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Women's Fitness Podcast
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Women's Fitness Podcast
Dr. Fatima Khan - Menopause specialist: Understanding Menopause Holistically
Dr. Fatima Khan discusses the importance of lifestyle in managing menopause and the need to change the narrative around menopause. She emphasizes the impact of menopause on muscle and bone health and the importance of exercise and nutrition in supporting organ health and preventing chronic diseases.
Dr. Fatima shares her personal journey into specializing in menopause and highlights the limitations of medical education on menopause. She discusses the two narratives of menopause treatment and the importance of mindset in navigating this phase of life. Dr. Fatima also addresses the link between hormone therapy and breast cancer and the benefits of video consults for menopause care.
Takeaways
🌸 Exercise and nutrition are essential for supporting organ health and preventing chronic diseases during menopause.
🌸 The narrative around menopause needs to shift from focusing on weight loss to prioritizing mental, physical, and organ health.
🌸 Medical education on menopause is limited, and there is a need for a more holistic approach to menopause care.
🌸 Hormone therapy can be a game changer for women experiencing severe menopause symptoms, but it should be combined with a healthy lifestyle.
🌸 Women should embrace aging as a liberating experience and focus on self-care and personal growth during menopause.
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