Vida Family Medicine

01/07/2026

Why migraines often get worse before menopause

If you’ve never had migraines before or yours suddenly feel more intense, more frequent, or more unpredictable, there is a real reason for that.

In perimenopause (the years leading up to menopause), your hormones do not slowly fade out.
They swing.

Estrogen can rise high one week and crash the next. These rapid ups and downs are one of the strongest triggers for migraines in women. In fact, most migraines in midlife are not random. They are responding to these hormone shifts.

That is why many women in their late 30s and 40s say,
“I suddenly started getting migraines,”
or
“My old migraines became unbearable.”

Nothing is wrong with you.
Your nervous system is reacting to hormonal instability.

The good news?
When we understand the hormone pattern behind your migraines, we can often treat them more effectively, sometimes with the right type of hormone support and sometimes with a combination of hormone and neurology care.

You deserve relief, not just painkillers.

To learn more or book a visit, head to www.vidafamilymed.com

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Vida Family Medicine
📍 1111 Hwy 6, Suite 122, Sugar Land, TX 77478
📞 713-766-4496
🌐 www.vidafamilymed.com
📧 info@vidafamilymed.com
Youtube: Vida Family Medicine

01/05/2026

See you all, later! 🩷

Start the New Year with support and compassion, not guilt and pressure. Join Dr. Rebecca Berens, family physician and founder of Vida Family Medicine, and Dr. Sara Ionescu, family physician and movement coach, for a welcoming conversation about building a sustainable movement practice that honors your body and wellbeing.

This event is designed to help you reconnect with movement in a way that feels realistic, enjoyable, and free from diet-culture messaging.

You will learn:
✔ How to build flexible and sustainable movement habits
✔ Why “falling off track” is normal and nothing to feel ashamed of
✔ Ways to incorporate movement into daily life without rigid rules
✔ How to recognize and resist diet-culture messaging around exercise
✔ How to choose movement that feels good and supports long-term health

Who this is for:
Anyone who wants to feel better in their body, move more consistently, or start the New Year without diet-culture pressure. No fitness level required. No weigh-ins. No shaming.

Event Details
Date: January 5, 2026
Time: 12pm Central Time
Location: Virtual Event
Cost: Free

About the Speakers
Dr. Rebecca Berens is a family physician and founder of Vida Family Medicine in Sugar Land, TX, providing compassionate, evidence-based, weight-inclusive care.
Dr. Sara Ionescu is a family physician and movement coach who supports people in creating joyful, sustainable movement routines rooted in self-compassion.

What to Expect
This is a zero-pressure, welcoming space. Join with your camera on or off, and stay for a Q&A to get personalized guidance.

Start your New Year with support, not shame. We’d love to have you.

Register now!

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Vida Family Medicine
📍 1111 Hwy 6, Suite 122, Sugar Land, TX 77478
📞 713-766-4496
🌐 www.vidafamilymed.com
📧 info@vidafamilymed.com
Youtube: Vida Family Medicine

01/05/2026

Continuing the powerful conversation with psychologist Dr. Teresa Anderson, Dr. Rebecca Berens reflects on how her own experiences with trauma have made her a more attentive and compassionate physician.

Surviving an abusive relationship in medical school and navigating long-term recovery from an eating disorder gave her firsthand insight into post-traumatic stress and the subtle red flags that patients may not yet recognize or feel safe enough to voice.

These lived experiences allow her to sense when someone is carrying something heavy and to offer the gentle, non-judgmental space they need to finally open up.

Thank you, Dr. Teresa Anderson, for this vulnerable and important discussion on trauma-informed care. This is Part 3 of a special 4-part series we’re sharing this week.

Dr. Rebecca Berens is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Sugar Land, Texas.

Follow for more real, compassionate conversations on healing and health.

• Watch the full interview on Dr. Teresa Anderson’s YouTube channel.

• What helps you feel truly safe when sharing with a healthcare provider?

• Save this reel if you know someone who needs to hear they’re not alone.

• Learn more at vidafamilymed.com

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Vida Family Medicine
📍 1111 Hwy 6, Suite 122, Sugar Land, TX 77478
📞 713-766-4496
🌐 www.vidafamilymed.com
📧 info@vidafamilymed.com
Youtube: Vida Family Medicine

01/04/2026

Continuing the heartfelt conversation with psychologist Dr. Teresa Anderson, Dr. Rebecca Berens opens up about her own path to healing.

She shares that her eating disorder began in college, with true recovery taking years—well into residency. Later, during medical school, she survived an abusive relationship that nearly cost her life. These experiences brought deep understanding of post-traumatic stress and the subtle signs that someone may be struggling in silence.

Today, those lived experiences help her recognize when patients need a safe space to share—and offer the compassion they deserve.

This is Part 2 of a special 4-part series we’re sharing this week.

Dr. Rebecca Berens is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Sugar Land, Texas.

Follow for more real conversations on healing and health.

• Watch the full interview on Dr. Teresa Anderson’s YouTube channel.
• Save this reel if it resonates—sharing stories helps others feel less alone.
• Learn more at vidafamilymed.com

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Vida Family Medicine
📍 1111 Hwy 6, Suite 122, Sugar Land, TX 77478
📞 713-766-4496
🌐 www.vidafamilymed.com
📧 info@vidafamilymed.com
Youtube: Vida Family Medicine

01/02/2026

Is your New Year starting with headaches that feel different, more intense, or completely unpredictable? You are not imagining this.

Many women in their 30s and 40s notice new migraines or worsening headaches as their hormones shift. This is not just stress. This is biology and it is treatable.

Start by tracking your headaches and your cycle. Look for patterns and then bring that information to a hormone informed provider. Together, you can create a real treatment plan that helps you find relief instead of just surviving.

You do not have to push through migraines. You deserve answers. You deserve options. You deserve to feel better.

✨ Start tracking your symptoms today and take the first step toward hormone aware care. The Vida Family Medicine team is here to support you.

📞 Book an appointment to get personalized guidance and relief.

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Vida Family Medicine
📍 1111 Hwy 6, Suite 122, Sugar Land, TX 77478
📞 713-766-4496
🌐 www.vidafamilymed.com
📧 info@vidafamilymed.com
Youtube: Vida Family Medicine

01/02/2026

As we welcome a new year, we are grateful for the trust you place in us and the opportunity to care for you and your family. Wishing you a year filled with health, peace, and moments of joy.

Happy New Year from all of us at Vida Family Medicine 💛

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Vida Family Medicine
📍 1111 Hwy 6, Suite 122, Sugar Land, TX 77478
📞 713-766-4496
🌐 www.vidafamilymed.com
📧 info@vidafamilymed.com
Youtube: Vida Family Medicine

01/01/2026

In this opening clip from her conversation with psychologist Dr. Teresa Anderson, board-certified family medicine physician Dr. Rebecca Berens shares how she found her calling.

Drawn to family medicine for its focus on preventive care and early intervention, Dr. Berens believes catching health concerns early—whether chronic disease, mental health challenges, or trauma—makes a profound difference in people’s lives.

Her own lived experience with an eating disorder and trauma has deeply shaped her compassionate, patient-centered approach, creating a safe space for patients to share for the very first time.

Thank you, Dr. Teresa Anderson, for this heartfelt discussion on trauma-informed care and healing. This is Part 1 of a special 4-part series we’re sharing this week.

Follow for honest, helpful insights on health and wellness.

• Watch the full interview on Dr. Teresa Anderson’s YouTube channel.
• Save this if early intervention matters to you.
• Learn more at vidafamilymed.com.

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Vida Family Medicine
📍 1111 Hwy 6, Suite 122, Sugar Land, TX 77478
📞 713-766-4496
🌐 www.vidafamilymed.com
📧 info@vidafamilymed.com
Youtube: Vida Family Medicine

12/31/2025

The holidays are over, but the cravings might still be here and that’s completely normal.

Craving carbs or certain foods after weeks of holiday eating is not a failure. It’s your body telling you it needs fuel, stability, and care. Diet culture may tell you to “detox” or “cut carbs” but your body is asking for something very different, gentleness, balance, and nourishment.

In this post, we break down why cravings happen, why restriction often backfires, and how to approach your health in January without shame or punishment.

Your body doesn’t need a reset. It needs support. 💛

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Vida Family Medicine
📍 1111 Hwy 6, Suite 122, Sugar Land, TX 77478
📞 713-766-4496
🌐 www.vidafamilymed.com
📧 info@vidafamilymed.com
Youtube: Vida Family Medicine

12/29/2025

We’re excited to invite you to a free virtual event hosted by Dr. Rebecca Berens of Vida Family Medicine and Emily Young of The Embodied Trainer.

This collaborative conversation will explore trauma-informed ways to begin or continue an exercise routine with care, safety, and support. You will learn how to build movement practices that feel sustainable, respectful of your body, and aligned with your needs.

🗓 Friday, January 23, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM CST
📍 Virtual
💻 Free to attend

Whether you are navigating burnout, chronic stress, past trauma, or simply want a more compassionate relationship with movement, this event is for you.

Register via the link in the comments section to save your spot.

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Vida Family Medicine
📍 1111 Hwy 6, Suite 122, Sugar Land, TX 77478
📞 713-766-4496
🌐 www.vidafamilymed.com
📧 info@vidafamilymed.com
Youtube: Vida Family Medicine

12/29/2025

Busy seasons have a way of convincing us that our needs can wait.
That rest can be postponed.
That caring for ourselves is something we should feel guilty about.

It is not.

Taking care of your health does not take away from anyone else. It allows you to show up with more steadiness, energy, and clarity, especially during demanding times of life.

Even small acts of care count. A pause. A breath. A meal. A night of rest.

You are allowed to take care of yourself without guilt, even during busy seasons of life.

Follow for more compassionate, evidence based guidance through midlife health, perimenopause, and menopause.

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Vida Family Medicine
📍 1111 Hwy 6, Suite 122, Sugar Land, TX 77478
📞 713-766-4496
🌐 www.vidafamilymed.com
📧 info@vidafamilymed.com
Youtube: Vida Family Medicine

12/28/2025

Menopause can change how your body responds to food, stress, sleep, and routine. During the holidays, those changes often feel even louder.

If weight feels harder to manage right now, it does not mean you are failing or doing something wrong. Hormonal shifts, disrupted sleep, and added stress all play a role, especially during perimenopause and menopause.

This season is not about strict rules or fixing your body. It is about understanding what is happening and offering yourself more support, not less.

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Vida Family Medicine
📍 1111 Hwy 6, Suite 122, Sugar Land, TX 77478
📞 713-766-4496
🌐 www.vidafamilymed.com
📧 info@vidafamilymed.com
Youtube: Vida Family Medicine

12/26/2025

Wrapping up our series on The Muslim S*x Podcast with Dr. Sadaf Lodhi, Dr. Rebecca Berens discusses the connection between eating disorders, mental health, and intimacy.

While conditions like anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder can increase risk, eating disorders can affect anyone. Many people experience both due to shared underlying factors.

Eating disorders often deeply impact intimacy. Struggles with body image make vulnerability difficult, and a history of trauma (sexual, physical, family-related, or other) can keep the body in a stressed state, making relaxation and connection challenging.

Thank you, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi, for this compassionate and insightful conversation on body image, health, and healing.

This is Part 3 of a 3-part series this week.

Dr. Rebecca Berens is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Sugar Land, Texas.

Follow for more helpful health tips and honest discussions.

• Watch the full episode on The Muslim S*x Podcast YouTube channel.

• Comment: How has mental health affected relationships in your life?

• Save and share this reel to help others feel seen.

• Learn more at vidafamilymed.com