This interview was originally released Dec 06, 2021. Laurie is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Certified Herbalist, and Certified Aromatherapist in clinical practice in the U.S. for over 12 years. She is the creator of Menopause Made Easy, a 3-part self-paced video program where she teaches you simple daily routines using acupressure and essential oils to support healthy sleep, balanced temperature, and steady moods. A firm believer that menopause is NOT a disease, Laurie loves helping women ease the ...
Jun 26, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 168
Lion’s Mane is a culinary mushroom with a long history of use in traditional Asian medicine. If you are looking for ways to support your moods, and cognition during your menopausal transition this may be for you. Article and references ____________________________________________________________ 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...
Jun 19, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Humans evolved with the sun. Our ancestors spent most of their lives outside. The sun helped to provide warmth and rhythm to their days. Our planet also needs the sun, it plays a crucial role in providing light, weather, climate, seasons, and ocean currents. Plants require it for growth and photosynthesis. Yet, these days there is so much fear surrounding spending time in the sun. Yes, excessive time spent in the sun has negative effects, so it's once again about finding that magical middle. We ...
Jun 12, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 166
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that is a part of the fat-soluble vitamin family. It plays a role in over 200 processes in the body. Including bone health, immune function, mood stabilising, pain reduction, and more. Vitamin D receptors can be found in every single cell in the body, hence it's wide-ranging effects. Vitamin D article , Vitamin A article Midlife Fatigue Book a consultation __________________________________________________________ About Jennifer Harrington Jen is a Naturopath, ...
Jun 05, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 165
Cognitive health is complicated and multifactorial. As a general rule, there is no magic pill that can protect your brain, instead, there are several modifiable factors that can enhance your brain's ability to function now and in the future. My guest: Ann Marie McQueen is not only going through perimenopause herself, she brings 25 years of award-winning journalism experience to her coverage, with recognition for excellence in health and feature writing from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynec...
May 29, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 164
Fatigue is a feeling of constant tiredness or weakness. It can be mental or physical or both. Although fatigue is constant, it can eb and flow, giving you good days and bad days but as a general rule, it interferes with your ability to perform day-to-day tasks. Fatigue is a symptom, it's not a disease itself but it can be an indication that something more serious may be going on. To reduce the sensation of fatigue, you first need to consider what your personal underlying cause or causes are and ...
May 21, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 163
“A Chapter a day - association of book reading with longevity” is a study that followed 3635 people over the age of 50 for 12 years. This study found book readers experienced a 20% reduction in risk of all cause mortality compared to non book readers. Natural Medicine Week - Midlife Fatigue Download a FREE chapter from my book - From Invisible to Invincible Other books mentioned Making Sense of Menopause The Slow Moon Climbs ___________________________________________________________ About Jenni...
May 15, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 162
Skin changes with the menopausal transition are multifactorial and estrogen isn’t the only culprit when it comes to the appearance of your skin. Other hormones, dietary and lifestyle factors could also be at the root of the problem. Menopausal Skin article Consultation with Jen Join our email list ____________________________________________________________ About Jennifer Harrington Jen is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbalist. She focuses on natural ways to assist women transitionin...
May 08, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Rosemary for better hormonal balance and other midlife health benefits Read the blog and see the references Book a discovery call with Jen ____________________________________________________________ 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://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/pages/about...
May 01, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 160
The menopausal transition is a natural process that all women will experience. During this time many women notice an inclination to withdraw, but it is important to be aware of the health benefits of socializing. Social support can come in many different forms, such as family, friends, neighbours, or even online support groups. Having social support during the menopausal transition can help women cope with the physical and emotional changes that come with this stage of life. Article: The health ...
Apr 03, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 159
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally produced “moisture magnet” that can do wonders for women in their menopausal transition. As it can help provide extra hydration or lubrication throughout their body. Menopause Makeover ____________________________________________________________ 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 her...
Mar 27, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 158
Unfortunately, as your hormones drop you are more prone to: *Viral infections and viral reactivation of previous infections *Bacterial and other microbial infections *Auto-immune conditions *Increased inflammation If you have ever doubted the link between your hormones and your immune system think of those poor women that get cyclic thrush infections, cyclic herpes outbreaks, or are generally more prone to infections at either ovulation or menstruation—two times of major hormonal change. Luckily...
Mar 20, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Hormonal Nausea Nausea can occur at times of hormonal change and may play up during peri-menopause. Book a consultation ____________________________________________________________ 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://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/pages/about-us She is the Clin...
Mar 13, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 156
Have you ever considered the impact of your menopausal transition on your dental health? The 3 main areas of concern include bone loss, lower production of saliva, and thinning of the oral mucosa. References in Article Oral Health and your Menopausal Transition I'm currently onboarding new patients, would you like a hand with your Menopausal Transition? Now is the time to book - consultation . ____________________________________________________________ About Jennifer Harrington Jen is a Naturop...
Mar 06, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 155
I’m often asked if Vitamin A is good for the menopausal transition. Spoiler alert YES it is very good. Even though it may not be the first vitamin most women think of in regard to menopause, it is one I highly value and often recommend. One of the key reasons I love Vitamin A is its ability to restore health to your mucus membranes. Think about all the areas of your body that could potentially become dry. Such as your vagina, your skin, your eyes, your mouth, your nasal passages, your lungs, and...
Feb 27, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Ginger may not be the first culinary herb you think of to help ease your menopausal symptoms, but maybe it should be. As ginger may help improve menopausal symptoms like hot flushes, improve digestion, and reduce nausea, act as an anti-inflammatory to ease pain and cramping, and is cardioprotective, neuroprotective, bone protective, and immune regulating. It covers both the short-term and long-term health considerations of the menopausal transition. Join my FREE email list to be first to hear wh...
Feb 20, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 153
Breasts are often thought of as a symbol of femininity and pleasure, but this isn’t the case for all women. For some, their breasts are a source of pain and discomfort. No woman should have to endure this especially when there are so many different dietary and lifestyle changes that may offer relief. Healthy Homes for Healthy Hormones Book your Consultation ____________________________________________________________ About Jennifer Harrington Jen is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbal...
Feb 13, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 152
Midlife can be a troubling time for most of us, but there are things we can do to brighten our day and help us rediscover our smile. Today we examine 8 different lifestyle habits that may help pick you back up. MOVEMENT The best thing to help shift you out of whatever kind of a rut you are in is movement. MINDFULNESS These techniques are particularly helpful when your low moods are linked to stress. Check out episode 132- Breathwork for Menopause NATURE There is something magical about being in ...
Feb 06, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 151
JONNY BOWDEN, PHD, CNS, is a board-certified nutritionist, best-selling author, and nationally known expert on weight loss and anti-aging. His no-nonsense, myth-busting approach has made him a popular guest on television (Dr. Oz, the Doctors, ABC-TV, MSNBC-TV, CNN, CBS-TV, CBN, Fox News, NBC-TV and dozens of morning shows in America), and he has spoken at venues all over the world, including an invited lecture on The Great Cholesterol Myth at Beijing University. Dr. Jonny is a columnist for Whol...
Jan 11, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 150
Dr. Meg is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, best-selling author, podcast host, and speaker. She is particularly passionate about helping people end headaches and migraines, increase energy and restore mental clarity without drugs, or overwhelming protocols so they can live the life they love with her E.A.T protocol. Dr. Meg’s Website https://www.megmill.com/ FREE Guide www.helpmyheadaches.com Head Strong Program www.happinessbeyondheadaches.com Jen’s blog post- https://www.menopausenaturalsol...
Jan 05, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Cynthia Nathan is a professionally qualified relationship counsellor and a marriage and relationship educator. Her mission is to help couples build loving, meaningful relationships. Her Marriage and Menopause Program is designed to help couples repair, reconnect and rebuild their relationship. https://www.3rcounselling.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/3rcounselling ____________________________________________________________ About Jennifer Harrington Jen is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medica...
Dec 29, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Bria Gadd is a personal trainer, holistic coach who specializes in female hormones. She is the founder of The Period Whisperer podcast and the P4 formula, helping women with weight release and energy gain in pre and post-menopause. https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/ https://theperiodwhispererpodcast.podbean.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ 100 dreams activity ____________________________________________________________ About Jennifer Harrington Jen is a Naturopath, Nutr...
Dec 20, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Ideal sleep temperature 65 degrees F or 18 degrees C Dr. Catherine Darley is a pioneering internationally recognized expert in the use of natural, behavioral and lifestyle medicine for the treatment of sleep disorders. Dr. Darley founded the Institute of Naturopathic Sleep Medicine to fill the need for natural, less invasive solutions to a common problem–poor sleep. The Institute teaches sleep health to employees at corporations and agencies, offers online sleep courses, and provides patient car...
Dec 15, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Justine is a long-time student & passionate teacher of yoga. She is trained in the Anusara Yoga lineage, an alignment-based practice of Hatha Yoga. Her experience of perimenopause collided with her role as a mother to teenagers & a total lack of understanding about what was happening to her. It was her yoga practice that helped her to release her resistance to aging & make positive changes to support her body. Since then she has undertaken training in teaching yoga for menopause with...
Dec 08, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Melissa Ayres is a Menopause Coach, Homeopath, and Intuitive Healer. She has supported thousands of clients using natural healing methods for over a decade, and after healing herself and other women experiencing perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms, she created the ‘Menopause Revolution Programme’ – radically transforming women’s experience of menopause into one of confidence, vibrance, and empowerment. Website: https://www.melissajayres.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissajayres/...
Dec 01, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Hello, I’m your host Jen and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your company and support during the year. I want to acknowledge and give thanks to my wonderful guests who have come on the show and helped make this year the success that has been. In order of appearance we had Andrea Donsky from Morphus , Dr Beth Claxton from Flagstaff functional medicine , Ann Marie McQueen from hotflashinc , Tanya Shaw from Fit n vibrant you , and last but not least Linda LeGras . Thank you so m...
Nov 24, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 143
It’s one thing to be in the comfort of your own bed and wake up in a pool of sweat and another to be somewhere else. Many of us are travelling for celebrations and family reunions this holiday season, and it got me thinking about how to best prepare for this so I have come up with a few suggestions I want to share with you. Night Sweats and Travel ____________________________________________________________ About Jennifer Harrington Jen is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbalist. She f...
Nov 17, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 142
It’s that time of the year again. It seems everyone has something to celebrate, whether it's Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year or all of the above. For a woman experiencing hot flushes, it can be a time of lowered self confidence or embarrassment. Let’s see if we can change this. So today I want to chat about tips and tricks to help you not only survive this time of year but to also encourage you to get out and have some fun. Party Time and Hot Flushes article with links to the product...
Nov 10, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Adding additional flaxseed, sesame seeds or chia seeds to your food, is a small change that packs a big punch when it comes to added nutrition. ____________________________________________________________ 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://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/pages/...
Nov 03, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Part 2 discusses some testing options and the role of 15 nutrients and their potential link in the development of NAFLD. Including Vitamins A, B, C, D, E. Minerals Chromium, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Selenium, and Zinc. Nutrients Phosphatidyl Choline and Ubiquinol. If you would like a hand assessing your nutrient load and preparing a treatment plan, please consider booking a consultation . ____________________________________________________________ About Jennifer Harrington...
Oct 27, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 139
