Health Trip Podcast | Jill Foos Wellness

Feb 02 2025 98 ep. 57 mins 8

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Join Jill Foos, an Integrative Nutrition and Functional Medicine Health Coach, on various health trips visiting functional medicine doctors, practitioners and like-minded health and wellness enthusiasts as we journey through human science learning how to optimize our life one stop at a time.

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Screenings and Solutions For Heart Disease Risk in Midlife Women - #102

Feb 02 2025 72 mins

In 2015, I discovered my cholesterol levels were rising, my APOB was high-risk, and I was prediabetic. I also carried the APOE4 allele, a risk factor for Alzheimer’s, and was a hyper-absorber of cholesterol. By 2020, post-menopause, my numbers had doubled, and in 2022, I learned I was also a hyposynthesizer, meaning my body now overproduced cholesterol. Despite a lifelong healthy

At-Home Devices For Menopause - #101

At-home devices have become an innovative and accessible way for women to target solutions for menopause-related challenges. Red light therapy caps, designed to stimulate hair follicles, can be a game-changer for women experiencing thinning hair due to hormonal fluctuations. These caps use low-level laser therapy (LLLT) to promote blood flow to the scalp, encouraging healthier and

3 Deep Sleep Strategies During Menopause - #100

Jan 12 2025 7 mins

Deep sleep is crucial for changing your body composition, brain function, and overall health and well-being, but hormonal changes during menopause can make achieving it more challenging. In this episode, I discuss three strategies to consider when working on sleep during menopause and beyond. Together, these practices—avoiding alcohol, embracing morning sunlight, and removing ele

Redefining Wellness In Menopause and Beyond - #99

Jan 09 2025 10 mins

The menopause transition offers a unique opportunity to pause, reflect, and reshape what health and vitality mean to you. It’s not about chasing old ideals or adhering to outdated standards; instead, it’s about creating a personalized roadmap for thriving in every physical, mental, and emotional dimension. Whether navigating hormonal changes, rethinking your fitness goals, or e

Navigating Menopause's Impact on Women's Cardiovascular Wellness - #98

Jan 03 2025 55 mins

One of the team members to consider on your menopause journey is a preventive cardiologist. While your GP or internist may be ordering annual labs for you, they are not experts in lipidology. Most women will see their cholesterol increase steadily during the menopause transition and not have the proper labs taken to assess their cardiovascular disease risk, which is the leading ca

Create Your Menopause Wellness Vision - #97

Dec 20 2024 19 mins

Did you know that less than 10% of the people who create New Year's resolutions successfully keep them? And, only about 30% of people even set them up to begin with. Most people tap out of their new healthy habit by the third week (23%). The most popular resolutions focus on exercising more, eating more nutritious foods, and losing weight. Midlife women are experiencing a variety

Midlife Gut Health Meets AI: The Future of Personalized Wellness - #96

Dec 18 2024 37 mins

Menopause brings to the table a variety of physiological symptoms, including gut health issues. Women in perimenopause start to experience increased constipation, diarrhea, gas, and bloating. Other signs that a woman’s gut health may be in dysbiosis are hair loss, skin changes like acne, joint pain, newly diagnosed autoimmune conditions, and weight gain. How many of you have trie

Navigating Skin Cancer, Women's Health, and Menopause - #95

Dec 11 2024 59 mins

Understanding risk factors is key to staying proactive about skin health during menopause. This episode examines how hormonal changes, such as decreased estrogen levels, may affect skin elasticity, immune response, and overall vulnerability to damage. We’ll highlight the importance of regular skin checks, recognizing warning signs like unusual moles or persistent lesions, and und

HPV and Menopause: What Every Midlife Woman Needs To Know - #94

Dec 03 2024 64 mins

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection that can affect women of all ages, including those in midlife. Over 42 million people are infected with the HPV virus in the US alone. At least 80% of sexually active women will have been infected with HPV at some point in their lives, and at least 4 out of every 5 women will have been infected by age 50. Most HPV infec

Mindfulness Upgrade During Menopause - #93

Nov 05 2024 61 mins

If you're a midlife woman, you've likely felt the impact of increased stress, especially during the transition through menopause. This phase brings a host of physical, emotional, and hormonal changes, making self-care and stress management essential. In this episode, we explore how mindfulness can serve as a powerful tool for grounding, self-awareness, and resilience, helping you n