Ep. 18 5 Steps to Eating, Fasting, and Living with Your Cycle

In this episode of Save Yourself, Dr. Amy Shah discusses how women can eat, fast, and live according to their menstrual cycle, with a special focus on perimenopause. She explains how estrogen impacts appetite, mood, and metabolism, and offers practical advice on optimizing nutrition and lifestyle during different phases of the cycle. Get insights on what foods to eat, how to adjust exercise routines, and the importance of supplements like Omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and probiotics. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Intro 00:28 We Pay Little Attention to Our Nutrition 02:42 Women’s Hormonal Cycle 07:36 Estrogen Affects Our Appetite 08:49 What is Perimenopause?    11:10 What Happens When Estrogen Levels Drop 14:36 How to Improve Your Perimenopause Experience 17:30 The Menstrual Cycle     21:33 How to Be More Productive During Your Cycle 25:06 Premenstrual Symptoms That Affect Productivity 30:38 Change the Way You Eat Check These Out! https://amymdwellness.com/  https://www.instagram.com/fastingmd  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshahmd/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA7tFT-irXLTQAmGQefWaXw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices