MORE BLOG POSTS — Perimenopause
Chicken Arms, Skin Slack, and the Truth About βFlabβ After 40
Posted by Lena Edwards MD on
At some point, our skin seems to succumb to gravity no matter what we do. You can be eating well, exercising consistently, and even losing a few pounds, yet still notice that your skin doesnβt seem to be on board. Areas like the upper arms, breasts, abdomen, or thighs begin to sagβeven when the scale is moving in the right direction. That shift isnβt random, and itβs not a sign that what youβre doing isnβt working. Itβs a reflection of how the body itself is changingβcourtesy of Mother Nature, who clearly doesnβt have the same problem. Β Why Skin Starts...
Your Menopause On Stress
Posted by Lena Edwards MD on
There was a time when you could move through a stressful day without it completely derailing how you felt. You handled responsibilities, managed competing demands, and still had enough energy left to feel like yourself at the end of it. Even when life got busy or unpredictable, your system had a way of absorbing the pressure and eventually settling back down. Then things started to change. The same types of stressors that once felt manageable now seem to linger longer and hit harder. Sleep becomes lighter and more fragmented, even when nothing about your routine has changed. Your patience feels...
Consistency is Key: Your Body Delivers Best When Itβs Supported Daily
Posted by Lena Edwards MD on
Β If youβre like me, youβve built a supplement routine based on your age, your symptoms, and what you want your health to look like moving forward. My goals are pretty simple: feel good, maintain whatβs working, and avoid problems down theΒ road. And Iβll be honestβI donβt take my routine lightly. Not because I enjoy swallowing a handful ofΒ capsules every day (no one does), but because Iβve seen what happens when I donβt. Every once in a while, I experiment. Iβll cut back. Skip a few things. Tell myself I probably donβtΒ need all of it. And every single timeβ¦ it...
Why Women Over 40 Wake Up at 3 AM?
Posted by Lena Edwards MD on
The Top Six Sleep Saboteurs You fall asleep just fineβ¦only to snap awake at 2 or 3 AM for no obvious reason. Your eyes open. Your brain suddenly decides itβs the perfect time to review your to-do list, replayΒ conversations from earlier in the day, or contemplate the meaning of life while the clock ticks by. If this sounds familiar, youβre not alone. Night waking becomes extremely common for womenΒ over 40. Many assume itβs simply part of getting olderβbut in most cases, itβs a signalΒ something deeper is going on inside your body. Several biological shifts occur in women after 40, and...
How to Find a Skilled Practitioner for Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
Posted by Lena Edwards MD on
Β If youβre considering bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), finding the right practitioner matters just as much as the therapy itself. BHRT isnβt just about writing a prescription. Itβs about understanding physiology, timing,Β metabolism, delivery methods, and how your body uniquely processes hormones. The wrongΒ provider can leave you under-dosed, over-dosed, or simply confused. Hereβs how to find someone who actually knows what theyβre doing. Β 1. Look for the Right Training (Not Just the Right Letters) A general OB/GYN or primary care doctor can prescribe hormones, but that doesnβt meanΒ theyβre deeply trained in nuanced BHRT management. Look for practitioners with additional education...