Health+Hormones

Health+Hormones I am a certified family nurse practitioner focusing on bioidentical hormone optimization to improve quality of life.

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Here's what you may not realize:Low libido may point to estrogen decline.Difficulty with arousal may signal a testostero...
11/06/2025

Here's what you may not realize:

Low libido may point to estrogen decline.

Difficulty with arousal may signal a testosterone imbalance.

Pain with intimacy may trace back to vaginal estrogen loss.

When intimacy feels off, it’s not just about your relationship. It’s about your physiology.

That’s why we never dismiss libido changes. We listen. We investigate. We treat the cause, not just the symptom.

👉 Want to learn how hormones and metabolism shape intimacy? Let’s walk through it together.

Menopause is not a sprint to the finish. It’s a marathon that requires thoughtful training.When therapies are carefully ...
11/05/2025

Menopause is not a sprint to the finish. It’s a marathon that requires thoughtful training.

When therapies are carefully stacked: hormones, nutrition, exercise, sleep, they reinforce each other. One makes the next more effective.

That’s why results in our practice don’t vanish after a few weeks. They accumulate. They hold. They last.

If you’ve been chasing quick fixes that never stick, it may be time to train differently. Book your appointment with us today!

Lifting weights builds more than muscle. It builds a better brain.Improved mood chemistry, sharper focus, less stress.
11/04/2025

Lifting weights builds more than muscle.

It builds a better brain.
Improved mood chemistry, sharper focus, less stress.

When you’ve been doing “everything right” and the scale barely moves, it’s more than frustrating. It’s exhausting.For ma...
11/03/2025

When you’ve been doing “everything right” and the scale barely moves, it’s more than frustrating. It’s exhausting.

For many, it’s not a lack of effort.
It’s PCOS.
It’s a thyroid that’s underperforming.
It’s depression, certain medications, or insulin resistance quietly working against you.

Weight loss isn’t just calories in, calories out.
It’s a complex interaction between hormones, metabolism, mental health, sleep, stress, and daily habits.

That’s why we take a whole-person approach: testing, listening, and designing a plan that addresses every barrier standing in your way.
When your body is supported in all the right places, change becomes possible.

You’ve worked hard. Now let’s make it work for you. Link in bio.

Generic advice creates generic results.Lasting fat loss requires a full evaluation of your hormones, metabolism, nutrien...
10/31/2025

Generic advice creates generic results.

Lasting fat loss requires a full evaluation of your hormones, metabolism, nutrient needs, and lifestyle factors, not just a smaller plate and longer workouts.

We create plans that work with your biology, not against it.
Link in bio to book it.

Cycle patterns can reveal which hormone pathways are most affected: whether it’s ovulatory dysfunction, androgen excess,...
10/30/2025

Cycle patterns can reveal which hormone pathways are most affected: whether it’s ovulatory dysfunction, androgen excess, or insulin resistance.

Understanding your cycle clues allows for targeted treatment rather than guesswork.

Interested in learning more? Book a comprehensive hormone evaluation today.

1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime.But risk isn’t just about genetics, it’s also about what’s happe...
10/29/2025

1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime.
But risk isn’t just about genetics, it’s also about what’s happening beneath the surface.

Metabolic dysfunction, insulin resistance, inflammation, and hormone imbalance all play a role in shaping your body’s internal environment.
And that environment can either support long-term health, or fuel disease.

Breast cancer prevention goes beyond mammograms.
It starts with understanding your risk and optimizing the systems that keep you well.

This month, take one step beyond awareness:
Ask about a personalized prevention and screening plan.
Your labs can tell us more than you think.

Book your consultation today.

Testosterone is trending. But this isn’t hype. It plays a role in energy, libido, bone density, and body composition for...
10/29/2025

Testosterone is trending. But this isn’t hype. It plays a role in energy, libido, bone density, and body composition for men and women alike.

We offer comprehensive testing and treatment to keep your levels in the range that supports optimal health, without the gimmicks.

Book your hormone evaluation, and let's find where your levels stand.

Even if breast cancer runs in your family, genes are only part of the picture. Epigenetics can influence whether those g...
10/28/2025

Even if breast cancer runs in your family, genes are only part of the picture. Epigenetics can influence whether those genes activate.

Lifestyle strategies shown to lower risk include:

Eating a plant-forward, fiber-rich diet

Staying physically active

Supporting insulin sensitivity and metabolic balance

Limiting alcohol and endocrine disruptor exposure

Prioritizing sleep and stress recovery

Awareness means more than knowing your risk. It means knowing how to lower it.

Food shouldn’t be the loudest voice in your head.For some, constant cravings and fixation on eating aren’t about self-co...
10/28/2025

Food shouldn’t be the loudest voice in your head.

For some, constant cravings and fixation on eating aren’t about self-control. They’re rooted in hormonal signals that are out of sync.

By optimizing metabolic health through nutrition, lifestyle changes, and in some cases GLP-1 therapy, we can help quiet the mental chatter around food.

That’s when you get your focus, energy, and joy back.

Ready for the noise to stop? Check our link in bio to book your consult today.

10/27/2025

We’re curious — what are your thoughts on hormone pellet therapy?

At Health+Hormones, we know that hormones are highly individualized — not every therapy works for every person. We’re considering offering pellet therapy as an additional option for those who prefer a more long-term, steady approach.

👉 Tell us what you think!

Poll options:
1️⃣ I’d love to learn more about pellet therapy!
2️⃣ I already use pellets and love them!
3️⃣ I prefer creams, injections, or oral options.
4️⃣ Not sure — I’d like to understand the pros and cons first.

October serves as a reminder that breast health and metabolic health are deeply interconnected. Elevated insulin, chroni...
10/27/2025

October serves as a reminder that breast health and metabolic health are deeply interconnected.

Elevated insulin, chronic inflammation, and weight resistance don’t just affect energy or weight. They may also fuel cancer risk. Supporting stable blood sugar, building muscle, and optimizing metabolic health are powerful tools in prevention and healing.

This month, take one step beyond awareness: ask about a metabolic consultation. Your labs can tell us more than you think. Book your appointment today!

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Clear Lake, IA
50428

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Tuesday 8am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

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