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166: Improving Women's Health at Every Stage of Life with Dr. Michelle Tollefson

166: Improving Women's Health at Every Stage of Life with Dr. Michelle Tollefson

FromHealthy Lifestyle Solutions with Maya Acosta


166: Improving Women's Health at Every Stage of Life with Dr. Michelle Tollefson

FromHealthy Lifestyle Solutions with Maya Acosta

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Length:
51 minutes
Released:
Mar 10, 2022
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Podcast episode

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Whether you're a male or a female, it's crucial to take charge of your health. However, women face more health risks than men, so what are these potential risks, and how can we avoid them? Dr. Michelle Tollefson joins us today to talk about menopause, sexual health, breast cancer, and so much more!Check out this episode to discover more about Women's Health Across the Lifespan!Key takeaways to listen forWhat are the risk factors for cancer and how can you avoid them?Why women fear to get a breast CA screeningTips to decrease chemotherapy-related fatigueImpacts of embracing healthy lifestyle behaviorsWhy sexual health is important part of overall healthPractical strategies to incorporate healthy lifestyle behaviors in our life Resources mentioned in this episodeImproving Women's Health Across the LifespanPAVING the Path to Wellness WorkbookAmerican Institute for Cancer ResearchAmerican College of Lifestyle MedicineAbout Dr. Michelle TollefsonMichelle Tollefson, MD, FACOG, DipABLM, FACLM, is an obstetrician gynecologist in Denver, CO, and a Professor in the Health Professions  Department at Metropolitan State University of Denver where she  created and oversees the Lifestyle Medicine Program and the  Wellness Coaching and Lifestyle Medicine Pathway.She  founded and co-chairs the ACLM Women’s Health Member Interest  Group as well as the Pre-Professional Lifestyle Medicine Education  Member Interest Group. She serves as the ACLM Board Secretary and  serves on the Education and Membership Committees.She is the editor-in-chief of Improving Women’s Health Across the  Lifespan , an international speaker, women’s health consultant, leads  PAVING the Path to Wellness groups, and recently co-authored the  PAVING the Path to Wellness Workbook with lead author Dr. Beth  Frates and Dr. Amy Comander.  She is a breast cancer survivor and thriver through the power of  lifestyle medicine and enjoys spending time in the Colorado outdoors  with her husband and three children. Connect with Dr. Michelle Tollefson  Email: mtollef2@msudenver.eduConnect with UsWebsite: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsYouTube channel: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsPodcast: Healthy Lifestyle Solutions PodcastFollow Us on Our Social Media Channels:Facebook Group: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsInstagram: @maya_hls_podcastTwitter: @Maya_HLSpodcastPodinbox: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsSupport the show
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Mar 10, 2022
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Are you ready to upgrade your health to a new level and do so by learning from experts in the field of lifestyle medicine and plant-based nutrition? Well, you are in the right place! Welcome to the Healthy Lifestyle Solutions podcast weekly show. I'm your host, Maya Acosta. Every week we will feature guests who are either physicians, dietitians, health coaches, or chefs who will tell us about their journeys towards becoming plant-based and how they have now helped others. Every now and then we will feature testimonies by individuals who have seen significant changes in their own lives. The episodes typically run between 40-50 minutes and are released twice a week. We can’t wait for you to join us here at the Healthy Lifestyle Solutions Podcast. Remember to tell all your podcasting friends that this show is available to listen to for FREE in any app that supports podcasts. And as you dive into the episodes never forget, the more you implement these healthy lifestyle changes, the more you will upgrade your health. Thank you for being part of the community.https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/