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10/13/2026

Are you struggling with perimenopause or menopause symptoms? Did you know The Menopause Society doesn't maintain a single official master count of menopause symptoms but recognizes around 34 core/common symptoms, while broader health organization lists and recent research attribute anywhere from 52 to over 100 potential symptoms? Trust me, it's so much more than just hot flashes🥵 and weight gain!

Many menopause and perimenopause symptoms are closely connected to gut health and the digestive system. In fact, 94% of women experience digestive symptoms during the menopause transition with 82% reporting that these symptoms either started or worsened during this time.

What's a gal to do? I highly recommend reading The Menopause Gut by Nurse Practitioner, Cynthia Thurlow for some AMAZING information to help take your health back! She is a globally recognized expert on perimenopause/menopause and has more than twenty-five years of experience in health and wellness.

Be empoweredand be INSPIRED! Learn more about what's going on during these transitional years and how to feel so much better!

10/10/2026

The official theme this year is, "lived experiences heard: real voices, real change". We can focus on engaging people with lived experience (PWLE) on shaping mental health policies, primary care training, and service reforms.

I have personally struggled with mental health at several times in my life, from postpartum to grief that heavily affected my emotions, mental, and physical health. Grief falls under the umbrella of World Mental Health Day, even though it is a natural human response to loss rather than normal mental illness....personally, I don't like the word "illness" but prefer MENTAL HEALTH. 😉

Trying to be a strong person, I found it hard to reach out to others for help. Fortunately, I listened to loved ones that explained it wasn't a sign of weak character but a sign of strength to seek professional help for my mental health and well-being.

I'm sharing this in the hopes that someone who is struggling will talk with friends, share with loved ones, let their voice be heard and story told to help others or even be a bigger part of the picture for helping to create change.

10/06/2026

During Menopause Awareness Month, be sure to explore all of the benefits of strength training 💪 for supporting your health and reducing menopausal symptoms before jumping right into hormone therapy.

I'll be perfectly transparent in sharing that I have been on bioidentical hormone support for over 15 years but approached perimenopause and menopause from a lifestyle perspective first for the best results possible.

Want to know how to improve your lifestyle to support your health during perimenopause and menopause? Message me for more information. 😉

10/06/2026

repost from Human Optimization Project (HOP) Shorter days are coming, and your body clock is definitely going to notice. 🍂⏰

Less daylight can shift your circadian rhythm, the internal clock that helps regulate your sleep, hormones, metabolism, and more. And when that rhythm gets thrown off, your whole system can feel it.

The good news? Your daily habits can help keep that clock on track. Morning light, consistent sleep and wake times, regular movement, and a solid wakeup and bedtime routine all count. ☀️

Consider this your reminder that healthy aging has a schedule. 🐰

10/05/2026

Be INSPIRED! Be the change. ✨️

repost from CBS Evening News Kate Fink is a breast cancer survivor. It is a success she credits, in no small part, to the unlikeliest of people who work at her care center in Buffalo, New York: the hospital valet.

When she found out he was saving his money for tickets to see the Buffalo Bills, she decided to pay it forward.

10/04/2026

I love apples in the fall but also love pears and found out a few years agp that pears actually have more fiber than apples!

Which do you prefer?

Want to know more about cleaning pesky germs, pesticides, and toxins from your produce?
Look up Environmental Working Group (EWG) Produce Washing Guide or look at their Instagram post on June 11😉

10/02/2026

I delivered my Cancer Risk Reduction presentation last night at our local community center to a wonderful group of men and women. Whether you are looking to lower your risk of cancer, are currently going through treatment, or are a cancer survivor, this is great information for all!

Prioritizing SLEEP is huge and most people just write sleep off as no big deal or just continue to experience poor sleep without getting to the root cause.

Chronic poor sleep significantly increases your risk of developing chronic illnesses and long-term diseases.

repost from BreastCancer360 Numbers I live by as a cancer doctor & survivor: 8 😴

One of the most underrated tools for a healthier life after cancer is something we all do every night: sleep.

Here’s what human research shows:
💤 People who sleep less than 6 hours are about 4x more likely to catch a cold when exposed to the virus
💉 Short sleep is linked to weaker vaccine responses
🔥 Chronic poor sleep is associated with higher inflammation

Your immune system does some of its most important work while you rest. That’s why I protect my 8 hours like my life depends on it…because it does.

My simple rules:
✔️ Same bedtime and wake time, even on weekends
✔️ Screens off 60 minutes before bed
✔️ Cool, dark, quiet bedroom
✔️ No caffeine after early afternoon

How many hours of sleep do you get a night? Tell me below 👇

This is general education, not medical advice. Talk to your care team about your own needs.

09/29/2026

Join us this Thursday at Foothills Recreation and Aquatic Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Dr. For a casual, interactive workshop on Cancer Risk Reduction from 6pm-7:15pm. Register ahead of time with a phone call to (623) 930-4614 or walk-ins are welcome as well. Be EMPOWERED and PROACTIVE with your health.

Everyone talks about screenings and they are wonderful but aren't doing the same when it comes to genetic testing. They...
09/29/2026

Everyone talks about screenings and they are wonderful but aren't doing the same when it comes to genetic testing. They serve different purposes but are BOTH vital tools in preventive healthcare and diagnosis. 😉

Repost from FORCE Knowing your family history and understanding your risk for can change the course of your life.

Your genes don't have to be a mystery. This National Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week, please:
1️⃣Talk to your family.
2️⃣Learn your history.
3️⃣Talk to a genetic counselor about your risk.

FORCE is here to make sure you don’t face this alone. Learn more at the link in bio.

09/28/2026

I can't think of a better time to share this AMAZING person with you than during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and upcoming Breast Cancer Awareness Month starting in a few days. If you're not following my friend Krista, you really should jump on board to hear her story. She is an oncology nurse navigator, integrative cancer prevention coach, breast cancer survivor, and sooo much more! You'll also want to follow her for more information on her upcoming Instagram Live event on Wednesday, October 7th at 6:00pm CT .

Repost from Krista Brown,MS,RN,ONN,CFNC •Proactive Cancer Prevention• 🧬How I’m handling my genetic risk of ovarian cancer with my ATM mutation (pathogenic variant in my ATM gene).

And while we’re on the topic…I’m excited to be joining experts in the hereditary cancer space, Dr. Tuya Pal, Dr. Sonya Reid, and Dr. Sheila Rajagopal from Vanderbilt University Inherited Cancer Registry (ICARE), along with Kathy Baker, founder of my_faulty_gene, for an upcoming discussion on Updates in Genetic Testing & Management for Hereditary Breast Cancer.

We’ll be discussing important topics around genetic testing, hereditary cancer risk, and management.
Details in the video above. 👆🏼

I hope you’ll join us! More details to come soon.

Please be sure to share YOUR questions in the comments below so we can include them in the discussion!

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