MORE BLOG POSTS — Brain Health

If your blood sugar has been creeping upward, you may be wondering whether there are natural ways to help bring it back down. The answer is yes. Several supplements have been studied for their ability to support healthier blood sugar levels and improve the way your body responds to insulin. Here are five of my favorites.   1. Berberine Berberine is a plant compound found in several herbs, including barberry and goldenseal. Of all the supplements used for blood sugar support, this one probably gets the most attention—and for good reason. Research suggests berberine can help lower fasting blood sugar...

Sleep Apnea: The Sneaky Saboteur Behind Unexplained Symptoms.

The symptoms of sleep apnea are sneaky—which is why common symptoms that make women over 40 miserable are often chalked up to the “usual suspects.” Besides fatigue, women may also complain of:

• Insomnia or frequent nighttime awakenings
• Morning headaches
• Brain fog or poor concentration
• Mood changes, anxiety, or depression
• Waking with a dry mouth or sore throat
• Getting up frequently to urinate during the night
• Feeling unrefreshed despite spending enough time in bed

Since sleep apnea can disrupt multiple hormones, increase inflammation, and keep your nervous system on high alert night after night, it’s easy to understand how your long-term health can be negatively impacted.

Because “eat less and exercise more” is never going to cut it.   If losing weight after 40 were as simple as eating less and moving more, no one would need to write books about it, right? And most of us wouldn’t need to resort to fad diets and weight loss medications. But the truth is that no matter how clean your menu or how much cardio you clock in every week, your scale won’t blink an eye if other hidden factors are messing with your metabolism. After years of working with women who were eating well, exercising, counting calories,...

Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? Struggled to recall a familiar word during a conversation? Read the same paragraph three times because your mind kept wandering? Me too! Many women over 40 begin noticing subtle changes in memory, concentration, and mental clarity. While these experiences can be worrisome, they don't necessarily mean you're developing dementia. In many cases, they're a normal part of the hormonal transition that occurs during perimenopause and menopause. Estrogen plays an important role in brain function, influencing memory, attention, and communication between brain cells. As estrogen levels begin to...

For years, creatine has been pigeonholed as a supplement reserved for bodybuilders, powerlifters, and twenty-somethingers chugging protein shakes at the gym. Fortunately, that outdated reputation is finally beginning to crumble. In reality, creatine may be one of the most well-researched—and underutilized—supplements for women over 40. As estrogen levels begin to fluctuate during perimenopause and eventually decline after menopause, women experience predictable changes in body composition. Muscle mass gradually decreases. Strength begins to fade. Recovery after exercise often takes longer. Bone density can decline. Even cognitive changes such as brain fog and mental fatigue become increasingly common. Collectively, these changes contribute...