Menopause Management - Dr. Barbie Taylor
323 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 9 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 92 ratingsDr. 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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How to Know if You’re at Risk for a Heart Attack
August 09, 2020 17:50 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBHow to Know if You’re at Risk for a Heart Attack There is a long list of risk factors that determine whether or not you're at risk for a heart attack. Do you know what they are? Knowing could save your life. So, listen to this podcast carefully to determine your risks.
Your Family & Your Heart
August 02, 2020 17:45 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBYour Family & Your Heart, In any conversation about heart attacks, women immediately start talking about their family history of heart attacks. They tell you who had a heart attack, at what age, etc. It gives you the impression that family history is the most important risk for heart attack. But, is it? Well, tune in to this podcast, and you’ll find out.
Heart Attack Research on Men Versus Women
July 26, 2020 16:35 - 24 minutes - 34 MBHeart Attack Research on Men Versus Women Have you ever thought about how the research on a disease affects what we know about a disease? More specifically, have you ever considered how failing to study one gender might negatively affect what we know about a disease in the other gender? That’s the case with heart attacks. Most of the research has been done on men. But women have high rates of heart attacks. Listen to this podcast to understand the ramifications.
Symptoms of Heart Attack in WOMEN (Versus Men)
July 19, 2020 16:35 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBSymptoms of Heart Attack in WOMEN (Versus Men) Would you know how to recognize a heart attack if you were having one? Are you sure? For most women, the answer is a resounding, No!” The problem is that they don’t know that they don’t know. And, unfortunately, what they think constitutes the symptoms of a heart attack applies only to men ... not women. Every woman should listen to this podcast! It could, quite literally, save your life.
The Role of Sugar in Causing Heart Attacks
July 12, 2020 16:30 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBThe Role of Sugar in Causing Heart Attacks Do you think of fat as the culprit in causing heart attacks? What if that’s not the whole story? Wouldn’t you want to know the whole truth? It could keep you from having a heart attack. So, tune in to this podcast and discover the role that sugar plays in causing heart attacks.
Lipids The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
July 05, 2020 16:30 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBLipids: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly When it comes to your heart and your risk of heart attack, all fats are not created equal. Some are good and some are bad. And some cause an ugly heart attack. In this podcast tutorial, I’ll teach you about their differences in a way that you’ll surely understand.
What Causes Heart Attacks at Menopause
June 22, 2020 14:55 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBWhat Causes Heart Attacks at Menopause? When you hear the words “heart attack,” what do you envision in terms of your heart itself? Do you know what happens inside to actually cause a heart attack? You should. And I’m going to show you in an easy-to-understand, down-to-earth way. Be sure to listen to this podcast to make sure you’re informed.
We Need More Hype About Heart Attacks Than About Breast Cancer
June 15, 2020 14:50 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBWe Need More Hype About Heart Attacks Than About Breast Cancer Red Dress or Pink Ribbon? Which campaign is more familiar to you? If you’re like most women, it’s the Pink Ribbon campaign, by far. And that, my dear, is the problem. Heart attacks are the biggest killer of women, yet there’s more hype about breast cancer. And you mistakenly think of breast cancer as your biggest risk. It’s not. Heart attack is. Listen to this podcast to correctly order your priorities for focusing on you...
HRT-Choosing Process
June 08, 2020 14:50 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBHRT-Choosing Process When I do one-on-one consultations, I often guide women in how to choose their HRT, how to assess whether it’s working for them, and how to change it if it isn’t. That’s what I’ll do for you in this video tutorial. Once you know how to do this, you’ll be able to use the information for the rest of your life. In this podcast, I'll walk you through the process.
Race versus Ethnicity versus Nationality versus Religion
June 01, 2020 14:50 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBRace versus Ethnicity versus Nationality versus Religion What are he classifications for race? What about ethnicity? Are they the same? If not, how do they differ? And what about nationality? Oh, and let's not forget religion! All these things may constitute risk factors for various diseases. But you can’t know if you’re at increased risk if you don’t know the differences between these classification schemes. Surprisingly, most people fail to distinguish between race versus ethnicity ...
Cause Versus Risk Versus Association Versus Link
May 25, 2020 19:45 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB“Cause” Versus “Risk” Versus “Association” Versus “Link” What’s the difference between the words “cause,” “risk,” “association,” and “link”? If something puts you at greater risk for a disease, does it cause it? What if there’s merely an association between a substance and a disease? Is that the same thing as a link between the two? Confusing, isn’t it! Well, watch this podcast to clarify these terms and their meanings.
I’ll Believe It When I See It
May 18, 2020 19:40 - 23 minutes - 32 MB“I’ll Believe It When I See It” (to air May 18, 2020) Have you ever said, “I’ll believe it when I see it”? You probably say it when you don’t believe some statistic that differs from what you’ve witnessed in your own life. Well, that little statement can limit your thinking your options and your life when it comes to menopause. Don’t let that happen to you. You’ll believe it when you hear this podcast
Fear is a Difficult Thing to Erase or Reverse
May 11, 2020 19:40 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBFear is a Difficult Thing to Erase or Reverse Have you ever thought about the effect that fear has on your decision-making process? Would it shock you to learn that fear produces a state of paralysis? Understanding how fear is induced and how it overshadows your ability to consider things logically can greatly affect your menopause. So, be sure to listen to this podcast and free yourself from the grip of fear.
Don’t Be Oblivious to the Obvious Aspects of Menopause
May 04, 2020 19:40 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBDon’t Be Oblivious to the Obvious Aspects of Menopause You know how we can sometimes be oblivious to the obvious things? Well, many women are oblivious to the most obvious aspects of menopause. In this podcast, I’ll present 14 examples of this. Tune in to see if any of them describe ways in which you are oblivious
Similarities & Conflicts Between Menopause & Thyroid Disease
April 26, 2020 19:25 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBSimilarities & Conflicts Between Menopause & Thyroid Disease What do you know about thyroid disease? What do you know about the similarities between menopause and thyroid disease? Did you have any idea that one affects the other? The overlap between these two things is much greater than you might have ever imagined. So take the time to listen to this podcast and get the scoop.
How Your Pregnancies Affect Your Menopause
April 19, 2020 19:25 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBHow Your Pregnancies Affect Your Menopause Have you ever stopped to think how your pregnancies ... or lack thereof might affect your menopause? Did you even know that there was a connection between the two? Well, you might be shocked to discover some of the ways your pregnancies can have a positive or negative effect on your menopause. And this podcast will inform you.
Osteoarthritis Versus Osteoporosis
April 12, 2020 19:25 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBOsteoarthritis Versus Osteoporosis Do you know the differences between osteoarthritis and osteoporosis? Are you sure? How about the differences in their symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and management? You see, while you may know some of the differences between them, that may not suffice in terms of menopause. Make it easy on yourself: just listen to this podcast and learn everything you need to know.
What Happens Socially at Menopause
April 05, 2020 19:20 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBWhat Happens Socially at Menopause? Guess what happens socially at menopause? Guess which hormone is responsible? And guess how many people are prepared for it? Don’t let what happens socially at menopause ruin your relationships. Learn why things change and how to preserve your relationships by listening to this podcast.
WHAM What Gets Worse At Menopause
March 29, 2020 16:35 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBWHAM: What Gets Worse At Menopause? When it comes to the things that get worse at menopause, the worst, by far, is your risks for certain diseases. There are six in particular. Do you know what they are? Do you know their relative risks to one another? This is a podcast you cannot afford to miss. If you do, a lot of things will definitely get worse at menopause!
WHAM What Gets Better At Menopause
March 22, 2020 16:35 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBWHAM: What Gets Better At Menopause? Women are always whining about all the negative aspects of menopause. But have you ever stopped to think about what gets better at menopause? There are actually quite a few things that get better. And the ways in which they get better are quite wonderful. In this podcast, I’ll bring them to your attention.
WHAM What Disappears At Menopause
March 15, 2020 16:35 - 24 minutes - 33 MBWHAM: What Disappears At Menopause? Disappearing acts! Menopause is full of them. Disappearance of your periods is just the most obvious. There are a whole bunch of other things that aren’t as obvious ... but are much more significant. Listen to this podcast to find out what they are.
WHAM What Appears At Menopause
March 08, 2020 16:25 - 23 minutes - 33 MB: WHAM: What Appears At Menopause? Menopause is like a magic trick; WHAM! All sorts of new things appear. From your head to your toes, things change in ways that you can’t even imagine. Listen to this podcast to put things into perspective in terms of what appears at menopause.
What Gets Harder At Menopause
February 24, 2020 17:25 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBWhat Gets Harder At Menopause? Can you think of all the things that get harder at menopause? Anatomically harder, physically harder, socially harder, emotionally harder. There are all sorts of things that get harder! Tune into this podcast. It’s the easy way to learn about the hard things.
What Sags At Menopause
February 17, 2020 17:25 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBWhat Sags At Menopause? We’ve all noticed that things start sagging at menopause. But what sags, and why? It all actually makes a lot of sense even though we don’t like it. This podcast on What Sags At Menopause will help you understand what’s going on, and that will help you manage it ... your way.
What Grows At Menopause
February 10, 2020 17:25 - 24 minutes - 34 MBWhat Grows At Menopause? Did you know that all sorts of things grow at menopause? Looking at them collectively can really open your eyes ... and help you manage your menopause. But growth can be desirable or undesirable, depending on what’s growing, and where. Listen to this podcast to learn about all the physical and behavioral growth at menopause.
What Shrinks At Menopause
February 02, 2020 17:20 - 24 minutes - 34 MBWhat Shrinks At Menopause? How many things can you cite that undergo shrinkage at menopause? Some are visible; others are not. But some of the invisible things are the most important. Whether you can see them or not, you definitely need to know about them. So tune into my second podcast in the WHAM! (What Happens At Menopause) and learn all about What Shrinks At Menopause.
WHAM (What Happens At Menopause Series What Dries Up At Menopause
January 26, 2020 17:45 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBWHAM (What Happens At Menopause Series): What Dries Up At Menopause? Have you ever thought of estrogen as one big oil can that lubricates multiple parts of your body? Well, you will after watching this video. This is the first podcast in a series called WHAM (What Happens At Menopause?). And it’s about all the things that dry up at menopause. You’ll be shocked at some of the things that do.
Can You Take HRT if You Have Endometriosis
January 19, 2020 17:45 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBCan You Take HRT if You Have Endometriosis? What if you have endometriosis when you consider taking HRT? What if you had endometriosis, but have had a hysterectomy? What if you want a hysterectomy so that you can take HRT? Do you see how every situation is different? This podcast will address all the nuances of navigating your options for HRT in the face of endometriosis.
What is the Effect of Menopause on Endometriosis
January 12, 2020 17:40 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBWhat is the Effect of Menopause on Endometriosis? So, what happens to your endometriosis when you reach post-menopause? Does it disappear? Does it remain the same? Does it get worse? And how can you predict what will happen? In this podcast, I’ll take you through a logical progression of how menopause affects your endometriosis.
What Is Endometriosis
January 05, 2020 17:40 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBWhat Is Endometriosis? You’ve probably heard the term “Endometriosis.” But, as is all too common, you probably are unsure as to what it really means, or how it develops, or how it progresses. You’re likely to be unsure as to who’s at greatest risk for it. This podcast will enlighten you in the most unforgettable way.
Can You Take HRT if You Have Fibroids
December 22, 2019 20:45 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBCan You Take HRT if You Have Fibroids? What do you do if HRT is good for you but bad for your fibroids? Do you just ignore your fibroids? Or do you forfeit the benefits of HRT? What goes in deciding which way to go? Is there a rule on this? Well, I’ll give you all the answers to this Catch 22 situation in this podcast.
That is the Effect of Menopause on Fibroids
December 15, 2019 20:40 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBThat is the Effect of Menopause on Fibroids? Have you ever thought about what happens to fibroids once you become post-menopausal? Do they disappear? Do they shrink? Do they remain the same? Do they grow? And how do you explain what they do? You’ll get logical answers to all these questions simply by listening to this podcast. Your fibroids will thank you.
What are Fibroids
December 08, 2019 20:35 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBWhat are "Fibroids"? You’ve heard of “fibroids,” right? Do you know what they are? Do you know how common they are? Do you know where they are? Do you know why we get them? These are things you need to know. And I’ll teach you all this in a way that you’ll never forget in this podcast.
What's the Difference Between Gradual Menopause and Sudden Menopause
November 24, 2019 17:40 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBWhat's the Difference Between Gradual Menopause and Sudden Menopause? What’s the difference whether you experience menopause as a gradual process or as a sudden process? And what constitutes one versus the other? Do you think it’s “better” to go through menopause one way or the other? I’ll explain all of these things in this podcast.
Total Hysterectomy is a Total Misconception
November 17, 2019 17:40 - 24 minutes - 33 MB"Total Hysterectomy" is a Total Misconception If you think you know what constitutes a “Total Hysterectomy,” think again. 99% of women are absolutely certain they know what it is. And 98% of them are most certainly incorrect. Tune into this podcast to get the total truth.
Class Labeling and Black Box Warnings
November 10, 2019 17:35 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBClass Labelling and Black Box Warnings Have you ever wondered why you get the huge “pamphlet” of warnings that’s folded up in the box whenever you get a pharmaceutical drug? It usually scares you to death! And why don’t you get anything like that when you get compounded drugs? Does it mean that the pharmaceuticals are dangerous while the compounded drugs are safe? Listen in on this podcast to learn why there’s a difference.
Menopause Mantras Mythical or Matter of Fact
November 03, 2019 17:30 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBMenopause Mantras: Mythical or Matter of Fact? You know how you hear something over and over ... until it becomes a mantra? Does the fact that it's a mantra make it a matter of fact? Or are some mantras myths? In this broadcast, I’ll present some menopause mantras and tell you whether they’re mythical or matter of fact
How Much Does Your Menopause Manager Know About Menopause
October 27, 2019 18:05 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBHow Much Does Your Menopause Manager Know About Menopause? Women get their menopause care from all sorts of professionals — gynecologic menopause specialists, regular gynecologists, internists, family practitioners, general practitioners, osteopaths, pharmacists, naturopaths, dieticians, nutritionists, herbalists, acupuncturists, and fitness trainers. There are so many! But, how much does each kind of professional actually know about menopause? How many have any education on it at all?...
Personal Versus Population Medicine
October 20, 2019 18:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBPersonal Versus Population Medicine How much of your medical care is tailored specifically to YOU? How much is dictated by POPULATION statistics and POPULATION guidelines? How did it happen that so much of what constitutes YOUR medical care is really not about you at all? Join me in this podcast to learn all about this.
Is Your Doctor a Hero or a Heretic
October 13, 2019 17:55 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBIs Your Doctor a Hero or a Heretic? Have you ever had a situation in which you thought your doctor was a hero and later realized that he was a heretic? Or maybe it was reversed: You though he was a heretic and later realized he was a hero? What situations brought about these opinions? Did you realize your assessment really boiled down to how much you knew about the situation? Tune into this podcast in which I give you scenarios and let you decide whether your doctor is a hero or a here...
Role of Your Medical Insurance Company in Your Medical Care
October 06, 2019 17:50 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBRole of Your Medical Insurance Company in Your Medical Care Medical insurance! What role does it play in your medical care? Do you know how much or how little it affects the care you receive? Do you know how it compares to other types of insurance? Well, I’ll tell you all these things and a whole lot more in this podcast. And I’ll bet they’re things you don’t already know!
Health Care versus Disease Care
September 22, 2019 16:30 - 24 minutes - 34 MBWhat do you think of when you hear the term “health care system”? Have you ever noticed that our health care system isn’t about health? It’s about disease! The problem is that you use it as if it’s about health ... but that’s a whole different industry.Listen to this podcast to learn how you can use the health care system for health and the disease care system for disease.
Surprises in the Supplement Industry
September 16, 2019 16:25 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBSurprises in the Supplement Industry How much do you know about the supplement industry? Not individual products, but the entire industry? Vitamins, minerals, dietary supplements, and herbs all belong to this industry. They’re all over-the-counter, which means you need to know the behind-the-scene factors that govern the entire industry. This is the podcast that will teach you what you need to know.
Which Herbs for Which Symptoms of Menopause
September 08, 2019 16:20 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBWhich Herbs for Which Symptoms of Menopause? So, you hear all about using “herbs” to manage your menopause? But do you know which herbs help with which symptoms of menopause? Do you know if any of the herbs can help reduce your risks for diseases associated with menopause? Wouldn’t you like to know these things so that you can choose the herbs that are best for you? And what about risks? Do herbs have risks? In this podcast, I’ll teach you all these things. So, tune in!
Dietary Supplements for Menopause
September 01, 2019 16:15 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBDietary Supplements for Menopause What do you know about dietary supplements? Do you know of any that are especially good for your symptoms of menopause or for reducing your risks of disease associated with menopause? Perhaps you know of a supplement but aren’t sure about its benefits. Whatever the case, be sure to listen in on this podcast to make sure you know the facts.
Minerals for Menopause
August 25, 2019 15:30 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBMinerals for Menopause: What if your preference is to take minerals for management of your menopause? Do you know which minerals will provide the greatest benefits? Do you know which minerals to use for which symptoms? Don’t you think it’s better to know the role each mineral can play in improving your menopause? That’s what this radio broadcast will teach you. So tune in!
Vitamins for Menopause
August 18, 2019 15:25 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBVitamins for Menopause: Do you know which vitamins are beneficial for menopause? And do you know the symptoms or diseases for which vitamin can be beneficial? No? Well, you need to know! And in this broadcast tutorial, I’ll teach you. So, listen to it!
Why Can't I Have My Junk Food & Vitamins, Too
August 11, 2019 15:25 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBWhy Can't I Have My Junk Food & Vitamins, Too? Have you ever heard the expression, “You can’t have your cake and eat it, too”? Do you think it’s true? Have you ever applied it to junk food and vitamins? I mean, do you think it’s possible to have your junk food and eat it, too? Can you eat junk and just take your vitamins out of a bottle to get the same benefit as eating healthy food? Listen to this radio broadcast to find out!
How to Read a Nutrition Label
August 04, 2019 15:20 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBHow to Read a Nutrition Label You know that white rectangular box on food packages? It’s supposed to tell you the truth about the food. But, do you know how to read it? Do you know how to interpret what it’s telling you? After all, that’s why it’s there in the first place. The fact is that most people don’t know how to use the information in that box. If that’s the case for you, you’ve tuned into the right radio broadcast. This is one everyone should hear. You’ll learn everything you ne...
Misleading Food Labeling
July 21, 2019 23:40 - 24 minutes - 34 MBMisleading Food Labelling Have you ever really paid attention to the writing you see on food packages. Do you use it to choose your food? How likely are you to buy something because it’s “fat-free,” or “natural”? Do you know how accurate food labelling is? When you think of just how much writing there is on food packages and how much you rely on it to choose food products, it’s really good to know some facts about it. So tune in to this broadcast to learn the truth.