The Blog
The Importance of Protein Intake
You might be surprised to learn what I consider to be the number one driver of health symptoms for women over the age of 35,
– protein deficiency
The “Why” Behind Hormone Decline: Dysfunction in Three Endocrine Glands
Once we reach 35, our sex hormones (estradiol, progesterone and testosterone) start to decline. This brings with it myriad debilitating symptoms.
We have three glands that are constantly at work to keep our bodies balanced: the pancreas, the ovaries and the adrenals. These three domains of health are all interrelated and it’s common for them to get off track as we age.
When we focus on optimizing each of them and improving how they communicate with one another, we can reduce the risk of chronic disease. This comes from restoring function (or replacing hormones) in each of these three domains.
Hormonal Decline in Your Forties: It’s Not in Your Head
Every day, women come to me with complaints - fatigue, weight gain, anxiety and frustration being at the top of their lists. If you’ve ever had a baby, and felt the very real ups and downs of emotions that come with the immediate postpartum period - you already understand how acutely our hormones can dictate our thoughts and feelings. Too often, women’s concerns are dismissed, and not worked up by medical providers. This comes not from lack of caring, but lack of knowledge. Now, more than ever, we must educate ourselves on what is happening in our bodies as we age.
