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We help women finally get answers about their hormones, thyroid, energy, and chronic symptoms so they can feel like themselves again.

Eating less is one of the most noticeable changes when taking a GLP-1, but your digestive system is adjusting too. Becau...
09/19/2026

Eating less is one of the most noticeable changes when taking a GLP-1, but your digestive system is adjusting too. Because GLP-1 medications can change gastric emptying, appetite, food intake, and bowel habits, it is worth paying closer attention to how your gut is functioning along the way.

Here are 5 things to pay attention to for better gut health on a GLP-1:

Bowel regularity: Constipation is common with GLP-1 medications. Changes in food intake, hydration, fibre, and digestive motility can all play a role.
Fibre intake: Eating less can mean getting less fibre. Gradually including vegetables, fruit, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds can help support digestion and the gut microbiome, as tolerated.
Hydration: Adequate fluids are especially important if you are dealing with constipation, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Meal size and pace: Because GLP-1s can slow stomach emptying, smaller meals and eating more slowly may help reduce uncomfortable fullness, bloating, nausea, and reflux.
Persistent digestive symptoms: Ongoing vomiting, significant abdominal pain, severe constipation, or difficulty eating and drinking should not simply be dismissed as part of taking a GLP-1. Talk to your healthcare provider if symptoms are significant or persistent.

Supporting gut health while taking a GLP-1 is not about following a perfect diet. It is about paying attention to how your digestion is changing and giving your body the support it needs along the way.

Eight hours in bed does not automatically equal eight hours of restorative sleep.If you're waking exhausted, start payin...
09/19/2026

Eight hours in bed does not automatically equal eight hours of restorative sleep.
If you're waking exhausted, start paying attention to the quality and pattern of your sleep, not
only the number on your sleep tracker.

Ask:
How often am I waking?
Why am I waking?
Am I snoring?
Am I sleepy during the day?
Did sleep change alongside menopause-related symptoms, medication changes, pain or another
health event?

Poor sleep can affect how you feel throughout the next day.
And sometimes disrupted sleep deserves medical evaluation, not simply another sleep-hygiene tip.

Save this carousel and track your sleep pattern for one week.
Bring the pattern into your next healthcare conversation.


09/19/2026

Your changing body is not proof that you've become lazy.
And it's also not proof that “your hormones are broken.”
Weight regulation is complex.
Food intake matters.
So can activity, muscle mass, sleep, menopause-related changes, medications, thyroid health,
metabolic health and other factors depending on the woman.

That's why I'm uncomfortable with both extremes:
“Just eat less.”
and
“It's definitely your hormones.”
Neither tells us enough without context.

Instead:
What changed?
When?
How is your sleep?
How has activity changed?
What is happening with muscle?
What medications are involved?
What has been evaluated?
That's a much more useful conversation.

If you're trying to understand the bigger picture, watch Chemistry of Calm free on demand.
Watch here: https://tinyurl.com/FHHChemistryofcalm

Already watched?
Your next step is Body Code 911, where we start identifying your own priorities. Your consult
also includes the complimentary Hormone Priority Map + bonus resources. Book here: https://tinyurl.com/BodyCode911Quiz


A large study of more than 21,000 women found that those who had used estrogen-only hormone therapy later in life had:39...
09/18/2026

A large study of more than 21,000 women found that those who had used estrogen-only hormone therapy later in life had:

39% lower odds of a dementia diagnosis
35% lower odds of Alzheimer’s-related changes in the brain

Researchers also found biomarker patterns that suggested less amyloid buildup in women who had used estrogen.

That is especially interesting because estrogen plays a role in the brain, including areas involved in memory and cognition.

The study does not prove that estrogen therapy prevents dementia, but it does suggest there may be a meaningful connection between estrogen exposure and brain health as women age.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260814011028.htm

Brain fog can be one of the most unsettling changes women experience in midlife.You know the word.But it won’t come out....
09/18/2026

Brain fog can be one of the most unsettling changes women experience in midlife.
You know the word.

But it won’t come out.
You read the same email three times.
You start something and forget what you were doing.
And eventually you wonder:
“Is this just menopause?”

Maybe menopause-related changes belong in the conversation.
But that shouldn't automatically end the conversation.
Sleep quality, medications, thyroid health, mood, nutrient status and other medical factors may
also deserve consideration depending on your history.

The goal isn't to diagnose brain fog from Instagram.
It's to stop dismissing it and start adding context.

Ask:
When did this start?
What changed around the same time?
What other symptoms travel with it?

That gives you something much more useful to bring into a healthcare conversation.

Save this post if brain fog has been one of the changes you've been trying to understand.

New to Found Her Health? Start with Chemistry of Calm. Watch here for free: https://tinyurl.com/FHHChemistryofcalm

Already watched? Your next step is Body Code 911, where we begin identifying the patterns
and priorities in your individual health story. Book here: https://tinyurl.com/BodyCode911Quiz


09/17/2026

You didn't suddenly lose your discipline at 50.
But your body may not respond exactly the way it did at 35.
That's an important distinction.

Midlife can bring changes in:
Sleep.
Hormonal physiology.
Activity.
Muscle mass.
Body composition.
Metabolic health.

And depending on the individual, thyroid disorders, medications and other health conditions may
matter too.

So when an old strategy stops working, I don't immediately want women asking:
“How do I try harder?”

I want them asking:
“What changed, and does this strategy still make sense for the body I have today?”
Your body isn't a failed version of your younger body.
It's your body now.

And it deserves a strategy built around the woman you are now.
If you're new here, start with Chemistry of Calm, free on demand. Watch here: https://tinyurl.com/FHHChemistryofcalm

Already watched?
Your next step is Body Code 911, where we begin identifying your individual patterns and
priorities. Book here: https://tinyurl.com/BodyCode911Quiz


This one keeps a lot of people from even considering creatine.Creatine can increase water in the body, especially when s...
09/17/2026

This one keeps a lot of people from even considering creatine.

Creatine can increase water in the body, especially when someone first starts taking it or uses a higher-dose loading phase. But that does not automatically mean uncomfortable bloating or ongoing water retention.

An important distinction: creatine helps draw water into muscle cells. That is very different from simply saying, “creatine makes you puffy.”

Research looking at longer-term creatine use has found mixed effects on total body water, and several studies have found no significant increase relative to muscle mass over time.

So yes, the scale may move a little for some people when they start creatine. That does not mean they gained body fat, and it does not mean everyone will feel bloated.

Dose, whether you use a loading phase, hydration, and individual tolerance can all influence the experience.

Menopause isn't just hot flashes.And here's the equally important second half:Not every symptom that appears in midlife ...
09/16/2026

Menopause isn't just hot flashes.
And here's the equally important second half:
Not every symptom that appears in midlife is menopause.
The menopause transition can affect sleep, mood, cognition, sexual health and other aspects of
wellbeing.
But several other health conditions can produce overlapping symptoms.
That's why I don't want women choosing between:
“It's all hormones.”
and
“Hormones have nothing to do with this.”

There is a much better middle ground:
Understand the menopause transition.
Recognize symptom patterns.
Evaluate persistent or concerning changes appropriately.
And look at the whole clinical story.

Save this carousel if you're trying to make sense of changes in your 40s, 50s or 60s.

If you want the deeper conversation, Chemistry of Calm is available free on demand. Watch here for free: https://tinyurl.com/FHHChemistryofcalm

Already watched it?

Your next step is Body Code 911, including your complimentary Hormone Priority Map and
bonus resources.
Book here: https://tinyurl.com/BodyCode911Quiz


Yes, people are literally taking a spoonful or shot of extra-virgin olive oil in the morning. And while it may look like...
09/16/2026

Yes, people are literally taking a spoonful or shot of extra-virgin olive oil in the morning. And while it may look like peak wellness culture, there is a reason olive oil keeps getting so much attention.

Extra-virgin olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats and contains polyphenols, plant compounds that have been studied for their role in cardiovascular and metabolic health.

That peppery little burn you sometimes feel in the back of your throat? That can be a sign of certain polyphenols, including oleocanthal, which is one of the compounds researchers are particularly interested in.

So why take it as a shot? Mostly convenience. It gives people an easy way to get a consistent amount of high-quality olive oil into their day, especially if they are not using much of it in meals. It may also help with satiety when included as part of a meal pattern that contains enough healthy fat.

A few things matter though:

Quality: Extra-virgin olive oil is where you get the highest concentration of beneficial polyphenols.
Freshness: Light, heat, and oxygen can degrade the oil over time.
Amount: More is not endlessly better. Olive oil is still calorie-dense, so context matters.
How you use it: A shot is one option, but drizzling it over vegetables, beans, salads, or whole grains gives you the same food with a lot more enjoyment.

If the olive oil shot gets you to use more high-quality extra-virgin olive oil consistently, there is some logic behind the trend.

Melatonin is one of the most common sleep supplements, and it is easy to assume that a higher dose will work better. For...
09/16/2026

Melatonin is one of the most common sleep supplements, and it is easy to assume that a higher dose will work better. For some people, the opposite happens.

Higher doses can lead to vivid dreams, morning grogginess, headaches, or feeling like your sleep was more disrupted than restorative.

Melatonin is a hormone that helps signal to your body that it is time to sleep. Because of that, timing can matter just as much as dose. It can be useful in certain situations, especially when sleep timing is off, but it is not always the best fit for every kind of insomnia.

If you are taking melatonin every night and still waking up tired, feeling foggy in the morning, or needing to keep increasing the dose, that is worth reassessing.

Always speak with a qualified healthcare practitioner about whether melatonin is appropriate for you, what dose makes sense, how long to use it, and whether other sleep issues should be evaluated.

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