Type 1 In Midlife: Perimenopause, Menopause & Type 1 Diabetes4 Mars 2024

Ep 43 - A Functional Approach to Breast Health, with Dr. Jenn Simmons

Join us in episode 43 with Dr. Jenn Simmons, once Philadelphia's top breast surgeon turned functional medicine advocate. Her personal battle with breast cancer propelled her to embrace holistic health, leading to the founding of Real Health MD. Driven by a mission to help women truly heal, Dr. Simmons shares insights into functional medicine, the limitations of conventional approaches, and the crucial link between metabolic health and breast wellness.

Tune in for a comprehensive discussion on breast cancer prevention, alternatives to mammograms, and the empowering role of education in women's health. Don't miss the free giveaway from Dr. Simmons, offering valuable resources for a journey towards breast health and wellness!

Topics covered:

· Dr. Jenn Simmons shares her breast cancer journey, dedicated to aiding others through functional medicine, revealing health issues in the medical field and traditional medicine's limitations.

· Expressing dissatisfaction with medical education, she discusses a shift to functional medicine, emphasizing a holistic approach. She explores challenges faced by type 1 diabetics in managing metabolic health and hormone balance.

· Discussing menopause's impact on body systems, she challenges the link between hormone replacement therapy and breast cancer and evaluates the efficiency of mammography screening and breast cancer growth patterns.

· Breast Cancer Prevention and Alternatives to Mammograms:

· Revealing pharmaceutical industry motives and questioning medication beliefs.

· Emphasizing the importance of education in managing hormone imbalances.

· Offering advice for breast health advocacy, prevention, and a healthy diet.

· Promoting a focus on movement, sleep, and toxin reduction for well-being.

· Emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and purposeful living.

· Dr. Simmons provides valuable resources, a free giveaway, and stresses the importance of metabolic health.

IG @drjennsimmons

Breast Owner's Manual

The Smart Person's Guide to Breast Cancer

Keeping abreast FB group

Keeping abreast podcast with Kevin Ellis and John Klock

Hit the subscribe button and rate and review to help this podcast reach more people. Be sure to share this episode.

What to do now:

*Follow me @bloodsugarboss on Instagram to stay in the loop on upcoming episodes. DM me with any feedback or suggestions on topics you'd like us to cover.

*Join our Type 1 In Midlife community on the free Honey Health App to chat about podcast topics and more

*Get started with a Free Download and Subscribe to my Weekly Newsletter - How to Thrive with Type 1 Diabetes After 40

*Contact us about our coaching programs

Shop my favorite products

Det här avsnittet är hämtat från ett öppet RSS-flöde och publiceras inte av Podme. Det kan innehålla reklam.

Avsnitt(172)

Ep 171 - The Pelvic Floor Conversation We Should Have Had Years Ago

Most women have heard the words pelvic floor, but few of us truly understand what it does—or how much it influences our everyday lives. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Casey Mosos, pelvic floor phy...

17 Aug 1h

Ep 170 - Part 3 of A 3-Part Hormone Series: Could Low Testosterone Be Behind Your Brain Fog, Fatigue & Loss of Drive?

In this final episode of my three-part hormone series, we're talking about the hormone many women overlook: testosterone. Most women associate testosterone with men, but it plays a critical role in wo...

10 Aug 18min

Ep 169 - The Thyroid Fix: Why TSH Isn't Enough with Dr. Amie Hornaman

If you've ever been told, "Your thyroid labs are normal," yet you still struggle with fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight gain, or unpredictable blood sugars, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Dr...

3 Aug 47min

Ep 168 - From Patient to Partner: Why Your Voice Matters in Diabetes Care

What happens when a person living with Type 1 diabetes spends more than four decades navigating the condition—and then helps shape the future of healthcare? In this episode, I'm joined by Hanna Boëthi...

27 Juli 49min

Ep 167 - Part 2 of A 3-Part Hormone Series: Tired but Wired? The Progesterone Connection Every Woman Should Know

Welcome back to Part 2 of this special 3-part series inspired by one of the most valuable resources inside my book, Highs, Lows & Hormones: The Symptom-Hormone Matching Guide. Do you crawl into bed ex...

20 Juli 29min

Ep 166 - Part 1 of a 3-Part Hormone Series: Low Estrogen or Something Else? Decoding the Symptoms Your Body Is Sending You

Are your blood sugars harder to manage than they used to be? You may be blaming your diabetes, your food choices, or your insulin settings. But what if estrogen is part of the story? In this first epi...

13 Juli 19min

Ep 165 - Real Talk: What's New in Life, Diabetes & Midlife

Returning guest Mary Ann Chamberlain is back for an honest conversation about what life with type 1 diabetes looks like after more than 36 years. If you haven't already, be sure to go back and listen ...

6 Juli 55min

Ep 164 - The Diabetes Burnout Nobody Talks About: Stress, Rest & Nervous System Regulation

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything "right" with your diabetes management, but your blood sugars still seem unpredictable? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Brooke Shelton, Doctor of Ph...

29 Juni 56min