Perimenopause and menopause are natural transitions in a woman’s life, but they can feel confusing or overwhelming—both for women experiencing them and for the men who love and support them. Understanding what’s happening and how to respond can strengthen your relationship and deepen intimacy during this important life stage.

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic® are everywhere in the news, but the truth is often lost among the headlines. Let’s cut through the noise to separate myth from fact about GLP-1s for weight loss in menopause — so you can make confident, informed choices for your midlife journey.

I see many patients who are doing everything they can to stay vibrant through mid-life, and yet, like me, they don't like the wrinkles that still come along with aging well. This tool is the combination of safety and effectiveness that I want for myself and for my patients. Also, it is ideal for patients with autoimmune conditions who are more likely to have adverse effects from fillers and Botox.

Three weeks ago my stepfather passed away from complications related Alzheimer’s disease. Over the course of his illness, it was heartbreaking to watch this bright and charismatic man gradually become confused, withdrawn, and eventually unable to recognize my mother, his wife of 30 years.

Practitioners of Chinese medicine and naturopathic medicine have understood the interconnected nature of the human body for centuries.  And any child who has heard the lyrics to Dem Bones (“the shin bone is connected to the knee bone”, etc.) gets the idea, too.