This episode is for you if you’re a woman over 40 looking to prevent and treat osteoporosis and arthritis. We learn how perimenopause and menopause impact our bones and joints.

Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein is an orthopedic surgeon specialized in sports medicine and associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at Duke University School of Medicine.

Dr. Wittstein is co-investigator with Dr. Anne Ford of Duke Women’s Health for the Duke Musculoskeletal Systems of Menopause Registry. She is president of the Forum: Women in Sports Medicine, co-author of The Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan and a mom of 5! Her husband is also an orthopaedic surgeon.

We learn:

• How perimenopause and menopause impact bone and joint health

• Menopause leads to a decline in estrogen, impacting bone density

• Women lose bone density at an accelerated rate post-menopause

• Resistance training is crucial for maintaining bone health

• Hormone therapy can help reduce joint pain and improve bone density

• Frozen shoulder is more common in women during menopause

• Nutrition plays a significant role in bone health; limit red meat

• Supplements like vitamin D and magnesium can support bone health

• GLP-1 agonists may have protective effects on bones and joints

• It’s never too late to strength train for bone health

• A DEXA scan can provide valuable information about bone density

Connect with Dr. Wittstein:

https://www.instagram.com/jocelyn_wittstein_md/

The Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Bone-Joint-Health-Plan/dp/1682689417

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This episode is for you if you’re concerned about the toxins in sunscreens. Let’s face it, we put this stuff all over our faces and bodies and as we’ve learned on Functional Moms Podcast, the chemicals get absorbed right into our bloodstream. Not optimal for anyone, but especially for women trying to balance hormones!

Arielle Moody worked in the beauty industry for her whole career supporting brands like Smashbox, Dr. Perricone and Bite Beauty. But when Arielle was pregnant with her first child, she was shocked by how many toxic ingredients were lurking in everyday products. After trying dozens of mineral sunscreens, Arielle was determined to create one that didn’t make her immediately want to wash her face and didn’t leave a white cast on her skin. Thus Mama Sol was born.

We learn:

• Sunscreen contains many toxic ingredients that can be absorbed into the bloodstream

• How Arielle created Mama Sol sunscreen

• Oxybenzone is a common toxic ingredient found in many sunscreens

• The difference between chemical and physical/mineral sunscreens

• Lips are susceptible to UV damage that creates thinning and wrinkles

• Why you should use sunscreen on cloudy days

• How manifestation played a significant role in Arielle’s entrepreneurial journey

• How Mama Sol is building community

Shop Mama Sol and use code FUNCTIONALMAMA15 to save 15 percent off sitewide: https://www.shopmamasol.com/

Connect with Arielle on Social Media:

https://www.instagram.com/shopmamasol/

https://www.tiktok.com/@shopmamasol

https://www.facebook.com/shopmamasol/

Do you struggle with getting a restful night’s sleep? Then this episode is for you! We are going to speak with a triple board certified sleep physician.

Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown obtained her sleep medicine training at the University of Pennsylvania and is the founder of Restful Sleep MD. She is also the best-selling author of Beyond Tired – A Sleep Physician’s Guide to Solving Your Child’s Sleep Problems for Good.

As a busy physician and mom of two, Dr. Brown understands the impact of sleep deprivation on our mental, physical, and emotional health. She has made it her mission to help others make sleep a priority.

We learn:

• Why sleep challenges are common for women after 40 and how to get to the root cause of poor sleep

• Behavioral, medical and hormonal factors contribute to poor sleep

• Lifestyle habits like caffeine and alcohol can distrupt sleep

• Sleep apnea is often under-diagnosed in women, particularly during menopause

• Hot flashes can significantly affect sleep quality

• How to create a consistent sleep routine and why it matters

• Optimizing the sleep environment enhances sleep quality

• Melatonin can be helpful but it should be used with caution due to significant variability in melatonin supplements due to lack of FDA regulation

• Over-the-counter sleep aids can lead to dependency if used excessively

• Chronic use of sedating medications may increase dementia risk

• Mind racing at bedtime often stems from unaddressed daily stressors; journaling can help clear the mind

• Teenagers face unique challenges due to biological and social pressures

• Limiting screen time before bed CAN improve sleep hygiene

Connect with Dr. Brown:

https://www.instagram.com/restfulsleepmd/

https://www.youtube.com/c/DrFunkeBrown

https://www.therestfulsleepplace.com/