Why It Happens, Why It’s Not “Just Food,” and What You Can Do About It “I Know This Sounds Embarrassing, But…” She lowers her voice. “I feel bloated and gassy by the end of every day. My stomach sticks out. My clothes don’t fit right. I feel uncomfortable, lethargic, and honestly… unattractive.” She’s quick to […]
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Why Midlife Women Need a Different Approach As we head into a new year, many women start thinking about goals: getting healthier, feeling stronger, losing weight, sleeping better, or simply feeling more like themselves again. But for women in their late 30s, 40s, and 50s, the traditional “New Year’s Resolution” model often backfires. If you’ve
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How to Enjoy the Season Without the Crash Every December, I hear the same thing from women in their late 30s through their 50s: “I love the holidays… but I always feel awful afterward.”“I’m so bloated I can’t button my jeans.”“I’m exhausted for days after a big holiday meal.”“My cravings and mood swings are out
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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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