I am thrilled to reconnect with Esher Blum today. She is an integrative dietitian and menopause expert who has helped 1000s of women master menopause through nutrition, hormones, and self-advocacy. We begin today’s conversation by looking at the disparities in menopause care for women, the midlife suit of armor, and the importance of developing mental strength and maintaining bone density. We explore the impact of meno-washing, facial estrogen, foods for menopausal health, and strategies to address facial aging, including peptides, lasers, and collagen peptides. We also dive into carb tolerance, testosterone, and low-dose Naltrexone, and Esther shares her hormone replacement journey and some of the common challenges she sees as an integrative dietitian.  You will love this valuable and insightful conversation with your fan-favorite, Esther Blum. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How disparities in menopausal care impact women- especially those in rural areas The difficulties women face in finding capable clinicians to prescribe HRT Esther explains her concept of the midlife suit of armor.  Why women in menopause must maintain their muscle mass How meno-washing gets used in marketing to target products toward menopausal women  The benefits of using vaginal estrogen on the face Various anti-aging techniques and the value of vitamin C, vitamin A, and peptide therapies for skin health Why women in perimenopause and menopause must consume enough protein to build muscle, maintain bone density, and support cognitive function How hormonal changes in menopause disrupt the microbiome  How testosterone can improve women’s mood, energy, and body composition Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to [email protected] Connect with Esther Blum On her website   On Instagram Esther’s Trainings Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 264 Peri/Menopause as a Natural Function of Aging: See you later, Ovulator! with Esther Blum Ep. 334 Hormone Insights: Advocacy, Trends, and Tips for 2024 with Esther Blum