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How can I curb hormonal food cravings? – with Liz Earle

Season 36, Ep. 7

Liz shares tips for managing food cravings in perimenopause, as well as her honest thoughts on injectables such as Botox and filler. She also has advice for keeping kids healthy at uni, and shares her take on quercetin. 


In this episode:

  • [01:25] Should I try Botox and fillers?
  • [06:43] How can I curb my appetite with PCOS and perimenopause?
  • [14:58] What supplements can help my uni daughter's health?
  • [23:38] Which quercetin supplement do you use?
  • [28:16] Why do I get pins and needles in my legs at night?


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