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Iron, Ferritin, and Estrogen: The Overlooked Connection in Midlife Women’s Health (Part 1)
For midlife women navigating hormonal changes, the relationship between iron, its storage protein ferritin, and estrogen represents an often-overlooked piece of the health puzzle—one that might explain why some women don’t respond as expected to hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

The “How To Peri” Guide: Navigating Perimenopause Like a Boss
like to think of perimenopause as the hormonal rollercoaster that nobody warns you is coming. You’re not alone if you’ve been feeling like your body’s

Building Better Bones: Nutrition Beyond Calcium
You’ve heard it since childhood: “Drink your milk for strong bones!” But the story of bone health—especially for women—is far more fascinating and complex than

Turned-On, Powered-Up: The Hormone-Cognition Connection in Midlife
“Where did I put my keys?” “What was I about to say?” “Why did I walk into this room?” If you’re nodding your head in

Beat the Bloat: The Hormonal Connection
Your science-based guide to finally ending hormonal bloating The Midlife Bloat Epidemic Ever notice your favorite jeans fit perfectly in the morning but by dinner,

The 411 on Progesterone: Perimenopause Plot Twist
“I am not myself. I can’t sleep. I keep yelling at my kids, and I’ve never been this anxious. I feel like I’m falling apart