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Improve your perimenopausal symptoms while protecting your brain as well. —Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN Are you in your early 40's or 50's and wondering if you are going through perimenopause? If so, check out this episode with Dr. Amanda Tracy as she shares what you need to know during perimenopause and some practical strategies for managing this rite of passage! ▶️ What to Know During Perimenopause with Dr. Amanda Tracy ✔️How it all started Dr. Amanda's personal story ignited her passion for nutrition, science, and medicine. As a teenager, she struggled with irregular periods, perplexing both her and the doctors she consulted. Despite undergoing a battery of tests, no concrete answers were found as to why her periods would come and go 'mysteriously.' Now, armed with years of comprehensive education and experience, Dr. Amanda is dedicated to helping women navigate their health journeys with a patient-centered approach that integrate various natural therapies. ✔️ What do women need to know about Perimenopause? Signs and symptoms: Many women believe that experiencing hot flashes or missing their first period signals the beginning of hormonal changes associated with menopause. However, it's important to know that the changes actually start years before, possibly five to seven years earlier, before the noticeable signs appear. Dr. Amanda shares that perimenopause is starting a bit earlier for women in their 40s, especially among millennials. This shift might be influenced by factors such as stress and other lifestyle aspects, leading to earlier symptoms of perimenopause. ✔️What are unique and practical tips (with parameters) for managing Perimenopause? Stress management Detoxification – Drink a warm cup of lemon water in the morning to help your liver Exercise Diet – Plant-based; more veggies in beta carotene (Orange foods – oranges; pumpkin; sweet potatoes; red pepper hummus) Sleep – 6-8 hours an evening Drinking – All liquids (A cup of coffee in the morning and not in the afternoon); Benefits of green tea; no wine after 7pm and no more than 2 glasses ✔️Tips for the first 3 years Post-menopause Estrogen replacement: Ways to use diet and herbal medicines Weigh the risks of breast and uterine cancers May help prevent Alzheimer's disease May reduce heart disease risk May improve your bone health ✔️ SOLVE Your Perimenopause Puzzle curriculum 1:1 Self-Paced Program and Group Program 1:1 – Get expert guidance to control your hormones for 6 months; laboratories and online appointments (saliva test at home; gut – stool test at home; or lab order for blood work) Group program: 2-3 times a year with 8-10 weeks; meet weekly, go through the 5 primary areas; 1:1 mini-session; no lab testing Dr. Amanda Tracy has enjoyed being a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) since 2005. She helped build an award-winning wellness center in Massachusetts and in 2021, took the opportunity to relocate to Northern California wine country and transition her practice online. Her current practice is focused in these areas, guiding women over 40 to navigate hormone changes with ease to fully enjoy how they look and feel – in both her one-on-one sessions and group programs. Her SOLVE Your Perimenopause Puzzle™ program teaches women to recognize the symptoms of hormonal changes, how to balance hormones naturally before and after menopause and how to thrive with more energy, deeper sleep and a kickass good mood. Learn more about Dr. Tracy's practice at www.dramandatracy.com Connect with Dr. Amanda on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn @amandatracynd #perimenopause #menopause #womenshealth #menopausesupport #womenover #hormones #hormonehealth #midlifewomen #hotflashes #hormoneimbalance #menopausematters #selfcare #hrt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About MelissaBPhD Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN. I am a nurse, nurse practitioner, nurse educator and nurse researcher with over 25 years of experience in the aging and long-term care healthcare space. You can visit my website at MelissaBPhD.com to learn more about me, how you can work with me directly, and/or support future episodes of the podcast. Within the first 18 months of launching this podcast, we reached a ranking of top 10% globally. I have all of you who've been with me on this journey so far to thank for that! The best way you can help the podcast continue to grow is to LIKE the podcast with a thumbs up, SHARE the podcasts you like with others, SUBSCRIBE, and LEAVE A REVIEW. These things only take a minute of your time, but they really do help increase my rating and ranking; but more importantly, these actions help other people find the podcast. For the most up-to-date news and information about the podcast and other products and services I am offering, please visit my website, sign up for my newsletter, and follow me on social media.