333: Why Bioidentical Hormones Are Safe and How to Go Through Menopause On Your Terms w/ Dr. Felice Gersh

If You Want to Go Through Menopause on Your Own Terms, You Should: Implement strategies like fasting and exercise to help your mitochondrial function Learn about all of the different tools that are available to help you improve your quality of life Consider different levels of bioidentical hormones that can help mimic nature as much as possible   Menopause is a universal event for every woman. But what if you could navigate perimenopause and menopause on your own terms? While I truly believe we need to lean heavily on natural tools like nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle as optimal tools for longevity, it is also essential to consider every single tool available to us to expand our longevity and quality of life.   Menopause at Every Age With Dr. Felice Gersh Dr. Felice Gersh, M.D., is an 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, a comprehensive women’s healthcare practice. Her latest book, Menopause: 50 Things You Need to Know, is a foundational reference guide to what women can expect from menopause at every stage and what you can do about it.   Learn About the Collateral Damage Menopause is about way more than just your period stopping. Menopause impacts everything from your metabolic and cardiovascular health to your neurological functioning, immune system, and everything in between.  The more that you can learn about the changes that your body is going through, the more you can prepare for this important transition in your life. By empowering yourself with the proactive steps that you can take, you can approach menopause with many different ways of thinking to find the combination that works for your unique body.   Using Every Tool in Your Tool Belt Not all hormones are created the same. Dr. Gersh has studied the impacts of different types of hormones and believes that bio-identical hormones can help you mimic nature as much as possible so that you can optimize how your body functions, even past your reproductive years.  We don't realize how important our hormones are until they are gone. Bio-identical hormones can help you improve your metabolism, mitochondrial function, and overall quality of life so that you can experience menopause on your own terms. What are your experiences with bio-identical hormones or menopause in general? Share your story with me in the comments section of the episode page. In This Episode The inspiration behind Dr. Gersh’s new book and helping women through menopause (6:45) The importance of preparing for menopause throughout your whole life (14:14) How metabolic dysfunction is linked to your longevity and ability to handle menopause (21:52) The role of estrogen when improving your mitochondrial function (33:33) Answering your questions surrounding bioidentical hormones, nature, and menopause (37:45)   Resources Mentioned: Use Promo Code ‘drmariza’ for 15% Off Your Organifi Order The Essential Oils Menopause Solution by Dr. Mariza Snyder Free E-Book: Menopause SOS Menopause: 50 Things You Need to Know by Dr. Felice Gersh   Other Resources: Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative   Related Episodes:  Essentially You Episode #296: Managing Menopause with Diet and Addressing Nutrient Deficinces with Maryon Stewart  Essentially You Episode #279: The Secret to Gliding, NOT Sliding into Perimenopause and Beyond with Dr. Lakeischa, MD. Essentially You Episode #187: What Is Causing My Heavy Bleeding and Migraines, and Can Bio-Identical Hormones Help Me?