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Omega-3, Vitamin D3 & K2: Partners in Health

Supplements are certainly no match for the nutrition of whole foods in meals built with lean protein, fruits, and vegetables, but they can be vital to your health when there is a deficiency due to lifestyle, health conditions, and the modern western diet.1 In addition, many of us don’t…

10 Tips To Fight Menopausal Belly Fat (that really work)

With all the changes in our bodies during the menopause transition, there is one that raises so many questions, frustrations and self-doubt: the excessive adipose tissue that often develops around the midsection at the onset of perimenopause and menopause, also known as belly fat. First let’s break down some…

Perimenopause: Why Doctors Often Miss the Diagnosis

Some medical conditions are easy to recognize. If you have a fever, sore throat, and cough, you and your doctor immediately recognize that something is wrong. It might be viral, or it might be something that can be treated by antibiotics, but the symptoms are apparent, and physicians have…

Menopause, Memory & Mental Health

Menopause can be a frustrating stage of life as you try to understand what’s happening to your body and find the appropriate care and support to treat your symptoms. As we age, many of us become concerned about our cognitive health – our brains. We may become more aware…

Uncommon Signs & Symptoms of Menopause

Beyond Hot Flashes: Symptoms of Menopause that May Surprise You We have all heard about hot flashes and night sweats, but there are many more symptoms that you may not realize are related to menopause. Did you know that the fluctuating hormone levels associated with perimenopause and menopause can…

Food is Medicine | Nutrition in Psychiatry

Ignite your Nutrition as Your First Line of Defense for Your Health You are what you eat is an old adage, and while there is some truth in this saying, it is complex and can be confusing to the average consumer. The diet industry, while a multimillion dollar entity,…

Top 4 Tips for Finding Top Notch Menopause Care

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…

Recommended Supplements For Menopause

Let’s Talk About Vitamins And Supplements. Honestly, one of the main questions I get asked is, “What vitamin do you recommend?” And my answer might floor you… I don’t. I am not a huge fan of vitamins, as I think it is important to get our micronutrients from whole…

Menopause and Cardiovascular Risk

Let’s be honest, historically, women have not been the top priority in research studies. There have been anecdotal stories about how women transition into menopause passed down from generation to generation. It is only within the last 20 to 30 years that women have become a priority in clinical…

How to Approach Your Healthcare Provider About Hormone Therapy (HT)

If you’re feeling frustrated trying to find relief from your menopausal symptoms, you’re certainly not alone. Despite the discomfort experienced throughout their menopausal journey, and the readily available safe and efficacious therapeutic options that could improve quality of life and possibly prevent a number of chronic illnesses, only a…