Essence Women's Health & Weight Loss

12/20/2025

Today’s work vibes

12/06/2025

GLP-1 therapy isn’t just about appetite. It’s about healing what’s underneath.

When inflammation runs high, it can show up as:
• Constant fatigue, even after rest
• Stubborn weight gain that doesn’t budge
• Brain fog or low mood
• Achy joints and swelling that slow you down

GLP-1s help calm that internal fire.

They improve how your body processes sugar, lower inflammatory signals, and support heart and metabolic health, all of which work together to restore steadier energy and easier weight management.

Even microdosed therapy can create meaningful change when paired with the right nutrition, movement, and recovery.

✨ GLP-1 therapy can do more than help you lose weight. It can help your body function the way it was designed to.

Schedule your consultation to learn more.

12/05/2025

Comfort food doesn’t have to weigh you down. These dishes deliver warmth while fueling satiety, metabolism, and gut health:

🥣 Lentil + Vegetable Stew → plant protein + gut support

🍲 Turkey + White Bean Chili → lean protein + steady energy

🥬 Brussels Sprouts with Quinoa + Walnuts → fiber + healthy fats for inflammation control

✨ Winter meals that are cozy and strategic. Want a nutrition plan personalized for your body? Book your consultation today.

We can help you design your meal plan as a part of our metabolic optimization program! DM us for more info.

12/04/2025

Emerging research in nutritional psychiatry shows that diet plays a powerful role in mental health.

Certain foods provide the building blocks for neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, while others calm inflammation and strengthen the gut-brain connection.

Food isn’t the whole solution, but it is a powerful tool.

When combined with sleep, movement, and stress management, nutrition can help support both emotional resilience and mental clarity.

✨ Let’s design a plan that fuels both body and mind. Book your consultation today.

12/03/2025

Too often, movement gets framed around calories and weight.

But the most powerful benefits have little to do with the scale.

✅ It lowers the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and chronic inflammation.
✅ It protects bones, sharpens memory, and lifts mood.
✅ It preserves muscle (aka your body’s currency for independence as you age)

This is the real return on movement: a longer life, lived with clarity and strength.

✨ Let’s create a plan that supports both your lifespan and your healthspan. Schedule your consultation today.

12/03/2025

Estrogen isn’t a single hormone. It’s a trio!

💎 Estradiol (E2): dominant before menopause, driving cycle health, mood, bone density, and sexual function.

🌸 Estriol (E3): lower potency, protective for tissues, especially in pregnancy and for vaginal health.

🔥 Estrone (E1): takes the lead after menopause, less potent but still affects fat distribution and overall balance.

Understanding which form is most active helps explain why symptoms (and solutions) change over time.

✨ Ready to understand your hormones with precision? Book online at essencehealth.org

12/01/2025

Natural menopause is gradual.
Surgical menopause is not.

When ovaries are removed, estrogen and progesterone don’t slowly decline. They disappear. That sudden drop leaves the body vulnerable: bones weaken, cardiovascular risk accelerates, and the emotional toll can be staggering.

This isn’t something to “tough out.”

It’s something to treat proactively.

Hormone therapy, targeted nutrients, and ongoing monitoring can protect your long-term health and your quality of life.

If you’re facing surgical menopause, you need a strategy that starts on day one. We are here to help you navigate through it.

Schedule your consultation today.

12/01/2025

“Is this perimenopause?”

It’s one of the most common questions women ask. Yet one of the least clearly answered.

Perimenopause can start years before your final period, often in your late 30s or early 40s, but it isn’t always obvious.

One woman notices hot flashes. Another has only insomnia and irritability.

A third just feels “off” but can’t explain why.

The confusing part? Those same symptoms can mimic stress, thyroid imbalance, or even nutrient depletion.

That’s why guessing doesn’t work. Testing, careful listening, and the right clinical lens is what makes the difference.

If you’ve wondered whether your symptoms are “just stress” or something more, we can help you find out.

✨ Ready to find out where you are in the transition? Book online at today at essencehealth.org.

11/30/2025

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If you're looking for healthy breakfast ideas, we've got you covered! With sweet, savory, easy & make-ahead options, we have breakfast recipes for everyone.

11/29/2025

We closed out Mr Cs 🍨, till 2026, when we shall meet again!

11/25/2025

Days like today are the best 🙌🏼 Thank you for keeping me sane (mostly). We got this 🫶🏼

11/22/2025

Here’s to another Shatterday with Jill & 🫶🏼Man am I deconditioned! 2026 goals now loading…