I'm often asked whether nonhormonal remedies are an effective alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women transitioning from perimenopause to menopause (and beyond).

Weight changes in perimenopause and menopause are common and the result of several factors

Chances are, if you’re in your perimenopausal or menopausal years, you’ve had your fair share of sleepless nights. I know I have. And most of my clients and patients have too.  Sleep is critical for hormone balance. Hormones are made when we sleep.  Hormones are detoxified when we sleep. Sleep affects ALL of our hormones, so we need to prioritize a good night’s sleep. 

No one knows for sure what causes breast cancer to develop, although cancer stem cells (a kind of cell that has nothing to do with estrogen) are thought to play a role. Cancer causes are multifactorial and related to many issues, including inflammation, stress, exposure to radiation, viruses, chemicals, and other factors.

When it comes to hormone balance, the goal is to achieve “Goldilocks” hormone levels ~ that is, not too much, not too little, just right levels of hormones.  Each woman is unique, which means she will thrive and feel best when hormones are at her own unique “Goldilocks” levels.