TAMING WEIGHT GAIN, MENOPAUSE, & INFLAMMATION WITH DR. MARY CLAIRE HAVER, THE GALVESTON DIET

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Show Notes

Are you a menopausal woman thinking “what the f*!k is going on?” Have you started seeing changes in your weight and body composition? Do you find yourself endlessly exploring diets that aren’t focused on midlife women & menopausal support? And, if they are midlife focused they don’t even work. Have you been using your golden sh*t shovel to dig through the rabbit hole of Google results on hot flash remedies? Are you resorting to IG comments and Facebook groups for advice on hormone health? Although menopause is natural, the symptoms can be treated. Finding the right resources is the first step in midlife health. When it comes to menopause & perimenopause, information backed by science can reassure you that you are on the right track. 


Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken, in an open and honest conversation called, “Taming Weight Gain, Menopause and Inflammation with Dr. Mary Claire Haver”. My guest, Mary Claire, is a board-certified OB/GYN, “menopause normalizer, and problem solver”. She changed the focus of her whole gynecology practice to specialize in menopause care and became a social media superstar on Instagram and TikTok with 2 million followers. 

We discuss her specialized medical practice, her new best-selling and sold-out book… The Galveston Diet, menopausal health, and the importance of exercise, nutrition, supplements, fiber, and hormones in midlife.

Part 1

In part one of my discussion with Mary Claire we discuss her OB/GYN practice and its focus on menopausal care for midlife women. Even as an OB/GYN, when it came to menopausal symptoms, weight gain, and inflammation of the body, she couldn’t find the answers that she needed. In going down the rabbit hole, she noticed an overall lack of research in the menopause bucket of accessible information. We go deep and detailed on the crucial supplements for midlife women, brands, and doses. And, don’t forget the fiber! After researching, experimenting, and digging deep into nutrition scientific research and getting another advanced degree in nutrition, she used her golden midlife menopause shovel to package the answers we are all looking for into her book, The Galveston Diet. In part one of this episode we talk about the first two pillars of The Galveston Diet and how they apply to all things menopause, perimenopause, and midlife health. 

Part 2 
Welcome back to part two of my discussion with “menopause normalizer, and problem solver”, Dr. Mary Claire Haver. In this episode, we discuss the third pillar of The Galveston Diet, protein, how the heck to calculate how much you need in midlife, and the importance of exercise, which I learned isn’t just about toning the midlife muffin top. We wrap up part 2 by going over key measurements for midlife body composition, ratios of muscle-to-fat, and how those ratios can give you crucial information about your health. And remember if you haven't heard part 1 then go listen to that first!

Some Highlights: 

  • Should we be treating menopause? 

  • Menopausal weight gain isn’t all about willpower, our hormones are actually going ballistic, and there are ways to approach them

  • Why is muscle mass so crucial for menopausal women? 

  • Vitamin D, Vitamin K, magnesium, fiber, collagen, turmeric, and fish oils are key supplements in midlife. Mary Claire gives us the details we are looking for on exactly where to find them and how they can improve our health in midlife

  • Fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and lean meats are anti-inflammatory foods, so add these to your grocery list ASAP

  • How to figure out what supplements you should be taking.

  • Regardless of your genes, the number one key to preventing chronic illness is in your lifestyle

  • Do yourself a favor and incorporate avocado in your daily snack list because half an avocado a day contains half the daily minimum fiber for a midlife woman

Connect w/ Dr. Mary Claire:

Mary Claire’s Books:

  • NEW! The Galveston Diet: The Doctor-Developed, Patient-Proved Plan To Burn Fat And Tame Your Hormonal Symptoms: Buy on Amazon

Mary Claire’s Favorites:

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This podcast, along with associated websites and social media materials, are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The views expressed are that of Dr. Sarah Milken, and that of her guests, respectively. It is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any further medical questions.

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