In this episode, Dr. Lisa talks to pharmacist and Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP) Teresa Isabel Dias about how to support vaginal and urinary health in perimenopause and menopause. Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) impacts up to 80% of women and can be an embarrassing result of the hormone fluctuations. It can start in perimenopause causing: vaginal dryness, pain with or without sexual intercourse, burning, irritation, frequent urinary tract infections, urinary urgency and discomfort. Learn how you can address and reverse symptoms of GSM; you don’t have to suffer!
“Do not let your vagina ruin your marriage” – Teresa Isabel Dias
Teresa Isabel Dias is a registered pharmacist with over 25 years of professional experience in community pharmacy and drug information in Toronto.
In 2013 she became a Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP) through the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) and founded MenopausED to help women navigate the change.
Teresa raises awareness about menopause, provides education, and supports women in midlife (40+). She helps women understand what’s going on in their bodies and minds during the menopause transition to decrease fear and anxiety about this natural but sometimes challenging phase of life. She educates women about healthy lifestyles and symptom management options so women can make informed decisions about their care to improve quality of life, relationships, and work.
Teresa has delivered education and training to the Royal Bank of Canada, Maple Leaf Foods, the University of Waterloo, University of Toronto, Brock University, Stantec, Women in Government, and other major employers and associations. I have also written and presented to several pharmacy associations and the Pharmacy Practice + Business magazine.
In this episode, Dr. Lisa and Teresa cover:
The importance of awareness and education around symptoms you may experience in perimenopause and menopause
How lower levels of estrogen in perimenopause and menopause can change the cells of your vagina and vulva
The role of lubricants and moisturizers to deal with vaginal dryness and pain with sex
Why Teresa recommends silicone based lubricants and doesn’t recommend using cooking oil as a lubricant
The role of hyaluronic acid and vaginal estrogen to address vaginal estrogen
What to look for in a compounding pharmacy when looking for vaginal estrogen products
How seeing a pelvic floor physiotherapist can help with vaginal pain and reduce urinary symptoms
Why you should not douche!
You can connect with Teresa at https://menopaused.org/ and find the Please Yourself – Six Tips For An Easier Menopause guide. Her IG handle is: @menopausedtid
Today’s Mama Must Have:
Dr. Lisa is a big fan of using red light bulbs and night lights.
Teresa loves doing at least 5 minutes of stretching before bed to improve sleep.
What else we’re up to:
Dr. Lisa’s next Wild Collective Toronto group is starting in a few weeks. Sign up for one of her sneak peak sessions HERE.
Dr. Toni’s next HypnoBirthing class series starting in April – for more info on a free online masterclass to reduce fear and anxiety around birth, go HERE.
Thank you for joining us today!
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Please tell your perimenopausal mama friends about us, too!
In this episode, Dr. Lisa talks to nutritionist and educator Jane Durst Pulkys about how she addresses the emotions and energy behind perimenopause and menopause with her clients to manage symptoms of hormonal imbalance. They dive deep into the chakra system and psychosomatic energy testing and discuss how self-love and how you speak to yourself can shift your energy and your perception. Jane also shares information about Live Blood Cell Analysis and details/tips from the Metabolic Balance program to support weight loss.
Nutritionist and educator Jane Durst Pulkys is a global success. Every day she helps make dreams come true, consulting with clients and teaching professionals from many regions of the world and from all walks of life. Jane’s training, techniques and love of life empowers, inspires, and motivates people to take control of their health, transform their confidence and change their lives.
Jane Durst Pulkys is a Clinical and Holistic Nutritionist, Author, Educator, Life Coach, Confidence Coach and Weight loss Coach that has helped close to 1000 clients lose over 20,000 pounds! Jane wrote The Book on Confidence and is a frequent guest on TV and radio. She consults with clients from around the world in all walks of life, even Fortune 500 companies find Jane’s work to be extremely valuable. Jane is an authority on leadership, personal development and optimal performance. Jane is a faculty member and advisor for the Institute of Holistic Nutrition, Toronto. With over 30 years of practical experience, Jane is always on the leading edge of exciting proactive approaches to personal health.
In today’s episode, we cover:
Jane’s experience through perimenopause and menopause
The Chakra system of energy in the body
How psychosomatic energetic testing removes energetic blocks and improves energy
The importance of practicing love for yourself
How to change your words to change your inner power and the seven deadly words to remove from your vocabulary
How Metabolic Balance reduces insulin and inflammation to lower visceral fat
Today’s Mama Must Have:
Dr. Lisa loves her spill proof Contigo mugs to keep her tea warm.
What else we’re up to:
Dr. Lisa’s next Wild Collective Toronto group is starting in several weeks – sign up for one her FREE “Sneak Peak” sessions the week of April 4th, 2022.
Dr. Toni’s next HypnoBirthing class series starting in April – for more info on a free online masterclass to reduce fear and anxiety around birth. Sign up HERE.
Thank you for joining us today!
Email us or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram. We’d love you to subscribe, leave us a review and a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode. You can also support us by visiting our Patreon page.
Please tell your perimenopausal mama friends about us, too!
Stay safe and healthy everyone!
Disclaimer: The information provided in this presentation is not meant to replace treatment with a licensed health care practitioner. It is for informational purposes only. Consult with a Naturopathic Doctor or other licensed health care professional to determine which treatments are safe for you.
In this episode, Dr. Toni welcomes back Dr. Kate Hadfield to discuss everything you need to know about your cervix, an often overlooked and unknown part of your body. Did you know that you have a huge amount of influence over the health of your cervix and how your body deals with HPV and cervical dysplasia? If you dread getting Pap smears and ever wondered if we still need to subject ourselves to invasive and traumatic Paps anyway, you need to listen to this episode.
Dr. Toni and Dr. Kate discussed pelvic health for women and Holistic Pelvic CareTM in Episode 36
As a naturopathic doctor, birth doula and lactation educator, Dr. Kate is passionate about helping women connect to their creative center and their natural body rhythms. She trained with physical therapist Tami Kent to be able to provide Holistic Pelvic CareTM, which is a gentle internal bodywork treatment with a mind-body approach. She now offers empowered Pap smears and escharotic treatment for cervical dysplasia.
In today’s episode, we cover:
What and where is your cervix
What an empowered Pap looks like
How to check your cervix yourself
If Pap smears are still necessary and if you can do it yourself
How HPV is linked with cervical dysplasia and abnormal Paps
For more info on vaccine optimization, see Episode 58 with Dr. Taylor Bean
The different grades of cervical dysplasia
How your immune health is related to persistent HPV infection and cervical dysplasia
Your cervix has its own immune cells!
Nutrients that are important for immune function and addressing cervical dysplasia
Vitamin A
Vitamin E
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Zinc
Mushroom combinations such as reishi, shitake, chaga, etc.
How topical escharotic treatment works to naturally address cervical dysplasia, compared to colposcopy, LEEP and laser treatment
Connect with Dr. Kate on Instagram @yourpelvicnd and at https://www.yourpelvicnd.com/
Today’s Mama Must Have:
Dr. Kate is a big fan of reformer pilates for building strength.
Dr. Toni loves tracking her sleep, stress and overall health with the Oura ring.
Dr. Toni’s next HypnoBirthing class series starting in April – for more info on a free online masterclass to reduce fear and anxiety around birth, go to https://www.hypnobirthingcalgary.com/
Thank you for joining us today!
Email us or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram. We’d love you to subscribe, leave us a review and a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode. You can also support us by visiting our Patreon page.
Please tell your perimenopausal mama friends about us, too!
Stay safe and healthy everyone!
Disclaimer: The information provided in this presentation is not meant to replace treatment with a licensed health care practitioner. It is for informational purposes only. Consult with a Naturopathic Doctor or other licensed health care professional to determine which treatments are safe for you.
In this episode, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Toni discuss how the philosophy and practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can help with symptoms of perimenopause like hot flashes, insomnia and anxiety. Find out how supporting your TCM organs and balance of yin and yang are important for your hormone balance in perimenopause.
Yellow Emperor’s Classic (2600 BC):
At seven times seven a woman’s heavenly dew wanes;
the pulse of her Conception channel decreases.
The Qi that dwelt in the baby’s palace moves upward into her heart,
and her wisdom is deepened.
In today’s episode, we cover:
The philosophy of TCM and its holistic nature
What is chi/qi?
How imbalance of yin and yang can cause hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness
What your emotions and waking up in the middle of the night mean according to TCM
How the function of organs like Liver, Kidney and Spleen are important for hormone balance in perimenopause
The importance of seasonal eating and using food to balance yin and yang
Some of the scientific research supporting the use of acupuncture in perimenopause and menopause
Dr. Toni’s next HypnoBirthing class series starting in March and – for more info on a free online masterclass to reduce fear and anxiety around birth, go to https://www.hypnobirthingcalgary.com/
Thank you for joining us today!
Email us or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram. We’d love you to subscribe, leave us a review and a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode. You can also support us by visiting our Patreon page.
Please tell your perimenopausal mama friends about us, too!
Stay safe and healthy everyone!
Disclaimer: The information provided in this presentation is not meant to replace treatment with a licensed health care practitioner. It is for informational purposes only. Consult with a Naturopathic Doctor or other licensed health care professional to determine which treatments are safe for you.
In this episode, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Toni discuss why you need to pay attention to your heart and cardiovascular health as you move through perimenopause into menopause. Learn what research is telling us about how you can reduce your risk of heart attack and cardiovascular disease, one of the main silent killers in women.
Why is your heart health important?
February is Heart Month in Canada and the United States
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, responsible for about 1 in every 5 female deaths.
A woman dies of heart disease in Canada every 20 minutes. Retrospective research shows that early signs of an impending heart attack were missed in 78% of women. Two-thirds of heart disease research focuses on men.
Women’s heart disease tends to appear in the smaller blood vessels of the heart rather than the major coronary arteries. This means that symptoms might not fit the classic textbook picture of heart disease. Women are more likely to experience chest discomfort (rather than a crushing pain), shortness of breath, fatigue, indigestion or nausea, back or neck pain.
Angiograms are not effective at diagnosing disease in the smaller blood vessels and stress tests are less sensitive for women.
Women’s hearts are impacted by pregnancy, menopause and hormonal changes throughout their lives.
The decrease in your estrogen levels in perimenopause and menopause can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.
See Episode 107 for more information on using estrogen in menopause to support your cardiovascular health
See Episode 61 for more information about cholesterol – cholesterol is a crucial building block for your hormones
9 Steps to a Healthier Heart:
Address your cholesterol, oxidation and inflammation
Quit smoking or don’t start!
Focus on healthy body composition, not just your weight
Reduce inflammatory visceral fat around your abdomen
Aim for waist circumference of 80cm or 31.5” or less
Increase your fruit, veggies and omega 3 fatty acids
Mediterranean diet – more veggies, fruit, olive oil, fish
Reduces cardiovascular disease by 25%
2 servings of fish = 300-450mg EPA+DHA
Research based intake of omega 3 supplement = 2000-2500mg EPA+DHA
Optimize your blood pressure
DASH diet with lower daily sodium intake (1500mg or ⅔ tsp salt)
Dr. Toni loves the new Disney animated movie Encanto
Dr. Lisa is a big fan of her Hario cold brew coffee pot
What else we’re up to:
Dr. Lisa’s next Wild Collective group is starting later this spring – get on the waitlist HERE.
Dr. Toni’s next HypnoBirthing class series starting in March – for more info on a free online masterclass to reduce fear and anxiety around birth, click HERE
Thank you for joining us today!
Email us or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram. We’d love you to subscribe, leave us a review and a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode. You can also support us by visiting our Patreon page.
Please tell your perimenopausal mama friends about us, too!
Stay safe and healthy everyone!
Disclaimer: The information provided in this presentation is not meant to replace treatment with a licensed health care practitioner. It is for informational purposes only. Consult with a Naturopathic Doctor or other licensed health care professional to determine which treatments are safe for you.
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