Why Traditional Medicine Fails Women in Midlife with Cynthia Thurlow

Send us Fan MailIn this compelling episode of the Decoding Health podcast, Dr. Urban A. Kiernan welcomes Cynthia Thurlow, a leading expert in perimenopause, menopause, and intermittent fasting. They explore the intricate dance between our gut microbiome, hormones, and metabolic health, offering a groundbreaking perspective on why midlife health often feels like an uphill battle. This discussion transcends conventional wisdom, providing invaluable insights into optimizing well-being by understanding the body's nuanced needs during significant hormonal shifts. Whether you're seeking to understand weight loss resistance, hormonal imbalances, or the impact of stress, this episode offers a roadmap to reclaiming your health and vitality. Prepare to challenge your assumptions about diet, exercise, and aging as Cynthia Thurlow shares her wealth of knowledge and personal journey.What You'll Learn:The critical role of the gut microbiome in hormonal regulation and metabolic health, particularly for women in midlife.Why the "calories in, calories out" model is often insufficient for understanding weight management, especially with hormonal changes.The importance of insulin sensitivity and muscle mass as we age and how to preserve them.A personalized approach to intermittent fasting, considering gender, age, and metabolic health.The evolving conversation around GLP-1 drugs: their potential benefits, responsible usage, and critical lifestyle considerations.Strategies for managing stress, optimizing sleep, and adapting exercise to support midlife physiology.The significance of advocating for your health and understanding the limitations of traditional medical approaches.Empower yourself with knowledge to navigate midlife changes and thrive. Tune in to discover actionable steps for a healthier, more vibrant you. #DecodingHealth #CynthiaThurlow #WomensHealth #MetabolicHealth #PerimenopauseCynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, author and international speaker, with over 15 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique).With over 25 years of experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in perimenopause/menopause and intermittent fasting, and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. Her mission is to help empower women to live their most optimal lives in perimenopause and beyond.https://www.cynthiathurlow.com/facebook.com/CHTWellnessinstagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_https://www.youtube.com/@CynthiaThurlowhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-wellness-midlife-hormones-menopause-and/id1435214303https://cynthiathurlownp.substack.com/https://x.com/_CynthiaThurlowAre you eager to explore more about health and wellness? Discover an all natural solution to combating the GLP-1 Receptor Agonist craze. Click on the link below and explore the Feel Great System - a clinically proven approach to boosting natural GLP-1 production, suppressing appetite and improving both your metabolism and weight.https://ufeelgreat.com/usa/en/c/LiveFreeAs a Decoding Health viewer, you get wholesale pricing and a money back guarantee. Give it a try and let us know your results.https://imbiopharma.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/urban-a-kiernan-ph-d-8568b621/https://www.youtube.com/@DecodingHealthPodcastThank you to our sponsor - iMetabolic Biopharma Corporation: Together, we can be the next stage in developing a revolutionary approach to drug discovery.  We give communities the opportunity to invest in their own health as we improve how drugs are discovered to make them more effective and affordable. Visit https://imbiopharma.com/ to learn more.This show is proudly produced at PS Studios — learn more https://www.psstudios.co