You've probably been hearing a lot about creatine lately. In this episode I'm discussing how the current research is relevant to vegan women in perimenopause and menopause: what creatine does for your muscles, your brain, and your bones, whether it causes weight gain, the risks, and why vegan women are in a good position to benefit.

1:34 History of creatine

2:55 How creatine works

4:08 Benefits: muscle mass and strength

5:10 Benefits: bone density

5:47 Benefits: brain and mood

6:48 How creatine fits with a vegan lifestyle

9:47 Does creatine cause weight gain?

11:24 Creatine and kidneys

12:21 Stomach discomfort

12:40 How to take creatine

13:07 Loading

13:37 Timing

14:15 Conclusion

Links mentioned:

Free 3-Day Vegan Menopause Meal Plan: https://blissfulmenopause.kit.com/d75525d1c8
Book a Free Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/anna-blissfulmenopause/30min
Cozy Earth bamboo sheets (use code BLISSFUL for up to 20% off): https://cozyearth.com

Also check out the Vegan Menopause Blog: https://www.blissfulmenopause.com/blog

This episode is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you have kidney concerns or are on medication.

If vaginal dryness, recurrent UTIs, or pelvic floor changes have shown up in your perimenopause or menopause journey, this episode is for you.

Today I'm talking with Heather Florio, CEO of Desert Harvest and and women's sexual health advocate. Heather is the author of Dear Sexpert in Bella Magazine, named one of Authority Magazine's Top 50 Women in Wellness, and featured in Forbes as a top woman in business. She has spent her career breaking the silence around the symptoms many of us are too embarrassed to bring up (even with our doctors).

In this episode we cover:

3:15 How Heather ended up in this space

5:17 What do most women not understand about the effects menopause has on pelvic health

7:47 Ingredients to watch out for in vaginal moisturizers

11:10 What Heather would recommend for daily care in cases of interstitial cystitis

14:40 Being prescribed antibiotics over and over

16:25 Bladder pain syndrome

19:52 Oral or topical prevention

21:28 Where to find out more about Heather's products

22:01 Take the Lead Women event

24:45 You are your own best advocate

Everything in this episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health care.

Desert Harvest: desertharvest.com — use code VEGANMENO for 10% off

Heather on Instagram: @HMFlorio

Desert Harvest on Instagram: @DesertHarvestAloeVera

Take the Lead Women — August 26th Washington D.C.: taketheleadwomen.com

Book recommendation from Heather: Grown Woman Talk by Dr. Sharon Malone

Vegan Menopause Blog - https://www.blissfulmenopause.com/blog

In this episode, we're talking about your liver, and why what's happening to it after perimenopause may be one of the reasons why the weight isn't coming off, your energy is low, and your hot flashes are more intense than you'd like.

Fatty liver disease is much more common after menopause than before it, and it's directly connected to the drop in estrogen. But most women, and many health providers, aren't talking about it.

In this episode you'll learn:

• What fatty liver disease is and what causes it
• What your liver is responsible for in perimenopause and menopause
• Why fatty liver is about more than just eating fat, and how stress, cortisol, and poor sleep are making it worse
• The vegan foods and drinks with research support for liver health
• Supplements that support the liver, including one that vegan women in particular should pay attention to
• The type of movement that supports liver clearance without adding to your stress load

Read the blog post on the Vegan Menopause Blog: https://www.blissfulmenopause.com/post/menopause-fatty-liver

Free Vegan Menopause 3-Day Meal Plan: https://blissfulmenopause.kit.com/d75525d1c8

Book a free 30-minute discovery call: https://calendly.com/anna-blissfulmenopause/30min