For a long time, we have been given a fairly simple story about what happens to the ovaries at menopause. They produce our eggs and reproductive hormones during our fertile years. Then our follicle supply becomes depleted, ovulation stops as does reproductive hormone output and the ovaries essentially retire. Job done. Except, as is so often the case with the female body, the real story appears to be much more interesting. New research is beginning to reveal that the ovaries don't simply...

There is one conversation I seem to have with almost every new client: “healthy” fats and Omega 6:3 fatty acid balance. And most people are pretty confident they're doing well. They eat nuts and seeds. Maybe chia or flax. Nut butters. Olive oil. Avocado. They may avoid processed foods completely and cook nearly everything from scratch. Then I ask another question: How often do you actually eat foods that provide EPA and DHA? While most people are getting plenty of omega-6 fatty acids,...

How testing helps provide the bigger picture to allow an individualized approach to midlife symptoms. One of the things I hear often from women in midlife is: “I just don't recognize my body anymore.” The symptoms may be familiar: bloating, water retention, constipation, acne or other skin issues, fatigue, poor sleep, changes in mood, weight changes, headaches, brain fog. And because we've become so used to associating certain symptoms with certain hormones, it's tempting to jump straight to...