Navigating Perimenopause: Nutrition and Lifestyle Tips with Dr. Rachel Schwartzman

This week Joy chats with Dr. Rachel Schwartzman, a board certified and licensed naturopathic doctor, about perimenopause. They discuss the lack of information available on this topic and the various symptoms women experience during this time of transition. Dr. Rachel provides actionable steps for managing these symptoms and offers valuable insights into women's health and hormonal imbalances. Tune in to gain knowledge and take control of your health during perimenopause.

This is definitely an episode where you'll want to take some notes, so settle in with a skin-nourishing cuppa tea and get your notebook ready!

Episode Highlights:

[00:01:11] Lack of information on menopause. 

[00:05:00] Common symptoms in perimenopause. 

[00:09:37] Heavy periods and alarming symptoms. 

[00:11:23] Body changes and societal pressure. 

[00:15:19] Supporting testosterone with weight-bearing exercises. 

[00:19:17] The Toxic 10 ingredients. 

[00:23:09] The power of healthy fats. 

[00:26:17] Clean estrogen and cruciferous vegetables. 

[00:29:09] Fermented foods and vegan chili. 

[00:33:14] Toxic cleaning products vs. natural alternatives. 

[00:36:34] Natural health products. 

[00:40:17] Herbs for nervous system support. 

[00:45:11] Magnesium and its benefits. 

[00:48:08] Conscious breathing and meditation. 

Resources:

Rachel’s Website

Rachels’s Instagram 

Rachel’s Facebook  

Dupont Family Clinic Website 

JHP: Raising healthy eaters with Dr. Rachel Schwartzman 

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