Menopause Nutrition Therapy in King of Prussia, PA

Menopause, the role of Estrogen, and HRT

Well, the answer is estrogen. Estrogen is anabolic, allowing us to gain and maintain muscle mass and manage weight more easily. Estrogen affects brain function and the metabolism of glucose. Estrogen affects vaginal health and the list goes on. Does this mean that if you do not elect Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), HRT has not worked for you or you are not a candidate for HRT due to prior health conditions you are doomed? Absolutely not.

Reduce the Symptoms of Menopause with Dietary Interventions

According to many studies, dietary interventions, improving body composition, exercise, and supplements (only when appropriate and used with caution under the supervision of a healthcare provider) may help reduce symptoms. We can help you create a sustainable plan not only to get you through menopause, but also to improve your overall longevity because the good news is these changes are mostly temporary, so we need to play the long game as well. We can also advise on appropriate exercise interventions to achieve your body composition goals. Exercise is priceless during these years as studies have indicated that exercise has a positive effect in the treatment of hot flashes. It is like “clicking the reset button” on your body’s thermoregulation. Also, those who exercise have a much greater likelihood of maintaining weight loss than diet alone; this includes those on weight loss drugs.

Meeting Common Objections to Menopause Dietary Intervention

We have helped many women achieve their goals for a healthy life. No, you do not need to starve yourself by eating 1200 calories despite what online algorithms like Noom or Weight Watchers say. No, you do not have to give up bread. No, you do not have to kill yourself at the gym. No, you do not need to go on a GLP-1 like Ozempic, Zepbound, Mounjaro, etc to lose weight but if you choose to take this route, we are right here with you to use these drugs as a springboard for healthy behaviors!

Seek Insurance Covered Menopause Treatment

Menopause therapy is preventative. Women have a significantly increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease during and after menopause. Holistic menopause treatment should not have to cost a fortune. Here at Main Line Nutrition and Fitness, we want to provide treatment for the masses. That is why we take most major insurance plans like Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna, and United Healthcare (UHC), so treatment is typically $0 out of pocket! Give us a call at 610-513-0525, or send an inquiry from this website today! Let’s do this!