“My Labs Are Normal… So Why Do I Feel So Bad?” She sat in front of me frustrated and exhausted. She was 42.Her cycles were still coming.Her labs were “normal.” But she felt anything but normal. She was tired all the time. Gaining weight despite doing “all the right things.” Sleeping poorly. Snapping at people […]
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She was shocked when her lab results came back. Her testosterone was listed as “normal.” But she felt anything but normal. She had: When she asked her provider about testosterone, the answer was quick: “Women don’t really need testosterone.” That statement is flat-out wrong. Testosterone is a critical hormone for women, especially in perimenopause and
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Sarah sat in her car after yet another doctor’s appointment, staring at her lab results on her phone. Her provider had told her, “Everything looks normal.” But Sarah didn’t feel normal. She was exhausted.Her joints ached.Her sleep was broken.Her brain felt foggy.She worried about her bones, her heart, and her memory as she got older.
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It’s a crisp spring morning in Highland, Washington, and Sarah, 42, laces up her sneakers for her routine jog. Although she leads what many would call a healthy lifestyle, she’s been noticing persistent fatigue, occasional chest tightness, and a deep inner knowing that something isn’t quite right. Her primary care physician ran a standard cholesterol
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When it comes to holistic hormone health, blood sugar is one of the most overlooked pieces of the puzzle.Too much insulin, poor glucose control, and inflammation can: That’s why at Antigravity Wellness, one of our most frequently used herbal tools—especially for women in perimenopause and early menopause—is Berberine. Let’s talk about what it is, how
Perimenopause is a time of significant hormonal changes, and for many women, chronic stress can exacerbate the symptoms of this transition. Elevated cortisol levels, often a result of long-term stress, can compound the challenges of perimenopause and lead to a range of health concerns, including weight gain, disturbed sleep, and mood imbalances. Understanding cortisol’s role,