031: Thyroid Health and Menopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know

from Navigating Life After 40 · host Roni Jai

Summary Are you feeling overwhelmed by the changes in your body during midlife? In honor of World Menopause Day, host Roni Jai sits down with Dr. Ailina, a functional medicine doctor, to tackle the unique health challenges women face, particularly focusing on thyroid health and menopause. Discover how lifestyle factors influence your well-being and the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare. Roni and Dr. Ailina dive deep into the connections between thyroid health, perimenopause, and gut health, exploring nutrition's critical role in managing thyroid conditions and the potential benefits of hormone replacement therapy. They also discuss the impact of inflammation on overall health and provide proactive strategies for improving your well-being. Tune in for valuable insights that can empower you to take control of your health journey! Chapters 00:00:00 - Introduction to Functional Medicine 00:02:33 - Conventional vs. Functional Medicine 00:06:55 - Addressing Women's Health in Midlife 00:09:48 - Lifestyle Factors in Perimenopause 00:12:52 - Common Symptoms of Thyroid Issues 00:16:51 - Misdiagnosis of Thyroid Conditions 00:20:32 - Advocating for Your Health 00:23:25 - Essential Thyroid Tests 00:29:33 - Nutritional Support for Thyroid Health 00:31:32 - Connection Between Perimenopause and Thyroid Issues 00:39:56 - Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Discussion 00:42:39 - Managing Thyroid Antibodies 00:48:33 - The Role of Gut Health in Autoimmunity Learn more about Dr. Ailina: Instagram: dr_ailina Blog: drailina.com Find a Functional Medicine doctor near you: www.ifm.org Join our Facebook Community: Navigating Life After 40 Website: www.navigatinglifeafter40.com Looking for Perimenopause and Menopause relief visit myalloy.com and use code NAVIGATE20 to get $20 OFF

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SummaryAre you feeling overwhelmed by the changes in your body during midlife? In honor of World Menopause Day, host Roni Jai sits down with Dr. Ailina, a functional medicine doctor, to tackle the unique health challenges women face, particularly focusing on thyroid health and menopause. Discover how lifestyle factors influence your well-being and the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare. Roni and Dr. Ailina dive deep into the connections between thyroid health, perimenopause, and gut health, exploring nutrition's critical role in managing thyroid conditions and the potential benefits of hormone replacement therapy. They also discuss the impact of inflammation on overall health and provide proactive strategies for improving your well-being. Tune in for valuable insights that can empower you to take control of your health journey! Chapters 00:00:00 - Introduction to Functional Medicine 00:02:33 - Conventional vs. Functional Medicine 00:06:55 - Addressing Women's Health in Midlife 00:09:48 - Lifestyle Factors in Perimenopause 00:12:52 - Common Symptoms of Thyroid Issues 00:16:51 - Misdiagnosis of Thyroid Conditions 00:20:32 - Advocating for Your Health 00:23:25 - Essential Thyroid Tests 00:29:33 - Nutritional Support for Thyroid Health 00:31:32 - Connection Between Perimenopause and Thyroid Issues 00:39:56 - Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Discussion 00:42:39 - Managing Thyroid Antibodies 00:48:33 - The Role of Gut Health in Autoimmunity Learn more about Dr. Ailina: Instagram: dr_ailina Blog: drailina.com Find a Functional Medicine doctor near you: www.ifm.org Join our Facebook Community: Navigating Life After 40 Website: www.navigatinglifeafter40.com Looking for Perimenopause and Menopause relief visit myalloy.com and use code NAVIGATE20 to get $20 OFF

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