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July 31, 2025
Joint Pain & Brain Fog in Midlife? It’s Not Aging—It’s Inflammation! Are your knees creaking more than usual? Struggling to find words mid-sentence or forgetting why you walked into a room? It’s not just aging—and you’re not imagining it. In this empowering episode of Healthy Living, Happy Life, I’m unpacking the science behind joint pain and brain fog in menopause—and how chronic inflammation and declining estrogen are major players behind these frustrating symptoms. I’ll break down what’s really going on inside your body, why estrogen is more than just a reproductive hormone, and how inflammation could be the real culprit hijacking your focus, comfort, and clarity. 👉 Tune in to learn: The hidden link between declining estrogen, inflammation, and midlife joint pain What’s really happening when your brain feels foggy, sluggish, or scattered How cytokines like IL-6 and TNF-alpha trigger menopause symptoms—and what you can do about it 💡 3 Powerful Takeaways: Estrogen is your body's internal anti-inflammatory—its decline affects more than you think, from joints to brain function to bone health. Brain fog isn’t a character flaw—it’s neuroinflammation. Understanding this shift is the first step to reclaiming mental clarity. Inflammation is reversible. By using food, rest, movement, and targeted support, you can reduce pain, improve focus, and feel like yourself again. ✨ Did this episode feel like it was speaking directly to you? You’re not alone—and you’re not “just aging.” Let’s rewrite that story. 👉 Book your free Midlife Metabolic Flip Call here: https://Connect2Denise.org Watch on Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/JvMfrG9Ub84?feature=share
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