How Hormones change throughout life, how they impact us and what we can do to manage hormones. HORMONES & HEALTHY AGEING
How to Age WellShow Notes
Join me as I delve into the intricacies of hormones with Nikki Williams, esteemed author and hormone expert. Together, we explore topics ranging from the nuances of hormonal changes and their impact during perimenopause to understanding hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and different types of hormones. We candidly discuss how these physiological shifts manifest in daily life, offering practical insights and expert advice to empower listeners in navigating their own hormonal journeys with clarity and confidence.
After failing to find any medical help for her
health issues herself in her early 40’s, Nicki
discovered that she could turn things around
using diet, lifestyle and natural supplements.
She is now an award winning nutritionist,
author, speaker and a leading expert in
women’s health and hormones. She is the
founder of Happy Hormones for Life, helping
women of all ages to rebalance their hormones,
reclaim their health and feel better than ever.
She is the author of;
It’s not you, it’s your hormones; The essential guide for women over 40 to fight fat, fatigue and hormone havoc.
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And her new book ‘Life After Menopause; Embracing the next chapter with a healthy body and mind’ is due out in 2024.
Website; www.happyhormonesforlife.com
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Twitter; @nickijwilliams
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Topics discussed: Hormones are chemical messengers produced by various glands and tissues in the body. They play a crucial role in regulating numerous physiological processes and functions, including metabolism, growth and development, mood, reproduction, and sleep.
HRT stands for Hormone Replacement Therapy. It is a medical treatment used to supplement or replace hormones that the body no longer produces in adequate amounts. HRT is most commonly used to manage symptoms associated with hormonal changes, particularly in menopause or after surgical removal of the ovaries (oophorectomy).
Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause, marking the gradual decline in ovarian function and reproductive hormones in women. It typically begins several years before menopause, which is the point when a woman has not had a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months.
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