Menopause Gut Shift: How to Fix Bloating & Digestive Chaos - Cynthia Thurlow

About this episode

Cynthia Thurlow discusses the impact of gut health on menopause symptoms and offers insights on managing digestive issues during midlife.

Are your bloating, new food sensitivities, and stubborn weight gain really about hormones or just getting older… or is your gut the hidden driver? And what if the key to a smoother menopause transition isn't another supplement, but rebuilding your gut foundation from the inside out? We cover: How estrogen and progesterone shifts disrupt the gut microbiome Which gut issues increase after 40 and what to do about them The "major in the majors" approach to midlife health The surprising link between childhood trauma and menopause timing When gut supplements like TUDCA, digestive enzymes, and butyrate actually make sense and when they don't Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, with over 25 years of experience in the world of health and particularly in the cardiovascular space. She's done a couple of great TedX talks that hit the jackpot with over 15 million views for her second one (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). Cynthia become a globally recognized expert in perimenopause/menopause and intermittent fasting, and she has also been featured on ABC, FOX5, and The Megyn Kelly Show. The Menopause Gut: Balance Your Microbiome to Reclaim Your Health in Midlife and…

People in this episode

Host: Zora Benhamou

Guest: Cynthia Thurlow

Topics covered

• menopause
• gut health
• hormones
• digestive issues
• midlife health
• food sensitivities

Keywords

• menopause
• gut microbiome
• bloating
• food sensitivities
• hormonal shifts
• midlife health
• intermittent fasting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ABC, FOX5, The Megyn Kelly Show

Books & works: The Menopause Gut: Balance Your Microbiome to Reclaim Your Health in Midlife and Beyond

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