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04/03/2026

What Happens to Your Muscle Mass During Perimenopause and Aging?

We talk about bone. We talk about hot flashes. But, we rarely talk about muscle. Muscle may be the single most geroprotective tissue in the female body! And, the perimenopausal and early postmenopausal years, is the time that matters most for protecting it.

The Sarcopenia Crisis Hidden in Normal Aging and Why Building Muscle Now Is Critical for Your Health

03/31/2026

Low progesterone, especially before menopause, is a reflection of your body’s internal health, but it can show up as:

• increased anxiety, irritability, or rage leading up to your
period
• spotting before period
• short luteal phase
• poor sleep during luteal phase
• feeling wired + exhausted
• heavy periods

If you’re experiencing these symptoms, your body is asking for support 🤍

Where to start:

• eating enough for your needs (including carbs)
• stabilizing blood sugar
• supporting your nervous system
• repleting key nutrients
• optimizing thyroid health
• supporting your internal cellular environment (reducing inflammation and oxidative stress)

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03/27/2026

Pollen season has begun here in North Carolina!

Are you experiencing allergy symptoms or feeling a little more tired and sluggish?

Did you know that certain teas contain powerful natural compounds that can help fight seasonal allergies?

Research shows that green tea may be especially beneficial thanks to a compound called epigallocatechin gallate (EGG) - which has been found to block the lgE receptor, which is involved in the binding of allergens to mast cells, leading to the release of inflammatory mediators.

This means sipping on green tea could help reduce sneezing, congestion, and other allergy symptoms before the event starts!

In addition to green tea, here are some other herbal allies that can support your immune system and ease allergy discomfort:

+ Nettle tea
+ Turmeric-ginger tea
+ Peppermint tea
+ Rooibos tea + Elderberry tea

Pro tip: Add raw honey for additional allergy relief and lemon for an extra vitamin C boost!

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03/27/2026

😂🤣 Happy Friday!!

03/25/2026

In this podcast episode of You Are Not Broken, urologist Dr. Una Lee talks about what women actually need in midlife care — and why the system still makes it so hard to get.

They dive into the importance of patient-centered research — studying what truly matters to women: quality of life, sexual health, urinary symptoms, and comfort.

Give it a listen!

Podcast Episode · You Are Not Broken · March 22 · 52m

03/23/2026

Spring tends to bring an instinct to “reset.”

Clean out the pantry. Start a new plan. Do something dramatic to feel better. But hormonally, the body rarely needs something extreme.

More often, it benefits from a return to the foundations.

•Consistent meals that stabilize blood sugar.
•Morning light that anchors your circadian rhythm.
•Movement that supports lymphatic circulation and metabolic health.
•Omega-3 fats that help regulate inflammation.
•Sleep that allows the nervous system and hormones to recalibrate.

The reality is that hormones respond most strongly to repeated daily inputs. Not perfection or intensity, just patterns over time.

Spring can be a helpful moment to pause and ask: What signals am I sending my body most days?

The small things listed here might seem simple, but they’re the inputs that shape your physiology.

You don’t need a dramatic overhaul. Often you just need to return to what the body recognizes as supportive.

If you’re trying to support your hormones and aren’t sure where to start, this list is a very good place.

Which one of these do you already do consistently?

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03/20/2026

Menopause Barbie 🤣

03/19/2026

If you’ve been told PCOS is just an o***y problem... you haven’t been given the whole story.

Most women hear that PCOS is about cysts on the ovaries, but the truth is, PCOS is a whole-body condition that involves so much especially your metabolism, hormones, gut, and adrenals.

• Insulin resistance is one of the biggest drivers, pushing up testosterone and disrupting ovulation.

• Chronic inflammation fans the flame, making it harder to manage weight, energy, and cravings.

• Gut imbalances can impact nutrient absorption, blood sugar, and even mood regulation.

• Cortisol dysregulation can throw off cycles, worsen fatigue, and block healing.

This is why so many women with PCOS struggle with symptoms that go far beyond their ovaries- irregular periods, acne, unwanted hair growth, fatigue, weight resistance, mood swings, and fertility challenges.

When we start addressing the root causes- balancing blood sugar, calming inflammation, healing the gut, and supporting stress resilience- everything begins to shift:

✔️Cycles regulate
✔️ Energy returns
✔️ Skin clears
✔️ Mood improves
✔️ Hormones come back into balance

Supporting PCOS isn’t about quick fixes or endless prescriptions. It’s about restoring balance, step by step, with daily habits and a root-cause approach that supports your whole body.

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03/17/2026

✨ SUPPLEMENT SPOTLIGHT ✨

Magnesium is one of the most overlooked nutrients in women’s health yet one of the most essential. Nearly 50% of women are estimated to be magnesium deficient, thanks to modern stress, poor soil quality, and hormonal demands that deplete magnesium faster.

This single mineral acts as a cofactor in over 300 biochemical reactions influencing:

• Energy production (ATP metabolism)
• Nervous system + stress response
• Sleep quality + relaxation
• Muscle function + tension release
• Blood pressure + blood sugar regulation
• Hormone metabolism + PMS support

When magnesium is low, you might feel it as fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, or stubborn hormonal symptoms that don’t seem to budge no matter how “clean” your diet is.

But not all magnesium forms are created equal. Each type supports different body systems and choosing the right form matters for results.

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03/14/2026

Anyone else?? 🙋‍♀️

03/10/2026

Give this podcast episode, with Dr Mary Claire Haver and Dr. Andrea Matsumura, a listen to learn:

1. Why up to 50% of menopausal women have sleep apnea and don't know it

2. The critical connection between your hormones and sleep disorders

3. How to build the perfect sleep environment with 3 key elements

Poor sleep during perimenopause and menopause isn't just exhausting—it's linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk, depression, anxiety, weight gain, cognitive decline, and reduced quality of life. Yet for decades, women's sleep complaints have been minimized, dismissed, or blamed on just ge...

03/09/2026

The tenets of training for your old lady body...

We train to support the life we want to live - now and decades from now. 💪

We care about our bone, muscle, strength, power, heart, balance, mobility, pelvic floors.

We know it’s never too early to start - and it’s never too late either.

We know that consistency doesn’t mean perfection.

We respect recovery as part of training.

We adapt for life stages, injuries, energy and seasons.

We train with patience, because this is a decades-long endeavour.

We reject urgency, punishment and aesthetic deadlines.

We are playing the long game.

This isn’t a trend or a plan or a six week fix. It’s a mindset shift.
And once you adopt it, it’s very hard to go back.

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