#23 The Power of Berberine for Weight Management

Menopause: Why Don't I Know That?

April 4, 2024 ∙ 22 mins

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Join Kirsty Strowger and Mona Hecke for the second episode of season two! What is Berberine, and can it really help with weight loss? Why is it being compared to Ozempic? How effective is intermittent fasting when combined with Berberine? And why is Kirsty making strange noises in the gym? Today Kirsty and Mona discuss all things Berberine, weight management and intermittent fasting (IF). Welcome to 'Why Don't I Know That?', a podcast focused on menopause, women's health and a bit of light-hearted humour. Hosted by Kirsty Strowger and Mona Hecke, on their journey to empower women through education and conversation. Listen along as they cover this week's topic of Berberine and weight management.

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April 4, 2024

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22 mins
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Empowering women in menopause through education and conversation. Kirsty (Founder of Nature’s Help) and Mona (naturopath of 20+ years) combine their decades of knowledge and wisdom to inspire women to live their healthiest lives – through menopause and beyond.  Often serious, sometime humorous, and always educational, Kirsty and Mona dive into everything menopausal women need […]

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