One of the most common questions I receive from women who are experiencing perimenopause or menopause symptoms is if hormone therapy is the right option for them. If you would like to learn more about hormone therapy to manage your symptoms, check out this post!

Having sudden hot flashes and night sweats can be a daunting experience, especially for women who are experiencing perimenopause or menopause symptoms and don’t have access to the tools they need to navigate their journey. In this blog post, let’s discuss these vasomotor symptoms and why they occur when you have fluctuating hormones.

When you experience perimenopause or menopause symptoms, one of the most significant areas in your routine that will be affected is your sleep. Due to fluctuating hormones and symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, increased stress and anxiety, and brain fog, we can end up tossing and turning all night long and not getting enough sleep like we used to. So what can you do to help remedy your sleep, ease your perimenopause or menopause symptoms, and get back into routine? Read more in this blog post!

In this blog post, let’s go back to the basics when it comes to menopause. Having the knowledge and tools to help you along your journey is very important - and can save you plenty of frustration and headaches! Read the post to learn more about Menopause 101.

Did you know that birth control pills can be an effective treatment to help ease your perimenopause symptoms? Read the blog post for more information and how you can use birth control pills to manage your perimenopause symptoms.

Metabolic health plays a vital role in your overall well-being, particularly during perimenopause and menopause. As your hormone levels fluctuate during this stage, lower estrogen levels can affect your metabolism, potentially leading to weight gain and inflammation. But the good news is that you can actively manage your metabolic health, and Lumen Metabolism can assist you in this journey.

It’s easy to brush off health symptoms you’re having, such as hot flashes, night sweats, fatigue, increased stress or exhaustion, irregular periods, weight gain, brain fog, etc., as you “getting older.” But it’s much deeper than your age! When you have these symptoms, it’s likely that it is a sign of fluctuating hormones. Learn more about the vital role your hormones have on your health in this blog post.

Navigating perimenopause can be a challenging journey. However, when you have the right tools and knowledge to determine the best path to reclaim your health and vitality, I believe you can overcome the obstacles that perimenopause presents. It’s a time of reflection and refocus! Celebrate it with joy and empowerment - not more stress, confusion or exhaustion. Learn more about my best tips on how to navigate perimenopause - and how I did it - in this blog post.

As much as I love a good carrot salad or carrots in my meals, Dr. Peat’s viral carrot salad may not be the best option for hormonal health (as claimed). Did you know that there’s scientific evidence and research that back up cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale, and brussel sprouts as hormone-healthy veggies? Read the post to learn more about these incredible foods!

If you’re considering hormone therapy or would like to explore your options when it comes to relieving perimenopause or menopause symptoms, please read this important post on what NAMS says about hormone therapy for women!

Learn my top tips on how to relieve yourself of pesky and inconvenient hot flashes and discover what you can do naturally to help with treating hot flashes during perimenopause or menopause.

Having been through my own perimenopause journey, one of the steps I took to help bring back balance to my hormones and reclaim my health was to do DUTCH Testing! Read more about this incredible and insightful test and see if it is the right path for you.

Did you know that perimenopause symptoms can be reduced by evaluating your current diet and modifying or replacing certain foods and beverages? Learn more about the most important factors of a symptom-free diet for perimenopause!

Did you know your gut health is strongly tied to your perimenopause or menopause symptoms? A healthy gut can support your hormonal health greatly, and it’s important to keep your microbiome healthy and thriving. Read the post to learn more.

In this blog post, we will go over some of the most common first signs and symptoms of perimenopause in women. I hope you will find this blog post helpful along your journey and help empower you to take back your health and well-being. Many symptoms of perimenopause can be managed naturally! Read more to find out. Download our FREE perimenopause e-book as well!

Let’s talk about the future of medicine and why I believe the combination of wellness coaching, lifestyle medicine, and functional medicine are going to be a huge part of future medical practices.

Menopause, frequently termed as the "change of life," signifies an integral part of a woman's natural aging process, marking the cessation of menstruation and fertility. It is not a disorder, nor a disease, but a biological transition that every woman undergoes. Yet, this transition, driven by hormonal shifts, can usher in a variety of symptoms ranging from physical discomforts like hot flashes and night sweats to emotional upheavals such as mood swings and anxiety. These changes can significantly disrupt a woman's day-to-day life, affecting her overall wellbeing.

Discover a doctor's personal journey through perimenopause and how a holistic approach combining wellness coaching, lifestyle medicine, functional medicine, and traditional allopathic medicine transformed her health and well-being. Learn valuable insights and strategies to navigate perimenopause with resilience and empowerment.

The medical field is constantly evolving, refining its terminology and approaches to better serve patients. In the realm of menopause management, the terms "hormone therapy" and "hormone replacement therapy" have long been used interchangeably. However, a significant shift has taken place as medical professionals now favor the term "hormone therapy." This shift reflects a more nuanced understanding of menopause and a desire to provide personalized care that focuses on symptom relief and enhancing quality of life.

During menopause, our bodies go through lots of changes. As we age, our hormones also change. It's important to understand how these hormonal fluctuations can affect our moods and emotions because these drastic shifts in hormone levels can have a significant impact on us both physically and mentally. In this blog post, I'll take you through the different hormones that are affected most during menopause - estrogen, testosterone, cortisol and thyroid hormones - and explain what their roles are in the body as well as how they contribute to changes in brain chemistry and overall emotional wellness.