Histamine intolerance is a prevalent issue for many woman, particularly in midlife, and it can significantly impact daily comfort and well-being. The hormonal shifts, stress levels, and changes in digestive health that often occur during this stage of life can exacerbate histamine intolerance, leading to a range of uncomfortable symptoms. Dr Meg Mill Free ebook: The Essential Guide to Histamine intolerance Summit: Reversing Mast Cell Activation and Histamine Intolerance Previous podcast : 149 - ...
Jun 10, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 198
Natalie Hume - Experienced Naturopath, Digestive Health Specialist, ATMS Educator and Partnership Manager. Natalie comes on the podcast today to discuss Natural Medicine Week. 20-26th May 2024 www.naturalmedicineweek.com.au Natalie Hume - https://www.nataliehume.com.au Navigating Burn Out and Bloated Challenges https://naturalmedicineweek.com.au/events/navigating-burn-out-and-bloated-challenges-drivers-and-strategies-for-change/ Jen's events https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/events All o...
May 12, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 197
If you prefer to watch this webinar, here is the YouTube link . Menopause is a normal natural transition. Peri-Menopause is the time just prior to menopause, it can be the most troublesome part of the transition. Learn how to best prepare for an easier time. This webinar will discuss What is Menopause What to Expect How to prepare - Testing - Nutrition - Lifestyle habits - Environmental concerns Next month is Natural Medicine Week. During this time I will be hosting 3 live webinars. Click here t...
Apr 21, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 196
Menopause is a normal and natural hormonal transition that is poorly understood and it can come as a shock to many women when it does arrive. With the aim of increasing knowledge and reducing the fear surrounding this inevitable part of life, I hosted a webinar last month and this is the replay. If you would prefer to watch the replay, here is the youtube link. This months's webinar is Preparing for Peri-Menopause. Make sure you have joined my mailing list so you are the first to know about upco...
Apr 01, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 195
Menopausal symptoms can take a long time to resolve, this study was looking at 20% of women having hot flushes 8 year prior to their last menstrual cycle, that is far too long to be suffering, there are things you can do to improve your situation, you are worth it, please don’t put your head in the sand and try to wait it out. There will be summer peaks and winter troughs along the way but as a general rule things are likely to get worse the closer to the last menstrual bleed before they start g...
Mar 10, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 194
Beetroot has many health benefits to offer midlife women, including acting as a phytoestrogen, improving mood, and increasing memory. However, its most well-known benefit is linked with improved heart health. Beetroot blog, recipe and references ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ About Jennifer Harrington Jen is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbalist. She focuses on natural ways to assist women transitioning into Meno...
Feb 26, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 193
Vaginal discharge can be many things, it can be completely normal or an indication of an infection or inflammation. The 2 most common infections are Bacterial Vaginosis and Candida. Clcik here to book a discovery call ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ About Jennifer Harrington Jen is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbalist. She focuses on natural ways to assist women transitioning into Menopause. She has been a clinic...
Feb 18, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 192
Menopausal changes can impact your ears producing dryness, itch, tinnitus, ear pressure, hearing changes, and more. Ear Health blog and references If your ears are frustrating you, don’t live with it. You don’t want to risk long-term hearing implications. I’ve given you some suggestions for where to get started and I’m more than happy to chat with you directly if you book a discovery call. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Abou...
Feb 11, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 191
Have you considered the role of hepcidin in regulating your low iron levels? Hepcidin is the master iron regulating hormone. Hepcidin binds to and blocks ferroportin, an iron export protein, blocking it from iron and preventing it’s absorption. In simpler terms it changes the amount of available iron receptors in the small intestines that can absorb iron. Book a discovery call ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ About Jennifer Ha...
Feb 04, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 190
Regular physical activity, such as walking, can have several positive effects on overall health, including potential benefits for the menopausal transition. Why walking? Because walking is free, available everywhere, and has a really low risk of injury. You can do it by yourself, with your dog, or together with other family members or friends. You can use walking in three different ways. One for the reduction of symptoms you are currently experiencing, 2 for the prevention of future issues, 3 ju...
Jan 28, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 189
Glycine, classified as a non-essential amino acid, holds significant importance for women navigating the challenges of midlife. Article and references I’m happy to announce in 2024, I have extended my consulting hours. I've created 4 more appointment slots each week so if you have been thinking about working with me, I now have time to see you. Here is the link to book a complimentary discovery call with me and we can chat about your health goals and see if we are a good fit to work together. --...
Jan 21, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 188
Coriander / Cilantro is the most common culinary herb used worldwide. The good news for you is that it has some interesting health benefits that could be useful for this time of life. To read the article and see recipes https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/blog/coriander ___________________________________________________________ About Jennifer Harrington Jen is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbalist. She focuses on natural ways to assist women transitioning into Menopause. She h...
Jan 14, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 187
If you are struggling with sugar cravings and emotional eating, this is the conversation for you. Dani is a Sugar Freedom Expert and Somatic Embodiment Coach. If you enjoy this episode, consider joining Dani for her free Sugar Freedom Bootcamp. FREE Sugar Freedom Bootcamp 21 - 25th January 2024 WAITLIST for Dani’s Break Free From Sugar Program Discover the root cause of your sugar dependency quiz Take the QUIZ HERE NOW. Here is the link Jen's interview on Dani's Beyond Sugar Podcast Mastering Pe...
Jan 01, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 186
This December I wanted to try something new. Every episode this month will be someone else interviewing me. I wanted to shout out and and support fellow menopause podcasters and if you enjoy these episodes consider also following these women. Today our guest host is Tanya Shaw Tanja is a Functional Nutritionist, Kinesiologist and High performance coach. She combines diagnostic nutrition and brain science to help you stop emotional eating, regain energy and reach your healthy weight so you can li...
Dec 23, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 185
This December I wanted to try something new. Every episode this month will be someone else interviewing me. I wanted to shout out and and support fellow menopause podcasters and if you enjoy these episodes consider also following these women. Today our guest host is Bria Gadd aka The Period Whisperer Bria aims to provide hormonal wellness education and tips for women interested in weight loss and energy gain. She loves to inspire women to become the CEO of their own body while helping them to ac...
Dec 17, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 184
This December I wanted to try something new. Every episode this month will be someone else interviewing me. I wanted to shout out and and support fellow menopause podcasters and if you enjoy these episodes consider also following these women. Starting us off today is Ann Marie McQueen Ann Marie is a journalist and founder of Hotflash Inc, a platform to inform, entertain and encourage women going through perimenopause, and menopause. She’s here reminding you that while nothing about this menopaus...
Dec 11, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 183
Caroline is the owner of Bowen Life, a home based Bowen Therapy & BWRT clinic in Bulimba Brisbane. Here she specialises in holistic care through Bowen Therapy, BWRT, Scar Tissue Release Therapy, TMJ work and Hormone Release Therapy - the Bowen way. Caroline left the highly stressful world of an advertising exec working in China over 20 years ago to follow a very different path - one of holistic health and wellbeing. She is a single mum of two young men. Life's twists and turns have provided ...
Dec 03, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 181
Dr. Krista Coomb integrates the best of Chinese Medicine together with Functional Medicine. Her personal journey with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis led her to specialize in this area so she can lead by example and show other women the road forward. https://www.drkristacoombs.com/ https://www.theeasyway.ca/ ___________________________________________________________ About Jennifer Harrington Jen is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbalist. She focuses on natural ways to assist women transition...
Nov 26, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 181
This episode orginially aired in Dec 2019 as episode 31. Are you stressed, anxious, or not sleeping well? Would you like some more energy, happiness, and clarity? Have you considered meditation? Lane Kennedy is a meditation teacher who helps women tame their minds, destress, and eliminate anxiety. https://lanekennedy.com/ ____________________________________________________________ About Jennifer Harrington Jen is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbalist. She focuses on natural ways to ...
Sep 18, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 180
Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency. Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding is the most common cause of anema in Peri-Menopause. Here is my personal story of iron deficiency anemia during peri-menopause, my causes, and my solutions. Click here to read my blog on anemia. ___________________________________________________________ About Jennifer Harrington Jen is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbalist. She focuses on natural ways to assist women transitioning into Menopause. ...
Sep 12, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 179
Dr. Christy Sutton is a chiropractor, who is interested in asking why health problems occur, what the root causes are, and what the safest and most effective solutions to health problems are the foundation of her writing, teaching, and clinical practice. Her personal health struggles and her desperation to find answers to her own serious health problems surrounding Crohn’s and Celiac disease have led her down the alternative healthcare path and to look for ways to find and avoid genetic landmine...
Sep 04, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 178
Iodine helps to build your glandular tissue. If you don’t have enough iodine in your body you can’t produce enough hormones. Your thyroid is your biggest consumer of iodine, followed by your breasts. Read the blog - Iodine for Hormonal Health Join our email list Women's Health Week Midlife Fatigue - Wednesday 6th September at 6.30pm AEST ____________________________________________________________ About Jennifer Harrington Jen is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbalist. She focuses on ...
Aug 28, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 177
Garlic not only gives flavour to our food but also medicinal value to our meals. It is an easy and tasting addition to your plate that has a myriad of health benefits. Link to the Garlic article Join my email list to be the first to learn about upcoming events Join the MNS email list ____________________________________________________________ About Jennifer Harrington Jen is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbalist. She focuses on natural ways to assist women transitioning into Menopau...
Aug 21, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 176
Kim is a health and fitness coach who helps women over 40 feel fit, comfortable and confident in their bodies. It was orginally published back in 2019 as episode 29. Kim's links https://www.facebook.com/kimbarnesjeffersoncoach https://www.kimbarnesjefferson.com/ Fit girl magic podcast ____________________________________________________________ About Jennifer Harrington Jen is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbalist. She focuses on natural ways to assist women transitioning into Menopa...
Aug 14, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 175
Did you know it is thought that the average child laughs about 400 times a day, but the average adult only laughs about 15 times a day? I think George Burns said it best when he said “You don’t stop laughing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop laughing”. When did you last laugh? I mean really laugh. Laughter promotes mental, physical, and emotional health. If you prefer to read the 13 health benefits particularly useful for women in the menopausal transition, here is the article ...
Aug 07, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 174
The Importance of Digestive Enzymes As we age, many women will start to notice a change in their digestive ability. Signs that your digestive system isn’t optimally functioning include heartburn, burping, nausea, food intolerances, bloating, cramping, flatulence, and constipation. Several foods naturally contain digestive enzymes that can aid in the digestion process. Including these foods in your diet may help improve digestion and nutrient absorption. Here are some examples of foods rich in di...
Jul 31, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 173
Electrolytes play a vital role in supporting women transitioning into menopause, offering numerous benefits during this significant life stage. Electrolyte blog Book a discovery call ____________________________________________________________ About Jennifer Harrington Jen is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbalist. She focuses on natural ways to assist women transitioning into Menopause. She has been a clinical practitioner for over 20 years. Click here to read her full bio. https://w...
Jul 24, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 172
Interview REPLAY Originally published in September 2019 as episode 15. EFT is an evidence-based technique. It combines Western psychology with Eastern knowledge of the meridians. Khadine is an Accredited Social Worker and an Advanced EFT Practitioner and Trainer. She has more than 20 years of combined experience in Community Services and Natural therapies industries. Khadine has worked with hundreds of people in individual, group, and community settings. EFT is her favorite transformational tool...
Jul 17, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 171
Palpitations are not a pleasant sensation, woman experiencing them can actually feel their heart beating. For some, it is just the awareness of their heart at work, for others it feels like their heart is pounding, racing, or skipping a beat. Unfortunately, it's a common experience for many women in the menopausal transition. Research indicates that 42% of perimenopausal and 54% of post-menopausal women experience them. If with your palpitations you are also experiencing shortness of breath, che...
Jul 10, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 170
Iron overload can occur at any stage of life but it is more common post-menopause. Learn common signs and symptoms of toxic iron overload, how to test for it, and the 4 factors to consider if you discover you have elevated levels. Did you know that elevated iron may increase your menopausal symptoms? Previous podcast 68 - Iron and the Menopausal Transition. ____________________________________________________________ About Jennifer Harrington Jen is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbal...
Jul 03, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 169
