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TMHS 620: The Truth About Menopause, Andropause, & Optimizing Hormone Health with Dr. Anna Cabeca

Published: Sept. 26, 2022, 2 a.m.

Throughout our lives, our hormones are constantly fluctuating. Specifically, as we age, our hormone levels tend to dramatically change. And while these shifts are a natural part of our life cycle, it doesn\u2019t mean we\u2019re destined to live with symptoms like poor mood or decreased energy forever.\xa0

On today\u2019s show, you\u2019re going to learn from hormone expert and triple board-certified OBGYN, Dr. Anna Cabeca. In her new book, MenuPause, she shares how to use food as medicine to reduce the symptoms of menopause like weight gain, brain fog, and hot flashes. Dr. Anna takes a well-rounded, holistic approach to healing, and she has helped thousands of folks reach optimal health through improved hormone levels.\xa0

No matter what stage of life you\u2019re in, understanding how your hormones work is critical. This episode is full of key insights and actionable steps you can take to balance your hormones and feel your best. You\u2019re going to learn about the relationship between some of our most important hormones, specific foods to eat to support hormone health, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this episode with the amazing Dr. Anna Cabeca!\xa0

In this episode you\u2019ll discover:

  • Why our hormones are energetic molecules.\xa0
  • What the hormone hierarchy is and how it works.\xa0
  • The most important hormone in the human body.
  • How oxytocin operates in the body.\xa0
  • The effects stress can have on our hormones.\xa0
  • Dr. Anna\u2019s personal journey of undergoing menopause twice.
  • The relationship between cortisol and our reproductive hormones.
  • Why cortisol impacts oxytocin.\xa0
  • What your urine pH can tell you about your overall health.
  • The connection between nutrient-rich foods, the microbiome, and health.
  • One of the first dietary changes Dr. Anna implements in her patients.
  • The relationship between aging and insulin resistance.\xa0
  • How insulin resistance can contribute to hot flashes.\xa0
  • The problem with replacing testosterone.\xa0
  • Why intermittent fasting is helpful for optimal brain function.\xa0
  • How menopause symptoms can be alleviated with a ketogenic diet.
  • What the side effects of hormone replacement therapy are.\xa0
  • The best foods to support hormone health.\xa0
  • Why alkalinizing the body is the key to optimal health.\xa0
  • What andropause is.\xa0

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