Dietary Pearls That Improve Your Menopausal Life - 14

[@korinamouzaki8930]

Keto diet and intermittent fasting made a HUGE difference in my menopause management and my overall health (and my husband's as well) I am talking about better blood test results on every single aspect, more energy more focus and better health altogether. I have never felt and functioned that good even when I was a vegetarian in my twenties. Still, I find your tutorials on menopause management very useful and informative, and thank you! But as you frequently say this is my way and works well *for me* 😉

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Each woman has to discover how to best manage HER menopause HER way. Comparing yourself to someone else or assuming that we should all be doing the same things are the biggest mistakes of all.

[@emeritajimenez8521]

@@MenopauseTaylor , 10-22-2022 you just answered my email and said the same as this comment😊

[@glendahawkins8829]

That was my lifestyle for 2 years and it worked great for me as well. Moderate protein, high vegetables, mostly organic, a small amount of berries, and nuts but I missed my favorite fruits.

[@KetovoreAnita]

I agree. I’m ketovore and never healthier. High animal fats, no seed oils. We are all so different.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@KetovoreAnita Exactly. The only opinion that matters is your BODY'S. It won't lie.

[@frumusika681]

I absolutely love you ....have no words to thank you enough for giving me all this information ....for free ! There is so much information in your videos that I have to go over and see them again :):):):)....Thank you so much !

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Tina, You make me so happy to know that what I have to offer is helping you. For me, there's nothing better than making a positive difference in other people's lives.

[@yvettebennett6170]

This was great! I enjoyed you sharing that you are a vegan and that it's ok if we choose not to. I appreciate that because there are so many different ways to eat like keto, paleo, Mediterranean, low carb, vegan, whole 30, etc. Each of course state their way is the best without taking into consideration that each person is created differently. Our microbiome is different and what works for me may not work for you. I truly enjoy your openmindness and explanation that we need to figure out what is best for me. I lost the majority of my menopausal weight gain doing intermittent fasting and a keto-ish/low-carb way of eating. I wonder what your thoughts are on intermittent fasting? I read some of your comments about it throughout the comments but there are a lot of comments here. I have started changing my intermittent fasting about a week ago because I started noticing weight gain. My weight gain is also due to my vaginal vault prolapse and my inactivity because it is uncomfortable and hurts when I am active. I need to have the operation to fix it permanently but until then, I got a pessary after my urogynocologist measured me. I have not tried it yet. I bought it online.... Enjoying these videos. You are such a pleasure to learn from. Thank you Menopause Barbie. 😘

[@maggielunde106]

Why oh why are there not more GYN's like you - maybe time for me to go look for another Dr who will listen - great video series, informative & fun.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Maggie, I'm an odd ball ... always have been, always will be. I look at the "normal" way of doing things (in medicine, in teaching, and in life) and have concluded that most of what people do doesn't work very well. So I've always devised different ways of doing things that work better. No one can accuse me of being a conformist. My former patients have a terrible time finding a physician. They say I "spoiled" them. Many of them still consult me for explanations about everything they go through. Know that you deserve better, but that the norm doesn't give you what you deserve. But you have me, and I'll do everything I can to help you from afar.

[@vectorair1]

I eliminated animal products 16 years ago. My arthritis disappeared and my eyesight got better! Had to get new contacts. And I eat way more fiber. I eat for nutrients. Thank you for your great videos. Learning so much!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are so very welcome, my dear. I always say, "Listen to your body! It does not misguide you."

[@Reesespieces123]

Hi there! This was a great chat. I am 56, married Ali most 30 years no kids by choice & vegan for 18 years.I have worked out since I was 16 and love it! I had no menopause symtoms until recently and my only symptom was vaginal dryness. Never a hot spell, headache… I’m never sick. I did start HRT and my dryness its gone! I’m back in action.🤸‍♂️Without the pain✨grateful for my lifestyle which has worked for myself and the fact that I learned about HRT recently. I thought something was wrong with me! Had no idea! Have a beautiful weekend! 🐝🐇🐳

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Reese, This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. Please schedule one if you'd like to understand everything. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.

[@Kidswiggin]

I live in Southern California and have an avocado tree in my backyard. Avocados do NOT ripen on the tree. You pick them when they are hard and let them ripen on your counter.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Thank you.

[@lf8238]

Thank you for sharing!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@lf8238 It's my pleasure!

[@bekiboo8066]

Oh gosh Pamela stop nit picking 🥑🥑🥑🥑 … Barbie is 99.9% spot on

[@sitbytheocean5998]

Thanks for sharing, Pam, we are all looking for truth here.

Great video! I must confess I belong to the group of that 3% of woman, and yes, it helps a lot! It has improved my quality of life in the past and it continues to do it, specially now that I am a perimenopausal woman. Your tutorials are a great source of information, gynecologists seem to not consider menopause at all... So sad.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Hooray! You're a menopause success already, and you're not even fully there yet. I'm in the 3% too, so we're sisters. Let's drag a few of our friends along with us.

[@lainrich]

Barbie, im a nutritional consultant and you are saying everything that i tell my clients! You are a very wise woman- in so many different areas. You dont cease to amaze!!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You make me so happy! That you for your approval and support. It's really reassuring.

[@laurenhpulie9259]

🥑🔨🔨🔨🔨😂 You have a Way of helping us remember this, great humor!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'll stop at nothing to make you laugh while you learn. My goal is for you to learn everything you need to know n a way that makes perfect sense and that you'll never forget. Humor is one of the best ways to do that.I;m so glad you enjoy it.

[@gildacordeiro2328]

I'm following you from Portugal and I'm overwhealmed with your wisdom, knowledge and simpathy. Thanks for for the advice and the education in matters so important for us women. I'll be your follower forever.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Oh Gilda, Thank you so much for following. This material is so important ... for everyone, actually, male and female alike. I love making things understandable for everyone.

[@danielleschexnayder5646]

I’m hooked and learning so much. Thanks for all you do Doc!♥️😍

[@karencollins5287]

I love the way you explained whats good to eat versus not good. Really concise. I am vegan too and I feel fantastic! 10 years now. 61 yrs and menopause was easy. Thanks for your pearls of wisdom

[@paulaslife3781]

OMG your beautiful............ Your skin and features very youthful.👏👏👏👏

[@MenopauseTaylor]

What a sweet comment. Thank you so much.

[@chrissydunn3811]

Thank you! It’s amazing that in 14 episodes I already feel so empowered to make my choices, my way!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You see how much more beneficial it is to watch in order, don't you! I'm smiling.

[@SaraSara-jq9kj]

Eating at home is the key. I’m watching all your videos in order and I’m loving them. Love your simple teaching. You’d think this info would be basic knowledge, but so many don’t know. This is so needed.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Exactly! You really get it. This is an education all women deserve, but I'm the only one delivering it in a way that makes it easy for you to understand. Keep watching, my dear. Oh, and eating at home IS the key!

[@teasesquezze]

The longer the shelve life of your food the shorter your life and vise versa ☺

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I love this! Perfect, perfect, perfect. I may use it later. Thank you Tara.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

So true!

[@TonyaA7]

Good point .

[@mm669]

Mr. Wonderful is doing a great job filming again! Great video!

[@christycaputo9676]

As I watched this video it was like little bulbs of light going off in my head! Since hitting menopause I have noticed things I could eat before now make me feel like my body is in slow motion. Time to up my raw veg and fruit... and ditch the processed foods! Thank you!!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'm so glad this made sense to you. And I'm doubly glad that it's going to make a huge difference in how you eat. You will really notice a difference.

[@66joydipi]

I really appreciate qualified people who teach and not preach! Thank you for this immensely useful information! Blessings!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are so welcome. I'll never preach or sell. I'll never tell you what I think you should do. I will empower you to use unbiased knowledge and facts to choose your own best options. I trust and respect the fact that you really do know yourself better than anyone else does.

[@66joydipi]

This is what wisdom knowledge is all about!

[@mariannac.gonzalez4460]

Hi Barbie, Thank you for these excellent videos. I'm wondering what your thoughts are about Intermittent Fasting 16:8 for women over 40 in terms of wellness, alleviating menopause symptoms and weight management. Thank you

[@1960genius]

thank you so much for the wonderful information. This ALL makes so much sense.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Yippy! And it's not difficult to accomplish some of the good habits, is it!

[@LisaMonique]

Has your opinion on breakfast changed with recent intermittent fasting fad?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Of course, not. Fads never change my opinion on anything. In fact, I just shake my head and think, "How can people fall for this stuff?" Fasting, juicing, cleansing, Keto, and on and on, and on. Doesn't anybody stop to THINK anymore?

[@LoriSavingWild]

Hi I love your info but some of your statements are not correct in this video. Like avos ripening on the tree and what you say about raw food.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Sorry, Lori. I'm a gynecologist, not a horticulturalist or agriculturalist. Please pardon me. I'm trying to give you an education to serve your menopausal needs.

[@katz4me960]

Could you possibly do a video on fibroids and uterine polyps? Specifically what is the best treatment for them as far as nutrition, surgery or is it possible that they will shrink on their own? I have had them for years and am really uncomfortable and at a loss about what to do. So far, the doctors either want to give me hormones or take everything out or they just shrug their shoulders. Please help.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'll be giving you tutorials on this, but not for a very long time. I can tell that you need help now. I am happy to have a private consultation with you, during which I'll teach you everything you need to know. I'll pull out props and models, draw pictures, and do anything else for you to understand this fully. You deserve a complete education and complete peace of mind on this. If you'd like to have a consultation with me in person or on Skype, just go to my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME. You can schedule it there. I want to help you.

[@ellam2490]

Totally unrelated ....I can see you have a different kitchen ... did you move houses?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

From 2004 through 2016, I moved to a different country almost every year I've lived on every continent except Antarctica.

[@lindakeith8428]

Barbie, I switched to ketone-based diet about four months ago and feel much better. My digestive processes are much improved, no more GERD, losing weight although my primary motivation is generally better health. It seems they low--carb is the opposite of Cavan, but both can have good results. I think it might be because both approaches severely limit sugar and processed foods. Thoughts?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are exactly right. Both diets teach you to eat more healthy, less processed foods. And if you do nothing but that, you're on your way to a much healthier lifestyle. You'll find that you "train" your taste buds. If you don't eat sugar, you won't want sugar. If you don't eat fat, you won't want fat. With time, all your choices are "cleaner." Thanks for watching Linda. I really appreciate it.

[@hopesmothermon1]

I'm post menopausal, Dr. says, I thought I was going wacky, Thank you. I'm still wacky but I'm embracing it.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You're not wacky, except in a good way. I can tell you have a great sense of humor. These videos will really help you make your menopause easy. I like a little wackiness.

[@cindybrown1356]

Thank you once again. I was ill for several years, a version of CFS, but more severe. I'm well and on my feet 13 years, I completely changed my food choices, and began walking up to five miles a day. Added, probiotic's and basic supplements. Thank you Dr. Barbie for reinforcing a clean eating lifestyle. You're the best!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'm so glad to know that you're not suffering from chronic fatigue still. I think you made things better yourself. And you realize that your diet and lifestyle had (and still have) a lot to do with that. Congratulations.

[@cindybrown1356]

Thank you Dr. Barbie, it was a real journey, and moving forward still (for all of us) bump's in the road, so I am thankful you are here now with your sound guidance for all women. xo

[@merrymary29]

Cindy Brown I

[@angieflowe3925]

I guess we will have to agree to disagree

[@karenlaw4098]

coconut oil to prevent dryness

[@capellihairextsny]

I eat 2 x a day I feel better than snacking all day as your stomach is always digesting. 1-2 meals a day is better for aging

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I always say, "Listen to your body." We're all different. The most basic message of this education is to do what's right FOR YOU.

[@vanity68]

I have to ask about intermittent fasting. I lost 80 pounds with it and have kept it off for two years now. I eat when I’m hungry and then fast from dinner to about noon the next day. So why did I lose weight if the body would hold onto fat?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Because you took in more calories than you burned. Your body is using it's own resources in the hours of your fast. But, in the process, your metabolism IS slowing down. That's nature's way of ensuring survival. If you ate the same number of calories, but spread them out over the course of a day, you'd speed up your metabolism and still keep the weight off. But the kind of calories would be different. They'd be more fruits and vegetables and fewer dense calories like starchy carbs and meat. I'm very proud of you for losing the weight and keeping it off.

[@lisalph8922]

Dr. Taylor's recommendation to eat frequently runs counter to everything I've been reading about insulin resistance. Eating less frequently trains your body to be insulin sensitive which is definitely a good thing. Conversly, every time you eat, insulin spikes. When you are constantly overloading your body with insulin, your body starts to not know what to do with the nutrients in your blood and stuffs them away as fat.

[@deannasnyder545]

Thank you so much for your dietary information! I am at risk for heart disease through my genetics and osteoarthritis is coming on more rapidly than I would like. One knee replacement in right knee before my 60th birthday two years ago. I still work and stand on my feet for hours so diet choices are big for me. Keep the videos coming, I so appreciate the knowledge and advice. Dnsyder1203

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Deanna, I'm so glad you're watching. We'll be covering a lot on heart disease, osteoporosis, and joint pain. You'll relate to so much and learn so much more than you already know. Stay tuned.

[@TheHelenreid79]

+Menopause Barbie I can't wait to her your tutorials on this. I get joint pain :-(

[@theresamedleyharding6501]

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

It's my pleasure, truly. Actually it's my passion.

[@rowghanih]

Barbie darling, you are a god sent. Thank you so much for taking the trouble of making us aware of causes and options. I find, despite brain fog, I can easily remember your teachings because of your ingenious props. God bless you. Xxxxxxxxx

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Hideh, You are so welcome. I absolutely love making these videos for you. And I have loads of fun making the props, too. Sometimes, I laugh out loud while I'm making them.

[@iss8504]

I didn't understand your teaching method at first but I get it now. Offbeat is memorable. No white coat needed. Thank you for wanting to help us.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are so welcome. A "normal" gynecologic surgeon would have bored you to tears in the first minute. I'm not normal, but I am a gynecologic surgeon. So you get the best of both.

[@stacyboorn4927]

I'm a new subscriber . I have been vegan since age 17 . I'm 55 now . I had a hard time when I turned 50 ( was still having regular periods every three weeks ). Out of the blue a dr told me to have a Ultra Sound , when the results came back it showed a ovarian cyst , the transvaginal US showed this was most probably hormone related and not cancerous. Well, instead of just removing the cyst, they took out the whole left ovary which then caused my FSH to go from 7.2 to over 100 in a month and my periods stopped for over a year . It was so bad I was put on disability for 4 months . After my periods came back ( which I never thought would happen ) I ended up having them for another year and a half until they stopped. I'm upset because I was told that when you have a ovary removed , it causes a earlier menopause then normal . I really wanted to know the correct age that I would stop . Also the emotional stuff this menopause has caused is beyond repair. The wild rages I went through , the depression, I lost jobs, my fiancée of 7 years . None of this I can get back. Now I'm pretty much dealing with the worse depression ever since losing my fiancée and job. I've never smoked, drank or anything . I drink a kale and spinach smoothie for breakfast and will not and have not touched meat or dairy for at least 38 years . I did not know after raising my kids and taking such good care of them that I was going to end up like this feeling hopeless and depressed . I cannot take meds As I have bad reactions to everything so I'm left to wonder if this is how I'm going to feel forever . I'm glad I found your channel . Thank you !

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Stacy, I'm here to help you make the rest of your life the best of your life. No matter how we enter menopause, we have the power to manage it in a way that works for us. You have many options. Please, please, watch my videos in order. If you do, I can assure you that I'll teach you everything you need in order to make great management choices for yourself. I really want to see things turn around for you, and I'll do whatever I can to help. I'm very proud of your vegan lifestyle. I've been vegan since I was 16 (and I'll be 58 in two weeks). I think that once choice has the greatest impact of all on your health. Please don't give up.

[@V.Hansen.]

What is fsh please? And how are you now? Did you start hormone replacement? I hope you’re doing better

[@kittenclawsguitarvideos6147]

My mom had a horrendous menopause, and i thought i will eat super healthy, exercize and do all the right things and i will breeze through.Was i ever wrong.I am having 20 hotflashes a day while drinking green smoothies, yoga, biking.My neighbour chain smokes and eats macdonalds and she said she hasnt had one hotflash.this is totally not fair.i just got my prescribtion filled for hrt, and it is sitting on the coffeetable.i am scared to take it.what a tough time of life.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Please watch my videos ... in order. I can assure you that you will get a complete, unbiased education. Your fears will be replaced by facts. The specific videos that pertain to your personal issues are much later in the series. But the whole education is designed to build your knowledge one video at a time. If you want the whole education more quickly, you can: (1) Come to my seminar on September 22 & 23. In just two days (all day both days) you'll learn everything you need to know to manage your menopause your way, no matter how you choose to do it. (2) You can get my book, but you have to read it! (3) You can buy the seminar on DVD. (We're currently converting it into webinars, chapter-by-chapter, but only the first couple are converted as of yet.) Alternatively, if you want to have a one-on-one consultation with me, I'll give you all the background education you need, tailor all the facts to you personally, and hep you weigh the pros and cons so that you are not sotting on the fence. I do consultations on Skype, FaceTime, and Facebook Messenger as well as in person. You can schedule one at MenopauseTaylor.ME. My aim is to help you feel confident and comfortable no matter how you choose to manage your menopause. So much of this is about knowing what each option can and cannot do for you (as you've discovered). No two women are alike. You are unique. It's all about YOU. It really IS possible to make the rest of your life the best of your life. You just have to know what you're doing.

[@kittenclawsguitarvideos6147]

Menopause Taylor i will!thanks so much for your videos

[@MenopauseTaylor]

It's my pleasure!

[@andryapearson7262]

Kittenclaws Guitar Videos sorry 😐

[@denisejohn5057]

What about fasting!

[@rhondaurb]

Thank you so much for all the information. Personally I love intermittent fasting

[@dannusmk1578]

A nutritionist u r not.

[@lilyfrenchy6971]

Barbie, do you check your B12 levels? And how to supplement it?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I do not check mine. However, because I'm vegan, I take a B Vitamin supplement. I don't have a favorite brand, and just get one that has a variety of the B Vitamins. Unless you have symptoms of Vitamin B deficiency, most people don't need to check their levels.

[@got2bme999]

HELP, please! Just watched this video for the second time now. I'm at my wits end. My "transit" time is very bad. Can be a week at times. I do have a history of colon polyps so I now take laxatives to speed up my transit time, what do you think of laxatives? Also just hit menopause now, my doctor doesn't want me to take any hormones so what should I do? Find another doctor? I'm miserable, irritable, can't sleep at night and put on 30 pounds!!! I hate menopause!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Oh, I am so sorry for this tardy reply. The KZbin comments on my end are supposed to line up all the new ones so that I don’t have to search for them one-video-at-a-time. And most of the time, it works. But occasionally (as in this case), a comment doesn’t appear in the line-up. I apologize profusely for the delay. Every so often, I scan back through old videos to see if there are any I haven’t answered. And, I found this one! You should know that I do respond to these comments daily. I just don' know how I missed this one. In any case, to answer your questions, let's take them one at a time. Laxatives do not speed up your transit time. In fact, in the long term, they slow it down. Remember, it's about how long it takes food to work its way through your entire digestive tract. It's not just about the very last few inches, which is what laxatives target. If you eat a 100% plant diet (vegan) you will notice a huge difference in this situation. In fact, vegans have 3 - 5 bowel movements daily. I hope you're watching these videos in order, but when you get to videos 108 - 112, you'll learn more about this. As for your doctor, you should know that menopause is the most neglected topic in medicine. Most doctors have very little education on it, You should try to find a menopause specialist. If you live in North America, you might have a menopause specialist near you. Here's how you can find one: Go to www.menopause.org (North American Menopause Society). Click on the tab "For Women." Click on the drop-down menu item "Find a Menopause Practitioner." Put in your zip code. All the menopause specialists near you will pop up. The very reason I make these videos is to teach you that you can be in control of your menopause. It can be the best time in your life. But, to accomplish that, you have to get a complete, unbiased education. Then, you have to tailor all the options to YOU. I am giving my two-day seminar on September 22 & 23. If you can come, it would change your life. Its all day both days, in Houston. Texas. And it's the last one. (I'm moving.) If you wish to attend, you can register at MenopauseTaylor.ME Alternatively, I would love to have a one-on-one consultation with you to personalize all of this for you. If you want a consultation, go to MenopauseTaylor.ME to schedule one. I do them on Skype, FaceTime, Facebook Messenger, as well as in-person. You can include all the things you want to cover when you fill out the form, and then send me any labs or tests you've had. That way, I can incorporate everything into the session. I'll create a personalized document addressing all your concerns, and send it to you at least one day before our session. That way, you 'll have time to read it in advance. It's usually 6 - 12 pages long. Then, I'll have all sorts of props and models to show you during the consultation, and we'll make great headway. You'll understand everything and have all the options tailored specifically to YOU.

[@elizabethparkhurst2824]

I needed this today!! I do all of the 4 things you listed except for staying at a healthy maintained weight. It vacillates up and down. I eat ovo pescatarian. No dairy, no other meats. Lived in Bella Italia for years. Lovvvvveeee a crudités like no one else....but....always with olive oil to dip and red wine and friends. The red wine demo you did SLAPPED me in the forehead... no wonder I’ve gained 15 lbs this year. No estrogen, covid closed gym, shop and yard workouts and spinning at home and doing video tabatas and emoms not exactly the same but getting better, and wine every night. I moved to sunny Temecula California last year from Denver. My house is in Temecula WINE COUNTRY. I moved to a Vinyard property. Getting very real watching this.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I am jus so thrilled that you are going about getting this education the right way and watching all the videos in order. You are connecting the dots like crazy. I applaud you, my dear.

[@Cool-h3s]

What about insuline production when u eat frequently .as it leads to insuline resistance ..plz reply

[@MenopauseTaylor]

What? None of this is accurate. Let's go back to basics: When you came into the world as a baby, you ate every 2 hours. Why did you ever change that? No other animal o this planet eats less frequently if it doesn't have to. Cows graze all day. The only animals that do not eat frequently are those that have to hunt for their food. Increasing the time between meals and eating less frequently is a completely unnatural, un-healthy thing to do. And humans are the only animals on earth that do so. Eating frequently has absolutely noting to do with insulin resistance.

[@juliamk1494]

You look terrific by the way. Love your hair and the gorgeous necklace too!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Oh, you're so kind, Julia. Would you believe that I spent half my life fighting my hair? It's the story of every girl with natural curls. And the tighter the curls, the greater the fight. I finally gave up about 20 years ago.

[@whittencreativedesign4579]

@10:29 .... OMGoshhh, you are officially my boys' favorite. !!

[@sandrajones5349]

Thank you for all the info! It's a blessing to hear from someone who really knows what they are speaking about.😘

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Ahh, thank you, Sandra.

[@debbiehill2285]

Thanks Dr. Barbie!!! Very informative.... Appreciate it... Have a great week.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You're so welcome. And a lovely week to you, too.

[@teresabyars4595]

I think this video not only helps menopausal women but should be a good "rule of thumb" for everyone..thank you again for educating or reminding us what we should be doing to enhance our lifestyle..

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I agree. So much of what I teach in my videos is really just general health. I have viewers who are only 18 or 19, and they love this stuff. If everyone watched them, our whole population would be a lot better off from a health standpoint.

[@FlaNative3]

Well, something doesn’t add up. I am 54, 1 year post-menopausal and for the last 25 years I followed the eat breakfast & every 2 hours pattern and I have gained 50 pounds. I make most of our food from scratch, avoid processed food, and we don’t eat out much. I have a wheat allergy, so that cuts out a lot of foods. I am usually hungry all afternoon and evening even if we have the most beautifully assembled, healthy lunch & dinner. We aren’t vegan, but 2/3-3/4 of our diet is fruit, vegetables, nuts (mostly veg). For several years I have been adding more protein & reducing the starchy carbs but my husband LOVES rice & beans (oh and by the way, he is 5’ 11”, 160 lb). Frankly, no matter what pattern I follow, the weight won’t budge!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

There is so much more to weight gain at menopause than you could possibly imagine. If you want help with understanding everything that plays into the picture, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I won't get tp the unit on weight gain in these videos for quite some time because I'm covering all the disease associated with menopause first.

[@cindybaxter2676]

love this video !! so many good pearls. I follow a paleo diet and do incorporate some frozen vegetables which only list the specific vegetable in the ingredients and nothing else. I know fresh is the #1 way to go but do you think frozen every now and then are okay ? thanks so much for all you informative videos !!!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Cindy, it sounds like you're doing a fabulous job with your diet. Frozen vegetables are absolutely fine once in a while. And just think about what you get we you eat out? Who knows how much of the restaurant food we eat is frozen, or preserved, or whatever. The fact is, we can't control everything. But it's so great that you're so conscientious. I applaud you.

[@katiebossa8196]

Again a wonderful video! Sure wish we could see these more than once a week😜

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'd actually love to do two or three a week. But it's absolutely shocking how much goes into eery single video before we get to the actual shoot. It's putting the information together, running around finding necessary times, making the props, and setting up the "stage" that takes all the time. As you can probably imagine, I do these well ahead of time. I have to. I'm glad to know you're so eager.

[@TheHelenreid79]

+Menopause Barbie I can imagine! I also wish I could watch you more often, I'm learning so much, and I am seeing it's making a difference in my life. Thank you so much! I hope you get thousands and thousands of subscribers, they will be lucky people :-)

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Multiple thousands would be nice, but knowing that I'm helping even one woman is reward enough for me.

[@ShanGooFan]

So much great information ... again. Thank you!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Happy to do it.

[@margaridamacgregor1471]

I love your videos, very clever, funny and informative...many things I already knew but you have provided me with extra information that is new to me. Thank you.

[@julieboswell9617]

You can break it down so well, and yet it's things I already know. I have gained 35 pounds in the past year and I'm fed up. I am miserable. I will have go go back to your day one and listen to all of them. Help

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Julie, Please watch them in order. You'll be so glad you did. And do it now because I have a syllabus of over 150 of these videos. If you watch them in order, you won't miss a beat, and I can guarantee I'll make everything a whole lot easier for you.

[@bleon5956]

I have 5 avocados trees they rippen off the tree. Not like oranges etc.

[@lindaw140]

High fiber and omega 3 fat is good fat

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are absolutely right.

[@lindakeith8428]

Thanks for the feedback, Barbie. I do not know if I like the videos content and your fun loving nature is the bonus. Or if I love your fun loving nature and the content is the bonus!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

That's sweet. As long as they work for you, I'll settle for either.

[@kokilladesai7543]

Hi I've been watching your program recently and have found your information really good to understand menopause. Thank you for sharing the information.

[@MsMaria990]

wooo hooooo, great information. Thank you thank you.... keep it coming!!!!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Don't worry. I've got a huge syllabus lined up for you. Isn't this fun?

[@chubbsy10]

This doctor is amazing. I am just starting to go through Perimenopause and am getting a ton of info from this doctor. I spoke to my regular doctor and she was clueless about everything that this doctor talks about

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You will discover that, despite the fact that half the entire world's population will spend half of their lives in the state of menopause ... it is STILL the most neglected topic on earth! That's why I make these videos and do everything I canto give you the education you deserve. If you watch all my videos in order, starting with eh very first one, you will understand everything. And if you wasn't me to personalize everything specifically to YOU, just go to MenopauseTaylor.ME and schedule a one-on-one consultation. I'll teach you haw to work with your doctor to get whatever you want.

[@reneebroussard5089]

@chubbsy10 they work for big pharmakeia

[@Bella-bb9rw]

Another great video! Thank you:)

[@coffeewithconnie]

Barbie, Can anxiety and burning mouth be related to menopause? Thank you.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Absolutely! Most women describe their mouths as "dry" rather than burning. But the underlying cause is lack of lubrication. And anxiety is one of the most common descriptive terms for the emotional aspects of menopause.

[@CougarcosmeticsAustralia]

Thank you again. I love yr videos Dr Barb. I love your style. x

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You make me smile to know that you love watching what I love creating.

[@GladBurgio]

Oh, I disagree with many points in this video such as eating every two hours and not eating fat. There are healthy fats, even butter & bacon. Fasting as well is beneficial. Think KETO.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Please do not assume that any one video is the whole story. If you watch all my videos in order, you will see that I present all the facts. I do not have an angle or a product. All I deliver is the education. What you do with it is entirely up to you.

[@GladBurgio]

@@MenopauseTaylor yes, working my way through in order. You are a peach to give all this information. Wish I knew 10 years ago or even 5. I'm 60 now. I agree with you, that we need to do what's good & healthy for us and not someone else. Thanks for your reply ;)

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@GladBurgio I'm so glad you're here, my dear. I love being able to help you make the rest of your life the best of your life.

[@GladBurgio]

@@MenopauseTaylor 😘

[@dorothysay8327]

Dr Taylor, you’re fine on menopausal issues. But you’re no nutritionalist or endocrinologist. To place animal products -fat, proteins, and all- in with preservatives and CRAP, is simply scientifically untenable and irresponsible. Clean, grass-fed and finished, organically and humanely raised animal products are EXCELLENT for the human body. They are superb forms of protein, amino acids, fats and minerals and vitamins, and just EVERYTHING. Veganism is high in carbohydrate by necessity. ANIMAL FAT IS NOT BAD FAT!!!!!!!!! Go back to medical school and learn some damn things.... this is now not even cutting edge knowledge. People: get your meat from GOOD sources- they’re available all over the country now, and also ship. Read about clean KETO and lower carbohydrate diets, which are low INFLAMMATION -- which 😜*HELLO*!- is the real issue. Farting, btw, is GAS and too migh of it just means you’re passing too much indigestible shit through your system. Viewers: get hold of the 4th edition of “Living Low Carb,” by Dr Jonny Bowden, which breaks down the latest science beautifully.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You should get your own KZbin channel and stop proselytizing on mine. I may not be a dietician, but you are not, either.

[@deboralove3986]

Thank you, Barbie! Very interesting!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Some of this was new to you, wasn't it!

[@MsGlamazon]

I cook all my meals from scratch genius you are brilliant xx

[@lailapapin6487]

It would be so helpful to see what you each in a day. Thank you for doing this vide!! Laila

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You're welcome, Laila. And I'll plan a video on what I eat, myself, in a day.

[@linnybee8000]

I am Keto and love it. I eat meat every day, along with eggs, some fruits and quite a few vegetables. I use cream and eat a little cheese. I never eat processed foods. I feel wonderful. Can I feel healthy without being healthy? xo~linda

[@MenopauseTaylor]

There is nothing that is right or best for everybody. So listening to your body is always good. However, make sure that the "good" is both short-term and long-term. When it comes to your heart, keto is fine (in the long-term) if you do it with plant products, but not so fine if you do it with animal products.

[@lorimoore5589]

We may be the only animal that consumes dairy after weaning but we are also the only animal that average life span is 80 yrs 😂 So enjoy that cheese.

[@suzanneschulz8479]

Dr Barbie, I don't feel I can lose weight.

[@valerieboyer1927]

You’re a doll, love your videos and omg I thank you so so much!!!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are so welcome, Valerie. Welcome aboard to "Menopause Taylor University." You'll find that if you start at the very first video (going by the number after each title), you'll understand absolutely everything. And you'll be shocked at what you didn't know, and delighted that you now do know. Each video builds on the last. It's just like school: You had to learn the alphabet before you could read. And nowadays, there are so many overwhelming misconceptions that women mistake as facts ... that you just don't know what you don't know. I respond to all comments here on KZbin daily. So, I will answer all your questions ... but I'll also know if you aren't watching the videos in order. (I'm like your mother. I have eyes in the back of my head!) And if you need me to help you tailor anything to your personal situation, you can schedule a one-on-one consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME any time.

[@CurlyEm]

wow stumbled on this page and as a 52 yo who has gone away from western medicine and looked at the eastern modalaties i can say that i experienced 3 months of hot flashes until i found my traditional chinese medicine doctor. 5 visits of acupuncture treatment and a month of taking herbs to balance my hormones naturally and my symptoms have gone and have stayed away for over 2 years. I do follow a very healthy diet mostly and always have. i have a rule that my food must come from the ground - yes vegetables and also intermittent fasting has tremendously also contributed to and elevated my health. I guess everyone has theories including Doctors but you need to find what works for you. Intermittent fasting does not wreck your metabolism because it allows you digestive system to complete digest and completely empty your stomach which also assist with bloating - this changed my life. Anyway do what works for you people…….. good luck

[@MenopauseTaylor]

The whole purpose of my menopause education is for each woman to manage HER menopause HER way. I'm thrilled that you have found yours. If you watch my videos, you'll see that I present all categories of management: Diet, Exercise, Lifestyle, Vitamins, Minerals, Botanicals, Herbs, Acupuncture, Hypnosis, Hormonal Medication, and Non-Hormonal Medications. And I present them all with great enthusiasm. It's a huge smorgasbord of options. And the most important thing to realize is that EVERYTHING has both advantages AND disadvantages, benefits AND risks. Nothing is right for everyone. That's why I'm "Menopause Taylor." I help you tailor your menopause so that it's just right FOR YOU. I applaud you for finding what's right for you, and for respecting the fact that no two women are alike.

[@leilanimariemapili8828]

I am 55 and started experiencing peri menopause at age 53. I also do intermittent fasting that is why don’t have any problems with my weight, although I need to curb my carbs and sweets. I started drinking supplements for my hot flashes, which was my major concern, and evening primrose oil, together with a host of other supplements greatly helped . I am thankful that I found @Menopause Taylor because I want to know what else I can do now that I nearing post menopause.

[@EddaElid]

Thank you kindly for sharing your knowledge with us. I know you get so many questions and it's impossible to answer all. And with the increase in comments I'm sure it's challenging to see all the questions asked. But I'm still going to ask 😂😂😂. Menopause has brought new changes to my body and mind. One that has baffled me is hypothyroidism.. Menopause has made my hypothyroidism more challenging. I thought I had entered menopause since it had been 8 monthsi without a period but as I write this I get my period today 😖. Question: how do I lose weight when I'm up against hypothyroid and menopause? How do I manage the aches in my joint? I am medicated for hypo but is there anything else I can do? I would love to be able to pick up my running routine again and fit into my favorite outfits. Thank you again.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'm so glad you posed your question. Please never hold back. I love helping you in any way I can. I sit down every day to answer these, and it gives me a great sense of joy to know that it's making a difference in your life. "Hypothyroidism" means underactive or slow thyroid. Your thyroid gland regulates your metabolism. If you have fast metabolism, your body gobbles up and processes food quickly ... and you're thin. If you have slow metabolism food sludges its way through your body, processing your food slowly, depositing fat as it goes ... and making you gain weight. Menopause also slows your metabolism. (Mother Nature thought it would be a good idea for us to have more fat as we get older as an insurance for survival! I sometimes wonder if "Mother Nature" is even female. She doesn't seem to understand women very well.) So, you have two things working against your ability to be a thin as you want to be. Your situation is a very common one. (I, too, have hypothyroidism, just diagnosed one year ago. Ugh!) So, the first thing is to realize that you probably can't be as slim and trim as you used to me. It's just a fight against Mother Nature. And we almost always lose our fights against Mother Nature. The second thing is to realize that you can have good dietary and exercise habits. But don't go overboard. Sometimes, women hurt themselves trying to exercise their way to a certain weight. Exercise for good health, not to achieve a weight goal. Be consistent (but inject variety), and be kind to yourself. I'll be giving you some exercise pearls in a couple of weeks. I think you're absolutely beautiful!

[@HFWofPacifcs111]

I start watching you because I like your video about HRT and I am interested but Would be nice if you talk about statement from Keto gurus who saying that every time we eat we spike insulin and if I have IR I am not supposed to eat every two hours, also intermittent fasting create anthology in our diagestive system .personally I was farting from raw veggie and fruits which contain sugar before I tried Atkins and healthy Keto. And everything stopped, Kinda controversial topic ... 😎thanks,

[@MenopauseTaylor]

My videos cover all categories of options, including diet. If you watch my videos in order, you will see that I do cover this.

[@gayemarianesfox2405]

YOU are such a blessing!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Well, it works both ways. You are my blessing. Thank you so much for using this education to make the rest of your life the best of your life.

[@karenelainea]

I’ve recently turned veggie…. I eat 1 meal a day. I’m super malnourished and over weight so I’ve ordered some vitamins. Taking your information on board too and going to introduce a small breakfast and lunch. Thank you guru

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'll help you with all of this if you ever have a consultation with me.

[@monadesai9042]

Excellent info Dr. Taylor! I have learned to live by the 80/20 rule - do good 80% and you can "indulge" in the 20%.....life is too short, so you have to find your balance whatever that may be for YOU! Thank you! :)

[@MenopauseTaylor]

That's a good rule. The goal is to manage YOUR menopause YOUR way.

[@shirleyannegoguen842]

Packed with loads of great pearls! Would enjoy hearing what your typical meals/snacks consist of. You are an inspiration with amazing eyes. Your eye lashes are stunning. Can't wait for next video and what adorable outfit you'll have on. I am leaning towards eating less meat. I typically eat chicken and fish but should just drop chicken. What you say about, "do you know really what the chicken ate?" hit home. You really look amazing! God Bless...✌

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Anne. I'm a real pig! My mom says I'm the biggest pig she's ever seen. She tried to breast feed me, but I was such a pig, she had to breast AND bottle feed me. I've always eaten every two or three hours. I eat everything that doesn't come from an animal: fruit, vegetables, beans, grains, nuts, loads of olive oil, peanut butter, and dark chocolate. Everyone who knows me will tally that I'm ALWAYS eating. I have food in my purse, in my carry-on, in my pockets. Wherever I am, I pull out food and munch away.

[@clovawolfe6830]

"The better your diet the more you fart." Thanks for confirming this. I thought my farting meant that something was wrong with my vegan diet.

[@TonyaA7]

Thats super good to know likewise I thought I was farting way to much. So farting is good . And lots of farts means health.

[@clovawolfe6830]

@@TonyaA7 That's what the doctor says, so let fart be free...heheheee

[@lf8238]

If you are gassy and farting a lot that means your gut bugs are not able to properly break down the foods you're consuming. The food is fermenting in your intestines. This is not a good sign. You are lacking enzymes and bile as well.

[@phatmonkey11]

Not true. I switched to a mostly plant based diet and had a brief adjustment time where I was a bit gassy. Now I can eat 2 cups of beans at once and have zero problem. Occasionally I do have problems with pintos, but white beans, black beans, lentils and chickpeas give me ZERO gas. Before I was watching my health I did have a *pretty bad* gas problem for a couple of years, eating somewhat healthy but still meat and dairy and a lot of wheat, drinking beer, etc. My poor husband 🤣🤣. Now I rarely eat gluten and take an enteric coated probiotic "pearl", so maybe try that? Good luck!

[@jenniferm4139]

Love you Barbie, you are working for the greater good xxx

[@joeshar0]

I'm peri menopause and I have weight to lose how do I do this with eating I've upped my exercise to Pilates and walking and a HIIT class but I'm lost when it comes to eating

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Diet is critical because menopause makes your metabolism slow way down. High lean protein, high fiber, lots of veggies, and low fat an carbs is the key. Keep exercising. It's wonderful.

[@iftheshoefits5047]

This was so helpful. Thank you. I'm loving your series.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I love your name. I'm a shoe freak!

[@sarahdavies3690]

So helpful, thank you!

[@i5263sweets]

good information thank you for doing this video.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'm happy to do this one and all the others. Thank you for watching.

[@mariateixeirateixeira_lour4591]

I did enjoy it very much! Thank you

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Good! That's my goal.

[@RockeyToes]

Dietary modifications, e.g., reducing alcohol, sugar, and caffeine intake drastically reduced my hotflashes and improved my quality of life. I formerly had upwards of 35 hot flashes per day, fed up with my situation, I did some research and found out there may be a correlation between type 2 diabetes and hot flashes. I tracked my normal diet (and menopause symptoms) for six weeks and then reduced sugar, alcohol, and caffeine intake (below 25 grams of sugar - difficult but it can be done), tracked symptoms again, for six weeks. The improvement was astounding; by week four/five, my hot flashes were drastically reduced to less than 10 per day. I'm not on hormone therapy, at some point, I'm certain that will change.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You made dietary changes that will improve every aspect of your life and your menopause. But, nutrition cannot compensate for hormones and vice versa. Still, these good dietary habits are a great benefit for everything.

[@RockeyToes]

@@MenopauseTaylor You're right, dietary modifications is just a piece of the menopause puzzle. Thank you for such an informative (and game-changing) youtube series! My annual is coming up, and I am very grateful for the information. I'll have a list of questions to ask my physician. Thank you so much! :)

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@RockeyToes This is the education you (and all women) deserve. Just watch all my videos in order, and you'll be shocked at what you didn't know. But you'll see that you have more control at menopause than you've ever had before.

[@Maryola777]

Hi there great information, great attitude, you're beautiful. Question: is your skin glow related to the products you use? or is this in any way related to hot flashes ?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Ha! That's funny. I don't heave hot flashes. My skin glow is just the way my skin is. Some of my cosmetology friends have urges me to pile layers of makeup on my face so that it doesn't glow, but I hate the way makeup feels on my face. So, I just let it glow. I don't wear makeup, and that's why I'm so shiny I guess.

[@juliamk1494]

I have watched all of your videos and have shared them with all my friends because your videos are fantastic! I am addicted to your videos. I love them and have learnt so much from you. Thank-you Menopause Barbie!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You're so welcome. If you and your friends watch and learn at the same time, you'll be shocked at the conversations you'll be able to have with REAL knowledge. And you'll be even more shocked when you try to have a meaningful conversation with a friend who isn't watching these videos!

[@msmeow8913]

Barbie, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for teaching me all of this information. It means the world to me. I love watching your videos - I find them fascinating and you are such a very wonderful lady! 💕

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are so very welcome, my dear. I just love giving you this education. Its' what you deserve.

[@janicemillican9754]

Loved this video! Can't wait for the field trip. Be well.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Thank you Janice. We'll have fun.

[@shannonbrady6376]

How have you changed your vegan diet in the past 40 year?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I really haven't changed my vegan diet. I do listen to my body, though. For instance, I used to eat a lot more carbs. And now, I crave protein and the good fats more, so I eat a lot more protein and good fats. It's all still vegan, but I pay attention to my energy levels and how my digestive system reacts. I notice that I can't eat as many spicy foods anymore. And I've made lunch my biggest meal of the day because I have fitful sleep when I eat a big dinner at night.

[@ginaf4158]

Yes! Another wonderful video! Educational and fun to watch! Thank Dr. M.Barbie! You are the best!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

And I think the same about you.

[@gildacordeiro2328]

Thanks really. I"m 51, fast approaching perimenopause (you see, now I know) and everything is now more understandable. God bless you and have a wonderful life.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Gilda, I'm so proud of you! Isn't it great to really understand what's going on in your body? Now you won't mistake your symptoms of peri-menopause for something else.

[@cristinamagalhaesdugan5607]

😅 my diet is EXCELLENT 👌 bcause I fart a lot 😂

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Ha! You make me laugh. You are correct!

[@glendahawkins8829]

I tell my husband that farting is the byproduct of a healthy diet. 😂🤣😂

[@MenopauseTaylor]

It's true!

[@cheriehoolihan6012]

Thank you so much I found this so informative 🤗

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Yippee! I love knowing that my videos are serving you well.

[@BW-CC]

Another fab video. I find hard to believe that people eat so badly. I stopped eating meat when I was sixteen, then ten years ago went vegan. It works for me. I understand it doesn't for most people. One thing I was surprised to see was that water bottle. If one drinks from plastic there is no getting away from estrogen mimikers, consuming micro plastics, exposure to all kinds of toxins linked to higher rates of disease not to mention chromosomal abnormalities , developmental problems in children, decreased fertility in men and women. In fact bottled water is les safe than tap water which contain traces of phthalates, mold, microbes, arsenic and thousands of other contaminates. And too, it's killing marine life. I cannot stress how terrible plastic is all around. Berkey makes great filters, even for traveling. Again, wonderful video.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

There's no way you can avoid all the dangers this world places before you. People have different priorities as to which ones are most significant for them.

[@tanyalootsrestoredermapigm9077]

You are amazing...thank you for all the valuable info we so desperately need!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are so very welcome, my dear.