Ep 32: Reflux, Periods, and Menopause: The Connection Your Doctor Isn't Checking
The Reflux Revolution Podcast by Molly PelletierShow Notes
If you've noticed your acid reflux get worse before your period or during menopause, you're not imagining it!
In this special replay of my webinar, we're exploring one of the most overlooked root contributors to reflux: your hormones. Learn why GERD, LPR, and heartburn often worsen around your menstrual cycle and during menopause, plus evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies to help calm symptoms and support long-term healing. 🫶
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✨ What you’ll learn in this episode: ✔️ Why reflux symptoms change throughout your cycle ✔️ What's happening in your body during perimenopause and menopause ✔️ Foods and nutrients that support hormone health ✔️ Simple lifestyle changes to reduce hormone-related reflux flares ✔️ Why healing looks different during each stage of life
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Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:30 Webinar Intro 3:10 Small Hinges Swing Big Doors 4:00 The Progesterone Connection 5:27 Your Cycle & Your Gut 10:52 Menopause & Perimenopause 15:05 Cortisol & The Gut 19:52 How to Balance Your Body and Calm Symptoms 27:16 Strategies for Hormone Support, Cortisol Management & Reflux Prevention 41:31 Supplements for Cycle-Related Reflux, Menopause, & Perimenopause 46:38 Summary & Outro
Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team before making changes to your routine.
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