“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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Protein is essential for every stage of life, but its importance grows even more during perimenopause and menopause. As hormonal changes accelerate muscle loss, bone density reduction, and metabolic shifts, increasing protein intake becomes a cornerstone of maintaining strength, energy, and overall health. For many women, meeting daily protein requirements can be challenging, which is
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Achieving your health and fitness goals doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you’re looking to maintain your current weight, lose fat, or gain muscle, starting with accurate data about your body and its needs is essential. This blog will show you how to use ChatGPT to calculate your maintenance calories, macros, and meal plans to
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Perimenopause is a significant transition in a woman’s life, marked by hormonal shifts and physiological changes. What many women don’t realize is that perimenopause itself is an inflammatory state, creating a cascade of effects throughout the body. Combined with changes in cortisol levels, disruptions in the gut microbiome, and life’s inevitable stressors, it can feel
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