Herbal Solutions for Menopause with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg Lenz

About this episode

This episode discusses the role of herbal solutions in managing menopause symptoms with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg Lenz.

Could optimizing your testosterone levels as a woman be the missing piece to improving your sleep, mood, and libido? In this episode, I’m joined by OB-GYN, integrative women’s health expert, and author Dr. Suzanne Gilberg Lenz for a powerful conversation about botanicals, hormones, and the menopause symptoms women should stop ignoring. We talk about how herbs like ashwagandha, rhodiola, black cohosh, Siberian rhubarb, saffron, and passion flower may support sleep, mood, hot flashes, blood sugar, and nervous system regulation. Most importantly, we dig into why symptoms like severe hot flashes, night sweats, and sexual dysfunction are not just annoying midlife inconveniences, but important signals your body is asking you to address. What you’ll learn: (00:00) Experiencing sexual or orgasmic dysfunction can act as a crucial early warning signal for underlying heart disease. (00:10) Hot flashes and night sweats originate in the brain and can serve as major red flags for cardiovascular disease and dementia. (01:44) Utilizing a clinically studied form of urolithin A helps renew mitochondrial health to improve muscle strength and function. (02:41) Constant hunger and cravings often stem…

People in this episode

Host: JJ Virgin

Guest: Dr. Suzanne Gilberg Lenz

Topics covered

• menopause
• hormones
• herbal medicine
• women's health
• testosterone optimization
• symptom management

Keywords

• menopause
• testosterone
• herbs
• hot flashes
• night sweats
• sexual dysfunction
• adaptogens
• botanicals

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: OB-GYN, integrative women’s health expert, urolithin A

Products: ashwagandha, rhodiola, black cohosh, Siberian rhubarb, saffron, passion flower

Places: Siberian

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