Getting to the root cause of your menopause symptoms

Introducing Dr Indra Barathan

Dr Indra graduated from Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School in 1997 and worked as an NHS GP until 2015 when she opened her specialist functional medical practice to provide personalised functional medicine consultations. Indra now has one of the few multi-disciplinary practices in the UK and her team comprises doctors, health coaches, nutritional therapists, and a psychiatrist.

Dr Indra’s passion is helping her patients learn more about the journeys they have taken to get to where they are, but most importantly, what they can do to help themselves shift towards vitality. She loves supporting patients with complex medical needs, hormonal problems, and gut issues. Her mission is to educate the world about functional medicine through her practice, community membership and free webinars.

To quote Dr Indra she says: “Our hormones are working perfectly for us. I believe in ‘Who is the patient experiencing the disease?’ Not; ‘What is the disease the patient is experiencing?’. She further comments: “Recently, I took a week out to sit and do nothing! This has opened my eyes to realising that sometimes in your healing journey, you just need the space to be.”

Disclaimer: Although Dr Indra is a medical doctor, it’s really important that you always consult your own doctor before making any changes to your diet and lifestyle, especially when adding supplements and herbal remedies. This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only.

Episode Content

Dr Indra shares:

Her path through burnout which helped her make the switch to Functional Medicine.
What Functional Medicine is.
About Dr Indra’s practice and her team of practitioners.
How Dr Indra would approach the root cause of a patient presenting with menopause symptoms.
The problem of inflammation as a root cause.
Her 3-step approach: First addressing the root cause of the symptoms, then considering supplementation, and finally, considering hormones if needed.
Nutrition and perimenopause.
Stress and blood sugar management.
Sleep and movement.
The need to help women understand their cycles.
Finding the right balance with exercise at this stage of life.
All the hormones involved in menopausal symptoms – not just oestrogen.
How to listen to your body when your cycles are erratic.
The importance of connection and community.
The top nutrients to focus on during menopause.
Dr Indra’s take on standard menopause herbs.
When HRT might be needed.

“Your body is whole and it’s not broken. Be curious to the symptoms you’re experiencing. And listen to that little voice within you.”

Episode Show Notes

Dr Indra’s website: drindra.co.uk

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Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace advice given by your primary care provider. Please see your doctor if you’re considering making substantial changes to your diet and lifestyle.

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