Mastering Menopause with Esther Blum

Esther Blum is the industry expert when it comes to empowering women during the menopausal transition and beyond. As an integrative dietician, she’s helped thousands of women master menopause through nutrition, hormones, lifestyle, and self-advocacy. Her approach works and her client results speak for themselves. In today’s episode, Esther Blum offers her “Meno-Laws” - practical tips for peri- and menopausal women. We talk nutrition, hormone replacement, sleep, the right kind of exercise, and how to beat menopausal weight gain. Today on The Lab Report: 4:10 Meet Esther Blum and empowering women for self-advocacy 8:35 Meno-laws and nutrition strategies for menopause 12:05 Cortisol, carbs, keto, and hot flashes 14:25 Insomnia and sleep hygiene 16:00 Exercise, weight gain, and the Meno-pot belly 20:20 Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy 24:00 Herbal supplements for hormone support 25:15 The importance of testosterone for women 29:30 Gut health and menopause 31:00 The Fireball Additional Resources: estherblum.com See Ya Later, Ovulator! Cave Women Don't Get Fat The Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous Project Secrets of Gorgeous Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: [email protected]. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.