Empower Your Midlife: Holistic Health and Wellness Insights with Dr. Maria and Natalie Sessions

In this enlightening episode of the Beyond Medicine podcast, Dr. Maria teams up with registered dietitian Natalie Sessions to provide a comprehensive guide to navigating midlife transitions for women. They dive into the significance of personalized and compassionate care in tackling health issues such as hormonal fluctuations during menopause, and practical advice on nutrition, exercise, and fall prevention. Natalie shares her personal experience with menopausal changes and offers key nutritional insights, emphasizing a balanced diet rich in proteins, fats, and plant-based options. They also explore the importance of daily self-care rituals, including sleep routines, aromatherapy, and stress management. Dr. Maria and Natalie stress the need for proactive health management and intergenerational conversations about midlife transitions. Listeners are encouraged to seek expert guidance, make sustainable life improvements, and join the conversation with questions and topic suggestions.

00:00 Introduction to Humanized Care for Women
01:28 Meet Natalie Sessions: Registered Dietitian
02:00 Navigating Midlife Changes
02:33 The Importance of Personalized Medical Advice
03:37 Natalie's Personal Health Journey
05:14 Understanding Menopausal Changes
10:41 Body Composition and Hormonal Shifts
16:37 Adapting Health Strategies for Midlife
24:19 The Importance of Protein in Menopause
24:58 Incorporating Plant-Based Proteins
26:26 Balancing Nutrition: Calcium and Omega-3
29:06 Managing Body Changes and Self-Care
30:55 Creating Daily Rituals for Wellbeing
35:09 Aromatherapy for Better Sleep
39:58 Connecting with Experts and Community
43:17 Upcoming Events and Resources

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Understanding Hormonal Health: A Holistic Approach for Women

This episode of Beyond Medicine, hosted by Dr. Maria, explores the complexities of women's hormonal health by addressing underlying issues such as insulin resistance, PCOS, thyroid and adrenal health, and how stress impacts overall wellbeing. The discussion emphasizes personalized, whole-body approaches to hormone balance, including the role of micronutrients and lifestyle changes beyond traditional hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Maria also highlights the benefits of acupuncture as a supportive treatment for hormone imbalance and mental health, offering insights for women seeking comprehensive health solutions.

00:00 Introduction to Beyond Medicine
01:15 Understanding Key Hormones
01:59 Thyroid Health and Its Impact
09:25 Adrenal Glands and Stress Response
14:43 Estrogen and Progesterone: The Female Reproductive Hormones
24:45 Holistic Approaches to Hormone Health
30:08 Conclusion and Contact Information

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Uncovering the Essentials of Metabolic Health: Key Lab Tests for Women

Dr. Maria, a functional integrative physician, introduces listeners to the Beyond Medicine: Humanized Care for Women of Influence podcast, focusing on personalized care for women's metabolic and hormonal health. This episode delves into understanding metabolic health beyond just burning calories, emphasizing energy utilization from carbs and fats at the cellular level. Dr. Maria discusses key lab tests such as lipid panels, glucose tolerance tests, and uric acid levels, and their importance in indicating metabolic dysfunction, insulin resistance, and potential health issues like PCOS. She highlights the significance of sleep, muscle activity, and waist-to-height ratio as influencing factors. The episode aims to empower women and their teenage daughters with the knowledge to take control of their metabolic health and make informed decisions beyond quick fixes and medications.

00:00 Welcome to Beyond Medicine
01:56 Understanding Metabolic Health
04:27 Key Lab Tests for Metabolic Health
10:49 The Role of Uric Acid and Other Indicators
14:45 Metabolic Health in Teenagers
20:08 Lifestyle Factors Affecting Metabolic Health
24:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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From Sick Girl to Thriving Woman: Dr. Maria's Personal Health Journey

Dr. Maria hosts the Beyond Medicine: Humanized Care for Women of Influence podcast, where she goes beyond surface-level solutions to transform women's health. In this episode, Dr. Maria shares her journey from a 'sick girl' suffering from multiple health issues like asthma, type 2 diabetes, and chronic back pain, to becoming a 'thriving woman.' She outlines how her experiences with these conditions and learning about food, movement, and emotional health impacts have shaped her holistic and compassionate approach to treating patients. Dr. Maria emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes, particularly metabolic dysfunction, and how trauma can impact overall well-being. She provides insights into healing naturally and offers care for women and their teenage daughters focused on metabolic, hormonal, and mental health issues.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
02:02 Today's Episode: From Sick Girl to Thriving Woman
02:47 Childhood Struggles with Health
16:26 Discovering Insulin Resistance
26:47 Teenage Years and Health Challenges
35:00 Impact of Trauma on Health
37:41 Conclusion and Contact Information

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