your end? Is it the eyes, like you said? Is it the hyperpigmentation? Is it like trying to fill in wrinkles? Like, what, what happens on to make someone look younger or, you know, what, what happens in this case? I'm curious as how it works. Well, you know, makeup plays a big part, but lighting plays a big part too, right? They're usually lit for the most part, but as we, we are mortals, we don't walk around with the camera, you know, with the camera, you know, lighting around us and stuff like that. So, yeah, so lighting helps big time. But makeup, yeah, you, you, again— hydration is huge to get you through the day of filming and so skin looks alive and bright. You've got to have great skin care. So, we'll hydrate after lunchtime. They'll come back in the trailer. We have after lunch touch-ups. And again, we'll probably hydrate the skin too. Certainly, when a woman is in her late 40s, 50s and beyond, concealer, you know, is your friend? Certainly under eyes. That is a product that— again, I never use concealer prior to having my history right to me and my skin change. But now, yeah, that's probably the number one product I use. Eyes get a little bit more hooded, you know, certainly for me. So eyes tend to be trickier to do as you get older, certainly with the eyeliner and everything. It's maybe not as easy to get that nice cat eye that we did when we were younger and that. So, they tend to be the more challenging areas, but, you know, everyone's beautiful, right? You know, and there's a beauty in anyone. So, sometimes you don't need makeup. Sometimes, you know, the prettiest person is the one that doesn't have any makeup on. So, yeah.  JANNINE: I have never worn much in terms of makeup. I've taken, like, different, you know, at the beauty counter, the classes where they teach you how to do the things and I usually am just like, I can't. So, I was just like pardon me for my makeup, non-specific knowledge. But, you know, I agree with you. You know, we do tend to gravitate towards the makeup. Sometimes when we're getting older, and I think for a lot of women, I've heard women say, like, oh, I need to wear makeup now, because before I didn't have to now, I do because it, and a lot is, of course, like you had mentioned, the eyes and concealer. And for a lot of us, it's going, like, me, I'm going, okay, how can I help to not have to use those types of things? Like, the eye creams and things of that nature. Like, of course, preventative-wise, but not, what am I trying to say? I don't even know where I'm going with this. I guess basically what I'm saying is like, help, what can we do? Makeup wise or even preventative-wise? Is it using the eye creams daily? Is that the idea? Or like you were saying, where do you help the, the actors they've got like the touchups? Like, is that a thing for women? Should we be thinking about that as we get older? Little touchups? Like, give us the scoop on like, day in the life of a menopausal woman who might be hot flashing and like, you know, sweating, right? What do we do about that? A foundation out the window? What? Give us the scoop.  HELEN: Yeah, well, for me, as I've got an older, less has been more, to be honest. I actually wear less makeup now than I did when I was younger, because I find that, you know, eye liners and things like that, I don't know, they just don't look as good on me anymore. So I've kind of gone with the more fresh-based look. I wear a tinted sunscreen on top of my moisturizer, a little bit of concealer, mascara, and blush. That's my thing. And even when I go out, I don't actually put, I might put a little bit of bronzer on, but that's it. But I'm pretty fresh-based, to be honest. Again, I think it's all about feeling good in your skin, you know. So what you have to do to make you feel good, but skincare is just the key for everything. I believe, you know, just having a really good moisturizer. If you don't do anything else, have a great moisturizer, use an SPF and drink plenty of water. But, you know, if you are, you know, someone who likes to wear makeup, again, like I just said, water SPF, a good moisturizer and an eye cream. But I would go for products that have a little bit of a dewy complexion. I wouldn't go for anything that's matte, because matte's just going to highlight things. So I would try it. I like cream blushes. If you're going to use a blusher, I like those kinds of things. I like cream eye shadows too. You know, Bobby Brown has one and a, like, a little, like, pen, like a tubby stick. You can put those on your eyelids and use your finger to blend. So yeah, I always go with simple, you know, I prefer simple. So [inaudible] and healthy. If you can go for those brands that are cleaner healthier, I think that's always a good thing to do too.  JANNINE: Absolutely. Absolutely. I mean, like, you know, how you're mentioning certain things and less is more, I think that's huge. And obviously, if you take care of your skin more, you're going to need less to, you know, to cover up things as well. And obviously, I can see where you're going here with having the company Finlay and Green, because it helps. You know, it really, it really does help to have the foundation going here of what your skin kind of like skin food. If you will. So tell us a little bit about your processing of the products and the packaging, because what I noticed, and this is something that is a big kind of, let's put it this way, pet peeve of mine. Well, have these companies they'll create green products, but then the packaging and the transportation, you know, everything. It seems like you've thought of every single step along the way, because obviously, you've probably also seen the side effects of hormone disruptors and how that also impacts the skin as well.  HELEN: Yeah, I mean, definitely. Well, as we know, there's green washing, but there's also clean washing. Those brands say they're clean. And really, to me, they're, it's basic, you know, legally you're not allowed to have parabins and fallets and sulfates and things like that. So to say you're clean when you're just basically meeting the basic, you know, parameters. So for us to be— it was really important to be clean, you know, I didn't want any hormones, hormone disrupted in there. So there's no soy, there's no phyto estrogens or anything like that. You know, though for those women who are maybe going through chemotherapy or cancers or anything, you don't want any of those ingredients in your product. So being clean, we tried at the beginning to go completely to not use any synthetic ingredients. But unfortunately, we couldn't do that. We needed to have a preservative, legally, you have to have a preservative. And unfortunately, that's a synthetic. But again, in my research, I thought synthetics were all bad, not all synthetics are bad, you know. So, but yeah, we are, we are particularly clean. There's a store here in LA on the west coast, I'm not quite sure if they are on the east coast, called Credo. And me, right. And to me, they're the whole foods of skincare. So you have to meet a very high standard to get there. So although we're not in Credo, we follow the Credo standards, you know, to, and we exceeded those standards too. But there's also an app, a website called Yuka, I think it's about white, yeah. And that's a great thing. And if you were to scan our ingredients, we come up, we've got excellent score on that. So it was, it was those, but going back to sustainability too, packaging is so much waste. I mean, there's, I think there's like 13 billion, I think for, you know, for, I think skincare, I think, yeah, 13 billion tons, I think globally or something, we kind of put out there into, into the, into the, onto the planet. So we definitely wanted to do our part to cut back on all that wastage. So we have used recycled plastic. So post-consumer recycled material for our jars. And eventually, it's— we're going to have, well, right now our jar has a pod. The pod can't come out right now, but in a few months time, as we, as we get bigger, that pod will come out and you can buy refills. So we're looking at ways as we continue to grow to, to be sustainable and to be greener and cleaner, but as a startup, it's really hard to be all of those things and get a product out there that's affordable. So.  JANNINE: That makes sense. That makes sense. And I'm, I'm incredibly, you know, I get it, like I'm incredibly fascinated that one, you're, you're exceeding CREDO Beauty. So you guys, I talk about a lot credobeauty.com great website. That's where I kind of refer to when folks are like, where do I go to find things that I think there you go. And Yuka app Y-U-K-A, that one, if you're, if you're exceeding their standards, then by, by all means, you know, this is, this is solid. You've done your homework and, you know, we can't be perfect. And, and that's another thing that I think that a lot of people need to understand. And, and also the synthetics that sometimes that is— you know, the better option. And that's just where we have to be in, in this realm. And, and really at the, at the bottom line here is product, right? And, and getting results, right? And, and that's where, you know, you've got a ton of reviews I saw there on the website about how things are, are going. And I mean, just looking at your skin, it looks amazing. And, and love it there. Now, so I guess my next question that a lot of folks are probably going to be wondering about like, okay, so how long does it take to get into your regimen? And, and let's, let's talk about the regimen here with the eyes, the cleanser, you know, and the moisture is there. How does it work? How do you, you know, what is your, what's your insider tips? And how long does it take to see results? Like, when, what's up before and after like a reasonable time between that?  HELEN: For me, I believe in less is more. So I don't want to have a kind of a 10 step skin regimen. So again, with Finlay and Green, the, the big thought process behind that is to make every ingredient multipurpose. So an each ingredient pretty much all the or not ingredient, each product you can use together. So right now we have a, our moisturizer, but our moisturizer is a day cream, night cream and can be a five minute mask too. So that one product can be three different things. Now, and then we'll be coming out next year with these drops, these drops are like serums, but you can add them to your moisturizer. There'll be a hydrating booster drop that you could put to your moisturizer to, if you want, a little bit more hydration. There's a clarity drop. So you can either put them on your face or you can add them to your, your moisturizer. So we just, you know, because you don't have that much time during your day, I like a five minute routine, anything longer than that. I'm never going to stick with. So I wash my face in the shower with a nice gel cream gel cleanser, which is mine again, that'll come out in December. So I use a cleanser, then I moisturize my face, but it's really key to moisturize your face within 60 seconds of getting out of that shower, because that you've still got a slightly damp skin, not really wet skin, but slightly damp skin, and if you have a product with hyaluronic acid, that hyaluronic acid is going to draw that moisture on the surface of skin into your skin too. So that's another kind of tip. And yeah, putting your moisturiser skin care in your steamy bathroom is a great environment too, is helping lock in extra moisture. So I do my cleanser, my moisturizer, and I'm an eye cream. Any more than that, I'm never going to sustain that regimen, you know, it's just nice. Too many steps. So yeah, that's me.  JANNINE: Me either. That's what I found about it. You know, I am somewhat, folks wouldn't imagine this because I don't wear makeup very much, but I am a skincare junkie and have been for a long time. And I will try different products, go through different things, and you know, my aesthetician always, you know, has me intrigued about certain things, but one thing we always talk about is, and as I mentioned before, the 10 step, 12 step process. I'm not doing it. I'm just not. And so having the quick, you know, boom, boom, three things and multi-purpose, very, very nice to be able to think about that. So I'm thinking the mask. How would we use the moisturizer correct with like, as a mask? Did I remember that correctly? Okay. Yeah. HELEN: So I like to do that in the evening. So I'll wash my face, cleanse my face, then I'll put the cream on and I literally lay on a little bit heavier. So you still see the— the cream hasn't absorbed. You still see it's the white cream. So you still see the whiteness of the cream on your face. And I, I put it pretty much in even area, certainly in those driest spots on my, and I'm always drier here on the cheekbone kind of thing. And I leave it on for five minutes. And then after five minutes, I will take most of it off and I'll do it. And then to leave enough that will just absorb into your skin. So I take most of it off, but leaving a slight film on my skin. And then I go to bed and yeah. And in the morning, when I wash my face, you know, you, you feel that, that the residue of the mask still on. But it doesn't block the pores. So that was the other thing because women have hormonal acne. We didn't want any ingredients in there that was going to block pores. So yeah.  JANNINE: That's huge. What about using like neck chest also for the moisturizers same same thing. Can you use it anywhere? Could you put it all over the body?  HELEN: You can lather all over your body if you wanted to. But yeah, definitely take it down your neck. And this is one thing I learned too. But, you know, if you, if you miss your neck, if you, if you just do your, your face and miss your neck, then your neck's going to basically the skin of your neck is going to absorb that moisture from your face. So really, you know, so then you end up with two-parched areas. So definitely always massage your face, moisturize your face and your neck. For sure.  JANNINE: That's interesting because I mean, I think about the lymphatics quite a bit in the neck and how they're kind of bogged down. But if the moisture goes here, gravity goes down. Okay, so if we moisture everywhere, we can keep things.  HELEN: I mean, our moisture actually will absorb, it absorbs really quickly. So we won't go down. It's just that your skin here is just going to kind of try to absorb all that moisture from your face, you know, just internally. So we got definitely, definitely. I know I've seen you down your chest to your dectloletage. Really important. Yeah.  JANNINE: That's huge. I think a lot of women will forget about that area. And, you know, looking at the three-step process, not like that's not so bad to just add in a little bit down below, call it good. What about, you know, what about the eyes? Again, I want to go back to those and some tips in terms of eye cream and things of that nature because it is no doubt the number one thing women all say thanks to me like, man, I just in every morning, I just look so tired or I just look so worn down. What can I do to prevent this from happening? And so not only do I want to hear what the eye cream, but I want to hear about what tips do you give to clients and folks who are doing makeup on when they come in in the morning. Like, how can we keep your eyes looking most amazing in the morning and not all puffed up and or not all dark? What kind of other lifestyle things can we do?  HELEN: Trying to reduce your caffeine. Which is easier to have than done. I love my coffee and I'm definitely going to have a coffee first thing in the morning. But, yeah, trying to reduce your caffeine, hydrate, hydration is the key. What we do in the morning, you know, as I said, we're getting into the trailer 4 AM in the morning, 4.30 and no one looks good at that time of day. And I'm, I'm asked, you know, those little silicone, you know—  JANNINE: Yeah HELEN: —doesn't have to be silicon. Putting two teaspoons in the refrigerator is a really cheap easy way to do. So you get the cold teaspoons in the morning and you just put it on your eyes. I mean, that's probably the cheapest quickest thing to do and it's highly effective. And then moisturize. Yeah. Moisturize. And throughout the day, if you want to, put a little bit more moisture there. You can get Evian in a can, you know, and you can spritch your face, but it doesn't have to be Evian. You can get a little spritz bottle with some, you know, filtered water, leave it in the fridge and spritch your face. And again, if you have products with hyaluronic acid, you know, it's only going to love that moisture you're spray on and your face will plump up a little bit more.  HELEN: So one of the things I wonder, so there's hyaluronic acid that you can buy in bulk in bottles.  HELEN: Yeah.  JANNINE: Does that work the same if someone was to add like a little bit during the day and then the spritz with that? Does that do the same or do you need more of the agents that you have in cream stick on to help get it across?  HELEN: I think so. I think so. But you know, it's probably like to try, but it was cheap enough, but no, I think you need, I think you need the whole package, unfortunately.  JANNINE: Fair enough. Fair enough. There's something that I figure someone might ask me, and it just popped in my head. Now here's another thing. You know, obviously you are getting in with with a bunch of folks at 430 in the morning to get ready. And like you said, no one looks amazing in 4:30 in the morning. Do you have like a like list for folks like this is what you want to do to come in and be ready to like have your best skin and your best makeup? Or is it individual? You kind of know who has what going on? Like do you do intakes before with with the celebrities to know like what's their stuff?  HELEN: Yeah, I did. I was going to say that. Yeah. Before I start a show, and certainly when I'm department heading a show, I will, you know, when the casting's been done, you know, who the actors are, generally they're going to come in for a wardrobe fitting before we start shooting. So that's my time. I'll have called them beforehand and say, hey, would you want to meet at the wardrobe fitting? Have a conversation. And I can get a feel of the products they like, the routine that they like to follow. Most actors like us, we have our favorite go-to's, you know, and the hard sway one way or the other. But yeah, so does that routine? Certainly what will happen is obviously we have hair and makeup which are a trailer. So hair is on one end. Sometimes the actresses will go to hair first so we can put the eye pads on underneath to help kind of liven them up a little bit while they're getting their hair done. You know, the average person won't won't have that. Sometimes it takes two hours to get a woman ready in the morning. So, you know, I prefer five minutes for me. So, you know, it's not realistic for people. So they have a lot of attention. But yeah, there's a routine, generally, eye pads. But, you know, the guys like special treatment too, you know, there's Kiehl's facial fuel eye balm stick. And I always keep that in the refrigerator. And so the guys when they come in, they'll get that on. But by the way, that's a great trick for women too. You know, you can keep your eye creams in the refrigerator. So the nice and cool too, which is another trick to put on that helps you in the morning as well. So.  JANNINE: Nice. Oh my gosh. I can imagine we can mine you for tips for like hours. I think, you know, for folks, there's always that curiosity. You know, what are the celebrities doing? Because, you know, we see it in the tabloids. We see the different things in the grocery store, you know, so-and-so is doing this for their makeup, regimen, so-and-so is doing this. But I think ultimately it's like how do we apply this in real life? And how can we take what you've learned in the the the TV and film industry and apply it to ladies who are going through menopause? And so one of the big things I was thinking about is like, okay, we've got a three-step regimen that you have here. We have tried to limit the caffeine, working on things in the morning. What kind of things could someone be looking at as a whole, perimenopausal, menopausal, and beyond? What are the things that we like need to be thinking about we're keeping our hormones in check, kind of giving like a lifestyle breakdown? What do you advise folks is-and I know that's a huge can of worms I just opened up, but think of like your top things. Like, what do you advise for hormone balance and having your skin looking fresh and amazing every day? What are your top go-to's?  HELEN: So, well if we talk about menopause, you know, as a whole, not just skin, I think it's really important to learn about menopause. I think it's really, you know, there's some great resources. There's that website nonprofit called Let's Talk Menopause. That's a great resource. The North American Association for Menopause is great, Nams, I think it's called. It's great. So definitely do your research. Find out what the symptoms could be, so because being forearmed is forewarned, that's a big thing. Eating a healthy diet is something like the Mediterranean diet, something like that. Real balanced diet is great for your skin, your hair and your nails as well as for your overall well-being. Staying hydrated, as I said, is key. Getting enough exercise, which is not only good for your mental health, but your overall well-being, and I think when you exercise, it actually helps your skin too. You know, you've got that nice flush to your skin. You sweat out a lot of those toxins too. So it's really good for your skin as well. Getting sleep. Sleep is so important, but easier said than done. If you've got insomnia or those night sweats or whatever, but sleep again, great for your overall health, but good for your skin. You really need, also great for your, you know, managing brain fog too. What else is good? Gosh, there's so many different things you can do. I said exercise. Talking to your friends, you know, really trying to create your own support network too. And if you're talking to your friends, your friends, you'll realize your friends are going through it as well. They might be a little bit further ahead than you, so they might have a doctor that they like, they can recommend. That's usually important too as well. And they might give you some tips of what, you know, what they've experienced with their skin as well and what makeup they like to use, you know, now, because, like I said, I can't use matte things anymore. I prefer the more like cream based stuff because my skin is drier. But things like that, you know.  JANNINE: let's talk about makeup for a second. Thanks for sharing those. I love to hear from everybody, you know, what they're thinking when it comes to managing menopause and I don't even know if I like the word managing. I mean, it's just like insider tips to thrive, you know, in this realm. So makeup, you mentioned Bobby Brown, some of the cream cream stuff. I love using different cream ones to when I do actually put on makeup and actually I do have Bobby Brown products because of the cream ability. What you would mention, Credo Beauty, but what other, you know, brands do you tend to like to use what kind of ones are most functional for needs as as our skin dries out or it changes with hormone ships?  HELEN: Yeah. So yeah, as I said, I kind of gravitate to the more creams. You don't have to go for expensive brands, Burt's Bees is fantastic. I love that line and if you go to CVS or whatever, you can gently buy one get the other one for you or something, but they have this great stick and it's got I think it's got argon oil in it, but it's a blusher stick and you can put it on and they have like a bronzer one. It's nice sheer, but the tint of color, quick easy to put on, you put it on. If you've got it, if you like using brushes, you can just like swirl your brush in your face or you can use your fingers. What else? Yeah, again, a lot of drugstore makeups great these days. So if you don't want to spend the money or don't have the money, that's great, but if you if you do, well Bobby Brown obviously should know, long with Bobby Brown, she now has Jim's road and she has those great, they call them magic something, they're it's those bombs, is the miracle bomb magic bomb or something?  JANNINE: I don't know.  HELEN: I just see it on Instagram all the time and I, you know, I'm a sucker for these things, I always buy them and try them, but there's a couple of colors of hers that I like, you know, again, the nice and sheer, what else? And then on the higher end, Tom Ford has some great cream eye shadows, but yeah, I do a mix, you know, I have a clinic, mascara, I have a drugstore eyeliner, I have Burt's Bees, Cheeks, I think I use a Clinique chubby stick, I think it's in fig for my lips, because again, I don't, I don't light lipstick, I've never liked the feel of lipstick on my skin, so if I'm going to put color on, which is rare, it'll be like the Clinique little chubby stick, which is kind of a sheer tint, but again, Burt's Bees is a great one too, so yeah, yeah, less is more for me, unfortunately, so yeah, I could tell you what I did on the actors, which is, you know, so, um, um, um, they love the Armani Foundation, they love that, um, what else do we use on them? Oh, gosh, is everything can anything to be perfectly on? Trish Mcevoy is a great hit when it comes to my scars, um, whatever, Santa for eyebrows, um, what else? Tom Ford again when it comes to contour, yeah, yeah, unfortunately, you know, if you have to pay for that stuff yourself, you're going to be pretty broke by the end of the month, because yeah, it'll, it'll adds up.  JANNINE: Oh my gosh, yeah, I mean, and I think just, you know, inquiring minds want to know curiosity, you know, about the brands that, that's the stars use, but also, you know, I mean, Burt's Bees definitely cost effective, definitely something that we can all get behind and, and, and try out, I think the most important thing is just really understanding and, and getting like you said, the education understanding more about your skin, and knowing, you know, what your needs are, what things can be most important to focus on, and kind of like you're saying, the concealer, the eyes, you know, not as much the matte, matte foundations anymore, kind of shifting out of that and, and really rolling with it. Poor clogging, I think is something that a lot of folks debate on, they're going, you know, what, what do we find that's non-poor clogging, and you had mentioned that your products are really great in that department. What about in terms of if someone did want to use a little bit of foundation, wanted to use something of that nature, what would you advise for non-poor clogging regimens?  HELEN: Um, first, see that, that, that ends up being kind of personal because, you know, some people can't use certain products or whatever, but yeah, unfortunately that's a bit of a hit and miss. Again, less is more, to be honest, if you can get away with just wearing, you know, a moisturizer, maybe a tinted sunscreen is great, that will be, again, a lot of people are frightened of sunscreens because they think they clogged the pores, but modern day sunscreens generally don't, and there's a great one called Eltamd, and she has one, she has a clear one, well she has a bunch of them, but the ones I like is, is it clear and tinted and the tinted is great. So yeah, yes, it's hard and unfortunate when it comes to foundations, it's pretty hidden, you know, you're going to try a few out, yeah, unfortunately, but you know, going back to the other big tip is, you know, I lost, my eyebrows are got a lot thinner during manopause. Yeah, and stuff. So one thing to do is I think I probably spend more time doing my eyebrows now than I ever do, you know, I never used to kind of put a pencil through them. Now I will occasionally, you know, if I'm going out, so that's the other tip I would say. Yeah.  JANNINE: Okay. Gosh, I, I can imagine there's so many things that I've mentioned it before, there's just, there's a lot that happens and the eyebrow thinning definitely the kind of thyroid decreasing effect that a lot of folks will see on the edge of the eyebrows. You know, another big one is the chin hair and hair growth kind of change. What's one thing that you can, can say about that? Is there anything that you've done, you know, either makeup or skin care wise, that is a game changer there that can help offset that. I,  HELEN: I haven't, I do have a lot of that peach buzz, but I've just gone with it to be perfectly honest because I, I don't want to get into that whole thing of having to, you know, do that shaving. I didn't want, I don't want my face to feel a bit stubbly or anything like that either. I know you can, you know, do electrolysis and stuff, but I've just stayed away from that. I do get the odd little whisker and that. I finally see it in the mirror and I think, oh my god, how did I not miss that? Because, you know, it's like two inches long by the time I see it or whatever. But whatever, yeah. And unfortunately, I don't do much for that. And yeah.  JANNINE: Sure. And I'm guessing, you know, when you're working with celebrities and, and their skin, and if they do have overgrowth, the hair, maybe they're— their aestheticians are doing a little derma-planing or something in that case, you know, to kind of— HELEN: Yeah, they'll all be doing that. And too, because for them, you know, again, it's lighting and lighting is going to pick up that facial hair. So they're going to want to do that. But for the everyday person, you know, unless it's particularly bad, I don't think you should worry about it. JANNINE: Fair enough. One last thing that I wanted to talk about, that's kind of common as we get older is dry eyes. And eye kind of irritation that'll happen. And so a lot of women eye care, they'll be like, I don't want to put anything around my eyes. I don't, you know, my mascara now always burns. What are some things that you found to be helpful or just a little bit of a highlight there in terms of what women can do to help in that department?  HELEN: So I keep eye-wetting drops, you know, that's one thing I use because I get dry eye quite a lot. So I do that. I, at one, for the longest time when I did my eyeliner, I always used to do it, you know, on the inside rim. I don't do any of that now because that will definitely irritate my eyes. I try to keep as much stuff away from my eyes as possible. And even when I'm putting my, you know, my eye cream on, I don't take it right up to the edge anymore like I, I used to. And the other thing, that was another reason why I go with, with the cream eye shadows because I was finding with the powder ones, sometimes the little powder flex were getting into my eye. And that was, that was the thing too. So I guess I've changed my products that I use. So cream is one of them, cream eye shadows. I don't take my eye cream right up to the rim, close to the rim as I used to. And the mascara too. Again, if you get particularly dry eyes, that Trish Mcevoy mascara is great because it comes off in little tubes. So you just wash your face with water and it'll come off in tubes. And what's great is like some moisturiser kind of start to break up and flex during the day. And sometimes those little black bits will get in your eyes. So maybe try the Trish Mcevoy if you're particularly sensitive to dry eye. Yeah. And you want to wear a mascara.  JANNINE: That makes sense. That makes sense. Thank you for sharing that because it is something that I was like, wow, I got, I better talk about that. And then the last, and okay, maybe there's one more. It is talking about the hot flashes. And how do we keep our ourselves looking fresh despite having hot flashes, getting some sweats on the face? What is your kind of go-to thing for folks during the day? What should they have on hand to kind of help in that department? Well for me, like you've seen. I'm firmly confident. So again, you don't want to want to moisturize or scream. There has a lot of water soluble ingredients in it because once you start to perspire, it's all going to start running down your face. And if you do have makeup on, it's not going to be pretty. So that was one thing I was really conscious of when I was developing my line was to make sure that it does have somewhat of a primer quality to it. So that when you do perspire, it's you're not going to feel you moisturizer kind of basically coming out your face or your makeup. So maybe if you're not going to use our product, I would maybe consider a primer if you were going to wear makeup. But for me honest, it's hard getting around those hot flashes. I do hormone replacement therapy, which I know is not for everybody. It's a bit contentious in some circles. But for me, it's been a game changer and it has helped manage my my hot flashes. But as far as as far as makeup, maybe try a primer, maybe try our moisturiser has a primer quality to it. And you know, drink plenty of fluids, keep saying that I guess I'm a broken record with that clothing. That's the other thing is I try to wear layers, which helps me as well. So when I get hot, I can take a couple of layers off, which helps. Yeah.  JANNINE: Absolutely. Absolutely. Yes, there's nothing worse than feeling like your face is melting. And as you're going through the day, it's a hard thing to deal with. And I think for a lot of women, that is one of the tougher things to to manage and try to figure out like, how do I find this right balance? So it's a great to hear using your moisturizer will help to prevent that like face melting phenomenon that will happen over time. Gosh, we've talked about so many different things and like I said, I probably we could talk hours and hours about all the different little tips and tricks. But I think this is great for folks to get started and really understand more about, you know, your your line and really getting an insider look into, okay, what can we do to help, you know, roll with the changes that are happening and then also adjust our makeup and our our skincare regimen as a whole. So this is incredibly helpful. I do love what bioidentical hormones can do for folks. I do think that it does give a change with the skin. Have you seen since using them that your skin does seem to have either at least halted the process of of more wrinkles? Give us, give us a scoop. What have you seen?  HELEN: I do. I do think it's helped. It's helped with my overall energy to be honest, you know, and it's helped with my sleep and I think because I wasn't sleeping before, that was really having a, you know, playing a cost on my face, looks a little bit more haggard. So definitely that's helped with the sleep. And yeah, for me it's been all positive, you know, a lot of people, whatever against it, but for me it's been positive. My hair's changed. Thankfully, you know, at one point, I didn't think I was going to have a single hair on my head, you know, because it just fell out so bad. And it's halted that too. So for me, it's been a positive. And I feel better about myself, you know, which is a big thing. So now I feel, I feel, I feel me again, I feel confident again, and I feel good in my skin, which is what I think is what I hope for everyone is just to feel good in your skin, to feel good about yourself, whether you wear makeup or not. It's a natural process we're going through. And what does it really matter if we're sweating or at the office and whatever, you know, everyone goes through it. And so maybe we shouldn't be self-conscious about menopause, you know, it's just roll with it, you know, and if people don't like it, that's their fault, you know. [laughter]  JANNINE: Oh my god, I love it. I love it. Yeah, I mean, it's life, you know, let's try not to hide it. Let's, you know, be more open about it. And yeah, roll with the punches and do what we can to help counter things, you know, as as needed. Gosh, thank you so much for sharing your story, but also giving us all of these tips. Let's talk about Finlay and Green and how folks can find you and all the things. Tell us Instagram, give us a scoop.  HELEN: Yeah, well, we've been, we've launched a month ago, so we're still like a little baby right now. So yeah, you can find us on our website finlayandgreen.com. We're also on Instagram and Facebook again, finlayandgreen is the tag. But yeah, no go and check us out. And feel free to reach out to me too, you know, if you go to the website, you want to contact me, just fill out the page there. You get to me and I'll answer any of your questions too. Again, on social media, if you want to message me, ask me anything. Yeah, feel free.  JANNINE: Love it. Love it. I think that's, you know, that's huge. A lot of us are looking for some personalized, you know, attention versus just some random person answering a phone. So great to know that we can reach you and get some really good insider tips and help there. So thank you so much, Helen, for coming on. Great conversation. Looking forward to seeing good things coming out of Finlay and Green going forward.  HELEN: Thank you. Thank you. It's been fun. I've had a lot of fun. Thanks for having me on.  JANNINE: My pleasure.  JANNINE: [Outro] [Upbeat music] Hey fellow health junkie, thanks for listening to the HealthFix podcast. 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Menopause and Hormones in the Modern Era AKA: Why the Boomers Should be Pissed  This is a lecture I gave for the Society of Women in Urology about hormones.  If you like this episode also check out number 197.  Genitourinary syndrome of menopause  Men at age 60 have more estrogen in their bodies then women Why I don't do a loading dose of vaginal estrogen.  The problem with the vaginal estrogen labeling by the FDA.  How the nation used estrogen prior to the Women's Health Initiative Scare. I explain why the WHI study was created and what question it was trying to answer. Myth: you have to be a year without a period to be on hormones.  I break down the three concerns about progestin and breast cancer from the WHI 1)  Was the placebo arm flawed 2) Was it the synthetic progestin and now we use bioidentical 3)  Maybe progestin increases risk but it is small and perhaps benefits still outweigh risk as breast cancer is so curable and all the other benefits are worth the small increased risk I discuss the “critical window” hypothesis and “healthy cell” hypothesis and why hormones are recommended to be started “early” in menopause which means less than ten years. Why I think the Boomers should be pissed. Vaginal estrogen for all and get an okay from your  Best practices -  If you have a uterus, with systemic estrogen you need a progestin -  You can continue hormones for life as long as your benefit > risks -  Vaginal bleeding after menopause is never normal -  If there is an FDA approved product use it instead of compounded -  Checking hormones is often not necessary -  One size does not fit all   What about hormones for prevention? On a national level the answer is no. But everyone needs their own analysis.  National guidelines on how to give testosterone to women for low desire. Hormones: are we being equitable to all genders in regards to hormones.   NAMS 2022 guidelines: According to NAMS, “the benefits of hormone therapy outweigh the risks for most healthy symptomatic women who are aged younger than 60 years and within 10 years of menopause onset.” For women with primary ovarian insufficiency and premature or early menopause who are at higher risk of bone loss, heart disease, and cognitive or affective disorders, “hormone therapy can be used until at least the mean age of menopause unless there is a contraindication to its use.”   Where is the black box warning on alcohol?   What about lasers for GSM?   Where are we on removing the FDA black box warning on vaginal estrogen?   My thoughts on online hormone companies.   Estrogen plays a role in the gut microbiome and may affect the risk of osteoporosis.   Our podcast sponsor today is AG1. Use AG1 to build a foundation for better health. FREE ONE YEAR SUPPLY OF VITAMIN D3+K2, 5 TRAVEL PACKS drinkag1.com/youarenotbroken   Did you get the You Are Not Broken Book Yet? https://amzn.to/3p18DfK Did you watch the Tedx Talk yet? Why We Need Adult Sex Ed Join my NEW Adult Sex Ed Master Class: https://www.kellycaspersonmd.com/adult-sex-ed Join mymembership to get these episodes ASAP when they are created and without advertisement and even listen live to the interviews and episodes. www.kellycaspersonmd.com/membership --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message

The headline from CNN Health form June 28, 2023 reads, "HRT use by younger women linked to dementia, study says". That is FRIGHTENING to any patient using hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms. Does HT cause dementia? Or is HT a "easy suspect"? The question of HT and cognitive function has been a subject of controversy for many years. In this episode we will summarize the NAMS position statement on HT for cognitive issues (2022) as well as summarize this new June 2023 publication from BMJ causing quite a stir among menopauses' medical experts. PLUS, we will provide a likely reason, which is the proverbial "elephant in the room", for this new study's conclusions.

I recently received a message from one of our podcast family members requesting more gynecological topics...that was perfect timing, since the NAMS just released its 2023 Position Statement on "NonHormonal Therapies" for vasomotor symptoms on June 1st. In this episode we will summarize this 18 page monograph. The NAMS expert working work critically evaluated the published literature on all nonhormonal therapies for hot-flashes and grouped them into 5 categories: lifestyle modifications; mind-body techniques; prescription therapies; dietary supplements; and acupuncture-other treatments-and technologies. In this episode we will cover each of these categories to keep you informed, up to date, and evidence-based. Is yoga recommended for hot-flash relief? What about cannabinoids? Can chiropractic adjustments help with hot-flashes? Listen in and find out!

With a wider conversation happening online about menopause, we're seeing people come forward more than ever discussing the mental health strain that this phase of life can cause. I'm joined in this episode by one of my friends and close colleagues (we work in the same office!) Dr. Laurie Alpert ND, who is a NAMS certified menopause practitioner and your new mental health advocate.    Laurie and I share our experience in working with people in menopause and help you feel seen and understood in this deep conversation about our moods. We cover a lot of ground (from anxiety to depression to “meno-rage”) and give you the fire under your butt that you need to pay attention to your own mental health.    It's common for us to blame the circumstances (teen and adult children, ageing parents, big careers) as the cause of mood changes for women over 45 and yet, menopause is a significant contributor to new depression (meaning you've never had an episode before) or a return of old depression (even if you're well managed). We want every person to be able to recognize the changes their mood is having so they can get the support they need.    Dr. Laurie Alpert is one of our NAMS (North American Menopause Society) certified Naturopathic Doctors at Clarity Health in Ontario. We serve people in person in the GTA and virtually across Ontario. You can submit a request to work with Laurie at www.clarityhealthburlington.ca Listeners, wondering if perimenopause is contributing to your mental health concerns? Click here and download Dr. Laurie's free resource to encourage your care provider to consider your mental health in the context of menopause. 

Motives between the Sheets: Understanding Obligation for Sex at Midlife and Associations with Sexual and Relationship Satisfaction Monika Georgieva et al. · https://doi.org/10.1080/00224499.2022.2076278 This study investigated reasons for sex at last sex, with a focus on obligation (an avoidance motivation) and doing something nice for a partner (an approach motivation), and their associations with sexual and relationship satisfaction, while controlling for marital duration, age, and sexual desire. We investigated these reasons among married, midlife Canadian women (n = 324), men (n = 275), and 25 non-binary/gender queer participants 40 to 59 years of age. Darling, Come Lay with Me or Talk with Me: Perceived Mattering and the Complementary Association between Sex and Communication within Marital Relationships Haeyoung Gideon Park et al https://doi.org/10.1080/00224499.2021.2018393 Kovacevic, K.*, Tu, E.*, Raposo, S.*, Rosen, N. O., & Muise, A. (2023). Is spontaneous sex ideal? Beliefs and perceptions of spontaneous and planned sex and satisfaction in romantic relationships. Journal of Sex Research. Not enough early breast cancer survivors on Vag E. – Dr. Menn - ------- Cold S, Cold F, Jensen MB, Cronin-Fenton D, Christiansen P, Ejlertsen B. Systemic or Vaginal Hormone Therapy After Early Breast Cancer: A Danish Observational Cohort Study. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2022 Oct 6;114(10):1347-1354. doi: 10.1093/jnci/djac112. PMID: 35854422; PMCID: PMC9552278. Member question: On the topic of pain with penetrative sex, what can go awry during the healing process from vaginal surgery for hysterectomy and prolapse repairs that might contribute to this? Pelvic floor therapy, lubricants, moisturizers, estrogen and dialators are the armenatarium used but what happens when they are used long term but there is still pain upon insertion even a year out from surgery? NAMS practice Pearl on Testosterone https://www.menopause.org/docs/default-source/professional/practice-pearl-testosterone_.pdf Did you get the You Are Not Broken Book Yet? https://amzn.to/3p18DfK Join my membership to get these episodes ASAP when they are created and without advertisement and even listen live to the interviews and episodes. www.kellycaspersonmd.com/membership

In this NSFM* ladies-only episode, Martha's friend returns to talk about midlife issues that are top of mind.This shorter episode contains just one side of the conversation about flooding periods during perimenopause, IUDs and IUD removal, and how progesterone is often the first HRT intervention suggested and the first "needed" (by those who choose to go that route)What are some doctors using to manage perimenopause symptoms?Why is being drunk in love dangerous when middle-age is bearing down on you? Get the answers to these questions in this episode.* Are you one of my male listeners? This episode is marked NSFM (NOT suitable for men) due to menstruation stories you DEFINITELY don't want to hear.

In this Q&A Karen answers listeners' questions on all things hormones and weight loss.  maymoon_design When you refer to HRT are these natural or synthetic hormones? I am having a very hard time with hot flushes. janelleminto Can HRT cause/ contribute to a thickening in the lining of the uterus? I recently had surgery to remove this and wondered if the hormones could be a cause. lcavazza66 If I struggle with progesterone replacement, is it ok to just use estrogen and testosterone? I can't sleep, gain weight and struggle with progesterone. I had severe PMDD when I was younger prior to partial hysterectomy. Labs show estrogen dominance but adding progesterone makes me feel worse. Kimdixonwiley How do you know how much HRT to prescribe when Canadian blood work only gives Estrogen and Progesterone not actual numbers? Carol What serology test should I get if I have been in menopause for 2 years. Estrogen will be low but what are the levels we are hoping to achieve for both estrogen and progesterone? If supplementing how often should we check this - serology and with the Dutch? Md say levels will fluctuate so they don't want to do testing - how can we make our case to them to get it done? How do I know a progesterone is bioidentical? Jennifer Hi Karen, I love your podcast as you are so informative! I'm 46 and have been on my current hrt for 6 months. I experienced a lot of side effects at the beginning of my hrt. I had migraines and felt depressed and extremely emotional. This went on for months and was debilitating. So my provider put me on the following treatment to assist with the symptoms stating I was really estrogen dominant and needed more progesterone. I have noticed I feel better when I'm not taking any progesterone during my period. Is it possible to have too much progesterone and then have adverse effects? I don't feel like I'm reaping any of the benefits so many others have with progesterone.  Pam Hi Karen! I'm 59 and was diagnosed with Hashimoto's in my early 20s after my 1st child. I'm just wondering if something is off b/c it seems like my hair is really thinning. I'm taking Armour Thyroid 90 mg daily. My doctor says everything is normal. I'm also struggling with weight loss resistance. I know this is a lot but would really appreciate any insight you may have. I love listening to your podcasts, I learn so much! Thanks for all you do and know that you're making a difference in the lives of many!   KK Hi Karen! After listening to your podcast a couple of years ago, I got my hormones checked and found a Functional Practitioner to go over my health - she confirmed I was in Menopause and that my Progesterone was flat-lining, my Testosterone and Estrogen were low.  My question is, Should I be getting better results? I still struggle with quality sleep and maintaining lubrication and holding onto menopausal weight, I have still been having DHEA (50mg per day). My practitioner believes that the DHEA is better to boost than Progesterone or Testosterone. Should I expect better results or am I being ridiculous?   Luhu Hi Karen, Your number one fan here :) Studying with FDN to become a practitioner, very well-versed in gut health, hormones, etc but cannot figure out my own body since menopause! When my estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone all went very low—6 for E and T, I gained weight all over and can't lose it. Also developed chronic gut issues in menopause despite no gluten, no dairy, no sugar, (no fun!). SO Q: I started on the estrogen patch applying one half of the .025 dose, next day I added the next half, felt so much more energy and felt like I started losing lbs but quickly developed heartburn/reflux and felt a little overstimulated (maybe an adhesive ingredient in the patch? I'm very sensitive), I also felt some discomfort in my liver/gallbladder area even though I support both. I waited 3 weeks before adding progesterone due to past issues (ok'd by DR), then applied Quicksilver Scientific's topical progesterone 8mg and all hell broke loose. Within 2 days I retained so much water, and looked like I'd gained another 10lbs, belly got so swollen from diaphragm down and I felt weird pinching-like gas pains in ribs under right breast and then it moved to under left breast and the heartburn/reflux got worse. I had to stop both hormones :(. Please help, what do you think is going on with my body? Jean clark I'm almost 54 (bday in May) my local naturopath prescribed bio-identical hormone replacement without having me do a hormone test first. Should I be taking a hormone test before just going ahead with a prescription? It is all so confusing. Thanks!! Anonymous What is your morning routine? What time do you eat breakfast and what do you eat? Do you drink coffee? Could not eating breakfast actually raise your blood sugar? Anonymous Hi Karen, I was wondering how your experience with Fully Vital hair growth system has been? Thank you, Gail Anonymous How does one determine when it's appropriate to use 50/50 Biest or use only estradiol? (I'm referring to your Nov 18/22 podcast with Dr. Felice Gersh.) Thank you! Milly Hi Karen, Thanks for taking my question. I started transdermal testosterone to optimize my levels last November, we're still trying to find that sweet spot as it's still plummeting per my January report where it was at 8.  I'm due to go at the end of February to check on testosterone levels again, I'm sure (I hope) my doctor is going to check my other hormone levels to see where I'm at. Also, per my last lipid panels (Sep 2022) my total cholesterol and LDL levels have gone out of range for the first time. Taking all this into consideration, what would be the best day of the cycle to test ALL my hormones assuming I get my cycle eventually? Thank you, Milly Hi Karen, thanks so much for all the amazing information you share. My question is about heart palpitations. I'm 40 and the last few months they have been getting pretty intense the last half of my cycle so I'm pretty sure they are hormone related. I recently had a Dutch test in December and my estrone and estradiol were above range, estriol was in range. Estrogen is favoring the 2OH pathway but my methylation activity is low. Progesterone was in range. I've been using oral and the bio labs progesterone cream for more than two years now and it has helped with many symptoms, especially sleep. Besides the heart palpitations, I also get irritable around my cycle and again after ovulation. Feel pretty good besides that. Any ideas as to what's causing the sudden increase in heart palpitations? Thanks so much for your help! Gates 44 I guess my question is should mild symptoms be addressed? I have hot flashes that are bad for a few months then subside for a month or two. I have dry skin but I live in Canada so dry harsh winters, have had dry skin for years. I do have a low sex drive, but again I never had a high one either. Yes I do have more trouble sleeping for sure, but not sure that is enough to go on a drug. So please answer me should I do something or not? I am 56 years old and had an ablation done almost 17 years ago, so have not had a period since I was 39. Ira What is the window to start hrt and how long can you stay on hrt to get the full benefits? Do you believe by doing extended fasting (24+hrs) you do lose lean muscle tissue? Kathie Hi Karen, In trying to balance hormones, I've had some occasional bleeding. A recent biopsy was clear of anything being an issue. Is it normal to have a “period” with hrt? My regime has been a .25/1 mg estradiol/testosterone troche in the a.m., and 200mg progesterone in pm for about two months. In that time, I've had a period two times as well. Thank you! Sally I'm 49 years old and recently had a hysterectomy sparing my ovaries. I've suffered from extremely heavy periods for years and even through a year of chemo for brain cancer. My OB/GYN wanted to put me on birth control or the Mirena but I refused as I've attempted BC over the years with poor results. I had a terrible episode of anxiety/depression and cognition issues so she sent me to a psychiatrist and they put me on antidepressants which have helped some. Finally, she ordered a D&C due to the uncontrollable bleeding and precancerous cells were found hence the hysterectomy in late December. I spoke with her about hormone replacement and she said I'd probably be better off without it because my hormones made me so miserable with the fluctuations throughout my lifetime I went to my PCP because I couldn't sleep and she gave me Trazadone and said just wait and my hormones would settle. Then I talked to the Psychiatrist and told her about the temperature irregularities (inability to control my body temperature) and she increased my Effexor saying it had a vasomotor response. I'm a little fed up with all of the women doctors (all in their midlife and my OB is part of NAMS) giving me the runaround. I'm not crazy. I've medically been through a lot but this should be easy. I thought at first that the multiple brain surgeries had messed up my mind but after listening to you I think it's probably just my hormones. Thank you, Karen Anonymous Lots of talk about hormone replacement therapy at the beginning of transferring through perimenopause to menopause. My question to you is, what are the options for an almost 60-year-old who is past 10 years of being in menopause? We are still concerned about the future health of the heart, bones, brain, etc. Also, where can I find published current studies or research proving that bio-identical hormone replacement theory is safe? I would like to present to my doctor as she is a nonbeliever. Thank you!   Beth Hi Karen, I have been on Estrogen replacement since age 36 when I had a total hysterectomy with bilateral ovaries removed due to aggressive endometriosis at the time. I'm now 55, and I've struggled with 15 pounds of too much weight ever since. My libido sucks, Intercourse is painful, I'm a professional insomniac and have been dependent on magnesium supplements and Trazadone to help me sleep for 10 years! and I also have low energy. I'm thinking I need to address my hormone therapy, currently, it's an Estradiol patch of 0.037mg changed every 3 days. I really would love your help. I have been eating a green Mediterranean diet and avoided sweets and processed foods for the last 3 months, cut alcohol 

CME interview with Women's Health and Menopause specialist Dr. Camille Moreno on menopausal symptoms, indications for hormone therapy use, the WHI vilification of HT and updated NAMS guidelines on the use of HT.Dr. Moreno is an assistant professor and medical director of the Midlife Women's Health program at University of Utah OBGYN.After listening to this podcast, please visit menopauselearning.com to claim your free CME accreditation.Support the showDon't miss another episode, subscribe to our FREE Speaking of Women's Health Podcast!Do you have a women's health question that you want answered by Dr. Thacker? Send us a message on Instagram with your question and you might just hear it on the next Speaking of Women's Health Podcast episode. (And while you're there, follow us!)

The good news: we are finally talking about menopause! The not so good news: we still have a long way to go, especially in the realm of research, says this week's guest Dr. Stephanie Faubion, who is on the tip of the spear leading the way forward as the Medical Director of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS). When it comes to dealing with menopause openly in our culture, especially in the workplace, Dr. Faubion believes we are where we were with pregnancy 30 years ago. And she has some ideas on how we can all help accelerate progress and bring our doctors and culture up to speed. Along with her role as Medical Director of NAMS, Dr. Faubion is Professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, and Director of the Mayo Clinic Center for Women's Health. Her expertise is in women's health, clinical research, education, and clinical practice. You can learn more about her and her work at mayo.edu.**Support the Podcast** InsideTracker: Get 20% off at insidetracker.com/feistyPrevinex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Bonafide: Get 20% off your first purchase when you subscribe to any product with code HITPLAY at hellobonafide.com/hitplayThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Video: No, this intensely aggressive AI isn't fake (details in comment), w Elon Musk. (13:44) PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE RADIO - DR ANA MIHALCEA MD PhD AND GUEST SASHA LATYPOVA 11TH SEPTEMBER 2022  Neil Oliver - '...digital enslavement is coming...'  New Rule: A Unified Theory of Wokeness | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)   Omega-3 fatty acid stops known trigger of lupus Michigan State University, September 29, 2022    A team of Michigan State University researchers has found that consuming an omega-3 fatty acid called DHA, or docosahexaenoic acid, can stop a known trigger of lupus and potentially other autoimmune disorders.   "What we discovered was when lupus was triggered by crystalline silica, a toxic mineral also known as quartz that's linked to human autoimmunity, DHA blocked the activation of the disease," said Melissa Bates, one of the study's lead authors in MSU's Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition and the Institute of Integrative Toxicology.   The preclinical study looked at the effect of DHA on lupus lesions in the lungs and kidneys of female mice that were already genetically predisposed to the disease. Their results were overwhelmingly positive.   "Ninety-six percent of the lung lesions were stopped with DHA after being triggered by the silica," said Jack Harkema, another study author and pulmonary pathologist. "I've never seen such a dramatic protective response in the lung before."   Lupus is considered a genetic disease and is triggered not only by inhaling crystalline silica toxicants, but also by other environmental factors such as sun exposure. Quartz is the most common, and most dangerous, form of crystalline silica and is often found in the agriculture, construction and mining industries where workers can breathe in the mineral dust. Lupus is the body's immune system attacking itself and it can damage any part of the body including skin, joints and organs.   Although it's still unknown exactly why DHA is able to prevent the onset of lupus, the researchers said this study provides scientists with a better model for looking at just how much DHA is needed to ward off the environmental trigger of the disease.   According to Harkema, the DHA could be changing the way cells, also known as macrophages, react to the silica in the lungs and somehow alter the immune system's response.   "What we do know is this study is a clear indication that eating DHA can prevent this one type of environmental triggering of lupus," Pestka said. "It can suppress many of the disease's signaling pathways, which current drugs on the market now try to target and treat."     Study offers real-world evidence of vitamin D's protective effects German Cancer Research Center, October 12 2022.  A study reported in the Journal of Internal Medicine provides “real-world” evidence of the benefits of vitamin D supplementation.  “Given the increasing importance of real-world evidence in determining the drug effectiveness outside of the strictly defined and controlled situations of randomized controlled trials, it is of great interest how the efficacy data of vitamin D3 supplementation obtained from well-defined and well-controlled clinical trial populations translate into effectiveness in real-world practice,” the authors remarked. “The primary objective of this study was to investigate whether the intake of vitamin D supplements (in the form of a vitamin D preparation or as part of a multivitamin product) is associated with reduced all-cause and cause-specific mortality including cancer mortality, cardiovascular disease mortality and respiratory disease mortality in the large UK Biobank, a nationwide, population-based cohort from the United Kingdom.” The researchers analyzed information from 445,601 UK Biobank participants. Regular vitamin D supplement use was reported by 4.3% of the participants and multivitamin use was reported by 20.4%.  Vitamin D and multivitamin supplement users had higher median 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels than nonusers. Multivitamin users experienced a 74% reduction in the risk of vitamin D deficiency and users of over-the-counter vitamin D supplements had an 84% lower risk. During the 11.8-year median follow-up, individuals who used multivitamins had a 5% lower risk of mortality and those who used vitamin D had a 10% lower risk compared to nonusers. Regular vitamin D use was associated with 11% lower risk of dying from cancer and a 29% lower risk of mortality from respiratory disease.  “This large study suggests that in the real world, the efficacy of vitamin D supplements in reducing mortality may be at least as good as observed in randomized clinical trials,” the authors concluded.   What you eat could contribute to your menstrual cramps North American Menopause Society, October 12, 2022 Despite the fact that menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) is the leading cause of school absences for adolescent girls, few girls seek treatment. An analysis of relevant studies suggests that diet may be a key contributor, specifically diets high in meat, oil, sugar, salt, and coffee, which have been shown to cause inflammation. Results will be presented during The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Annual Meeting in Atlanta. Roughly 90% of adolescent girls experience menstrual pain. Most use over-the-counter medicine to manage the pain but with limited positive results. Evidence has highlighted that diets high in omega-3 fatty acids and low in processed foods, oil, and sugar reduce inflammation, a key contributor to menstrual pain. This analysis was designed to study the effect of diet on menstrual pain and identify which foods contribute to it and which can reduce it. Research was conducted through a literature review that found multiple studies that examined dietary patterns that resulted in menstrual pain. In general terms, these studies found that diets high in omega-6 fatty acids promote inflammation and foods high in omega-3 fatty acids reduce it. The muscles in the uterus contract because of prostaglandins, which are active in inflammatory responses. When measuring the Dietary Inflammatory Index, it was found that those on a vegan diet (that excluded animal fat) had the lowest rates of inflammation. “Researching the effects of diet on menstrual pain started as a search to remedy the pain I personally experienced; I wanted to understand the science behind the association. Learning about different foods that increase and decrease inflammation, which subsequently increase or reduce menstrual pain, revealed that diet is one of the many contributors to health outcomes that is often overlooked. I am hopeful that this research can help those who menstruate reduce the pain they experience and shed light on the importance of holistic treatment options,” says Serah Sannoh, lead author of the poster presentation from Rutgers University. “Since menstrual pain is a leading cause of school absenteeism for adolescent girls, it's important to explore options that can minimize the pain. Something like diet modification could be a relatively simple solution that could provide substantial relief for them,” said Dr. Stephanie Faubion, NAMS medical director.   Free radicals blamed for toxic buildup in Alzheimer's brains Rutgers University, October 10, 2022.  A study reported in Cell Death & Disease revealed a previously unknown mechanism that may contribute to traumatic brain injury and Alzheimer's disease. While a buildup of the protein amyloid-beta has been hypothesized to be the major driver of Alzheimer's disease, the study suggests that another protein, after undergoing oxidation by free radicals, could be a causative factor. "Indeed, scientists have known for a long time that during aging or in neurodegenerative disease cells produce free radicals," explained lead researcher Federico Sesti, who is a professor of neuroscience and cell biology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. "Free radicals are toxic molecules that can cause a reaction that results in lost electrons in important cellular components, including the channels." Dr Sesti and colleagues determined that oxidation of a potassium channel known as KCNB1 results in a toxic buildup of this protein, leading to increased amyloid-beta production and damage to brain function. "The discovery of KCNB1's oxidation/build-up was found through observation of both mouse and human brains, which is significant as most scientific studies do not usually go beyond observing animals," Dr Sesti reported. "Further, KCBB1 channels may not only contribute to Alzheimer's but also to other conditions of stress as it was found in a recent study that they are formed following brain trauma."     How much radioactivity is in infant formula?  University of Malaya & University of Surrey (UK), October 10, 2022   Based on measurements of radioactivity in samples of infant formula manufactured and sold around the world, researchers estimate that infants 1 year of age or younger who consume these formulas would ingest a significantly higher radioactivity dose than reported levels, but lower than internationally recommended limits. The researchers report the radioactivity levels for each brand of formula in an article published in Environmental Engineering Science, a peer-reviewed journal.   Onoshohwo Bemigho Uwatse and coauthors, University of Malaya (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), University of Surrey (U.K.), and King Saud University (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia), determined the levels of radioactive radium, potassium, radium, and thorium in 14 brands of powdered infant milk prepared and sold in various regions around the world. Levels of radioactivity in the formula may vary depending on several factors including radioactivity in the soil, grass, or hay from which the cows were fed, in other raw materials used in processing the formula, or due to processing conditions.   "This paper focuses on a topic that has not drawn significant attention but, nonetheless, has important health implications," says Domenico Grasso, PhD, Editor-in-Chief of Environmental Engineering Science and Provost, University of Delaware.   Using more social media increases depression risk for all personality types, study says University of Arkansas, October 11, 2022 Public policy and education researchers found that higher social media exposure may contribute to depression, regardless of personality traits. In their recent study, high neuroticism was associated with an increased risk of developing depression within six months. On the other hand, low agreeableness was associated with a greater depression risk within that period. The study's authors suggest that interventions should encourage reduced social media use for all personality types, especially high neuroticism, and low agreeableness. Experts have found evidence that suggests that increased social media use (SMU) may increase the risk of developing depression for certain personality characteristics, as the study showed that people low in conscientiousness with high SMU were more likely to perceive social isolation. A new study led by University of Arkansas researchers further explores how personality traits may influence the development of SMU-related depression. The findings appear in the Journal of Affective Disorders Reports.  Merrill and co-authors used data collected over six months by researchers, using a national sample of 978 people aged 18–30.  Merrill explained that her team used the Patient Health Questionnaire to assess depression at baseline and follow-up. The participants in this study reported how much time they spent on 10 leading social media platforms. The researchers assessed personality traits. They examined data for associations between personality characteristics (neuroticism, agreeableness, openness, conscientiousness, and extraversion), social media use, and the development of depression over 6 months. The team found that participants with high agreeableness were 49% less likely to develop depression than those with low agreeableness. However, individuals with high neuroticism were more than twice as likely to develop depression as people with low neuroticism.

The good news: we are finally talking about menopause! The not so good news: we still have a long way to go, especially in the realm of research, says this week's guest Dr. Stephanie Faubion, who is on the tip of the spear leading the way forward as the Medical Director of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS). When it comes to dealing with menopause openly in our culture, especially in the workplace, Dr. Faubion believes we are where we were with pregnancy 30 years ago. And she has some ideas on how we can all help accelerate progress and bring our doctors and culture up to speed.  Along with her role as Medical Director of NAMS, Dr. Faubion is Professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, and Director of the Mayo Clinic Center for Women's Health. Her expertise is in women's health, clinical research, education, and clinical practice. You can learn more about her and her work at https://www.mayo.edu/research/faculty/faubion-stephanie-s-m-d-m-b-a/bio-20199366 (mayo.edu). Get your tickets to the Hit Play Not Pause Summit at https://www.feistymenopause.com/hit-play-not-pause-summit (feistymenopause.com/hit-play-not-pause-summit) Tickets are just $20! First 100 registrants get $10 off with the code HITPLAY.  **Support the Podcast**  InsideTracker: 20% off at http://insidetracker.com/feisty (insidetracker.com/feisty) Previnex: 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ (https://www.previnex.com/)  Bonafide: 20% off your first purchase when you subscribe to any product with code HITPLAY at  http://hellobonafide.com/hitplay (hellobonafide.com/hitplay) Nutrisense: Go to http://nutrisense.io/hitplay (nutrisense.io/hitplay) for $30 off any subscription to the CGM program This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

One in eight women will have their ovaries removed before the natural age of menopause. Five percent of women naturally go through early menopause between the ages of 40 and 45, and 1 percent experience premature menopause before age 40. That's a lot of women. And a large percentage of these women are not getting the counseling they need to optimize their well-being and long-term health, says menopause management specialist Corinne Menn, MD. This week she's here to help as we dive into the unique challenges of surgical and early menopause and what women need to know. Dr. Menn is a board certified OB/GYN with expertise and a special interest in menopause management and female cancer survivorship health. She is a 20-year survivor of breast cancer and has a passion for using her medical expertise and personal experience to help women navigate these complex health issues. She is an active contributor and volunteer with the http://ysctourdepink.org (Young Survival Coalition), serves on their Council of Advisors, and moderates the Healthcare Provider-Survivor Support Group. Dr. Menn is also an active member of the North American Menopause Society and a Certified Menopause Practitioner. She devotes her professional time to her female-focused telehealth practice and is working on a website and blog chronicling her experience as a doctor and survivor of breast cancer, premature menopause, and everything in between! You can learn more about her at https://linktr.ee/drmennobgyn (https://linktr.ee/drmennobgyn) Resources: https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopauseflashes/menopause-symptoms-and-treatments/instant-help-for-induced-menopause (Instant Help for Induced Menopause) https://www.menopause.org/docs/default-source/professional/nams-2022-hormone-therapy-position-statement.pdf (NAMS 2022 HT Position Statement)  https://www.menopause.org/docs/default-source/professional/menonote-deciding-about-ht-2022.pdf (NAMS Patient Handout “Deciding about HT) https://www.uptodate.com/contents/primary-ovarian-insufficiency-beyond-the-basics (POI: Beyond the Basics) **Support the Podcast** InsideTracker: 20% off at http://insidetracker.com/feisty (insidetracker.com/feisty) Previnex: 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ (https://www.previnex.com/)  Bonafide: 20% off your first purchase when you subscribe to any product with code HITPLAY at  http://hellobonafide.com/hitplay (hellobonafide.com/hitplay) Nutrisense: Go to http://nutrisense.io/hitplay (nutrisense.io/hitplay) for $30 off any subscription to the CGM program Velorosa Cycling: Enter HITPLAY15 at checkout and receive 15% off an order of full-priced cycling wear at http://velorosacycling.com/ (velorosacycling.com) Go to http://feistymenopause.com/podcastguide (feistymenopause.com/podcastguide) for more information about the Hit Replay Podcast Guide subscription This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy