Why you may be getting sick more often—and how to build real resilience during midlife Most women expect mood swings, heavy periods, or sleep changes during perimenopause. But one symptom often surprises them: They start getting sick more often—and recovery takes longer than it used to. If you feel like your immune system is “not […]
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💬 The Story: “When My Gut Was Running the Show” I’ll never forget when one of my patients, a 43-year-old mom named Lisa (name changed for privacy), said, “Nicole, I swear I’m doing everything right — eating clean, exercising — but I’m bloated all the time, I can’t focus, and my hormones feel like they’re
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A Story Many Women Can Relate To It’s Sunday night. You’re standing in the kitchen, opening and closing the fridge, wondering what you’re going to eat tomorrow. You had every intention of cooking this weekend, but between kids’ activities, errands, and maybe even a little time to yourself, the hours slipped away. Now, the thought
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“I thought I was doing everything right…” Jen stared at me over Zoom, frustration etched across her face. She had recently turned 43 and had been eating “clean,” exercising several times a week, and trying intermittent fasting like her friends suggested. But something was off. Her belly had slowly expanded. Her energy was tanking. Her
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Carrie, 41, had started planning her day around the bathroom. Some mornings she’d wake up with stabbing cramps and need to run to the toilet—other days, she’d go three days without a single bowel movement. Every meal felt like a gamble: will this make me bloat, cramp, or need to leave a meeting early? She’d
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Allison, 44, felt like her body had turned against her. She had finally committed to a healthier diet—fresh vegetables, lean protein, and smoothies with greens. But instead of feeling better, she was more bloated than ever. Her belly looked 5 months pregnant by noon, and the gas and cramping made her dread every meal. She
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Samantha, 39, was finally starting to prioritize her health. She was eating more whole foods, cutting back on sugar, and even making time for yoga a few times a week. But every time she sat down to eat—especially something healthy like a salad or smoothie—her stomach would twist into knots, and she’d have to rush
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Marissa, 42, stood in front of her bathroom mirror rubbing her bloated belly. She had eaten a salad for lunch, added chia seeds to her smoothie, and even drank more water than usual—all in hopes that she could finally go. But three days had passed with no relief. She felt sluggish, irritable, and uncomfortable in
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Intermittent fasting (IF) is everywhere—hailed as a miracle tool for weight loss, brain clarity, and metabolic health. But here’s the truth: most of the research on IF has been done on men or postmenopausal women. That’s a problem, because female physiology—especially during the perimenopausal years—is dramatically different and more complex. Dr. Stacy Sims, an expert
For many women navigating perimenopause and menopause, digestive issues and chronic inflammation are common yet often misunderstood symptoms. If you’ve been dealing with persistent bloating, irregular bowel movements, unexplained fatigue, or even systemic issues like brain fog and inflammation, it’s time to dig deeper—literally. The GI MAP Test (Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus) is a revolutionary
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