Alek Dinesen is a registered dietitian nutritionist, certified strength and conditioning specialist, and the owner of SUMMIT WAY – a functional and integrative wellness practice that empowers individuals to reach peak levels of health. Alek specializes in metabolic health, hormone balance, gut health, and performance and uses his expertise in both nutrition and exercise science to develop actionable strategies for sustainable habit change. A native and local to Doylestown, Alek is a husband and father of two, doctoral candidate in nutritional science, avid adventurer, and big-time foodie.
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In this episode:
· Definition of Perimenopause
· Hormonal changes- estrogen, progesterone, testosterone
· Symptoms and changes in your body during Perimenopause
· How to determine if you are in Perimenopause
· Nutritional and Supplemental Recommendations
· Anxiety and Mental Changes
· Managing Stress in this phase
· Exercise Recommendations
· Managing PMS symptoms- Cravings and insulin resistance
· Importance of Gut Health
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