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The protein rules in menopause change. We’ve talked about protein before. But not like this. Instead of a complicated, Smart Scale, DEXA scan-based check your numbers hard line obsession, you’re going to get down-to-earth, easy to hear support for your protein rules in menopause. My Guest: Jordan Robertson is an evidence based naturopathic doctor, and the owner of The Confident Clinician, a software built specially to help clinicians make research-backed decisions for their patients with nutrition, supplements and lifestyle medicine. Questions We Answer in...
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Listener Menopause Exercise Question: Are You Exercising Too Much, Too Little, or Just Right?” Recently, a listener asked a menopause exercise question, "I'm doing strength training three times a week for 30 minutes. Is that too much? If you have wondered, or wonder what is enough, too much or the Goldilocks for you, this is for you. Based on a study in Ireland called Menowell (not to be confused with the bars), almost 70% of us get our information from friends and 50% get information from social media. So, beware. Even researchers right now are spending a lot of time and...
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In this episode of essential oils for menopause hormones, I asked all the questions you ask. The purpose? To find beyond exercise and food, what can you do with essential oils to support your symptoms or simply elevate your health. I ask about essential oils for menopause hormones – adrenal fatigue, sleep, libido, cravings and more. Don’t miss this one! My Guest: Jodi Sternoff Cohen is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, functional practitioner and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, where she has combined her training in nutritional therapy and aromatherapy...
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In today’s episode, I share my personal experience with stem cell therapy—and the unexpected lessons that came from being forced to slow down. Whether you’re choosing a procedure like stem cell therapy or suddenly dealing with an injury or illness, time off from your normal routine isn’t just inconvenient — it’s a major mental and physical shift. But it doesn’t have to be a setback. In this episode, I unpack the power of reframing your downtime with three key focus areas: Mindset, Movement, and Meaningful redirection. Why I opted for Stem Cell Therapy...
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If bladder issues in menopause are keeping you from jumping for bone density or for jumping for joy. Or if laughing and sneezing or a need to consider hydration needs against access to a bathroom are real life and every day concerns you… we’ve got you today. Bladder issues in menopause don’t need to keep you from activities, and they may come with signs and symptoms that aren’t the obvious urgency, burning or leakage. The information here about testing beyond traditional options just might make you want to re-listen and share this one. My Guest: Dr Kelly McCann is a...
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Solving sleep issues may have just gotten easier with today’s guest sharing her personal experience with CBD to help with Perimenopause Symptoms. My guest today is a Flipping 50 community member who listened to a podcast and decided herself to try CBD when nothing she had been doing was working. My Guest: Laura Scott is a former banker and corporate trainer who left the business world and dedicated her time raising her children. Over the past four years she cared for her parents as they rapidly declined at the same time perimenopause came knocking at her door. As her...
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What do you get when you combine wellness with adventure travel? In Stacy Funt’s case, you get a new business. My guest today began her new business combining a love for travel and adventure with the need to fill a gap between empty nesting and grief and her new business was born. In this episode, we unpack what her business looks like, what her brand of wellness adventure travel is, and how taking risk coming from a safe, secure paycheck looks and feels like. No matter which part of this first attracts you, you may feel inspired after this episode. My Guest: Stacey...
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Which is the best workout routine for you right now – total body or split routine in menopause? This episode unpacks a recent study by comparing results from total body or split routine in menopause. The study did not actually address menopause. But if we know we are capable of making the same relative strength gains as males, then I’m considering this study as still relevant for us to consider in menopause. How the study was done: Untrained males, no resistance training in the previous 6 months. Exercise consists of 16 sets per muscle group per week per both...
info_outlineSave your knees and shoulders from the little discomfort doing usual activities or some swelling and inflammation.
If you aren’t sure whether you need physical therapy, you should get a referral, just need a massage or to lay off for a few days, this is your episode.
I’m no stranger to physical therapy, but I am a foreigner in seeking support for any issues I’ve got. Mine have all come from some acute trauma or injury. I knew it and the answer was obvious, maybe for you too — to save your knees and shoulders without surgery!
My Guest:
Dr. David Middaugh is a specialist physical therapist who helps people avoid unnecessary surgery while getting back to being healthy, active, and mobile. He coaches people online and has a clinic where people are treated in person. His contrarian treatment approaches are focused on addressing the root cause of problems like arthritis and tendon tears so that people have the most control over their health.
Questions We Answer in This Episode:
- [00:10:58] What makes you different from other physical therapists?
- [00:14:12] Is it actually possible to heal osteoarthritis without surgery?
- [00:20:28] What is unique about how you help people with knee pain?
- [00:37:30] What about people with shoulder pain?
What is Manual Physical Therapy?
- Hands-on body work to manipulate the soft tissues like your muscles, tendons, ligaments tend to be pretty good at moving the joints.
- Fixing the root problem of knee and shoulder pain issues through movement.
- Focused on fascia techniques and fascia related treatments.
What Really Works to Save Your Knees and Shoulders?
Knees
- What to work on? Glutes.
- If you have weakness in the glutes, that’s when the quads get over dominant.
- The Science:
- Quads have been overused causing knee arthritis or meniscus tear.
- What to do?
- Do your exercises primarily with your glutes.
Your hamstrings and quads will still work – they just need to work secondary. - Can you figure out how to make your glutes contract apart from your thigh muscles? It's more gaining mental control over your muscles.
- Stop walking. Turn on your glutes first.
- Do your exercises primarily with your glutes.
Shoulders
- What to work on? Upper traps (trapezius).
- If you have weak traps, there is more stress and tension holding the weight of the arm, shoulders and maybe chest..
- The Science:
- Rotator Cuff tears are one of the biggest problems because of weak upper traps.
- What to do?
- Shrug every time you reach up to use your traps.
This preserves your ball and socket joint.
If you don’t shrug, the socket faces outwards and compresses tissues.
- Shrug every time you reach up to use your traps.
Connect with Dr. David:
- Get the Manual Therapy for a 50% discount for a one-time purchase OR the first payment on membership
Link: http://flippingfifty.com/manualtherapy
Code: FLIPPING50 - Instagram - @elpasomanualpt
YouTube - @epmanualphysicaltherapy
Other Episodes You Might Like:
- Previous Episode - Clean Eating, Fasting and Eating Disorders in Menopause
- Next Episode - Stress Isn’t All Bad? Use Stress to Thrive
- More Like This - Overdoing Exercise in Menopause: The Struggle to Scale Back
Resources:
- Join the Hot, Not Bothered! Challenge to learn why timing matters and why what works for others is not working for you.
- Short & Easy Exercise videos in this 5 Day Flip Challenge.
- Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra.