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Menopause Management - Dr. Barbie Taylor

323 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 10 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 92 ratings

Dr. Barbie Taylor, also known as “Menopause Barbie,” is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist who retired from active practice in 2001 due to severe arthritis. Despite the fact that she had a law degree and a master’s in business at the time of her retirement (she’s a real nerd and loves school), her true passion has always been helping women.

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Effects of Rhythms, Routines, and Ruts in Preventing Alzheimer’s

August 15, 2022 00:01 - 29 minutes - 41 MB

Effects of Rhythms, Routines, and Ruts in Preventing Alzheimer’s - Do you have any idea just how much rhythms, routines, and ruts affect your ability to cause or prevent Alzheimer’s? I call these “The Three Rs.” And they all have major roles in determining your brain’s destiny. In this podcast, I’ll explain how each of the three Rs has good and bad sides, and how each affects your brain.

Food for Thought Quick-Fix Dietary Options for Preventing Alzheimer’s

August 08, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MB

Food for Thought: Quick-Fix Dietary Options for Preventing Alzheimer’s - As much as I hate quick-fixes and the tendency to seek them, I’m giving you just that in this podcat. This tutorial will quickly give you the summary of the previous seven videos on your dietary options for preventing Alzheimer’s. It’s just the bottom line for those who like quickies.

Worst Foods on Planet Earth for Your Brain

August 01, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MB

) Worst Foods on Planet Earth for Your Brain - Which foods would you consider to be the worst foods on Planet Earth for your brain? Have you ever stopped to think about it? In this podcast, I will present the actual worst foods on Planet Earth for your brain. And you’ll get to see how close they come to the worst foods in your own kitchen, and consider how bad they are for your brain.  

Fresh, versus Processed, versus Fortified & Enriched Foods for Preventing Alzheimer’s

July 25, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MB

Fresh, versus Processed, versus Fortified & Enriched Foods for Preventing Alzheimer’s Have you ever considered your own brain’s opinions about food? What do you think your brain likes better: fresh versus processed versus fortified and enriched foods? And if your brain does prefer one of these over the others, what might the consequences be of failing to give your brain what it wants? I'll address all these things in this podcast.

The Connection Between Diabetes & Alzheimer’s

July 18, 2022 00:00 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MB

The Connection Between Diabetes & Alzheimer’s Have you ever thought of Diabetes and Alzheimer’s as being connected? It might surprise you to discover that Alzheimer’s has actually been called Diabetes Type 3! And for very good reason. This podcast will explain why.

Proteins, Carbohydrates, & Fats for Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease

July 11, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MB

Proteins, Carbohydrates, & Fats for Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease We all talk about protein, carbohydrate, and fat. And maybe you think of one as superior to another. But, what about the effect of these three food groups on your brain? Do you know how they compare in terms of their ability to prevent Alzheimer’s Disease? In this podcast I’ll tell you.

Anti-Oxidant & Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Preventing Alzheimer’s

July 04, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MB

Anti-Oxidant & Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Preventing Alzheimer’s There are so many “catch-all terms” for various kinds of food these days. Two of them are “anti-oxidants” and “anti-inflammatory.” Which foods fall into each category? Can they do what they claim to do? And what is it exactly that makes a food “anti-oxidant” or an “anti-inflammatory” food? I’ll tell you all these things in this podcast.

Calorie Restriction versus Intermittent Fasting for Preventing Alzheimer’s

June 27, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MB

Calorie Restriction versus Intermittent Fasting for Preventing Alzheimer’s You hear all sorts of marketing claims about the benefits of calorie restriction and intermittent fasting. But are the benefits specific to your brain? And do both calorie restriction and intermittent fasting benefit your brain? If so, do they benefit it equally? In this podcast, I’ll address all these things.

14 Factors Determining Your Dietary Options for Preventing Alzheimer’s

June 20, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MB

14 Factors Determining Your Dietary Options for Preventing Alzheimer’s   What determines whether or not a dietary option is good for preventing Alzheimer’s? It isn't just one thing, that's for sure! In this podcast, I’ll address 14 different factors that you have to consider in designating the best foods and eating habits for preventing Alzheimer’s.

The 4 Ss of Alzheimer’s Prevention Stress, Sleep, Socialization, & Sobriety

June 13, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MB

The 4 Ss of Alzheimer’s Prevention: Stress, Sleep, Socialization, & Sobriety   Are you familiar with the 4-S Method of preventing Alzheimer’s? Probably not since I made it up! The 4 Ss are: Stress, Sleep, Social Interaction, and Sobriety. And in this podcast tutorial, I’ll teach you how they each contribute to your risk of Alzheimer’s individually as well as collectively. And I’ll tell you how to decrease your risk of Alzheimer’s by managing them.

General Principles of Exercise for Preventing Alzheimer’

June 06, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32 MB

)  General Principles of Exercise for Preventing Alzheimer’s   Exercise! It’s such a common word. And it’s common for people to talk about “exercise” for preventing diseases. But what most people fail to specify is the kind of exercise that suffices to prevent specific diseases. In this podcast tutorial, I’ll discuss the general principles of exercise for preventing Alzheimer’s. You’ll learn some very surprising facts.

Preventing Alzheimer’s by Decreasing Your Risk Factors for Heart Attack

May 30, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MB

Preventing Alzheimer’s by Decreasing Your Risk Factors for Heart Attack  Did you know that there’s an overlap in the risk factors for heart attack and Alzheimer’s? And that means you can decrease your risk for one by decreasing your risk for the other. In this podcast, I’ll explain why there’s an overlap in the risk factors for these two diseases, and explain why you can prevent Alzheimer’s by decreasing your risk for heart attack.

Preventing Alzheimer’s With More Focus & Less Distraction

May 23, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MB

Preventing Alzheimer’s With More Focus & Less Distraction   How much do you focus on just one thing at a time, with 100% of your attention on the subject at hand? And how much do you fail to focus because of distractions? Think it doesn’t matter? Well, think again! Focus and distraction have a huge impact on your risk for Alzheimer’s. In this podcast, I’ll tell you how to prevent Alzheimer’s with more focus and less distraction.  

How Brain Ruts Can Cause or Prevent Alzheimer’s

May 16, 2022 00:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MB

How Brain Ruts Can Cause or Prevent Alzheimer’s    Ruts. There are many different kinds of ruts. You have ruts in your brain that can determine your risk for Alzheimer’s disease. But the character of your brain ruts is what makes all the difference. There are also life ruts, or behavioral ruts. And they have an impact on your risk for Alzheimer’s, too. Listen to this podcast to understand the significance of all kinds of ruts.

Embarking on New, Different, and Difficult to Save Your Brain

May 09, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MB

Embarking on New, Different, and Difficult to Save Your Brain  - You have to do new, different, and difficult things to save your brain from Alzheimer’s Disease. But, do you know what that means in actuality? Most people have a very inaccurate conception of those three words when it comes to saving their brain In this podcast, I’ll make sure you aren’t one of them.

How to Prevent Alzheimer’s by Using Your Brain

May 02, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MB

How to Prevent Alzheimer’s by Using Your Brain  - If I told you that you can prevent Alzheimer’s by using your brain, would you know precisely what qualifies as sufficient? If you’re like most people, your tendency would be to do something that is entirely inadequate. This podcast will teach you the specific requirements to avoid falling short ... and ending up with Alzheimer’s.  

Lifestyle Options for Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease

April 25, 2022 00:00 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MB

Lifestyle Options for Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease  - Do you know the lifestyle options that can serve to prevent Alzheimer’s? Knowing what they are is so powerful in enabling you to avoid it. And not knowing them is such a set-up for getting it. In this podcast, I will give you an overview of all the lifestyle options we’ll be addressing in upcoming podcasts on lifestyle options for preventing Alzheimer’s.

Research on Alzheimer’s and HRT

April 18, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MB

Research on Alzheimer’s and HRT   Have the various research studies on Alzheimer’s and HRT confused you? Do you find yourself wondering whether HRT prevents Alzheimer’s or causes Alzheimer’s? If so, you’ll love listening to this podcast, in which I present all the studies so that you can erase the confusion.

The Effect of Different Types of Menopause on Your Risk for Alzheimer’s

April 11, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33 MB

)   The Effect of Different Types of Menopause on Your Risk for Alzheimer’s Let’s see, there’s premature menopause, non-premature menopause, gradual menopause, and sudden menopause. Do you think the type of menopause you have has any effect on your risk for Alzheimer’s Disease? Listen to this podcast to find out.

The Effect of Menopause on Your Brain

April 04, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MB

The Effect of Menopause on Your Brain Do you know what the effect of menopause is on your brain? It’s all based on basic science. Knowing the science can help you manage your menopause in a way that prevents Alzheimer’s. In this podcast, I'll teach you all about the connection between the two.

The Effects of Estrogen & Progesterone on Your Brain

March 28, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MB

)  The Effects of Estrogen & Progesterone on Your Brain Have you ever stopped to analyze the effect of estrogen and progesterone on your brain function? Were there certain times during your menstrual cycle when your brain functioned better than at other times? How did it function during pregnancy? And what about during peri-and post-menopause. Maybe there’s a reason that menofog fuzzy brain is so common. Tune into this podcast to hear all about this.

Genetics of Alzheimer’s

March 21, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MB

)   Genetics of Alzheimer’s You’ve probably heard of genetic mutations for Alzheimer’s Disease. But do you know how many of them there are and how they differ? They are certainly not all the same with regard to the effect they have on your risk. And knowing their differences can be vital in preventing Alzheimer’s. So listen to this podcast to learn what you need to know.

Brain Build-Up & Break-Down with Age

March 14, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MB

)    Brain Build-Up & Break-Down with Age If you had to describe the typical pattern of brain build-up and break-down with aging, would you be able to do it? Do you think your brain builds up to a certain point in life and then starts to break down? Do you think it plateaus? Or do you think it builds up more and more the older you get? Listen to this podcast to find out.

Normal & Abnormal Brain Aging

March 07, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33 MB

Normal & Abnormal Brain Aging   There are so many annoying things that you notice as your brain ages! You fish for words, forget things, and get distracted easily. Are these things normal? Or do they imply eventual Alzheimer’s? Is there anything that gets better as your brain ages? This podcast will explain what happens with normal and abnormal aging of your brain

How to Know If You’re At Risk For Alzheimer’s Disease

February 28, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MB

How to Know If You’re At Risk For Alzheimer’s Disease   Do you know the risk factors for Alzheimer’s Disease? In other words, do you know how to determine if you’re at risk for it? Well, that’s precisely what I’ll cover in this podcast. You’ll get the whole list of all the things that contribute to your likelihood of getting Alzheimer’s ... which will form the basis of many of your options for preventing it.  

Incidence, Prevalence, & Social Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease

February 21, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MB

Incidence, Prevalence, & Social Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease   Do you know how common Alzheimer’s is? The actual numbers will shock you. And so will the social impact it has on caregivers and society. This podcast will give you a real feel for the magnitude of the problem.

Symptoms & Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease

February 14, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MB

Symptoms & Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease   Do you know the pattern of memory loss in Alzheimer’s? Do you know which memories you lose first? Which memories stay and which ones decay? This podcast will teach you the logic behind the symptoms and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease.  

Alzheimer’s Pathology

February 07, 2022 00:00 - 22 minutes - 31 MB

Alzheimer’s Pathology Do you know the actual pathology that causes Alzheimer’s? What actually goes wrong in your brain? Understanding this goes a long way in helping you to avoid Alzheimer’s. In this podcast, I'll explain the actual changes that occur in your brain to cause Alzheimer’s.  

Different Kinds of Dementia

January 31, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MB

Different Kinds of Dementia  Did you know that there are many different kinds of dementia? Can you name some of them? In order to understand Alzheimer’s Disease, it’s wise to first understand dementia in general. And this podcast will teach you everything you need to know.

Different Kinds of Memory

January 24, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MB

Different Kinds of Memory  Have you ever stopped to think about all the different kinds of learning and memory your brain can perform? If you had to name or describe them, could you? This podcast will present them all, and maybe raise your awareness about some you’ve forgotten.

Brain Anatomy

January 17, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MB

Brain Anatomy To understand what happens with Alzheimer’s you have to know at least a little bit about the anatomy of your brain. So, in this podcast I’ll teach you my version of brain anatomy ... which is unlike any anatomy lesson you could possibly imagine. You’ll be shocked to discover that you can understand this anatomy lesson without even seeing any model or picture of a brain.

How Your Brain Builds Up & Breaks Down

January 10, 2022 03:06 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MB

How Your Brain Builds Up & Breaks Down Have you ever considered how your brain builds up… breaks down? It’s really like any other building. How well you construct it makes all the difference in determining how well it can withstand the blows of life. This podcast will explain all the steps in how you build up (or break down) your brain.

It’s a Matter of Grey & White

January 03, 2022 03:13 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MB

It’s a Matter of Grey & White airing Jan. 3, 2022“It’s All a Matter of Grey and White.” That’s the title of this podcast. Do you know what the “grey” and “white” designate? Do you know how they differ? In this podcast I’ll explain how your grey matter and white matter ... matter. And this podcast will set the stage for future podcasts on Alzheimer’s Disease.

The Basic Building Block of Your Brain

December 27, 2021 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MB

The Basic Building Block of Your Brain   This is the beginning of a big unit on Alzheimer’s Disease ... a disease of the brain. And the very first thing you need to understand in order to understand a disease of the brain is the basic building block of the brain. That's what this podcast will address. And it will set the stage for your ability to learn everything that follows in future podcasts on Alzheimer’s. So, can you name the basic building block of your brain?

The Tree in the Room

December 20, 2021 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33 MB

The Tree in the Room   Have you ever heard the expression “the elephant in the room” to refer to a phenomenon which everyone ignores even though it’s the most obvious thing in the room? Well, I like to think of menopause as a tree in which the trunk is estrogen deficiency and all the branches are the consequences of estrogen deficiency. And it just so happens that people ignore the tree in the room just as much as they ignore the elephant in the room, ... or more.Listen to this podcast...

The Tree of Menopause

December 13, 2021 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33 MB

The Tree of Menopause  I know the title “The Tree of Menopause” sounds a bit strange. But, using a tree as an analogy, this podcast will show you just how apropos it is. While you’ll probably never look at a tree the same way again, you’ll also never forget about your tree of menopause.

Menopause as a Public Health Issue

December 06, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32 MB

Menopause as a Public Health Issue   Do you know what constitutes a “public health issue”? It’s anything that affects a large portion of the population in a significant way. It ranges from smoking to seat belts to diseases. And the question I address in this podcast is, “Why isn’t menopause on the list of public health issues?” Don’t miss it. 

Menopause is THE Most Neglected Topic on Earth

November 22, 2021 13:46 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MB

Menopause is THE Most Neglected Topic on Earth Have you ever given any thought to just how terribly neglected the topic of menopause is? Whether you consider on an individual, familial, or societal level, menopause is undoubtedly THE most neglected topic on earth. In this podcast, I'll explain just how bad it is.

Tools for Determining Overlapping Management Options for Your Heart and Bones

November 15, 2021 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33 MB

Tools for Determining Overlapping Management Options for Your Heart and Bones If you have more than one disease for which you are at high risk...and you want to know all the options for reducing your risks for both diseases, what's the best way to discover them? Well you can read my book, watch the seminar DVDs or webinars, both of which will take quite a bit of time and dissection. Or you can just get my nifty slide chart and see them all in a flash. In this podcast, I'll present the...

Deficiencies in the Care of Women with Deficient Bone

November 08, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MB

Deficiencies in the Care of Women with Deficient Bone Do you have an idea just how deficient the care is for women with deficient bone? From ignorance on the part of women to idiocy on the part of the medical system, the deficiencies are numerous and ludicrous. Listen to this podcast to learn all about them.

How Osteoporosis Management Options Contribute to Bone Quantity vs Bone Quality

November 01, 2021 02:35 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MB

How Osteoporosis Management Options Contribute to Bone Quantity vs Bone Quality We've looked at how osteoporosis management options contribute in terms of prevention, intervention, or fixin'. In this podcast I'll teach you how they contribute in terms of improving your bone quantity or bone quality. Care to guess which is more important?

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November 01, 2021 02:19 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MB

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All Options for Osteoporosis Management Do NOT Provide the Same Benefits

October 25, 2021 00:02 - 24 minutes - 33 MB

All Options for Osteoporosis Management Do NOT Provide the Same Benefits    Using the right kind of management option for osteoporosis is like staying in your lane. Each option can accomplish certain goals. And, as long as your situation is one that is well served by those goals, you’ll be fine. But if you get in the wrong lane, you're doomed. Tune in to this podcast to get the details.

Why no Testing, Prevention, or Treatment for Low Bone Mass?

October 18, 2021 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MB

Why no Testing, Prevention, or Treatment for Low Bone Mass?    If you put everything about the subject of menopause in perspective, you will see that not too few women are getting bone density tests, preventive therapy, or treatment for low bone mass. And there are a number of reasons why. In this podcast, I’ll delineate them all.

What Happens When You Stop Taking Treatment to Prevent or Replace Bone Loss?

October 11, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MB

What Happens When You Stop Taking Treatment to Prevent or Replace Bone Loss?  Now that you’ve learned that bone loss is entirely due to estrogen loss at post-menopause, what happens if you take estrogen replacement or some other medication to prevent or replace bone for a while ... and then stop it? Does your increased bone density last, or does it disappear? That’s what this podcast will address.

Guidelines for Treatment of Osteoporosis

October 04, 2021 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33 MB

Guidelines for Treatment of Osteoporosis  Just as there are guidelines for screening for osteoporosis, there are also guidelines for treatment of osteoporosis. But, the screening guidelines do not serve you well in diagnosing osteoporosis early. This podcast will address how well the treatment guidelines serve your needs ... or not.

Non-Hormonal Medication Options for Preventing and Treating Osteoporosis

September 27, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MB

Non-Hormonal Medication Options for Preventing and Treating Osteoporosis     No woman should ever suffer with osteoporosis or fractures. That’s because, in addition to all the hormonal medication options for preventing and treating osteoporosis, there is a whole smorgasbord of non-hormonal medication options. Knowing about these medications can all the difference in your ability to avoid the pitfalls of developing osteoporosis in the first place. Watch this video to learn all about the...

Osteoporosis Results From the WHI

September 20, 2021 00:00 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MB

Osteoporosis Results From the WHI     airing  Sept. 20, 2021 Remember the fateful WHI study, with all its ominous scary and negative results? Well, you never heard about the results for osteoporosis. But, you will in this video. And you’ll see that the negative reporting overshadowed the positive results so much that it resulted in a complete blinding of the facts.

Hormonal Medication Options for Preventing and Treating Osteoporosis

September 13, 2021 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MB

Hormonal Medication Options for Preventing and Treating Osteoporosis    There’s no question that the best prevention against bone loss is estrogen replacement. But that's not the only hormonal medication option available. In this video, I’ll present all the hormonal medication options. And you’ll learn all their similarities, differences, pros and cons.

Herbal Options for Preventing Osteoporosis

September 09, 2021 15:59 - 24 minutes - 33 MB

Herbal Options for Preventing Osteoporosis  If you’re fond of using herbs to manage your menopause, you need to know which herb(s) can prevent bone loss. Not knowing the facts on this can have dire consequences. So be sure to watch this video to get your facts straight.