Episode 48: The Menopause Microbiome: Unlocking Better Gut Health with Dr. Katie Takayasu

In this episode of Living a Nutritious Life, we’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Katie Takayasu, a leading integrative medicine physician known for her tailored approach to treating digestive issues and women's health in midlife.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Gain insights into what constitutes a healthy digestive process and the importance of addressing bowel function as a "non-event."Discover the five critical factors impacting metabolism and digestion, including food quality, timing of meals, and the nervous system.Understand the significance of a robust microbiome in gut health, especially during hormonal fluctuations in midlife.Learn about heart health essentials, including the interpretation of cholesterol numbers, HRV, and integrative approaches to cardiovascular wellness.Episode Highlights:[00:01:07] Dr. Katie describes the characteristics of a healthy digestive process, focusing on regular bowel movements.[00:04:48] Discussion on the role of food quality, meal timing, and the microbiome in digestive health.[00:26:39] Exploring gut health in midlife and its connection to hormonal changes during perimenopause.[00:34:06] In-depth conversation on heart health and understanding cholesterol metrics, including the role of HRV in stress management.Welcome to the Living a Nutritious Life podcast with Keri Glassman, MS, RDN, CDN, where we break down the latest nutrition science into smart, actionable tips to help you live your most nutritious life.On the Living a Nutritious Life podcast, Keri and her world-renowned guests cut through the noise, sharing unparalleled, forward-thinking tips, tricks, and the latest in health, wellness, and nutrition science.Based on Keri’s whole-person approach to healthy living, each impactful episode extends far beyond the simplistic “get more sleep” and “eat your greens” advice. She connects the dots like no one else – like how morning yoga can make it easier to choose a healthy lunch, leading to better sleep at night.Listen as Keri and her expert guests explore the physiological and behavioral connections that explain, for example, why the common wisdom around dieting and exercising alone doesn’t work, so you can finally make the meaningful changes you’ve been looking for.Thank you for listening in to this episode of Living a Nutritious Life. We hope you enjoyed the conversation as much as we did! If you found value in this episode, please RATE, REVIEW and SHARE.Are you ready to dive into the world of nutrition and wellness even deeper and become a certified nutrition coach? Join our amazing global community of like-minded students and alumni. Get in on the action—enroll in our Become a Nutrition Coach program at nutritiouslife.com/bnc.Follow Dr. Katie for more insights into integrative medicine and holistic health practices.IG: @DoctorKatieLinks Mentioned in the Episode:Heartmath Meditation: https://www.heartmath.com/Dr. Katie's Cookbook: Plants First: A Physician's Guide to Wellness Through a Plant-Forward DietConnect with Keri on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritiouslifeofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keriglassman/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.