What I want every woman in my practice to understand before she blames herself for it I hear this one constantly — women convinced they’re eating too much or not exercising hard enough, quietly blaming themselves for weight that showed up out of nowhere. I gained weight during my own transition too, right in the […]
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Menopause Myths, Debunked
I hear these myths all the time — from women who walk into my practice concerned about what’s ahead, and from women who are already on the other side of menopause and realize how much of what they were told simply wasn’t true. I get it. I went through a rough, symptom-filled transition myself, gaining […]
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The 3 P’s of Brain Remodeling: Puberty, Pregnancy, and Perimenopause
As women, we often hear that our hormones are to blame for the changes we experience throughout life. While hormones do play a significant role, there’s something even more profound happening behind the scenes—brain remodeling. During three key life stages—puberty, pregnancy, and perimenopause—our brains undergo significant changes in structure, function, and chemistry. This process, driven […]
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The Three Health “Thugs” that Influence Perimenopause – Part 1: Perimenopause Inflammation
While working with perimenopausal and menopausal women, I have come to realize that this normal hormonal transition is becoming more dysfunctional and challenging to navigate. Minor changes in sleep, weight, mood, and energy are normal at this time, but I am seeing women with debilitating fatigue, sleep disorders, significant weight gain, and cognitive changes. […]
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My Periods are Getting Weird…is this Perimenopause? A Summary of Beginning Perimenopause
Are you experiencing any of the following perimenopause symptoms: • Unusually heavy or light menstrual flow? • Shorter menstrual cycle lengths (≤25 days)? • New sore, swollen, and or lumpy breasts? • New or increased menstrual cramps? • New mid-sleep wakening? • Onset of night sweats, especially around flow? • New or increased migraine headaches? […]
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A Little Bit About Me
You know what I realized the other day… I don’t think I have ever written about who I am and why I do what I do. My passion in life is to help middle-aged women feel as vibrant and look as fabulous as they did in their thirties. I am “62 years young” and I […]
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