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Why a Nutrient-Dense Detox Is Essential for Hormone Balance in Perimenopause

A nutrient-dense detox is one of the most powerful ways to support hormone balance—especially during perimenopause. Learn how targeted nutrition, protein, and nature’s detoxifying plants help reduce estrogen dominance, reset inflammation, and realign the body’s natural rhythms from the inside out.

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Cortisol, Breaks, and the Afternoon Reset

Ever notice how energy dips mid-afternoon, no matter how much coffee you drink? That crash isn’t weakness — it’s rhythm. Your cortisol curve follows the sun, rising to spark alertness and gently falling to prepare you for rest. When you skip meals or sit too long, that rhythm flattens — and your body asks for recalibration.
In this post, explore how mindful breaks, light exposure, and balanced nourishment (including a simple protein ritual) can bring your energy and mood back into flow.

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3 Reasons You Wake at 2 AM

Do you find yourself wide awake between 2 and 4 AM?
These wake-ups are one of the most common signs that your body’s natural rhythms are off balance. In this short read, I share three common causes—from overnight blood-sugar drops to hormone and microbiome shifts—and simple, evidence-based ways to realign your system for deeper sleep.

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Balance Your Hormones in Just 5 Days

Hormones control everything from your energy and sleep to your mood and metabolism. When they’re out of balance, even small shifts can leave you feeling unlike yourself. That’s why we created the 5-Day Hormone Balancing Mini-Course—a practical reset designed to help you understand your hormones and use simple nutrition and lifestyle tools to restore balance. In just five days, you’ll gain clarity, confidence, and a clear plan forward—all for only $7.

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How Stress Impacts Hormones and Body Composition

Stress isn’t just an emotional experience — it changes your hormones in ways that can affect weight, energy, and body composition. From rising cortisol levels to disrupted progesterone and thyroid function, the stress response creates ripple effects throughout your body. If you’ve been eating well and exercising but still feel stuck, stress could be the missing link.

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How Hormone Testing Can Guide Better Choices for Your Health

Hormone testing takes the guesswork out of your health. Whether you’re struggling with perimenopause symptoms, fatigue, or unexplained weight changes, getting clear data helps guide smarter choices. In this post, I explain the benefits of hormone testing, why I love using the Mira hormone tracker, and how you can learn more at my upcoming live webinar on women’s body composition and perimenopause.

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Understanding Perimenopause and Weight Changes

Weight changes during perimenopause can be frustrating and confusing. Learn the hormonal shifts, metabolic changes, and lifestyle factors behind midlife weight gain—and the practical, evidence-based strategies that can help you feel your best during this transition.

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SIBO and Perimenopause: How Hormonal Changes Impact Digestive Health

During perimenopause, hormonal shifts—especially changes in estrogen and progesterone—can significantly affect digestive health, contributing to conditions like SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth). As these hormones fluctuate, they can slow gut motility, alter the microbiome, and exacerbate symptoms like bloating, gas, and abdominal discomfort. Understanding the connection between hormonal changes and SIBO is key to managing both conditions. By addressing hormonal balance, supporting gut health, and managing stress, you can reduce the risk of SIBO and improve your digestive health during this phase of life.

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The Powerful Connection Between Hormone Health and Gut Health During Perimenopause

As women enter perimenopause, the connection between gut health and hormone balance becomes more important than ever. In this blog post, we explore how the estrobolome, a crucial part of your gut microbiome, plays a key role in metabolizing estrogen. Learn how estrogen loss during perimenopause can impact your gut health, leading to digestive discomfort and hormonal imbalances. Discover practical steps to support both your gut and hormone health, including our Perimenopausal Gut Health Reset—a transformative 4-day program designed to help you thrive during this transition.

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The Connection Between Sleep, Stress, and Estrogen: How Estrogen Dominance Affects Your Sleep and Stress Levels

Hormonal imbalances, especially estrogen dominance, can wreak havoc on your sleep and stress levels. As women approach their 40s, hormonal shifts can make it harder to fall asleep, stay asleep, and manage stress. Estrogen dominance occurs when progesterone, the calming hormone, starts to decline, leaving estrogen to dominate. This imbalance affects sleep quality, mood, and energy. Learn how stress, estrogen dominance, and poor sleep are all connected and how the Spring Into Radiance 8-Day Reset can help restore balance and bring much-needed relief.

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The Role of Gentle Detoxification in Supporting a Woman's Body: Nurturing Hormonal Balance and Reducing Inflammation

Supporting your body through gentle detoxification is essential, especially during the perimenopausal years when hormonal changes and environmental toxins can exacerbate symptoms. Learn how detoxifying practices like gentle exercise, sauna use, hydration, and eating organic foods can help reduce inflammation, balance hormones, and restore vitality. Prioritizing your body’s natural detoxification pathways empowers you to navigate this transition with greater ease and health.

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Why Midlife Women Need a Different Type of Reset

As women approach their 40s and beyond, their bodies undergo significant hormonal shifts that require a different approach to health and wellness. Traditional methods like cardio or skipping meals may no longer be effective, and hormonal imbalances—especially estrogen dominance—can contribute to frustrating symptoms like fatigue, bloating, mood swings, and weight loss resistance. Discover why midlife women need a different type of reset, and how a gentle, nutritionally supported detox can help restore balance, reduce discomfort, and set you up for a healthier, more vibrant future.

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Sleep and Cortisol: How Stress Impacts Rest and Ways to Optimize Melatonin Production

High stress and elevated cortisol levels can wreak havoc on your sleep, leaving you restless and fatigued. In this blog, we’ll explore how cortisol impacts your circadian rhythm and sleep cycle, as well as the powerful role melatonin plays in helping you get the restful sleep you need. Plus, we’ll share practical tips for managing stress and optimizing melatonin production, so you can restore balance and enjoy better sleep naturally.

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Understanding the Glymphatic System: How Sleep Plays a Key Role in Brain Health

The glymphatic system is the brain's waste clearance system, crucial for removing toxins and waste products during sleep. This process is essential for brain health and has been linked to conditions like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis. Sleep is key to activating the glymphatic system, and poor sleep can impair its function, leading to cognitive decline. In this article, we’ll explain how the glymphatic system works, why sleep is necessary for its activation, and share practical tips for optimizing glymphatic drainage to support long-term brain health.

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The Gut-Brain Axis: How Your Gut and Brain Communicate

The gut-brain axis is a powerful connection that influences everything from mood to inflammation levels. Discover how your gut microbiome communicates with your brain, the role of the vagus nerve, and simple ways to improve gut health with easy exercises that support mental well-being.

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How to Optimize Hormones and Weight Loss in 6 Weeks

Ready to optimize your hormones and lose weight sustainably? In this 6-week guide, we walk you through a step-by-step plan to balance your hormones, improve metabolism, and achieve lasting weight loss. With the right nutrition, intermittent fasting, strength training, and stress management, you’ll start seeing real results and feel energized. It’s time to break free from the frustration of quick fixes and set yourself up for long-term success!

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Breaking Through Weight Loss Plateaus with Fasting & Macronutrient Ratios

Breaking through weight loss plateaus can feel frustrating, especially when you're doing everything right. In this blog, we dive into how intermittent fasting and macronutrient balancing work together to help reset your metabolism, balance hormones, and achieve sustainable weight loss. Learn how personalized fasting schedules and optimized macronutrient ratios can finally help you overcome those plateaus and reach your health goals.

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The DAO Enzyme and Its Crucial Role in Histamine Intolerance

The DAO enzyme plays a critical role in breaking down histamine in the gut, preventing its buildup and reducing symptoms like bloating, headaches, and skin issues. Insufficient DAO activity, often caused by nutrient deficiencies or gut health problems, can lead to histamine intolerance. Supporting DAO with key cofactors like vitamin B6, copper, and magnesium can help restore balance and alleviate symptoms

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