The Cycle Syncing Myth: Why “Listening to Your Hormones” Can Hold You Back
You’ve been told to sync your workouts to your cycle. But here’s what no influencer says: The science doesn’t back it up. Meta-analysis shows only a 1.5% average dip in performance during your period, with wild variation. Translation? As trendy charts suggest, your hormones might shift, but they don’t dictate your strength, endurance, or metabolism. […]
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 suddenly decided to throw a rager without inviting your brain to the party. Let’s break down this transitional phase and talk about how not just to survive it, but absolutely […]
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 simply guzzling dairy. Today, I’m kicking off a two-part series on building genuinely healthy bones. And, spoiler alert: the conventional wisdom you’ve heard might be only half the story. The […]
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 recognition, you’re experiencing one of the most under-discussed aspects of hormonal transition: cognitive changes. That mental cloudiness isn’t just annoying—it’s a legitimate neurophysiological response to shifting hormonal landscapes and one […]
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, you look six months pregnant? You’re not alone in this frustrating experience. While up to 30% of the general population experiences regular bloating, that number skyrockets to nearly 70% during […]
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 and don’t know what to do about it.” – Karry, age 46. Perimenopause is a time of massive change and every woman experiences it differently. This oh-so-fun transition begins 5-10 […]
The 411 on Progesterone: Meet Little Miss Demure
Why do I need progesterone? How much should I take? When should I take it? Do I need it if I’ve had a hysterectomy? Can I take it before perimenopause? What if oral progesterone makes me feel bad? How should I test for it? Does the dose vary depending on my estrogen dose? What are […]
Is it too late to start HRT?
When it comes to Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), aka Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT), timing is everything. With the onset of menopause, when you’ve lost most of the estradiol and progesterone production by your ovaries, system-wide changes occur that are progressive and detrimental to your long-term health. Starting hormones early in menopause (or even during perimenopause) […]
