Functional Medicine Labs for Moms: What to Test and WhyWe all know that motherhood can be physically and emotionally demanding. If you’re struggling with fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, difficulty losing weight, or hormone symptoms, lab testing may help uncover why. Functional medicine labs for moms will give insight into...
What to Eat Before a Morning Workout to Support Hormone HealthMany women have been told that fasted workouts help burn more fat or let's face it, sometimes we just get up and go before workouts because we barely have time to get that in in the morning. However, for some...
Bloating Before Your Period? What It Means and How to Fix ItMany women and patients that I see experience bloating before their period or in the second half of their cycles, but severe bloating isn’t always just a normal part of PMS. Hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle can affect...
Hair Loss in Your 30s: 7 Root Causes Often MissedHave you been noticing more hair in your brush, shower drain, or ponytail? Hair loss in your 30s is surprisingly common, but it’s not something you should simply accept as normal.While genetics can play a role, many women experience hair thinning...
Postpartum Anxiety: Is It Hormones, Nutrients, or Sleep?If you feel constantly on edge after having a baby, you are not alone. Maybe you struggled with anxiety before pregnancy or maybe this is totally new, many women experience postpartum anxiety. But we are often told it is simply part of new...
Postpartum Weight Loss: Why You Can’t Lose Weight After Kids (Even When You’re Doing Everything Right) You’re eating healthy, exercising consistently, and trying to take care of yourself, but you can't seem to lose the weight after having kids. Postpartum weight loss is something I see many women struggle with in...
Why Am I Still Exhausted Years After Having a Baby?You expected the sleepless nights of the newborn days but what happens when your child is 2, 5, or even 10 years old and you're thinking to yourself: "It's been years, why am I still exhausted after having a baby?" Many women...
DEXA Scans, Body Composition, and Bone Health in PerimenopauseIf you’ve been following along on Instagram, you saw my recent DEXA update. I had two DEXA scans done about a year apart after really upping my strength training as well as starting HRT. The results: down 3.5 pounds of bodyfat and...
Troubleshooting Estradiol Side EffectsEstradiol replacement therapy can be transformative for women in perimenopause and menopause, but like any hormone therapy, it may come with side effects and can take time to dial in the right dose and route. The good news? Most estradiol side effects are dose-related, delivery-related, or balance-related...
