Menopause is not just about gaining weight, having hot flashes, and not sleeping well. It’s also about the decline of our cellular health, which contains these very important organelles called mitochondria. I’ve talked about mitochondria in passing on numerous podcasts, and dedicated a full episode on Urolithin A, a gut metabolite that induces mitophagy, or the cleaning up of our mitochondria, so be sure to check that one out. As we age and start the process of menopause, which includes perimenopause, the strength, efficacy, and quantity of our mitochondria decline. So, the trick is to support these cellular powerhouses with lifestyle interventions (sleep, nutrition, stress management, exercise, mindfulness) and personalized supplements. Here’s what the science shows: 1. A midlife woman’s gut health, her microbiome, changes during perimenopause. 2. That optimal gut health is vital to overall health and longevity. 3. Poor gut health, and menopause, open the door to chronic disease states. I tell my clients all the time, “You’re only as healthy as your cells”. During midlife, it is very important to support cellular health and energy so that you can reach your health goals. If your cells are struggling, you will struggle. Hair loss, weight gain, skin issues, low energy, brain fog, and stress are all signs of declining cell health. My guest today is an expert in cellular health. Dr. Monisha Bhanote, MD, FCAP, ABOIM, best-selling author of The Anatomy of Wellbeing, is an esteemed physician with quintuple medical board certifications, distinguishing her among the nation's luminaries in integrative medicine, functional culinary medicine, cytopathology, and anatomic/clinical pathology. Her brainchild, WELLKULÅ, combines ancient wisdom with modern mind-body science to envision a path toward optimizing health and longevity. Her interests include nutrition and the microbiome, the role of stress and inflammation in disease manifestation, applying mindfulness as a lifestyle practice, and cancer and disease prevention. Medical Disclaimer: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or to make any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast. Find Dr. Bhanote here: FB: https://www.facebook.com/drbhanote/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/drbhanote/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drbhanote/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UChuReLb-pSyEcM8jl4XXGog Book:The Anatomy of Wellbeing Learn more about Jill Foos Wellness: Watch on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jillfooswellness/videos Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillfooswellness/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillfooswellness Grab discounts on my favorite biohacking products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-products Enjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellness Schedule a free 30-minute consultation with me and start to discover your unique longevity plan: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/contact