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On this episode of Delivering Health, we sit down with Zora Benhamou, a gerontologist and host of the Hack My Age: Menopause Upgrade podcast, to discuss how women can navigate midlife with strength, energy, and confidence. She breaks down the science of menopause, aging, hormones, muscle, and bone health into practical strategies that women can apply in everyday life. This conversation delivers actionable insights for anyone looking to optimize long-term health and take greater control of the aging process.

Key Takeaways To Tune In For:
(03:19) – Preventing Breast Cancer and Aging Diseases
(07:23) – Osteoporosis Blind Spots and Prevention
(13:03) – Global Osteoporosis Awareness and Care
(19:41) – The Power of Community and Support
(24:12) – Navigating Menopause and Intimacy for Couples
(33:56) – Testosterone's Role in Women's Health

Resources talked about in this episode:

Websites: https://hackmyage.com

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Today's guest is Dr. Ann Hester, a double board-certified physician in Internal and Lifestyle Medicine with more than three decades of experience helping patients take control of their health through practical, sustainable strategies. Over 75% of people over the age of 40 have at least one chronic disease, but many are reversible using natural and integrative medicine.

Key Takeaways To Tune In For:
(01:40) – Journey to Lifestyle Medicine
(04:18) – Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine
(08:42) – Oxytocin and Social Connection
(14:26) – Whole Food Plant-Based Diet
(19:04) – Protein and Bone Health
(22:33) – Transformative Patient Results

Resources talked about in this episode:

Websites: PTRReset.com

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Today, I'm exploring how activating your own "inner pharmacy" can calm the nervous system, lower stress, and support the body's natural capacity to heal. We'll dive into how practices like breathwork can rewire stress patterns and restore balance from the inside out. This conversation focuses on practical, drug-free ways to improve resilience, mental clarity, and overall well-being by working with your biology instead of fighting it.

Key Takeaways To Tune In For:
(06:13) – The Physiology of Optimal Breathing
(11:16) – Nose Breathing and Exercise
(16:29) – Comparing Breathwork Methods
(21:39) – The Power of Carbon Dioxide and Relaxation
(26:45) – Speaking and Energy Boosting Through Breath
(31:01) – Health Benefits and Learning More

Resources talked about in this episode:
Website: Wright Aesthetics 
Free Education Group: https://t.me/InnerPharmacy
Social media handles: @TheRealElviraWright

You Finished Treatment, Now What? A Field Guide for Cancer Survivors is a roadmap for lifestyle and natural medicine approaches to address health challenges that persist after cancer care, and to reduce the risk of recurrence. Dr. Amy Rothenberg wrote it for survivors everywhere and those who care for them. You Finished Treatment, highlights the evidence for an integrative approach to healing that she has used in her 36 years practicing as a licensed naturopathic doctor. Dr. Rothenberg is a cancer survivor/thriver herself and wrote to make sense of an overwhelming topic, in a user-friendly, accessible way, providing actionable information and inspiration.

Resources talked about in this episode - 

Guest websites: Naturopathic Health Care and Dr. Amy Rothenberg

Social media handles:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/doctoramybeth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramybethrothenberg/?hl=en

FB: https://www.facebook.com/Naturopathic-Health-Care-Drs-Amy-Rothenberg-Paul-Herscu-1205052242961125/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-rothenberg-nd-26317213/

Guest book: You Finished Treatment, Now What?: A Field Guide for Cancer Survivors

Despite all the Holiday highlight reels on social media, most people feel stressed, anxious and overwhelmed. But it doesn't have to be this way. To experience amazing Holidays, you just need to plan differently.

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Blog mentioned - How to Create the Holidays You Really Want

People failing to create long term-health isn't found in their genes, it's found in the lump of fat between your ears. To develop life-long habits that help you reach your goals, start using your body's natural tendencies in your favor.

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Blog mentioned - How to Use Your Two Brains to Get What You Want

Blog mentioned - How to Boost Your Dopamine

Blog mentioned -  How to Boost Your Oxytocin

Blog mentioned -  5 Simple Ways to Work Exercise into Your Life

Book mentioned - Fracture-Proof Your Bones: A Comprehensive Guide to Osteoporosis

When most people need a little help with sleep, they think of melatonin. But here are the problems with melatonin and why it's not the total fix.

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Product mentioned - Sleep Relief

Blog mentioned - Why Melatonin isn't Enough

The health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for cardiovascular health are well established. But how much should you get and what are the best sources? Here's what the research tells us.

Resources talked about in this episode -

Product mentioned –  Best Catch Omegas

Blog mentioned - How Much Omega-3s You Need for Cardiovascular Health

Learn how much omega-3 fats you need to boost brain health, cognition, executive function, mood, and to produce healthier tears.

Resources talked about in this episode - 

Product mentioned - Best Catch Omegas

Blog mentioned - How Omega-3s Affect Your Brain

Blog mentioned -  How Much Omega-3s You Need for Cardiovascular Health

Blog mentioned  - Top Nutrients for Brain Health

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday but most people overindulge and regret it after. Here's how you can tweak some of your favorite dishes so they don't expand your waistline.

Resources talked about in this episode

Guest blog mentioned -  How to Eat Healthy this Thanksgiving

Guest blog mentioned - What's in Your Milk? Top Reasons to Rethink Dairy

Guest blog mentioned - Time to Toss the Artificial Sweeteners