Aspire Wellness Integrative Health

11/22/2025

Marysville Christmas Walk! Come say hi and enjoy a ride!

11/21/2025

5 Myths About Menopause (Science-Backed Truths)

Women have been told so many half-truths about menopause — but modern research gives us a completely different picture.

Here are the top 5 myths, reframed through real science:

MYTH 1: “HRT is dangerous for everyone.”

Truth: Research shows that for many healthy women who begin hormone therapy before age 60 or within 10 years of menopause, the benefits often outweigh the risks. Early initiation is linked to cardiovascular protection, reduced mortality, and better symptom control.
Menopause care must be individualized — not fear-based.

MYTH 2: “Weight gain is inevitable.”

Truth: While estrogen decline affects insulin sensitivity, muscle mass, and fat distribution, studies consistently show that women can prevent or reverse weight changes with:
✔ Strength training
✔ Adequate protein
✔ Gut and metabolic support
✔ Optimized sleep + stress pathways
Menopause changes the body — but it doesn’t take away your ability to change it back.

MYTH 3: “Hot flashes are the only real symptom.”

Truth: Menopause affects every major system with estrogen receptors — brain, heart, gut, immune, joints, and metabolism.
Symptoms like anxiety, palpitations, brain fog, joint pain, dry eyes, gut changes, and sleep disruption are not random — they’re biologically validated.

MYTH 4: “If your labs are normal, you’re fine.”

Truth: Hormone levels fluctuate wildly in perimenopause. FSH may not rise until later, and estradiol can swing hour-to-hour.
This is why menopause is primarily a clinical diagnosis. Your symptoms often tell us more than your labs ever will.

MYTH 5: “You just have to deal with it.”

Truth: There are more evidence-supported treatments than ever:
✔ Appropriately prescribed HRT
✔ Gut and microbiome support
✔ Nervous system + stress regulation
✔ Metabolic optimization
✔ Targeted nutrients
✔ Lifestyle upgrades that truly move the needle
Menopause is treatable. Suffering is not required.

If you’ve been dismissed, told “it’s normal,” or feel unheard — it’s time for a different approach.
Menopause deserves modern, integrative, science-backed care.

Book your appointment today 740-277-6269

11/14/2025

This week Kym and I discussed some take aways from a recent Immune health conference I had attended.

Your immune system is more than your body’s defense—it’s the foundation of long-term health and longevity. In this week’s *Ask NP Deidre*, Nurse Practitioner...

11/14/2025

A New Chapter in Women’s Hormone Health
This week, the FDA officially removed the long-standing Black Box Warning on estrogen therapy. For many women, this warning created understandable fear and confusion for years.

We want to honor that.
So many women have carried anxiety, guilt, or conflicting messages around hormones and their health. Whether you’ve used hormone therapy, avoided it, or you’re still unsure—your experience is valid.

At Aspire Wellness Integrative Health, our commitment has always been to bring clarity where there has been confusion. For years, we’ve educated on both the benefits and the risks of hormone therapy with compassion, nuance, and evidence. We’ve helped women understand how hormones influence the brain, bones, cardiovascular system, mood, sleep, and overall well-being.

As more women are offered hormone therapy because of this update, we want you to know:
💛 You deserve informed, individualized, judgment-free care.
💛 You deserve a provider who listens first, and guides with both science and sensitivity.

Our team has spent years immersed in the complexities of HRT—long before this change—and we are grateful to continue supporting women with the depth of knowledge and experience they deserve.

If you’re seeking a safe place to explore your hormone health, to ask questions, or to finally receive clarity—we are here to walk with you.

Book a discovery call www.aspirewih.com

11/12/2025

Our Medical Assistant, Jess, took these unfiltered photos of the aurora borealis last night! If you missed them, they should be visible tonight, too. Who all caught a glimpse of this last night?

11/10/2025

After a weekend spent at a conference in Denver, our provider, Lauren, stayed an extra day to get some hiking and sunshine in before coming back to Ohio. Lauren and her husband went on a 6 mile hike up and down the Rocky Mountains. She fully expected to be out of commission today and in pain - but she feels great and had absolutely no pain!

So what’s her secret? Lauren has been using the Liposomal BPC-157 + KPV Combo - this product alone completely cut out her after-hike soreness and pain.

This is just one of so many successful stories on how these peptides are changing our lives and our patient’s lives. Interested in learning more or want to purchase this for yourself? Just give us a call at 740.277.6269. These products can be purchased in-office or we can ship them to you!

11/03/2025

Ever wondered why you’re constantly fatigued or battling unexplained symptoms?

It might be the hidden toxins taking a toll on your health. Dive deep into understanding your body’s toxic load with the Vibrant Wellness Total Tox Burden test.

The Total Tox Burden is a simple and quick test that provides complete insight into the levels of heavy metals, mold toxins, and environmental toxins in your body.

You may benefits from this test if you have:
- Unexplained fatigue or brain fog
- Digestive issues like nausea or diarrhea
- Respiratory issues or breathing problems
- History of heavy metal toxicity
- Chronic headaches or neurological issues
- Skin rashes, eczema, or dermatitis
- Frequent chemical or toxin exposure
- Suspected mold or environmental toxin exposure

Reclaim your vitality and well-being today! Order the Total Tax Burden today and then schedule an appointment with one of our providers to go over your results and next steps to feeling better! https://aspirewih.wellproz.com/patient/product/83191

10/31/2025

Women who used transdermal hormone therapy to treat menopausal symptoms experienced lower rates of anxiety and depression than those who used oral hormone therapy, found a study presented at The Menopause Society 2025 Annual Meeting. http://ms.spr.ly/6182tE68r

10/31/2025

Longevity Meets Heart Health: The Hidden Role of Toxins ❤️

After attending Vibrant’s Longevity Summit, one area I’ve continued to dive deep into is how environmental toxins silently impact cardiovascular health.

🔍 A major 2018 BMJ study found that exposure to toxic metals like arsenic, lead, cadmium, and copper is linked to a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease. These metals can:
• Increase oxidative stress
• Damage mitochondrial function
• Trigger inflammation
• Disrupt nitric oxide balance, leading to endothelial dysfunction

💡 In fact, nearly 9 million deaths worldwide in 2019 were linked to pollution, and over 70% were cardiovascular-related.

This underscores why looking beyond the standard cholesterol panel matters. Testing for environmental toxins, oxidative stress markers, and genetic detox capacity can uncover the root cause of cardiovascular risk.

✨ Personalized detoxification strategies, targeted nutrients, and lifestyle shifts can truly change the trajectory of heart health.

👉 Schedule a consult with one of our providers to explore your unique cardiovascular risks and learn how a personalized, root-cause approach can help protect your heart. 740-277-6269


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10/25/2025

Happy Halloween!! So much to do today at Scarysville in Marysville!!! Come grab some candy, kettle corn, coffee, hot chocolate and so much more!!! Plus play a game with Super Games!! And don’t forget to stop by to say Hi to Carla, NP outside Pulse Yoga!