How surprised would you be if you've learned that declining estrogen is the root cause of most health issues in your 30s and 40s.

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Just because you're 38 or 42 and possibly 10 years from full menopause, it doesn't mean that your estrogen isn't changing.

Episode Summary:

My friend, when estrogen starts to decrease, and inflammation starts to increase in your 30s and 40s, it can lead to a ton of health issues like weight gain, digestive problems, anxiety, and fatigue. Sound familiar? Confused about why it’s happening now? This episode is for you! Today, I talk about the connection between estrogen and inflammation, the differences between perimenopause and menopause, and 3 key things to know about perimenopause. Plus, you'll hear my top practical steps to manage inflammation, like diet changes, stress management, and strength training, so you can get ahead before it's too late! 

Show Notes:

My friend, when estrogen starts to decrease, and inflammation starts to increase in your 30s and 40s, it can lead to a ton of health issues like weight gain, digestive problems, anxiety, and fatigue. Sound familiar? Confused about why it’s happening now? This episode is for you! If you're still having periods, even irregular ones, your symptoms aren't actually due to menopause. And from my years of experience (and the research to back it), I know that understanding and managing perimenopause, the transition stage before menopause, is crucial for your overall health and well-being. 

Today, I talk about the connection between estrogen and inflammation, the differences between perimenopause and menopause, and 3 key things to know about perimenopause. Plus, you'll hear my top practical steps to manage inflammation, like diet changes, stress management, and strength training, so you can get ahead before it's too late! 

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Topics Covered:

• The reasons I’m so passionate about perimenopause 
• How your estrogen and inflammation changes in this stage
• Why you need to pay attention to changes in your body 
• Strategies for addressing inflammation before it becomes unmanageable 
• 3 ways to reduce stress 

Resources Mentioned:

• Listen to the first 36 episodes of Holly Perkins Health Podcast HERE
• Listen to Episode 3: When Your Workout Isn't Working HERE

• See the research on women’s knowledge and attitudes to the menopause HERE
• See the book The End of Alzheimer's HERE
• See the research on Perimenopause: From Research to Practice HERE
• See the research on the cognitive decline in early and premature menopause HERE
• Transcripts can be found on the official blog page for this episode at hollyperkins.com/blog

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