Critical Cold Water Swimming for PMS & Menopause support, with Prof Joyce Harper

Cold water swimming for PMS & Menopause support? Yes please. Hormones are a bitch…but what if there is something that can make the symptoms of PMS and Menopause support easier to manage? And what if it’s not a medication or anything we have to put inside ourselves? And what if we have fun and get in better shape while doing it? In comes cold water swimming… On arecent episodeof Causes or Cures, I sat down with Professor Joyce Harper to discuss her fascinatingstudyon the effects of cold water swimming on PMS and menopausal symptoms. Prof. Harper kicks off by sharing her background and what inspired her to dive into this unique research. We then explore what qualifies as cold water swimming and how the study was conducted, revealing interesting findings—like the differences in benefits between wearing bathing suits versus wetsuits and the ideal time women spent in cold water. The conversation delves into the potential physical and mental effects of cold water exposure and why it might lessen certain symptoms. To wrap up, Prof. Harper offers insightful advice on aging gracefully and happily. This is a podcast for all women…and the men who love them. ;) So I hope you tune in. And if you decide to go on a cold water swimming adventure, email me and let me know. Or perhaps we can do one together? I love to swim and am a regular lap swimmer, but I wouldn’t mind giving cold water swimming a try. Who is Professor Harper? She’s a rockstar for women’s well-being! But seriously, professorJoyce Harperis an acclaimed author, researcher, and award-winning Professor of Reproductive Science at University College London’s Institute for Women’s Mind-body health. With nearly 40 years of experience in fertility, genetics, and women’s holistic health, she foundedReproductive Well-being at Work, leads the Reproductive Science and Society Group, and co-leadsInTune, a UK-based change of life education and aid program. Tune inhereto hear how cold water swimming is useful for PMS and Menopause support! (You can also access the episode on Youtube if that is your jam, at the link below.) If hormones aren’t your jam, here’s a reallyinteresting oneon what your poop patterns can tell you about your vitality. If you aren’t into poop…you cantry thisone on how long the potential heart damage can last after a COVID infection. (It blew my mind.) Have you subscribed yet?!? Please consider subscribing to Causes or Cures + if you like the podcast! You will get access to bonus episodes on bizarre, TRUE stories in public holistic health and public well-being history, as well as invitations to live Q/As, all for just 3$ a month (so less than 1 coffee!) Not only do subscriptions contribute to aid the podcast and keep it up and running, but I think you’ll find the bonus episodes both intriguing, informative and entertaining. I research, write and fact check all of them, just an fyi. And if you don’t like them, you can unsubscribe at any time! Over 100 people subscribed so far-and THANK YOU so much. I can’t wait to do our next live Q/A! Subscribehereif you want to join in the fun. (Or madness…or both ;) ). O Ways to get in touch:You can contact Dr. Eeks atbloomingwellness. com. Follow Eeks onInstagramhere. OrFacebookhere. OrX. OnYoutube. OrTikTok. SUBSCRIBE to her monthlynewsletter here. If you don’t want to subscribe but want to aid the show, here’s the link for that:Aid the show