Resources

Your Hair & Your Health Part II: Medications, GLP-1's & Testosterone Last week we talked about how hair loss isn't just a vanity concern—it can be a harbinger of deeper imbalance. We touched on stress, thyroid insufficiency, GLP-1 medications, PCOS/PMOS,...

What Your Hair Might Be Trying to Tell You I’ve always wondered: How do I find patients who are as motivated about their health as they are about their appearance? Where is that juncture between health and vanity that drives someone to seek care that improves not just...

Your Summer Travel Health Kit A few weeks ago, I traveled to Europe with nine other people. We hiked, ate lots of new foods, walked miles—and visited pharmacies we hadn’t planned to. I came home with a clearer picture of what actually helps to have on hand when...

PCOS/PMOS: It’s Not Stress — It’s Physiology(PART II: nervous system + stress response) If Part I was about the hormonal and metabolic picture of PCOS/PMOS, Part II is about the piece that tends to get dismissed. Women with PCOS/PMOS are often described as more...

PCOS/PMOS: Are You Missing the Signs?(PART I: the Hormonal/Physical Picture) I’m often thought of as a perimenopause and menopause doctor—that work will always remain at the heart of my practice. But hormones need support at every stage of life, not just midlife. One...

Midlife Bloat Is Real: Why It Seems Worse in Warmer Months (PART II: TIMING, RHYTHM & DIGESTION) If Part I was about why midlife changes how digestion works, Part II is about why summer tends to make it more noticeable. As the days get longer, routines shift. It’s...

Midlife Bloat Is Real: What Do Hormones Have to Do with GI Health? (Part I: Hormones & Digestion)   Bloating is one of those symptoms people assume is random. It usually isn’t. This time of year—spring into summer—I hear about it more. Not because something...

Change Your Supplements… Or Your Algorithm? You get what you click. If you looked at my social media feed, you might wonder what I do for a living. It’s a mix of face yoga, golden retrievers, and how to grow sprouts on the kitchen counter. I rarely see supplement...

Creatine: More Than A Muscle Supplement On the heels of the protein conversation, creatine is a natural next step. Most people still think of it as something for the gym. And that is part of the story, but not the whole story. Especially for women thinking about...

Protein: When Health Advice Feels Like Peer Pressure I saw something recently that made me laugh because it rang true for me. It went something like this: The pressure from all angles to consume a cheetah’s weight in protein every day is worse than teenage peer...

Protein: When Health Advice Feels Like Peer Pressure I saw something recently that made me laugh because it rang true for me. It went something like this: The pressure from all angles to consume a cheetah’s weight in protein every day is worse than teenage peer...

Part II: Which Collagen Type Supports Bones, Skin, Hair & Nails? Last week, we talked about how collagen can serve as a protein—and how to use it strategically in your diet. This week, we’re getting more specific. Because not all collagen works the same way....

Will Collagen Help You Meet Your Health Goals?Part I: Protein Collagen is having a moment. It’s everywhere—touted for skin, joints, bones, and just about anything that ails you. But is every type of collagen product created equal? And does it support your protein...

Why Midlife Hormonal Transitions Can Trigger HeadachesPart 3: Headaches, Migraines, and the Inflamed Midlife Brain For many women, perimenopause and menopause can bring a new or worsening pattern of headaches and migraines. Sometimes they’re cyclic. Sometimes they...

Why You Are More Susceptible to Anxiety & Mood Changes in Midlife Part 2 of: Hormones, Inflammation & the Overstimulated Nervous System Many women entering perimenopause and menopause are surprised by anxiety that feels unfamiliar. This isn’t the “worried...

The Link Between Midlife Hormone Shifts and InflammationPart I: Body Pain I often hear otherwise healthy women describe new or worsening aches and pains during perimenopause and menopause. It’s frequently brushed off as, “I guess I’m just getting older,” as though...

Book Club: The New Menopause — Because It’s Not All in Your Head We’re excited to announce our next Procrastinator’s Book Club selection: The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver If you’ve ever wondered why your body suddenly seems to be playing by different rules...

Right now, it’s hard to tell what’s behind your winter blues. Is it perimenopause? Weird weather patterns? Your teenagers? National politics? Social media? Normal everyday stress?   Maybe that it feels like we're on Day 75 of January?   Regardless — it’s...

Reflecting on Good Energy It’s hard for me to contain the enthusiasm I have for this book. Assuredly, my husband was politely rolling his eyes with each subsequent, “oh my gosh, listen to this one…” as I rattled off yet another statistic or scientific study backing up...

Don’t Lose That North Star Feeling I just had a conversation with my (amazing and inspiring) business coach, Natalie Claire, that resonated with me around all this New Year’s business. We were discussing “Gym January”, “Dry January”, and all the things people try to...

Ringing in the New I've never been a New Year's resolution person. It’s always felt like pressure to perform—how are you going to be a better / different / smarter / faster / more productive person next year? What are your goals and how will you achieve them? Just...