About this episode

Liz Earle discusses morning habits that support mitochondrial function and energy levels during menopause.

You already know your energy crashes in midlife, but did you know it's tied to your mitochondria and estrogen? In this clip, Liz Earle breaks down the surprising at-home and outdoor habits, including a totally free one, that support cellular energy and may help calm inflammation and cortisol. If you're constantly fatigued and looking for science-backed (not gimmicky) ways to support your hormones, this one's for you. What You'll Learn Mineralise Your Morning Water — Adding minerals to your morning hydration may help replace electrolytes and trace minerals, particularly if you drink reverse osmosis or distilled water. Get Natural Morning Light — Early daylight is one of the fundamental environmental signals that supports your circadian rhythm, energy and mitochondrial function. Explore Trace Minerals — Fulvic minerals and shilajit as sources of trace minerals and why quality and sourcing matter. Reconnect With the Earth — Going barefoot outside combines morning light with grounding, an emerging area of research around stress and inflammation. Focus on the Fundamentals — Before chasing complex protocols, prioritise the basics your body consistently needs: light, hydration, minerals…

People in this episode

Host: Angela Foster

Guest: Liz Earle

Topics covered

• mitochondria
• menopause
• energy
• hormones
• health habits

Keywords

• mitochondria
• menopause
• energy
• hormones
• hydration
• trace minerals
• grounding

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Organizations: High Performance Health

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