Ep 463: Peri-menopause and menopause help - with Dr Benita Perch

Many women are finding themselves facing perimenopause earlier than expected, bringing new questions and challenges. In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Benita Perch, a Hong Kong–based homeopath and naturopathic doctor, about the changing landscape of perimenopause and menopause, particularly since COVID. We discussed common symptoms, the health risks associated with early menopause, and how stress, diet, and lifestyle can influence hormonal health. Dr. Perch also shared practical insights from her holistic approach to helping women navigate this important stage of life.

Episode Highlights:
03:53 - Dr. Benita's Journey to Homeopathy
05:05 - International Background and Experience
08:34 - The vision behind the Integrated Medicine Institute
12:05 - Homeopathy's Acceptance in Hong Kong
16:19 - Dr. Benita's approach to patient care and treatment
18:56 - Trends in Perimenopause Symptoms
21:29 - Understanding Early Menopause
23:10 - HRT and Its Implications
24:29 - The Role of Hormones in Aging
28:20 - The Impact of Lifestyle on Symptoms
32:29 - Homeopathy's Role in Managing Symptoms
35:04 - free strategies to help manage perimenopausal symptoms
37:48 - Dietary Recommendations for Hot Flashes
39:28 - liver health and its connection to hormonal balance

About my Guests:
Dr. Benita Perch is the Managing Director and Senior Partner of IMI and a highly respected Naturopathic Doctor and Homeopath. Recognized for two consecutive years as a leading “Woman of Wellness” in Hong Kong, she has spent more than fifteen years helping thousands of clients worldwide achieve optimal health and wellbeing. Dr. Perch combines expertise in conventional pathology, functional medicine, pharmacology, homeopathy, herbal medicine, and clinical nutrition to identify and address the root causes of health concerns. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Nutrition from King’s College London and earned her Naturopathic Medical degree from Sonoran University (formerly SCNM), graduating at the top of her class before completing an advanced residency program.

Known for her warm, compassionate approach, Dr. Perch’s passion for natural healing began after naturopathy and homeopathy transformed her own health, helping her overcome chronic fatigue syndrome and reduce her reliance on asthma medication. Having lived in South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States, Thailand, and Hong Kong, she brings a global perspective to patient care and wellness education. Beyond clinical practice, she founded IMI Corporate, now a leading corporate wellness provider serving banks, law firms, schools, and other organizations. As a multi-award-winning wellness practitioner, speaker, and media contributor, Dr. Perch continues to empower individuals and communities to achieve lasting health through natural and integrative medicine.

Find out more about Dr Benita
Website: https://www.imi.com.hk

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