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In this Speaking of Women's Health Podcast episode, host Dr. Holly L. Thacker talks with recent retiree Lillie McKinney LPN. Lillie was a nurse at Cleveland Clinic's Center for Specialized Women's Health for more than a decade and prior to that worked at several other hospitals in Northeast Ohio.

Lillie was loved by all of her patients and colleagues.

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Join Dr. James Simon to understand the two neurokin receptor antagonists being studied for the non-hormonal treatment of hot flashes in menopausal women.

These Speaking of Women's Health podcast episodes are in partnership with Menopause Learning and is sponsored by a grant by Astellas and Bayer in conjunction with Rush University, Plexus Communications, Advancing Health After Hysterectomy and Speaking of Women’s Health.

After listening to this podcast, please visit menopauselearning.com to claim your free accreditation.

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Menopause and Weight Management Strategies

Tara Iyer, MD joined Let's all Talk Menopause and discussed how the shifts in hormones during menopause can cause bloating, weighting and body mass shifting. And more importantly, she shares tips for prevention and treatment!

When: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 7:30pm EST

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Holly L. Thacker, MD shares tips for losing those extra pounds for a healthy heart.

Kristin Kirkpatrick shares ways to limit caffeine which can help with sleep quality, hormonal balance for women and more health benefits.

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Host Dr. Holly Thacker talks about why we crave chocolate and explains why the brain neurochemicals in chocolate can help improve mood and fight cancer and other diseases. 

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SWH Guest Columnist Sally Sherwin shares three types of breathing exercises that help bring balance to the body and mind, boost energy, and calm and relax.

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Low vitamin D levels can lead to an increase in respiratory infections amongst other conditions including seasonal depression, arthritis, multiple sclerosis and increased risk of some cancers.

Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host and Executive Director discusses how much vitamin D women need, vitamin deficiency and ways to get vitamin D.

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Treatment of Vasomotor Symptoms in Women with Breast Cancer or Who Are at High Risk

Dr. Alexa Fiffick joined Let's all Talk Menopause to discuss about the impact menopause can have on women with breast cancer and the treatment options available for women with breast cancer or who are considered high risk for the disease.

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Lillie McKinney LPN is retiring from a long and fulfilling career as a nurse in the Cleveland Clinic Center for Specialized Women's Health. She wants to say a special goodbye and thank you to her wonderful patients and fellow colleagues.

Dr. Irina Todorov shares lifestyle tips to help lower your blood pressure.

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Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host and Executive Director, Dr. Holly L. Thacker, kicks off the very first podcast episode introducing the Speaking of Women's Health program and sharing tips on how women of all ages can ingest more iron.

Through-out the female life cycle there are some special demands for iron. Iron is a mineral that both sexes need in order to carry oxygen through out the body. Iron deficiency can lead to extreme fatigue and feeling lightheaded, as well as a painful tongue and pale skin color. As a mother, a women’s health physician and being blessed with two grandchildren and a pregnant daughter-in-law, iron is on Dr. Thacker's mind! 

Dr. Thacker shares 7 tips to add iron rich foods to your diet, including easy-to-make recipes. Tune in to our next podcast episode and don't forget to live our motto Be Strong, Be Healthy, Be in Charge!

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Dr. Sobia Khan will be sharing several columns in her Educational Series of Lifestyle and Functional Medicine Approach for Perimenopause.

In September 2023, SCYNEXIS issued a voluntary nationwide recall of 2 lots of BREXAFEMME (ibrexafungerp tablets) to the consumer level in the US market due to potential cross contamination with a non-antibacterial ß-lactam drug substance in the ibrexafungerp citrate used to manufacture the BREXAFEMME® tablets.

Scynexis has Brexafemme temporarily unavailable and the company cannot estimate when the product will return to the

Many people are familiar with the hallmark signs and symptoms of menopause – including hot flashes, low sex drive or weight gain. The concept of perimenopause, on the other hand, often remains more of a mystery.

Perimenopause is the natural process when an individual transitions to menopause. Sometimes described as a “second puberty,” knowing what to expect when going through it can be helpful for women as they age.

Perimenopause vs. Menopause

Dr. Sonal Patil explains the different types of stress and how to successfully manage stressful situations in your life.

Magnesium is important to your overall health as it helps regulate blood pressure and blood sugar and helps you manage stress, migraines and muscles aches and pains.

Magnesium deficiency is very common in women. Symptoms of magnesium deficiency can include:

fatiguestiffnessloss of appetitemuscle spasmsnausea

How Much Magnesium Do We Need?

The daily recommendation of magnesium for adult females is between 310-320 mg. Adult males need between 400-420 mg each

Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker's column on the importance of iron and the sex-specific factors in the female lifecycle.

Alexis Supan RD shares simple ways we can start to eat healthier.

Did you know eight million U.S. women over 50 suffer from osteoporosis? It is called a “silent disease” because those who develop it may not notice any changes until a bone breaks, but in most cases, it can be preventable.

According to the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, as much as 20% of bone loss occurs within your first five years of menopause, a time when women’s bodies change significantly and estrogen, a hormone