Age Better with Liz Earle

Can skincare products really turn back the years or is diet more important? Liz explains why what goes in is as important as what goes on, and shares the key ingredients that really make a difference.

Plus: supporting muscles and bones without weightlifting, natural remedies for menstrual migraines, the benefits of progesterone and can you take too many supplements?

In this episode:
· How you can support muscles and bones if you don’t like lifting weights
· Natural ways to soothe painful menstrual migraines
· The physical and cognitive benefits of progesterone
· Which skincare ingredients really make a difference?
· Is it possible to take too many supplements (and where to start)

Links mentioned in the episode:
· Electrolytes
· Protein supplement with peptides
· Omega-3
· Collagen
· Vitamin C and skincare article[ES1]
· Sleep and relaxation resources
· HRT
· Dr Louise Newson
· Pre-order Louise Newson’s book, The Power of Hormones
· Glutathione
· Vitamin D
· SISTERLY The Elevator supplement
· Liz Earle Masterclass: The ABCs of Midlife Nutrition
· NHS guidance on vitamins and minerals
· National Institutes of Health vitamins and minerals fact sheets
· Article on rucking, the low-impact exercise
· Podcast with Caroline Idiens on building stronger muscles and bones at home
· Magnesium
· Podcast with Louise Newson and her daughter on hormones and migraines

Get in touch with a question for Liz:
· Email: [email protected]
· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:
· Preorder Liz’s new book – How to Age
· A Better Second Half
· Follow Liz on Instagram
· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

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Could your anxiety, brain fog, IBS and itchy skin be signs of something more than midlife hormonal changes? Dr Clare Ashby, histamine intolerance and MCAS specialist joins Liz to reveal the condition that's often overlooked – and how it can make HRT less effective.

In this episode, Liz and Clare discuss how symptoms we might have normalised for years could be signs of histamine intolerance, how it can be confused with perimenopause, and how healthy diet choices could be working against us.

Clare also explains how hormones and histamines work together, the food and lifestyle adjustments that can reduce reactivity, and the simple over-the-counter remedy that can make the world of difference.

In this episode:
· How hormone changes in midlife can lead to histamine imbalance
· The signs you may be histamine intolerant
· Why your HRT might not be working effectively
· Is avocado on sourdough making you ill?
· The surprising link between mast cell disorder, hypermobility, ADHD and IBS
· How over-the-counter antihistamines can help more than hay fever

Links mentioned in the episode:
· Pulsetto
· Neurosim
· The Gupta natural healing programme
· The British Dietetic Association

More from Clare:
• Work with Clare

Get in touch with a question for Liz:
- Email: [email protected]
- WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:
• Preorder Liz's new book – How to Age
• A Better Second Half
• Follow Liz on Instagram
• Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

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Have you ever wondered how LED face masks actually work to rejuvenate your skin? Liz shares her thoughts on light therapy and explains how to match your colour to your skin concern.

Plus: why smear tests can be more painful after menopause, the difference between sachet and pill vitamins and how Liz organises her wellbeing routine.

In this episode:
• Why smear tests can be more painful after menopause (and what can help)
• Are sachet vitamins better than pill form?
• Can HRT help with back pain in later life?
• What do the different colours on an LED face mask do?
• Liz's top tips for organising your wellbeing routine

Links mentioned in the episode:
• Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) – see Vaginal oestrogen could save your life
• Tongue scraper
• Electrolytes
• Mouth tape
• Sleep Cycle
• MyFitnessPal
• MyCircadian
• Balance menopause app
• STRETCHIT
• NHS Couch to 5k
• SISTERLY
• Milk thistle
• HRT
• Article about supplements for midlife bone health
• Guide to buying an LED face mask

Get in touch with a question for Liz:
• Email: [email protected]
• WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:
• Preorder Liz’s new book – How to Age
• A Better Second Half
• Follow Liz on Instagram
• Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

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Most of us know alcohol isn’t ideal for our health. But the specific ways it affects the brain, gut, hormones and our sleep, and why those effects become more pronounced as we age, are less well understood.

Leading psychiatrist and neuropsychopharmacologist Prof David Nutt joins Liz to explain exactly what happens in the body from the very first sip, why women become significantly more vulnerable in midlife, and what the science says about how to drink with healthy ageing in mind.

In this episode:
· Why alcohol affects women’s bodies differently – and more so in midlife
· What’s actually causing your hangover (it’s not just dehydration)
· How alcohol damages the gut and suppresses your immune system
· When even one drink disrupts deep, restorative sleep
· The brain chemical that makes us want to drink – and how to get it in other ways
· What drives addiction and why so many people use alcohol to manage stress, anxiety and trauma
· What cutting back for just one month can do for key health markers
· The growing world of functional alcohol alternatives

Links mentioned:
· Liz’s previous podcast with Prof David Nutt
· Drug Science
· SENTIA drinks

More from David
· Follow David on X

Get in touch with a question for Liz:
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:
Preorder Liz’s new book, How to Age
A Better Second Half
Follow Liz on Instagram
Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

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After nearly 40 years researching health, beauty and wellness, Liz has learned that looking well and looking young are two very different things – and that the most powerful beauty advice she ever received had nothing to do with what you put on your skin.

Plus: why period pains can get worse in midlife, how to eat an anti-inflammatory diet and find the right retinoid for you.

In this episode:
What beauty and wellness advice has Liz changed her mind about?
Which foods help reduce inflammation in the body?
Why do period pains get worse in perimenopause?
Does oestrogen affect mood and anxiety during menopause?
Can an oestrogen blood test tell you if your HRT is working?
What is the difference between retinol and retinal?

Links mentioned in the episode:
Preorder How to Age for a change to win a red light panel (worth £595)
Omega-3
Magnesium
Methylated B vitamins
Evening primrose oil
Extra virgin olive oil
Collagen peptides
Retinol
By Sarah Bakuchiol Booster
Renew + Me
Balance menopause app
Comprehensive blood test

Get in touch with a question for Liz:
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:
Preorder Liz’s new book – How to Age
A Better Second Half
Follow Liz on Instagram
Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.
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