Cynthia Thurlow: On Women’s Health, Intermittent Fasting, Protein Intake & Hormone Therapy |TUH #207

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Chapters & Sections (167)

00:00 Menstrual Health and Stress Signals chapter 2
00:00 Menstrual Cycle as a Stress Indicator
00:29 Impact of Narrow Feeding Windows on Women’s Health
01:02 Nutrition, Fasting, and Gut Microbiome Insights chapter 2
01:02 Role of Fasting and Metabolism in Weight Management
01:31 Gut Microbiome as a Central Health Factor
02:04 Transition from Clinical Practice to Lifestyle Medicine chapter 4
02:04 Independent Practice in Advanced Nursing
02:32 Early Career in Cardiology and Emergency Medicine
03:04 Triggering Shift to Lifestyle Medicine
04:36 Personal Health Challenges During Perimenopause
05:10 Public Speaking, Entrepreneurship, and Advocacy for Perimenopause chapter 2
05:10 Public Speaking on Perimenopause
06:09 Entrepreneurial Journey and Advocacy Work
07:13 Medical Training and Patient Education chapter 2
07:13 Clinician Perspective on Patient Knowledge
07:44 Training at a Leading Medical Institution
08:14 Critique of One-Size-Fits-All Nutrition for Women chapter 4
08:14 Functional Medicine Clinic Experience
08:45 Women’s Response to Intermittent Fasting
09:15 Intermittent Fasting Misconceptions for Women
09:46 Bio-Individuality in Nutrition Timing
10:19 Individualized Intermittent Fasting and Menstrual Health chapter 5
10:19 Menstrual Cycle as a Health Indicator
10:50 Digestive Rest and Fasting Duration
11:22 Hormetic Stressors vs. Over-Training
11:53 Clarifying Fasting as One of Many Strategies
12:25 Women’s Stress Response and Menopause
12:57 Hormonal Stress, Metabolism, and Extreme Weight Loss Strategies chapter 4
12:57 Impact of Narrow Feeding Windows on Thyroid Metabolism
13:28 Hypoglycemia and Metabolic Slowdown in Fasted States
13:58 Extreme Weight Loss and Rebound Phenomena
14:31 One-Meal-a-Day (OMAD) Discussions and Patient Reactions
15:01 Body Composition and Muscle Loss chapter 3
15:01 Discussing Muscle Loss in Caloric Deficit
15:32 Addressing Energy Deficiency and Sleep Issues
16:03 Fine‑Tuning Muscle Gain in Midlife
16:34 Protein Supplementation and Perfect Amino chapter 1
16:34 Introducing Perfect Amino for Lean Muscle
17:06 Peptides and Hormonal Support for Women chapter 2
17:06 Exploring Growth Hormone Peptides for Women
17:39 Assessing Intermittent Fasting Readiness
18:10 Intermittent Fasting Suitability and Lifestyle Factors chapter 3
18:10 Identifying Disordered Eating and Mislabelled Fasting
18:41 Evaluating Energy Deficiency in Active Women
19:12 Sleep Quality as a Barrier to Fasting
19:44 Sleep, Stress, and Carbohydrate Management chapter 2
19:44 Carbohydrate Cycling vs. Carb Restriction
20:16 Optimizing Feeding Window for Protein Intake
20:46 Feeding Window Optimization and Protein Goals chapter 2
20:46 Tracking Macros and Building Protein Awareness
21:17 Endocrine Changes and Protein Requirements in Midlife
22:20 Protein and Amino Acid Foundations chapter 2
22:20 Role of Essential Amino Acids Beyond Muscle
22:51 Creatine and BCAA Misconceptions
23:02 Personal Health Crisis Narrative chapter 3
23:02 Appendicitis Diagnosis and Initial Hospitalization
24:14 Emergency Surgery Decision Conflict
25:57 Complications and Extended Hospital Stay
26:28 Catabolism and Muscle Loss Experience chapter 2
26:29 Interventional Radiology and Fistula Development
27:00 Catabolic Muscle Loss During Illness
27:33 Essential Amino Acid Supplementation and Lifestyle Advice chapter 2
27:33 Essential Amino Acid Supplementation for Recovery
28:33 Professional Endorsement and Weight Training Recommendation
29:03 Protein Awareness and Aging chapter 2
29:03 First Protein Conversation with Panelist
29:35 Protein Importance for Aging and Body Composition
30:07 Creatine Fundamentals for Women Over 40 chapter 3
30:07 Creatine as a Core Supplement for Women Over 40
30:38 Creatine Monohydrate vs. HCL and Bloating Concerns
31:09 Quality Standards and Creapure Certification
31:40 Quality, Dosage and Brain Health Benefits of Creatine chapter 3
31:40 Creatine for Brain Barrier Protection and Leaky Gut
32:11 Travel Routine with Creatine Monohydrate
32:41 Creatine Timing Around Menstrual Cycle
33:12 Creatine Use During Travel and Sleep Support chapter 3
33:12 Simple Creatine Mixing Methods
33:42 Gut–Brain Connection and Menopause Insights
34:14 Gut Health Foundations for Women’s Well‑Being
34:44 Hormonal Cycles, Menopause and Creatine Needs chapter 1
35:16 Anxiety Triggered by Gut Imbalance
35:47 Gut–Brain Connection and Women’s Health chapter 1
35:47 Magnesium Breakthrough for Sleep and Stress Relief
36:17 Gut Microbiome Foundations and Health Impact chapter 3
36:17 Introduction to Gut Health for Women
36:48 Evolution of Microbiome Research
37:20 Microbial Contributions to Neurotransmitters and Immunity
37:53 Microbial Axes Across Organ Systems chapter 2
37:53 Gut–Lung, Gut–Bone, and Other Organ Axes
38:24 Impact of Lifestyle Factors on Microbiome Balance
38:57 Hormonal Influence on Microbiome and Menopause Transition chapter 2
38:57 Hormonal Shifts During Puberty and Menopause
39:27 Microbiome Resemblance Between Women and Men Across Life Stages
40:28 Circadian Rhythm, Eating Windows, and Travel Adaptation chapter 3
40:28 Maintaining Circadian Consistency While Traveling
40:58 Eating Window Strategy to Mitigate Jet Lag
41:29 Circadian Rhythm of the Gut Microbiome
42:01 Jet Lag, Glucose Regulation, and Lifestyle Choices chapter 3
42:01 Glucose Regulation and Food Choices During Jet Lag
42:31 Sunlight Exposure and Physical Activity While Traveling
43:02 Planning for Extended Time Zone Changes
43:32 Morning Routine and Road Safety in London chapter 2
43:32 Jogging in London and Bus Caution
44:03 Crosswalk Signage and Assimilation of Local Traffic Rules
44:34 Gut Microbiome and Women’s Digestive Health chapter 3
44:34 Link Between Gut Microbiome, Immune System, and Digestive Symptoms
45:06 Patient Example of Fiber Intolerance and Microbiome Disruption
45:36 Stool Testing, Whole30 Elimination, and Food Sensitivity Assessment
46:08 Lifestyle, Hormones, and Sleep Impact on Digestion chapter 4
46:08 Micronutrient Deficiencies, Digestive Fire, and Enzyme Supplementation
46:40 Eating Habits, Stress, and Parasympathetic State Influence on Digestion
47:12 Hormonal Changes, Leaky Gut, and Pathogen Imbalance in Women
49:48 Sleep Quality, Cravings, and Food Choices
50:20 Constipation and Hormonal Gut Connection chapter 2
50:20 Estrobolome Role in Digestive Health
51:24 Constipation as a Symptom of Hormonal Imbalance
51:56 Water Fasting Introduction and Challenge Promotion chapter 2
51:56 Water Fasting Benefits and Common Challenges
52:26 Free 3-Day Water Fasting Challenge Details
52:56 Practical Strategies for Regular Bowel Movements chapter 3
52:56 Hydration and Squatty Potty for Bowel Regularity
53:27 Magnesium Supplementation for Constipation Relief
53:58 Flax and Chia Seed Smoothie for Digestive Support
54:30 Dietary Supplements and Natural Remedies chapter 1
54:30 Aloe Vera Juice and Chlorophyll as Laxative Alternatives
55:53 Hormone Testing and Menopause Management chapter 2
55:53 Hormone Testing Methods: Dutch Test vs. Blood Tests
56:34 Menopause Hormone Therapy and Personal Experiences
57:35 Hormone Testing and Functional Medicine Approach chapter 3
57:35 Dutch Test and Supplementation for Genetic Deficiencies
58:05 Rapid Onset Mood and Energy Improvements Post-Testing
59:09 Blood, Saliva, and Dutch Testing for Hormone Metabolism
59:59 Understanding Estrogen Dominance in Perimenopause chapter 1
59:59 FSH/AMH as Indicators of Menopause Trajectory
1:00:11 Historical Context and Misinterpretation of Hormone Therapy Studies chapter 5
1:00:11 Water Retention Linked to Hormonal Shifts
1:00:39 Estrogen Dominance and Progesterone Deficiency in Perimenopause
1:00:44 Misinterpretation of the Women's Health Initiative Study
1:01:15 Bioidentical vs. Non-Bioidentical Hormones in Research
1:01:46 Protective Effects of Estrogen and Reference Resources
1:02:18 Practical Guidance on Hormone Replacement Choices chapter 3
1:02:18 Shared Decision-Making for Hormone Replacement Therapy
1:03:51 Comprehensive Hormone Panel Including Progesterone, Estrogen, Testosterone, and DHEA
1:04:23 Starting with Oral Progesterone and Progressing to Estrogen and Testosterone
1:04:54 Testosterone Dosing Challenges chapter 2
1:04:54 Low vs. High Testosterone Levels and Dosing Errors
1:05:26 Sublingual Patches as a Dose Correction Tool
1:05:56 Saturated Fat Debate and Cardiovascular Focus chapter 1
1:05:56 Revisiting Saturated Fat and Cardiovascular Risk
1:06:27 Estrogen, Inflammation, and Heart Health in Women chapter 3
1:06:27 Estrogen’s Role in Nitric Oxide Production and Vascular Health
1:06:57 Inflammation During Menopause and Heart Disease Risk
1:07:30 PCSK9 Inhibitors, LP(a), and Estrogen as a Natural Modulator
1:08:00 Advanced Lipid Metrics and Hormone Therapy Implications chapter 5
1:08:01 Limitations of Traditional Lipid Panels and the Importance of ApoB
1:08:31 Genetic Factors Influencing LP(a) Levels and Population Disparities
1:09:01 Hormone Therapy Decision-Making Based on Individual Risk Profiles
1:10:02 Triglyceride Management and Insulin Resistance Connection
1:11:03 Case Study of Elevated Triglycerides and Keto Reset Intervention
1:12:05 Gut Microbiome, Menopause, and Bone Health chapter 3
1:12:05 Impact of Trauma on the Gut Microbiome During Menopause
1:12:20 Gut Health and Bone Strength Connection
1:12:36 Finding the Guest Online and Show Resources
1:13:07 Defining the Ultimate Human and Personal Wellness Goals chapter 2
1:13:07 What It Means to Be an Ultimate Human
1:13:20 Living a Virtuous and Thoughtful Life for Community Impact

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