This Is Not  Another “How to Stay Healthy During the Holidays” Article Let’s be honest. Right now your inbox is full of well-meaning advice: “Eat before the party!” “Swap wine for sparkling water!” “Balance your plate!” And while those tips aren’t wrong…they’re also not your biggest problem this December. If you’re feeling unusually tired, puffy, unmotivated, or anxious right now, you may be experiencing December fatigue - a real phenomenon women over 40 feel more intensely

If winter hits and you quietly think, “Why do I feel so exhausted again?”  - you’re not alone.For many women in perimenopause, winter can magnify everything: the low mood, the sugar cravings, the irritability, the exhaustion that feels deeper than sleep can fix. And no, it’s not  because you’re weak or “overreacting.” A big part of your winter mood comes down to seasonal serotonin  - and how your genetics, gut, and hormones decide to handle the darker months. Let’s break it d

The FDA removed the HRT warning, but safe hormone therapy still depends on bioidentical hormones, proper dosing, and personalized guidance.

Many people start feeling the “flu season” vibe in fall - heavy head, congestion, watery eyes, fatigue, headaches. I definitely hear this a lot from my clients, but those who do also all had mold exposure or are still living in it. For me, this fall has been a particularly intense reminder of how our environment can influence how we feel. In the past few weeks, I’ve been dealing with constant teary eyes and a stuffy nose - to the point where I actually took antihistamines in

Does It Really Matter What You Eat? Here’s a question I get asked all the time: “Does it really matter if I grab a McDonald’s, eat a frozen pizza, or snack on packaged cookies here and there? Surely it can’t kill me, right?” And you’re right - one cookie won’t kill you.But your body isn’t just shrugging it off, either. 👉 Try this instead:  Make your comfort foods whole-food and hormone-friendly! Recipes like my Espresso Truffles  or Blood Sugar Friendly Fudge  are delicious

#perimenopause #perimenopausesymptoms #increasedanxiety #hormonesandanxiety #womensmentalhealth #anxietyandhormones #anxietyinperimenopause #womenshealth #anxietytips #anxietysupport Anxiety is one of the most common symptoms I see in women during perimenopause and menopause. And while there’s often a hormonal component, it’s rarely just  about hormones. In my last post, we talked about how unstable blood sugar  can drive anxiety by pushing your body into stress mode. But th

As it gets colder and darker outside, many of us instinctively reach for comforting, warming foods. It’s natural - our bodies crave grounding nourishment when light and energy start to fade. It’s the season, sometimes stress, but also our hormones make many of us crave comfort foods for emotional relief. Most often the foods we turn to for comfort = carby, starchy foods or that late-afternoon chocolate fix, can actually fuel the very anxiety we’re trying to calm. What’s happe

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