In recent years, intermittent fasting (IF) has exploded in popularity as an effective health optimization strategy. And for good reason. When done correctly, IF can provide impressive benefits relative to metabolism, cellular health, and longevity. But here’s...
Were you told that having a hysterectomy would solve your gynecological problems? Perhaps you had fibroids. Or endometriosis. Heavy bleeding. Or even cancer. Regardless, surgery probably seemed like the answer. And perhaps it was indeed necessary and/or it resolved...
Fat that accumulates around the midsection rarely shows up overnight. For most people, belly fat comes on gradually. It’s also true that abdominal weight often occurs in spite of eating and exercise habits that haven’t changed (or that might even be better than they...
Waking up drenched in sweat during the night is miserable. Your sheets are soaked. You’re chilled. And you’re exhausted from disrupted sleep. If you’re a woman in perimenopause or early menopause, you may assume night sweats are just part par for the course. But...
You know sleep is important to your good health. And we’ve all heard the advice around getting 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night, maintaining a consistent bedtime routine, avoiding screens before bed, etc. But what many people don’t realize is that poor...
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects approximately 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. In other words, it’s fairly common. But here’s what many women with PCOS don’t realize: this condition does not disappear once menopause is reached. In fact, PCOS...
The idea that testosterone somehow causes prostate cancer has terrified men and their doctors for decades, keeping countless men from the hormone therapy they so desperately need. But there’s a problem with this somewhat pervasive notion: it’s not true. And yet,...
If you suffer from anxiety, you know all too well what it’s like to feel on edge for no apparent reason. You also know how small stressors can trigger outsized reactions. And you likely know what’s it’s like to be kept awake at night by unstoppable anxious thoughts....
If you’re a woman struggling with chronic sleep issues, it’s likely you would try just about anything if it meant getting a quality night’s sleep. Maybe you’ve invested in blackout curtains and a new mattress. Maybe you’ve downloaded relaxation apps or...
When we talk about hormone therapy, most people think of estrogen (and maybe progesterone) for women and testosterone for men. It’s true that these are heavy hitters when it comes to optimizing hormones. But they aren’t the only hormones that matter as people age....
