Aruna Personalized Medicine

Aruna Personalized Medicine Naturopathic & Functional Medicine
Midlife Health | Menopause | Brain
Helping You Become Physically Strong, Mentally Clear and Emotionally Resilient

11/16/2025

I’m a breast cancer survivor — and I’ve done a lot of research about hormones and safety after cancer.

For years, women like me were told “no” to hormone therapy — no discussion, no nuance. But the truth is, current evidence tells a more hopeful story.

The Menopause Society and leading researchers now support individualized, carefully monitored HRT use in select women with a history or genetic risk of breast cancer.

This means the answer isn’t an automatic no — it’s possibly yes, depending on your unique medical history, metabolism, and genetics.

We consider:
✨ Your cancer type and treatment history
✨ Your genetics and detox pathways
✨ Your hormone metabolism and inflammation levels
✨ Your quality of life and symptoms

Every step is guided by real data, precision testing, and science-based protocols — not fear or blanket rules.

This is personalized medicine. This is how we rebuild safely and intelligently. 💗

11/15/2025

Hot flashes aren’t just a symptom of menopause.
They’re neurovascular events — measurable changes in how your brain, heart, and blood vessels communicate.

When estrogen declines, it disrupts your hypothalamus (your brain’s thermostat), sending faulty signals to your heart and blood vessels.
That’s why you suddenly flush, sweat, and feel your pulse race.

Each hot flash triggers:
❤️ A 20% increase in heart rate
❤️ A 5–6 mm Hg rise in blood pressure

When these happen repeatedly — especially at night — skin conductance studies show direct correlations with poorer brain outcomes, including memory issues and reduced focus.

And research now shows that frequent hot flashes are linked to higher risks of:
🧠 Cognitive decline
❤️ Cardiovascular disease
💤 Sleep disturbance and fatigue
⚖️ Metabolic imbalance

This isn’t “just part of aging.”
It’s your body communicating that deeper systems need support.
Hot flashes are early data — and ignoring them means missing an opportunity to protect both your heart and your brain.

11/14/2025

That outdated belief came from an oversimplified version of the timing hypothesis, which suggested you had to start hormone therapy within 10 years of menopause. But modern research tells a very different story.

✨ Here’s what we now know:
➡️ Starting HRT closer to menopause may support cardiovascular health
➡️ Many women still benefit well beyond 10 years
➡️ Your current health matters more than an arbitrary timeline

A healthy 65-year-old may actually be a better candidate than a 52-year-old with multiple risk factors.

Hormone therapy isn’t just about age — it’s about individualized care, proper evaluation, and quality of life.

💡 Science confirms that properly prescribed and monitored HRT does not cause cancer.

11/13/2025

Over the past few weeks, we’ve talked about what happens when women stop waiting — and start advocating.
We’ve seen what early action can do for women like Julie and Diane… and how easily “it’s just menopause” can become a dangerous dismissal.

If there’s one message I want you to take with you, it’s this: you know your body best.
Trust what you feel. Don’t wait for someone else to tell you it’s “bad enough” to act.

Because the next step — your comeback, your clarity, your confidence — only begins when you decide to move. 💪

Remember when you could stay up late, power through a busy week, and barely catch a cold?Then menopause hits — and sudde...
11/12/2025

Remember when you could stay up late, power through a busy week, and barely catch a cold?
Then menopause hits — and suddenly your body seems to have a new rulebook.

Many women notice they get sick more often, feel inflamed, or just can’t bounce back like before. That’s because your immune system and hormones are deeply connected. As estrogen and progesterone decline, your body’s natural “shield” thins out.

But here’s the empowering truth: with the right nutrition, movement, sleep, and hormonal balance — you can rebuild that shield. 💪

If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. Your body isn’t breaking down — it’s transitioning. And with care, you can feel strong again. ❤️

11/11/2025

Many women are told “hormones cause cancer” — but this belief is based on outdated research.
The 2002 Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study used synthetic hormones, not the bioidentical estradiol or progesterone we use today. Newer studies show bioidentical hormones don’t increase breast cancer risk, and may even offer protection when prescribed correctly.

What really matters?
✔️ The type of hormone (bioidentical vs synthetic)
✔️ The delivery method (transdermal is safest)
✔️ Your personal risk factors and detox pathways
✔️ Proper monitoring and a doctor who stays current with the science

If your doctor still says “no hormones ever,” it might be time for a second opinion. HRT doesn’t automatically cause cancer — but the wrong hormone, wrong dose, or lack of personalization can increase risk.

HRT doesn’t cause cancer — outdated science does.

11/09/2025

Your gut isn’t just about digestion — it’s at the core of how your entire body functions.
When it’s out of balance, it doesn’t just show up as bloating or discomfort. It affects your mood, metabolism, hormones, sleep, and even brain clarity.

Here’s what science shows:
🌿 About 70% of your immune system lives in your gut.
🧠 The gut produces more than 90% of your body’s serotonin — your “feel-good” neurotransmitter.
🔥 Chronic inflammation from poor gut health can drive brain fog, fatigue, and weight gain.

When you start repairing your gut lining, balancing your microbiome, and restoring digestion, everything begins to recalibrate — your energy, focus, and emotional resilience.

If you want to fix your gut, check out how my program will help:
👉 https://arunamed.com/comprehensive-wellness-signature-programs/

11/08/2025

Julie’s transformation wasn’t luck — it was strategy, science, and patience.

We detoxed her system to reduce the toxic load affecting her brain.
We rebuilt her gut — because gut health is brain health.
We balanced her blood sugar and metabolism — to stop the inflammation that fuels decline.
We calmed her nervous system — chronic stress is neurotoxic.
We optimized all her hormones — not just estrogen, but thyroid, cortisol, and DHEA.
And we restored the nutrients her brain was starving for.

Nine months later, she wasn’t just functioning — she was thriving.
That’s what happens when care is comprehensive, data-driven, and personalized.

If you want to understand exactly how I approach cases like Julie’s, watch my short video on how I work 👉 https://go.arunamed.com/begin

11/07/2025

Perimenopause and menopause aren’t just about “low hormones.” They’re complex biological transitions that affect your brain, metabolism, gut health, and stress response — and when supported properly, they can become your most powerful transformation yet.

By restoring balance across your hormones, metabolism, and nervous system, you can regain deep sleep, steady energy, sharper focus, emotional resilience, and even libido. The goal isn’t to “get through it” — it’s to rebuild from the inside out.

If you’re unsure whether you’re in perimenopause or menopause, take my free exam here:
👉 https://arunamed.com/quiz/

✨ Taking action makes a big difference in your outcome. Take the exam.

11/06/2025

I’ve shared stories of women like Julie and Diane—women who refused to wait for decline to take over.

You don’t have to wait until you’re barely functioning. You don’t have to wait for a diagnosis. The Aruna Brain ReBuild program helps women prevent cognitive decline, reclaim their brain and body, and feel like themselves again through menopause and beyond.

It’s thorough, long, and personalized because your brain deserves nothing less.

Take the first step: watch my short video and book a 45-minute strategy call. You’ll leave with clarity, guidance, and a roadmap whether we work together or not.

Your brain is worth fighting for 💛
➡️ http://go.arunamed.com/begin

Many women notice they’re getting sick more often during perimenopause or menopause — even if they’re eating right and s...
11/05/2025

Many women notice they’re getting sick more often during perimenopause or menopause — even if they’re eating right and staying active.
It’s not your imagination — your immune system actually changes when your hormones do.

Estrogen and progesterone help regulate immune balance.
💡 Estrogen supports antibody production and lowers inflammation.
💡 Progesterone keeps your immune system from overreacting.

As both decline, your defenses weaken — causing more inflammation (sometimes called “inflammaging”), slower healing, and higher risk of infections or autoimmune flare-ups.

The good news? You can strengthen your immune system naturally by:
✔️ Prioritizing quality sleep
✔️ Eating a colorful, anti-inflammatory diet
✔️ Managing stress and cortisol
✔️ Staying consistent with movement
✔️ Talking to your doctor about hormone support if needed

Menopause doesn’t mean a weaker body — it means a body in transition. When you support it right, it supports you back.
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