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

I am honored to have Dr. Stephanie Estima back on the show today! (She was with me before in 2020, on Episode 123.)

Dr. 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. 

Dr. 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’s, 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. 

I know you will love today’s conversation with Dr. Stephanie Estima!

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

• What is diastasis recti, and how do you treat it?
• Dr. Estima dives into pelvic floor rehabilitation.
• The mortality risk versus the benefit of the Gardasil vaccine.
• What causes low Oestrogen?
• What happens when you have low estradiol?
• Why patients often tend to be confused about what they should be doing.
• Stress management in autoimmune diseases.
• What hormones can be the most impactful on body fat?
• How women can overcome insulin resistance.
• The side effects of the copper IUD.
• How to support undisturbed sleep. 
• How to get the best sleep of your cycle in the luteal phase. 
• How to eat to support the luteal phase.
• How to optimize your load management.

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Episode 123 – Menstruation, Muscle, Maternity, & Metabolism: What Every Woman Should Know with Dr. Stephanie Estima