Dr. Amanda Tracy, ND

Dr. Amanda Tracy, ND Women's Hormone Expert, Prof. of Nutrition at Univ. of Maryland, guiding you to thrive in your 40s+

Celebrating the holiday season with a delicious vegan meal , one of the best Italian restaurants we have been to in Cal...
12/07/2025

Celebrating the holiday season with a delicious vegan meal , one of the best Italian restaurants we have been to in California, should do a feature on this restaurant, besides offering vegan options (for a discount, versus a plant based unchanged you find elsewhere), 30% of sales are contributed directly to employees.

Calistoga tractor lights parade was a first for us, too 🎄

12/04/2025

😫 Awake at 4AM (Again)? Here's what I do to fall back asleep fast ⬇️

If you're waking in the early hours, your cortisol may be spiking too early — hijacking the best part of your sleep (REM).

Try these 3 things to reset your nervous system in the moment:
1️⃣ Physiologic sighs (inhale, sharp inhale, long exhale)
2️⃣ REM mimic eye movement (eyes closed, slow left ↔️ right)
3️⃣ Sleep story (Calm app or similar)

And here’s how I prevent the 4AM wake-up in the first place:
✨ Hydrate with 8–12 oz warm water
✨ Delay caffeine by 60 mins
✨ Get outside in the first hour of your day

Tough game for the Bruins but a fun date night for us 🏒 ❤️
11/24/2025

Tough game for the Bruins but a fun date night for us 🏒

❤️

11/24/2025

🥑 Going Green (Perimenopause Edition) 💚
Forget kale — let’s talk avocados and pistachios.

These green gems are:
✔️ Rich in healthy fats + vitamin B6 → mood, energy & libido boosters
✔️ Avocados increase adiponectin — a hormone that helps burn belly fat
✔️ High in fiber → supports blood sugar, balances hormones, lowers cholesterol
✔️ Gut-friendly = better elimination (aka, pooping like a champ 🚽)

Snack smart, support your hormones, and enjoy every bite.

never tasted this good. 🥑🌿

11/19/2025

Still being told your symptoms are “just part of aging”?
You deserve better — and you’re not alone.

When it comes to perimenopause, the right provider makes all the difference. Not someone who throws a pill at your symptoms or tells you to “just relax,” but a trained, licensed expert who actually sees the whole you.

In this reel, I’ll walk you through:
✅ How to find a certified menopause specialist
✅ Why credentials like Menopause Society certification matter
✅ What the Menopause Association, Pause Life Directory, and AANP can tell you
✅ What to look for — and what to avoid — when choosing a provider

👩‍⚕️ I serve on the board of the Menopause Association, I’m a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, and I’ve been honored to be recommended by Dr. Mary Claire Haver herself in the 'Pause Life Directory.

This isn’t just hormones.
It’s your health. Your mind. Your relationships.
You deserve a partner who gets that — and gets YOU.

🟢 Explore working together https://www.dramandatracy.com

11/11/2025

We dance to keep our brains healthy 💃Dance has been proven to enhance cognitive abilities, improve memory, boost concentration and support focus while preventing cognitive delcline.

11/05/2025

Your hormones love Fall foods — especially during perimenopause.

Here’s why:
🥕 Root veggies = blood sugar balance + steady mood
🎃 Pumpkin = luteal phase support + PMS ease
🌿 Turmeric & cinnamon = anti-inflammatory support for heavy periods + estrogen regulation
This season, let food be your gentle medicine.
Nourish your body. Support your hormones. Reclaim your energy. 💛

👉 Save this as a reminder next time you’re meal planning or grocery shopping!

11/02/2025

🕰️ Daylight Saving Time Got You Feeling Off?
You’re not imagining it — that one-hour time shift can seriously disrupt your cortisol curve, sleep cycles, and hormone balance.

Especially in perimenopause, you may feel:

⚡️ More tired in the morning
💤 Wired but tired at night
😵‍💫 Brain fog or low mood
Here’s how I help my clients reset fast:
☀️ AM light exposure within 30–60 mins of waking
💧 Hydrate before coffee
📆 Stick to a consistent wake/sleep time
📱 Screen-free wind down 30–60 mins before bed
🧠 Support your nervous system (journaling, magnesium, breathwork)
✨ Be gentle with yourself. Your hormones love rhythm — not rush.

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10/24/2025

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10/21/2025

Without hormonal balance, you might just be stressing your system with more food your body can’t use effectively.

✅ You need protein
❌ You don’t need punishment
✅ You need hormones + digestion + timing that work with you

10/15/2025

Anxiety that comes out of nowhere? You’re not imagining it.

In perimenopause, your hormones are shifting faster than a teenager’s mood on prom night—and you’re left riding the emotional rollercoaster without a seatbelt.

➡️ Here’s what’s really going on:

🔻 Estrogen is fluctuating unpredictably
🔻 Progesterone—the hormone that brings calm and balance—is quietly exiting stage left
🔺 And your nervous system? It’s stuck in high alert.

The result?
💥 Racing thoughts
💥 Sudden panic
💥 That gnawing sense of dread for no apparent reason

🧠 It’s not “just stress” or “getting older.” It’s chemistry.
And the good news? It’s also manageable—with the right approach.

In my upcoming FREE WEBINAR on Nov 5th, I'll be breaking down how your hormones impact your mood—and what you can start doing to support your body and mind through the transition.

Register HERE:
https://thearomaspecialist.com/mood-hormonemasterclass/

Because you deserve to feel calm, clear, and in control—not ruled by a cascade of cortisol and confusion.

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