#102 - Gut Health & Hormones in Midlife: What You Need to Know with Dr. Kim Bretz ND

The Midlife Feast

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Tight pants. Bloating. IBS. Food sensitivities. If you’re one of the many people who have experienced gastrointestinal discomfort in midlife, you know how complex this issue is.
Dr. Kim Bretz ND is joining me to answer some of the most frequently asked gut health questions. She will help us understand that there’s a fair amount of confusion about our gut because we’re navigating both physical symptoms and perceptions all at once. We’ll dive into FODMAPs, why digestive diversity is so important, and why self-directed diets not only add discomfort but actually put us at risk if we don’t know when and how to reintroduce foods.

We’ll also touch on why trying to self-diagnose gut health problems can be an unexpected path to disordered eating patterns.
To learn more about Kim and the work she does, check out her website at www.drkimbretznd.com and follow her on IG @ drkimbretznd or on Facebook @FundamentalsOfHealth.

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Chapters

1. Navigating Gut Health in Midlife (00:00:00)

2. Perimenopausal Digestive Changes and Symptoms (00:04:38)

3. Understanding Bloating and Distension (00:09:34)

4. Understanding and Managing Gastrointestinal Distress (00:14:01)

5. Understanding Food Digestion and FODMAPs (00:28:57)

6. Navigating Food and Health in Midlife (00:32:49)