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Belly Fat Blast Challenge - The Galveston Diet
As women get older, estrogen levels decrease, and as a result, we experience a change in body composition. Fat distribution begins to shift from the hips and thighs to the intra-abdominal cavity in the form of visceral – or belly – fat. This transition is also marked by rising…
Top4TopNotch
How to find the best menopause care provider There is no replacement for the one on one, in-person, doctor-patient relationship.  In-person visits allow for providers to physically assess your overall health, as well as provide specialized treatment or screenings on demand.  The level of trust and the nature of…
A small salad next to a notebook/planner and laptop on a desk with the Galveston Diet logo in the bottom right corner.
If you have not tried this tip, it just might change your life…  If you are struggling with weight loss, especially in middle-age, and you feel that you have done everything people have told you to do, and nothing is working, try this tip: STOP COUNTING CALORIES. Yes. You…
A bowl of DIM supplement capsules with a wooden spoon, surrounded by broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts and other vegetables.
In the world of dietary supplements, it’s essential to be discerning about the products we choose to incorporate into our daily routines. One such supplement that has gained popularity in recent years is DIM (Diindolylmethane). Touted as a natural compound derived from cruciferous vegetables, DIM has been promoted as…
All women who are fortunate to live long enough will experience menopause. Similar to puberty, it is a natural and unavoidable phase of life. And, just as no two people are the same, no two journeys through menopause are the same, and there is no part of the body…
A notebook with a list of hand written menopause symptoms; Irregular periods, hot flashes & chills, night sweats, sleep problems, mood changes, weight gain.
For many, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a safe and efficacious treatment of different menopause symptoms ranging from hot flashes and night sweats to bone loss, overactive bladder and vaginal dryness. HRT, however, is not for everyone.  It can be contraindicated for those who have an increased risk of…
GutHealth
It might surprise you to know that gut health has a connection to the hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause. Researchers have begun to discover that the gut affects more than just digestion. The gut microbiome has an important relationship with your overall health across multiple systems in the…
BodyComp2
Among the many symptoms women experience as they move into perimenopause and through menopause is fat gain and muscle loss. New stubborn belly fat that appears during early menopause and refuses to budge is one of the most common complaints I hear from patients.  During annual exams, it was…
BrainFog
Brain fog can be a symptom brought on by lower levels of estrogen, also known as estradiol. How Does Menopause Affect the Brain? In a study conducted in pre, peri and post menopausal women, to see how menopause and the declining hormone levels affected the brain, researchers found changes…

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