Episode #17: The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting in Perimenopause and Menopause

Andrea Donsky interviews Dr. Jemecia Braxton, a family nurse practitioner.  They discuss what is intermittent fasting and the amazing health benefits intermittent fasting offers women in perimenopause and menopause including balancing hormones, decrease in insulin resistance, increase in BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) helping protect against Alzheimer's, longevity, and our personal favorite weight loss. They also share the many ways to include intermittent fasting in your daily routine as well as how to begin.Read here for optimal vitamin D levels: https://bit.ly/3fUcUdPTo connect with Dr. Jemecia Braxton:YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ao6imZInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorjemecia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJemecia00:38 What is a family nurse practitioner?1:17 What is intermittent fasting and what are the benefits in perimenopause and menopause1:53 What are other health benefits3:20 How does an increase in BDNF levels help our brain5:26 Intermittent fasting and balancing blood sugar6:25 Ways to get started8:25 What you can and can't drink during the fasting period9:25 Fasting is not for everyone, who shouldn't fast9:50 Can intermittent fasting have any negative effects on organs11:20 The research on intermittent fasting13:53 Belly fat and chronic disease14:54 Jemecia and Andrea's must-have supplements17:04 Jemecia's story20:29 Recommended tests for womenWant to connect with other women in perimenopause or menopause in a private community? Looking for information, solutions, and real talk about the many symptoms’ women experience. Click here: https://bit.ly/2MsxBBf ====== 🛍️S H O P Jemecia and Andrea’s “ MUST HAVE” list of supplements🇺🇲Vitamin C: https://amzn.to/3aRnqA1🇺🇲Vitamin D-3: https://amzn.to/2SrLXFA🇺🇲Zinc: https://amzn.to/2LIUAb2🇺🇲Magnesium: https://amzn.to/3fZfFKN🇺🇲Magnesium and Melatonin: https://amzn.to/3aqpaSd🇺🇲Collagen: https://amzn.to/2DIekvb🇺🇲Krill Fish Oil: https://amzn.to/31JO2k0🇨🇦Vitamin C: https://amzn.to/35n2cc2🇨🇦Vitamin D: https://amzn.to/2SqnLU0🇨🇦Zinc: https://amzn.to/3dYf37M🇨🇦Magnesium: https://amzn.to/2DI9Y7j🇨🇦Magnesium and Melatonin: https://amzn.to/2Y3zURH🇨🇦Collagen: https://amzn.to/33VEBR4🇨🇦Krill Fish Oil: https://amzn.to/3auwAEc====== 🔔 S U B S C R I B E: https://bit.ly/2UTjmb0 ====== 🦋J O I N our email list: https://bit.ly/2y9bmwJ ====== // S O C I A L M O R P H U S ↙️ ▸ instagram | @wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/367EfWU ▸ facebook | /wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/2T8ySkM ▸ twitter | @wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/2Taqa5w ▸ email | [email protected] A N D R E A D O N S K Y ↙️ ▸ instagram | @andreadonsky | https://bit.ly/2T9HojG ▸ facebook | /andreadonskyRHN | https://bit.ly/2WB4UYT ▸ twitter | @andreadonsky | https://bit.ly/3cDj5C9 ▸ linkedin | https://bit.ly/2Teraph N A T U R A L L Y S A V V Y ↙️ ▸ instagram | @naturallysavvy | https://bit.ly/2X1jEPD ▸ facebook | /naturallysavvy | https://bit.ly/2Zd1sVY ▸ twitter | @naturallysavvy | https://bit.ly/2z3soNi ▸ Pinterest: naturally savvy | https://bit.ly/367GERh ▸ email | [email protected] us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined💊 Shop Morphus Supplements: https://wearemorphus.com/collections/all📖 Order "Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition & Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best." (Simon & Schuster, May 5, 2026)Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/4xaREJK Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4rFj7jk 📰 As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO  ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh🦋 SUBSCRIBE to our list: https://bit.ly/3VdDA0VFOLLOW US: TikTok @andreadonsky & @wearemorphusInstagram: @wearemorphus | @andreadonskyFacebook: /wearemorphusDISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider. This podcast contains affiliate links; Morphus may earn a commission. Thank you for your support.