Episode 36: Unlocking Menopausal Health: Hormone Therapy Myths Dispelled
Description
Living a Nutritious Life Podcast
In this episode of the Living a Nutritious Life Podcast, we’e thrilled to welcome Kristen Johnson and Maria Claps, the co-founders of the women’s health and hormone practice, Wise and Well, as well as the Instagram account @wise_and_well_.
About Our Guests: Kristin Johnson, JD, BCHN FNTP is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner through the Nutritional Therapy Association, and is a “recovering corporate attorney.” Maria Claps, FDN-P is a certified health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. She is also certified through the Nutritious Life nutrition coaching program.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- About hormone testing and why follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is critical to understand.
- Insights into hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and bioidentical hormones.
- Why lifestyle changes alone may not be sufficient for managing menopausal symptoms.
Episode Highlights:
- [00:01:30 ] frequency of hormone testing and its importance.
- [00:02:03 ] the role of FSH in understanding perimenopause.
- [00:04:23 ] The reliability of at-home hormone tests versus venous serum blood tests.
- [00:06:13 ] Kristen and Maria's stance on bioidentical hormones and why they recommend them over synthetic options.
- [00:16:04 ] testosterone replacement therapy.
About Living a Nutritious Life Podcast:
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Connect with Kristen Johnson and Maria Claps:
- Website: www.wiseandwell.me
- Instagram: @wise_and_well_
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