LDL Cholesterol: The Nuances Every Midlife Woman Should Know
Many women are surprised to learn that their cholesterol has risen during perimenopause or menopause, even when nothing has changed in their diet or lifestyle.
The conversation that follows is often focused on one number:
âYour LDL is high.â
But L...
The Great Cholesterol Myth: What Midlife Women Need to Know
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For many women, the first unexpected sign that their body is changing during perimenopause or menopause doesnât come as a hot flush or mood shiftâit shows up in a blood test.
âYour cholesterol has gone up.â
Often followed by:
âWe need to keep a...
Why Your Cholesterol Rises in Menopause
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Many women arrive at midlife feeling like they finally understand their bodies. Then a routine blood test delivers unexpected news:
âYour cholesterol has gone up.â
For some, this comes with a suggestion to monitor levels. For others, it triggers...
Navigating a Cancer Diagnosis
This year, Iâve worked with more individuals experiencing a cancer diagnosis than ever before. Each story is deeply personal, yet a common thread runs through every journey: the desire to understand what is happening inside the body, reclaim a sense ...
Electrolytes and Dizziness: What Every Midlife Woman Should Know
Feeling light-headed, dizzy, or unsteady is a common but overlooked symptom during perimenopause and menopause. Many women assume itâs âjust hormonesâ â but often, a mineral deficiency is at play.
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What Are Electrolytes?
Electrolytes are a fami...
Sulfate Deficiency in Midlife: Why Epsom Salt Baths Can Help Restore Balance
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Sulfate (SOâ²âť) is one of the bodyâs most underrated yet essential nutrients. Itâs required for detoxification, hormone metabolism, connective tissue repair, and nervous system stability. During midlife, when oestrogen declines and metabolic effic...
Maca and Menopause: Natureâs Support for Mood, Energy, and Vitality
 Many women in midlife are looking for natural options to ease the mood swings, fatigue, and libido changes that can accompany menopause. One traditional Andean root thatâs gained attention is maca (Lepidium meyenii). Long valued as both food and med...
Midlife Fascia Health â Keep It Flexible and Youthful
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The Hidden Web Beneath Your Skin
When we think about healthy aging, most of us focus on muscles, bones, or skin. But thereâs another vital tissue quietly shaping how we move and feel, fascia.
Fascia is a living web of connective tissue that wrap...
Grip Strength: A Simple Test With Powerful Insights for Midlife Women
When most women think about tracking their health, they think of blood pressure, weight, or cholesterol levels. But thereâs another powerful, often-overlooked marker that offers a clear window into your vitality, longevity, and functional strength: g...
Tinnitus Part 2: Herbs & Oils That May Help Quiet the Ringing
In Part 1, we explored how nutritional deficiencies can contribute to tinnitus. Could Nutritional Deficiencies be Ringing in your Ears?
Now letâs look at the herbal and holistic supports that may help soothe your ears and support auditory function, ...
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Jennifer Harrington
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Menopause Specialist, Naturopath, Nutritionist, Medical Herbalist
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