Ep. 272 Understanding Women's Health: Answering Your FAQ's

Published: May 24, 2023, 7 a.m.

I am honored to have Dr. Stephanie Estima back on the show today! (She was with me before in 2020, on Episode 123.)\nDr. Estima is an exceptionally well-read and well-versed individual! She is an expert on female metabolism and body composition, the author of a fantastic resource called the Betty Body, and the host of an incredible podcast called The Better Podcast.\xa0\nDr. Estima is one of my favorite voices in the health and wellness space! She and I dive into an Ask Me Anything format today. We speak at length about the ideal percentage of body fat for perimenopause and menopause, thyroid health, the impact of diastasis, and weight training based on that core imbalance. We discuss the Gardasil vaccine, optimal nutrients, Hashimoto\u2019s, period cramps, and general PMS symptoms- particularly with inter-uterine devices. We also get into sleep basics, supplement support, the role of parasympathetic days and hormesis, and talk about load management and optimization.\xa0\nI know you will love today\u2019s conversation with Dr. Stephanie Estima!\n\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nWhat is diastasis recti, and how do you treat it?\n\nDr. Estima dives into pelvic floor rehabilitation.\n\nThe mortality risk versus the benefit of the Gardasil vaccine.\n\nWhat causes low Oestrogen?\n\nWhat happens when you have low estradiol?\n\nWhy patients often tend to be confused about what they should be doing.\n\nStress management in autoimmune diseases.\n\nWhat hormones can be the most impactful on body fat?\n\nHow women can overcome insulin resistance.\n\nThe side effects of the copper IUD.\n\nHow to support undisturbed sleep.\xa0\n\nHow to get the best sleep of your cycle in the luteal phase.\xa0\n\nHow to eat to support the luteal phase.\n\nHow to optimize your load management.\n\n\xa0\xa0\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\nFollow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn\nCheck out Cynthia\u2019s website\n\nConnect with Dr. Stephanie Estima\nOn Instagram\xa0\nOn her weekly podcast, Better! With Dr. Stephanie, where she explores the human potential, hormones, metabolism, and a life well-lived.\nGet a copy of Dr. Stephanie Estima\u2019s #1 bestselling book, The Betty Body: A Geeky Goddess' Guide to Intuitive Eating, Balanced Hormones, and Transformative Sex\nEpisode 123 \u2013 Menstruation, Muscle, Maternity, & Metabolism: What Every Woman Should Know with Dr. Stephanie Estima