NAVIGATING MENOPAUSE WITH INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION AND LIFESTYLE APPROACHES
For approximately 85% of those who transition into menopause, it can be a challenging time of life both physically and mentally. Many individuals contend with a variety of symptoms including mood and memory changes, joint pain, sleep challenges, hot flashes and weight gain. Additionally, this time of life brings additional health concerns including increased risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, and cognitive impairment. However, diet and lifestyle can not only mitigate some of that risk but can also help to prevent and reduce the severity of symptoms. Nutrition professionals have an opportunity to support patients through this change with a variety of nutritional tips, lifestyle shifts and supplemental support. Participants of this presentation will come away with ideas on how to improve health outcomes and empower patients to embrace this chapter of life.
Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:
- Describe common symptoms of menopause and associated risk factors.
- Discuss how hormonal shifts during perimenopause/menopause may affect different physiological systems.
- Implement practical dietary and lifestyle strategies for mitigating menopausal symptoms and potential associated health concerns.
Live Event Date:
Feb 04, 2021
Expiration Date:
Feb 04, 2024
Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 4.2.7, 8.1.5
Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals
Total Cost:
$18 ($18.00 per credit)
About the Presenter: Mary Purdy, MS, RDN
Mary Purdy MS, RDN is an Integrative and Eco-Dietitian, with a Master's Degree from Bastyr University where she is currently adjunct faculty. She has been in clinical practice for over 12 years in both private practice, as clinical supervisor at Bastyr’s Teaching Clinic and with the Wellness Company, Arivale, using a personalized medicine and functional nutrition approach. She has given over 100 nutrition workshops, speaks regularly at health and nutrition conferences and was the keynote speaker at Bastyr University’s Commencement Ceremony 2019. She serves on the boards of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition and Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine which she chaired in 2018. Additionally, she hosts the podcast “The Nutrition Show”, authored the books “Serving the Broccoli Gods" and "The Microbiome Diet Reset ", and is a consultant around creating a sustainable and resilient food system that supports our environment and helps to mitigate climate change. Her website is www.marypurdy.co.
