Your Ultimate Guide for Healthy Living

Many women are being told to lift heavy, train harder, and push further—especially through perimenopause and beyond. Strength training and endurance exercise are powerful tools, but in my practice I’m seeing something surprising: women over 60 who are fit, disciplined, and doing “all the right things” are showing elevated A1c on their labs. Could it be that the body is asking for balance, recovery, and a new definition of strength?

For many women, the years surrounding perimenopause and menopause can feel like standing in the middle of a crossroads where physical, emotional, and mental pathways all converge. The key to navigating these transitions with vitality lies in understanding how the body’s core systems - particularly our mitochondria, circadian rhythm, stress response, and hormonal balance - work together.

Have you ever wished your body could give you real-time feedback on how you're handling stress, aging, and recovery? It can—and it does....

Summer is more than a change in weather—it’s a shift in energy. A soft return to lightness, movement, and connection. And for so many of...

Low libido is one of the most common challenges women face in their 40s, 50s, and beyond (though it can happen anytime) — and sadly, it’s often met with shame, silence, or a shrug from traditional medicine.

When it comes to navigating the ebbs and flows of perimenopause and menopause, many of us seek natural, holistic approaches to find...

If you’ve ever noticed your breasts feeling lumpy, tender, or even painful—especially before your period—you’re not alone. For many women, these changes are part of a common condition called fibrocystic breast disease. But let’s pause there. Calling this a "disease" is actually misleading.

As women navigate perimenopause and menopause, they often experience shifts in memory, focus, and mood.

When we talk about perimenopause and menopause, the conversation often centers around hot flashes, sleep disruptions, mood swings, and...

Mindfulness is not only a popular practice; it’s also a science-backed approach to managing stress and perimenopause/menopause.

Perimenopause is a transformative phase in a woman’s life, marking the transition from reproductive years to menopause.

The constant exposure to stress can take a toll on our adrenal glands, which are crucial for managing stress and maintaining overall...

As we bask in the warm, sun-kissed days of summer, it's the perfect time to harness the season's energy to rejuvenate our bodies and minds.

Hello, beautiful souls! 🌸 As a middle-aged feminist and spiritual naturopathic doctor, I try my best to navigate the journey of aging...

Imagine stepping into a lush, vibrant garden, where every leaf and blossom whispers ancient secrets of healing and wellness. This garden...

For women, understanding and prioritizing heart health is vital, as heart disease indiscriminately affects women across all ages.

For more than three decades, a captivating notion acquired during my inaugural year at naturopathic school has consistently lingered in...

Ethnic Differences in Timing: Research suggests that there might be differences in the average age of menopause onset among different...

Perimenopause and menopause are both stages in a woman's reproductive life that are characterized by hormonal changes and transitions....

Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause, during which a woman's body undergoes significant hormonal changes....