Hot flashes are just one well-known sign. Most women expect them. But lower hormone levels can yield some symptoms that women do not expect and that can be shocking to them. Also, these can occur at any time after the age of 35 in the years of pre-menopause.

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Q: I recently lost 23 pounds and can’t wait to go on a cruise with my husband. I plan on having a great time – and that’s going to include eating a lot more than I usually do. Do you have any tricks I can use to avoid gaining back the weight?

A: Your first line of defen...

DHEA is one of the androgenic hormones secreted by the Adrenal glands. Levels of DHEA become depressed when you have Adrenal Fatigue. DHEA helps balance the effects of the stress hormone cortisol.  Cortisol, when consistently high, is the major cause of wearing out the...

“Peri” doesn’t need to be scary! You can actually have an enjoyable Perimenopause…

During perimenopause, hormones are fluctuating; sometimes wildly. This can make you feel like you’re going crazy. Symptoms are cropping up, (sometimes ones you do not associate with hormo...

Cravings, Cravings…or is it just Hunger? One is normal and one can be  a “Beast”.

Let’s talk about Hunger vs Cravings   Hunger usually needs food, Cravings want what they want, and they want it NOW.  And…it’s usually carbs.  But cravings can be controlled and conquered....

Your progesterone is low compared to your estrogen

Estrogen dominance is the state of the body when the normal ratio or balance of estrogen to progesterone is changed either by excess estrogen or inadequate progesterone.  
Estrogen is a potent and potentially dangerous...

Are you tired, but WIRED?  If so, this is due to stress-overdrive!

Stress is public enemy number one. Excess Cortisol levels can change / take over your entire life and health.

Excess cortisol is the common after-effect of stressful lives with too much activity and not e...

Barbara: “Chances are, if you are between ages 35-45, your progesterone is now low.”

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Signs of low Progesterone if you are “Under” 45 years of age

• Irregular periods / Frequent Periods

• Spotting before periods (progesterone level dropping premat...

First… What is it Exactly?

Intermittent fasting is a term for an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. It is currently very popular in the health and fitness community.”

Some people advocate a 16 hour fast.  I personally like a shorter version...

1. Do not accept PMS as your “normal”. It’s caused by a hormone imbalance with estrogen being more dominant. Symptoms are NOT normal: cramps, mood swings, anxiety, bloating, and feeling out of control for 2 weeks of every month. NOT Normal!

2. Balance Your Hormones by...