Why I wouldn’t be without testosterone
6/29/202635 min
Struggling with brain fog and poor focus? Liz explains how declining hormones can affect cognitive function during perimenopause and menopause and tackles common misconceptions around hormone therapy. She also talks about her own experience with testosterone and mental clarity.
Plus: Ways to treat skin hyper-pigmentation, what to do if you can't get an HRT referral, diet tweaks after gall bladder surgery and dealing with restless leg syndrome.
In this episode:
· Can testosterone cause cancer?
· How to help with restless leg syndrome
· Adapting your diet after gall-bladder surgery
· What to do if you have high levels of lipoprotein
· Treating skin hyper-pigmentation on a budget
· How to find informed menopause support
Links mentioned in the episode:
· Read Louise Newson’s book The Power of Hormones
· British Menopause Society information on HRT
· Dr Mo Enyat podcast discussing lipoproteins and statins
· Dr Ellen Fallows podcast explaining cholesterol and statins
· Read How to fade age spots and pigmentation
· Read Everything you need to know about niacinamide
· Skin Diligent Vitamin C Serum-in-Oil
· Read about hydroquinone for hyperpigmentation
· Emr-tek.com red light therapy
Get in touch with a question for Liz:
· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846
More from Liz:
· Order Liz's new book – How to Age
· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram
Host: Liz Earle
Producer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)
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Content Writer: Lucy Parley
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First 90 secondsLiz Earle· Host0:00
[upbeat music] Hello, and welcome along to Age Better with me, Liz Earle. Well, today is Monday and the show is in your hands. It's the time of the week where I tackle your concerns and questions and share some data-driven research to help you feel empowered, informed, and truly thrive in later life. So if there's something that you'd like me to cover, I would love to hear from you. You will find all the ways to get in touch in the episode description and again at the end of the show. Well, coming up today, Jane wonders if testosterone is the key in clearing her brain fog. Sheila would like some help with her restless leg syndrome. Lisa has a question about diet after having her gallbladder removed. And what effects do high levels of lipoprotein have on cholesterol? Exploring that for Jill. And then lastly for today, I'll be sharing my thoughts on Ally's skin pigmentation and vitiligo worries.
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