Today, I am excited to connect with my friend and colleague, Dr. Betty Murray. She is a women's health advocate, nutrition expert, PhD researcher, certified functional medicine practitioner, author, and speaker.\xa0\nIn our conversation, we dive into the menopause controversy, looking at mitochondrial health, the development of visceral fat, aging, and senescence. We explore infertility, premature ovarian insufficiency, metabolic derangement, and poor metabolic health in menopause. Dr. Betty provides a fascinating overview of liver health and phases one, two, and three of liver detoxification, and we explain the critical role of bile in formal detoxification. We also cover the gut microbiome, estrobolome, the significance of enzyme beta-glucuronidase, and weight loss resistance.\xa0\nI am sure you will love this invaluable conversation with Dr. Betty Murray.\n\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nHow menopause gets misconstrued as a natural state that women should endure without treatment\n\nWhy Dr. Betty believes menopause should be considered a disease state\n\nHow research on women gets neglected\n\nWhy personalized care is an essential requirement for women in menopause\n\nHow menopause affects various aspects of health, including heart disease, osteoporosis, and dementia\n\nWhy metabolic derangement occurs, and the domino effect it can create within the body\n\nThe role nutrition and lifestyle play in managing menopause symptoms\n\nWhy fiber, hydration, and adequate protein are essential for supporting liver function and detoxification\n\nDr. Betty explains the three-stage process the liver uses to metabolize hormones\n\nThe role bile plays in detoxification\xa0\n\nWhy periodic detoxification is necessary for supporting liver function\n\n\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\xa0\xa0\n\nFollow on Twitter\n\n\nInstagram\n\nLinkedIn\n\nCheck out Cynthia\u2019s website\n\n\nSubmit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com\n\n\n\nConnect with Dr. Betty Murray\xa0\n\nOn her website\n\n\nOn her telemedicine platform\n\n\nOn Instagram\n\n\nThe Menopause Mastery podcast