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Why I Needed Three Books to Explain Weight Loss After 40
Posted by Lena Edwards MD on
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,...
The Hidden Costs of Menopause: Economic Impact, Personal Costs, & the Search for Natural Relief
Posted by Lena Edwards MD on
Menopause is a natural stage of life, but for millions of women in the U.S., it comes with more than just hot flashes and night sweats—it carries a heavy emotional, professional, and financial toll. From reduced productivity at work to rising out-of-pocket costs for symptom relief, menopause is quietly draining billions of dollars from the U.S. economy each year. And yet, it remains one of the most overlooked public health and workplace challenges today. The Annual Cost of Menopause in the U.S. According to a 2023 Mayo Clinic study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), menopause-related symptoms cost...
Endometriosis: The Silent Epidemic
Posted by Lena Edwards MD on
Endometriosis cells are NOT normal cells. Unlike the normal cells that line the uterus, endometriosis cells don’t play by the rules. They:
This means that endometriosis can be very difficult to control…so a comprehensive approach to treatment is essential.
There are TWO main factors that fuel the growth of endometriosis cells: Estrogen and inflammation.