Healthy Rx for Life

Have you noticed things shifting in your body lately? You feel more bloated. Your periods are heavier. Your mood swings are more intense. Sleep is lighter. Your weight feels harder to manage. Let me guess... You've been told that everything checks out fine, that it’s just normal hormonal changes, or that the only option is to take the birth control pill. 😔 But sometimes there’s more to the story! One incredibly common pattern in perimenopause is estrogen dominance — when estrogen levels are...

If you’re in perimenopause, you’re probably thinking about a lot of things when it comes to your health — energy, weight, sleep, stress...and of course, your hormones! But heart health usually isn’t at the top of the list. And that makes sense. Many women don’t start thinking about their heart until a doctor brings it up, or until a lab value changes. But the reality is, the daily habits you’re practicing right now play a role in supporting your heart health. But sometimes what seems "heart...

When it comes to heart health, the conversation usually sounds the same: watch your blood pressure, lower your cholesterol, exercise more. Those things matter — but they’re not the whole story. This month, I’m focusing on heart health in midlife — because it’s a topic that affects nearly every woman in perimenopause, yet isn’t talked about nearly enough! One puzzle piece that often gets overlooked, especially in midlife, is inflammation. As hormones begin to shift in perimenopause, your body...

Heart health isn’t about waiting until something goes wrong. It's about prevention. This month, I’m focusing on heart health in midlife — because it’s a topic that affects nearly every woman in perimenopause, yet isn’t talked about nearly enough! Most women have heard about fiber and omega-3s when it comes to heart health (and yes, they’re important!). But there are a few less talked-about nutrients that support the heart, especially during perimenopause. Think of these as part of your...

This month, I'm focusing on heart health in midlife. It’s a topic that affects nearly every woman in perimenopause, yet isn’t talked about nearly enough! Did you know that heart health research has only recently started focusing on the unique differences between men and women? We have started to understand how female hormones change heart health risk — especially during perimenopause and menopause. Let’s break it down: Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women worldwide. Yes, even...