Let's Talk Hormones and Menopause with Dr. Olinca Trejo, ND - Winter 2024

In this Guest Expert segment, Gina talks hormones and menopause with Dr. Olinca Trejo. Dr. Olinca is a licensed, board-certified Naturopathic Doctor in the province of Ontario. She also holds an honours degree in Kinesiology and has achieved her certification and internship in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024Topics covered:Discussing hormones, perimenopause and menopause with Dr. OlincaDefining perimenopause and menopause and their effects on us physically, mentally and emotionallyStress, lack of sleep and deprivation diets play a role in the symptoms we experienceAs we enter our 30s and 40s, our bodies don’t have the same resiliency to tolerate stressors as they once didStress and sleep and their role in impacting our hormonal healthEarly signs and symptoms to recognize perimenopause and menopauseSigns that are often overlooked - mood changes, loss of libido, brain fog, joint pain, heart palpitations, etcHow The Livy Method supports this transitional time in lifeMenopause vs perimenopauseFat and its effects on hormone productionHormone testing and working with your health care providersTesting in your 20s-30s vs your 40s and how FSH fluctuatesThe importance of tracking your cycle, your sleep quality and other symptoms to support conversations with your health care professionalsThe protective effects of estrogen and when medications may or may not be appropriateThe Livy Method and how it supports so much more than weight loss when it comes to our overall healthChanges to our sleep architecture and insulin levels in perimenopauseEvery decision we make each day either supports or hinders our healthStress, diet, fitness and hormones are the pillars to focus on at this time of our livesThe importance of tracking/journalling your symptoms to assess treatment optionsTreatment options and the misconceptions around breast cancer, cardiovascular disease and HRTBioidentical hormones and the differences between oral medications, creams and patchesThe benefits of oral progesteroneTreatment is individualized and may need to be tweaked over time to find the appropriate combination for youOptions for women who are not HRT candidatesThe importance of exercise, sleep hygiene and diet in supporting this transitionary timeHow cycles can change when following The Livy MethodTalking to your medical professionals to get the care you deserveChanging the narrative around your hormones - hormones are your friend and respond to the environment you put them inThe importance of resistance training in maintaining muscle mass and the connection to our metabolic functionThe difference between weight loss and fat loss - why resistance training is a game changerEvery healthy habit and behaviour you have learned with The Livy Method is going to support this transitionary time in your lifeConnect with Dr. Olinca: [email protected] learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.