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.

Cardiovascular health is a cornerstone of long-term vitality, yet it’s a topic that often doesn’t get enough attention in women’s wellness. 

Hormonal shifts not only change our cycle, energy levels, or mood—they also affect our joints, connective tissue, muscle tone, and how our nervous system processes stress, balance, and sensation.

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.

One of the newer tools in the world of weight management is a class of medications called GLP-1 agonists, with familiar names like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Mounjaro®. Originally designed for people with type 2 diabetes, these medications have made headlines for their ability to help with weight loss — and yes, many women in menopause are wondering if they might be a fit.

Copper imbalance might be the biggest epidemic in our country, that nobody’s heard about. Copper is an essential mineral that is, without exaggeration, needed to live. Copper is required for ATP energy production, cell function, immune function, collagen formation, iron utilization, oxygen transportation, and much more.

You’ve probably heard of GLP-1 agonists by now. These are medications known as Semaglutide, Ozempic and Wegovy that are all the rage in Hollywood. But just because GLP-1s are getting a lot of buzz, it doesn’t mean they are a passing fad. In fact, quite the opposite, it’s safe to say that GLP-1s are very likely the future of health and anti-aging.

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.

Breast Implant Illness (BII) is a little-known, but debilitating condition that develops in some women who have undergone cosmetic breast augmentation. Although the public has generally been made aware of the dangers of silicone implants, BII appears to be no less prevalent in women with saline implants.

“I just don't feel like myself anymore.” This is the statement I hear most often from the women who come into my office.

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.

A pregnant woman is often told that what she eats will affect the health of her unborn child. Now there is evidence that her diet before pregnancy could be just as important. In fact, a recent study shows that a mother's pre-pregnancy nutritional status may permanently affect certain aspects of her child's DNA.

A closer look at the science tells us that protecting infants and children is not quite enough. In fact, it is becoming clear that fetal exposure is of even greater concern than childhood exposure to BPA. This means that women who are pregnant or who plan to become pregnant need to make extra efforts to avoid BPA.

For those women who chose to pursue the path to motherhood, I believe that option should be available to them. If a woman is of a reasonable reproductive age and there are no serious structural issues, then pregnancy is a viable goal.