Episodes
164: Busting menopause muscle myths with kinesiology professor Dr Stuart Phillips
Send us a text In this episode of the Hot Flash inc Podcast, host Annemarie McQueen sits down with Dr Stuart Phillips, a professor of Kinesiology at McMaster University, to explore the intricacies of exercise, aging, and nutrition, particularly focusing on the impact of these factors during perimenopause and menopause. They discuss common societal pressures […]
Circadian Rhythm Hacks for Muscle in Menopause
What if we could give you Circadian Rhythm hacks to improve your sleep ang energy throughout the day? Tune in to this episode to know what are these Circadian Rhythm hacks I’m talking about. Definition of Circadian Rhythm: Circadian rhythm is your body’s internal clock, a 24-hour cycle, regulating your sleep-wake patterns, hormone levels, and […]
What is Sarcopenia?
Sarcopenia is the reduction in both muscle mass and muscle function. Muscle decline with age is inevitable but the menopausal transition accelerates this decline. Sarcopenia ____________________________________________________________ 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 […]
Cramps, Spasms and Muscle Health in Menopause
We have about 650 muscles in the human body and we need them to do anything and everything. There would be no smiling, chewing, breathing, beating heart, sitting up or walking without orchestrating the stimulation of several muscles at once. Muscles constantly work by contracting and relaxing—sometimes consciously, other times unconsciously. They need to be […]