213 episodes
Hack My Age Zora Benhamou
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Join us as we delve into the world of peri and post-menopause, uncovering the secrets to optimizing this transformative phase of life. Hosted by gerontologist & biohacker Zora Benhamou, this podcast cuts through the noise, providing valuable information for women navigating menopause. Our expert guests, hailing from all corners of the globe, share their insights on menopause, hormones, aging, and longevity. Get ready to hack menopause and make it the smoothest, most empowering chapter of your life. Tune in and unlock the keys to a vibrant unstoppable you! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackmyage/support
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213. How To Prepare For Your First Menopause Doctor Visit
We covered:
My personal experience getting started with menopause
How to decide when to get help
How do you know if you’re in perimenopause
How to find a menopause doctor
Questions you must ask the doctor
Questions the doctor must ask you
What happens when ovarian hormones decline
Risks of not treating hormone deficiency
How and where to apply hormones
Menopause treatments to avoid
Oral vs transdermal estrogen
How to initiate shared informed decision making
Steps to take before you leave the appointment
Do you need to test and if so, what?
Women’s International Pharmacy womensinternational.com
Professional Compounding Centers of America https://www.pccarx.com/Resources/FindACompounder
Find a menopause doctor: https://hackmyage.com/find-a-menopause-doctor/
Menopause symptoms: https://hackmyage.com/most-common-and-uncommon-menopause-symptoms/
List of questions for you and your doctor: https://hackmyage.com/how-to-prepare-for-your-first-menopause-appointment/
This episode is sponsored by Oxford Healthspan. The makers of my favorite spermidine supplement Primeadine. Use code ZORA for 15% off Primeadine spermidine here.
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 https://biohacking-menopause.mn.co community now for information and sharing you won't find anywhere else. This month's giveaway....win a Glycanage biological age test kit. Join before August 1, 2024 to enter into the draw. If you missed the deadline, grab Glycanage kit for 15% off with the code ZORA here.
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
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212. Menopause Treatments And Attitudes In Europe - Dr. Dorenda Van Dijken
We covered:
Menopause treatment in Europe and particularly in Holland
Which countries in Europe are more progressive
Menopause guidelines and doctor training in Europe
The attitudes of women and practitioners (GPs) toward HRT in Europe
What our guest is going to do with the 7 million euro grant for menopause research and how she got it.
What hot flashes put us more at risk for
Mental health and menopause
Tips on how to ease through menopause and lower the symptoms
How women differ from men in medicine and what needs to change in the curriculum and in the workplace in Europe
The best way to get information on menopause
The big myths of menopause in Europe
Testosterone recommendations from the International Menopause Society
Dr. Dorenda Van Dijken is born and raised in Amsterdam, Holland. Completed her medical education at the University of Amsterdam. Since 1994 she has been a gynecologist at the OLVG (Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis is a major clinical hospital situated near Oosterpark in Amsterdam in the Netherlands).
Chairman Dutch Menopause Society.
Board of IMS (International Menopause Society)
Member of the Editorial Board of the website www.vrouwenindeovergang.nl .
Contact point Social Card VGV Amsterdam. Member of the NVOG (Dutch Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology) Guidelines writers group.
Member of the Board of VPG (Reproductive Medicine department) Pillar NVOG.
Teacher training in menopause nurses at Erasmus MC Rotterdam - Erasmus University Medical Center, the largest and one of the most authoritative scientific University Medical Centers in Europe
Global Consensus Position Statement on the Use of Testosterone Therapy for Women
https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/global-consensus-testosterone-english.pdf
RESOURCES:
Female androgen insufficiency: the Princeton consensus statement on definition, classification, and assessment https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11937111/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7098532/levels.
Association between testosterone levels and bone mineral density in females aged 40–60 years from NHANES 2011–2016: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-21008-7
Effect of Testosterone Treatment on Volumetric Bone Density and Strength in Older Men With Low Testosterone: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2604138
Testosterone deficiency in women: etiologies, diagnosis, and emerging treatments: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11991434/
Higher serum free testosterone concentration in older women is associated with greater bone mineral density, lean body mass, and total fat mass: https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/96/4/989/2720846
Testosterone pellet therapy alone or in combination with low-dose E2 pellet therapy improved spine and hip BMD. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1094695023000422
Contact Dr. Dorenda Van Dijken:
Website: https://demenopauzespecialist.nl/dorenda-van-dijken/
Website: https://www.olvg.nl/zorgverleners/drs-d-k-e-van-dijken/
This episode is sponsored by Oxford Healthspan. The makers of my favorite spermidine supplement Primeadine. Use code ZORA for 15% off Primeadine spermidine here.
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 Glycanage biological age test kit. Join before August 1, 2024 to enter into the draw. If you missed the deadline, grab Glycanage kit for 15% off with the code ZORA here.
Join the Hack My Age community on:
Facebook Page : @Hack My Age
Facebook Group: @Biohacking Menop -
211. Your Brain On And Off Hormones, Dementia Prevention, and The One Menopause Symptom You Didn’t Know About - Dr. Fiona Lovely
We cover:
What happens to the brain with and without hormones
What women feel during perimenopause that may be related to the brain
The impact of estrogen on memory, cognition and comprehension
Does progesterone or progestin help or hurt the brain
Can you reverse dementia?
How to become a superager
What can and cannot hormone therapy do for brain health
Top tips on how to prevent dementia
What the latest research shows about women’s brain health
The one menopause symptom you never heard about (and need to know)
Dr. Fiona Lovely is a women’s health expert with specialties in functional medicine, functional neurology and restorative endocrinology. Her practice focus is to find the root cause of dis-ease, reaching all aspects of health and making space for wellness.She has lectured on the topics of women’s health, hormone balance and brain function extensively. She is the creator and host of a popular long-running podcast on the passage of perimenopause called Not Your Mother’s Menopause. A million + people around the world have downloaded the podcast, listening in to learn about the physical, mental and spiritual journey of menopause.Dr Lovely is the Creator of the Menopause Doula coaching program and founder of the Menopause Doula Society. She has been called The Hormone Oracle and 'the fixer of weird sh*t'; a disruptor of unhealthy patterns in the body and the mind, an agent provocateur in the arena of Women's Healthcare for 20+ years.
Her mission is to share info to empower women and pull back the curtain to reveal the good-ness that is possible at midlife. She has a vision of the time where the world is a kinder, gentler place and the taboos of menopause no longer exist.
The Brain Health Master Course for Women https://dr-fiona-lovely.ck.page/4b3cb0ef9b
The Menopause Doula Program is launching in the autumn of 2024. Waitlist: https://dr-fiona-lovely.ck.page/57621a6fcc
Contact Dr. Fiona Lovely
Instagram: @drfionalovely https://instagram.com/drfionalovely
TikTok: @drfionalovely https://tiktok.com/@drfionalovely
Website: www.drlovely.comPodcast : Not Your Mother's Menopause https://open.spotify.com/show/2mL17E1ITrGwcaSQRKVymd
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 or menopausemethod.com 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 Glycanage biological age test kit. Join before August 1, 2024 to enter into the draw. If you missed the deadline, grab Glycanage kit for 15% off with the code ZORA here.
Join the Hack My Age community on:
Facebook Page : @Hack My Age
https://facebook.com/hackmyage
Facebook Group: @Biohacking Menopause
https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingwomen50
Instagram: @HackMyAge
https://instagram.com/hackmyage
Website: HackMyAge.com
Biohacking Menopause membership group https://biohacking-menopause.mn.co
Email: zora@hackmyage.com
This podcast is edited by jonathanjk@gmail.com
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210. A Different Approach To Menopause Hormone Dosing, Is There Any Benefit To Cycling HRT? - Dr. Felice Gersh
We covered:
Supraphysiologic dosing - good or bad?
What is the optimal dosing of hormones?
What we need to know about low vs optimal dosing of hormones
Is there any sense to cycle progesterone?
What research says about hormones and what we need to look out for
Why some women gain weight on HRT and how to avoid it
Perimenopausal dosing of HRT vs Post-menopausal dosing
Where are the gaps in current research on menopause hormone therapy
what areas need more investigation to provide clearer guidance for practitioners and patients?
Felice Gersh, M.D. is a multi-award winning physician with dual board certifications in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. She is the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, which provides comprehensive health care for women by combining the best evidence-based therapies from conventional, naturopathic, and holistic medicine.For 12 years, she taught obstetrics and gynecology as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Keck USC School of Medicine, where she was honored with the Outstanding Volunteer Clinical Faculty Award. She now serves as an Affiliate Faculty Member at the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine through the University of Arizona School of Medicine, where she lectures and regularly grades the case presentations written by the Fellowship students for their final exams. Additionally, she is a sought after medical forensic expert and has worked on numerous high profile legal cases.Dr. Felice loves writing and lecturing. She has been around the world presenting on women’s health issues and she regularly publishes in peer-reviewed medical journals.
You may have already heard Dr. Felice on the podcasting circuit or in popular media like Cosmopolitan, Shape and Health magazines talking about her specialty - PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), menopause and other issues related to women’s health.
Free Ebook: Menopause SOS E-book what you can do from a lifestyle view to optimize your health during the menopause transition. https://integrativemgi.com/lp/menopause-sos/
Book: Menopause: 50 Things You Need To Know https://amzn.to/3ZthEPL
EPISODES:
Episode 85: Measuring Biological Age, Menopause Age and Glycanage with Nicolina Lauc
Episode 129: Hormone Therapy for Menopause - Good or Bad?
Episode 178: Mammograms - Safe or Dangerous?
Contact Dr. Felice Gersh:
Website: https://integrativemgi.com/
Telephone: (949) 753-7475
Facebook: @inegrative MGI
Facebook: @felicegershmd
Twitter: @DrFeliceGersh
Instagram: @dr.felicegersh
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felice-gersh-md-b0422b13/
Youtube: @FeliceGershMD
Newsletter
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 Glycanage biological age test kit. Join before August 1, 2024 to enter into the draw. If you missed the deadline, grab Glycanage kit here for 15% off with the code ZORA
Join the Hack My Age community on:
Facebook Page : @Hack My Age
Facebook Group: @Biohacking Menopause
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209. Menopause Weight Gain and My Personal Biohacks for Better Body Composition at 54 Part 2 – Zora Benhamou
This is a two part series where we cover the changes in body composition during the menopause transition and my personal routine. Listen to Part 1 first right here.
What we cover:
How I maintain body composition while treating osteoarthritis
Exercise and my personal fitness goals
Hypertrophy vs Strength vs power
What your movements of choice depend on
A pillar of longevity and biohack no one talks about
What I generally recommend and what I actually do
The importance of play and strong resting
Are fitness trackers and biofeedback necessary?
Fatigue and how to overcome it
What happens to sleep during perimenopause
The low hanging fruit of sleep optimization
My personal sleep hygiene routine and hacks for when I am not perfect
Cortisol, aging and menopause
HPA axis explained
My personal stress hacks for a stronger body
My thoughts on weight loss peptides
Best resources for a better menopause body
Buy Eating For Longevity Cookbook and meal planner
Take the Menopause Quiz: https://www.hackmyage.com
Health Optimization Summit June 15 – 16, 2024
Use code NATHALIE for 10% off
Smart Ageing Summit in Oxford, UK June 28 - 29, 2024 :
Use code ZORA30 for 30 pounds off!
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 or menopausemethod.com 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 bottle of Karen Martel’s Hormone Cream. Join before July 1, 2024 to enter into the draw. If you missed the deadline, grab Karen Martel Hormones for 10% off with the code ZORA here.
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
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208. Do Women Really Need Testosterone? - Dr. Doug Lucas
We cover:
Testosterone myths and truths
When and if to take testosterone
How testosterone is prescribed. Risks vs benefits
DHEA vs testosterone cream
How to really test for testosterone
Injectables vs pellets vs creams
Alternatives to testosterone therapy for bones, muscles and libido
Prolactin, SHBG and albumin levels for testosterone
Symptoms of testosterone insufficiency and overdose
Dr. Doug Lucas is a double board certified physician. He completed his foundational training at Stanford University and then started a traditional orthopedic surgery practice in Durango, CO. But after just 5 years in this traditional medical model Dr. Doug decided he needed to get a second fellowship and board certification in Anti-Aging and Metabolic Medicine so that he can take a different approach to treating people’s problems. And that’s why he started Optimal Human Health MD (OHH).
His work led him to his expertise in metabolic health, hormone optimization and bone health.
He believes that osteoporosis is a disease that requires a comprehensive approach to Recognize WHY you are losing bone and then reversing those causes.
Talk to Dr. Doug’s team: https://www.optimalbonehealth.com/build-bone
$500 off full service program Use code: ZORA
Kaatsu blood flow restriction bands https://kaatsu.com - use code ZORA for 5% off or contact me for orders outside USA.
Research on bone health and kaatsu: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-rweSP5N6Mr0G2igeScMye47jGMp_daV/view
EPISODES:
Is Osteoporosis Reversible? - Dr. Doug Lucas
Blood Flow Restriction with Steven Munatones
Blood Flow Restriction with Dr. Chris Gaviglio
Contact Dr. Doug Lucas:
Instagram: @Dr_DougLucas
YouTube: The Dr. Doug Show: Bones, Hormones and Healthspan
Facebook: @DrDougLucas
Website: https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/
Healthspan nation membership group
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 bottle of Karen Martel’s Hormone Facial Cream Estro2 Rejuvenate. Join before July 1, 2024 to enter into the draw. If you missed the deadline, grab Karen Martel Hormones for 10% off with the code ZORA
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
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