Gut Health and Menopause | Dr. Kumkum Patel

Описание: Join Alloy’s Community Manager, Rachel Hughes, for the first webinar of 2025! We’re kicking off the year by focusing on gut health–a hot topic for anyone whose holiday overindulgence may have led to bloating, constipation, or weight gain. Rachel will be speaking with Dr. Kumkum Sarkar Patel, a double board-certified gastroenterologist and expert in digestive health, women's health, and mind-body integrative approaches to gut wellness. Together, they’ll explore the vital connection between your gut and hormones during perimenopause and menopause.

Dr. Patel graduated Magna Cum Laude in Biomedical Engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University, holds a Masters degree in Public Health from Dartmouth Medical School, and received her medical degree from St. George’s University. She is the founder of a concierge gastroenterology and wellness practice, and has been featured in media outlets including KTLA5 News, GoodHousekeeping, and Popsugar Wellness.

Passionate about helping women take control of their gut health, Dr. Patel will share her expertise on how hormonal changes during these life stages affect your gut microbiome, digestive health, and overall wellness. Expect practical strategies, myth-busting insights, and actionable tips to help you feel your best.

Timestamps:
02:20 - How perimenopause and menopause impact gut health
07:47 - Discussing the gut-brain access
09:40 - Breaking down leaky gut
13:12 - Diving deeper into the gut-brain access
18:03 - Discussing GI microbiome mapping
20:34 - The importance of probiotics
23:20 - Discussing hemorrhoids
25:50 - How to have healthy bowel movements
30:11 - Explanation of soluble and insoluble fiber
35:09 - Decreasing bloating
39:30 - How circadian rhythm affects the gut
41:25 - The relationship between tryptophan and serotonin
42:20 - Importance of MHT and lifestyle changes
46:35 - Your gut is a self-cleaning organ
47:53 - Discussing ulcerative colitis
49:00 - Dr. Patel's top 3 tips to help improve gut health
50:34 - The impact of alcohol on the gut
52:40 - Why food order matters
55:00 - Where to learn more from Dr. Patel

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