Top Supplements for Women Over 40 (Avoid These Wastes of Money!)
The Real Heal - Intimate Conversations with Holistic Health Experts
Release Date: 05/29/2025
Why the Scale Finally Moved After 40 (When Nothing Else Worked)
The Real Heal - Intimate Conversations with Holistic Health Experts
Youâre doing ALL the right things⊠but the scale isnât moving. I get it â I was there too. For nearly a year, I ate whole foods, strength trained 4â5 days a week, walked regularly, prioritized sleep, managed stress, and even optimized my hormones with HRT. The result? A pound or two lost⊠then right back on. But recently, I dropped 12.2 lbs in just 5 weeks â and it wasnât from starving myself or doing endless cardio. It was from addressing something most women skip: the terrain. In this episode, I share exactly what the terrain is, why it matters, and how building a healthy...
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Why Your Doctor Says No to HRT (And What They're NOT Telling You)
The Real Heal - Intimate Conversations with Holistic Health Experts
So many women feel ignored, dismissed, or flat-out refused when they ask their doctor about HRT or testosterone. Why? In this video, Iâm pulling back the curtain on whatâs really going on inside the conventional medical worldâand why most doctors wonât even discuss hormone therapy for women over 40. As a conventionally trained Ob/Gyn who transitioned into functional medicine, Iâve seen both sides. Iâm sharing what I wish every woman (and every doctor) knew about hormones, defensive medicine, and the broken system weâre all caught in. đ„ Watch this episode on YouTube: ...
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Low Dose Naltrexone: The Anti-Inflammatory Hack Youâve Never Heard Of
The Real Heal - Intimate Conversations with Holistic Health Experts
Feeling inflamed, in pain, or stuck in perimenopause? Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) might be the tool youâve never heard ofâbut need to know about. In this video, I break down what LDN is, how it works, what itâs used for, my personal experience, and why it could be a game changer for women dealing with inflammation, pain, autoimmunity, or hormone-related symptoms. đ„ Watch this episode on YouTube: Want a personalized strategy that actually works for your body? đŹ Book your call here: đ Connect with Me for More Hormone & Health Tips! Follow me on...
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The Sugar Diet Exposed: Why It Could Be Wrecking Your Hormones
The Real Heal - Intimate Conversations with Holistic Health Experts
This viral TikTok âsugar dietâ might look healthyâbut for women over 40, it could be wrecking your hormones, mood, and metabolism. As a double board-certified doctor specializing in hormone health and peri-menopause, Iâm breaking down what this diet really is, why itâs risky, and what to do instead for lasting energy, mood stability, and fat loss over 40. If your TikTok feed is filled with fruit bowls, candy, pasta, and promises of healingâbut youâre still bloated, exhausted, and frustratedâthis episode is for you. đ„ Watch this episode on YouTube: Want personalized...
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Bloated, Tired, and Stuck? THIS is Why Your Detox (and Fat Loss) Isnât Working
The Real Heal - Intimate Conversations with Holistic Health Experts
Feeling bloated, inflamed, or like no matter what you do, your body just wonât let go of the weight? If youâre eating clean, working out, taking supplementsâand still not seeing resultsâyour drainage pathways might be blocked. In this episode, I break down exactly what drainage is (and why itâs not the same as detox), signs your drainage is sluggish, and what you can do daily to get your lymph, liver, gut, skin, and kidneys flowing again. đĄ Drainage is the foundation for hormone balance, detox, AND fat loss. If you skip this step, youâll stay stuckâno matter how clean...
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Estrogen Overload? This Might Be Why Your Belly Fat Wonât Budge
The Real Heal - Intimate Conversations with Holistic Health Experts
Are you doing everything rightâclean eating, exercising, cutting sugarâyet still stuck with stubborn belly fat, bloating, and mood swings? đ The problem might not be your willpower... it might be estrogen overload. In this episode, I break down exactly what estrogen dominance is, why your labs might look ânormalâ but still feel off, and how stress, gut health, liver sluggishness, and everyday toxins could be sabotaging your fat loss and hormone balance. Plus, Iâll walk you through the exact steps to support your hormones naturallyâstarting with food and lifestyle, and moving...
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Fix Your Fatigue: Best Supplements & Habits to Recharge Your Cells After 40!
The Real Heal - Intimate Conversations with Holistic Health Experts
Feeling tired no matter how much you sleep? Struggling with stubborn belly fat, brain fog, or low motivationâeven though youâre âdoing everything rightâ? The problem might not just be your hormonesâit could be your mitochondria, the tiny powerhouses in your cells responsible for energy, fat-burning, and metabolism. And most doctors never even mention them! In this episode, Iâll break down what mitochondria are (in simple terms), what wrecks them, and what you can do to recharge your cellsâincluding the best supplements I use with my clients, and one controversial supplement I'm...
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Progesterone Deficiency: The Hidden Reason You Canât Sleep, Think, or Stop Bleeding
The Real Heal - Intimate Conversations with Holistic Health Experts
Feel anxious, exhausted, and like your period is out of controlâeven though your labs are normal? You might be dealing with low progesterone, the most overlooked hormone in womenâs health. While estrogen and testosterone get all the attention, progesterone plays a critical role in calming the brain, improving sleep, stabilizing mood, and balancing your cycle. In this episode, Iâll break down the most common symptoms of progesterone deficiency (that most doctors miss), why itâs so common in perimenopause, and how stress, endocrine disruptors, and skipped ovulation can all lead to...
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HRT Isnât Working? 4 Hidden Reasons Youâre Still Struggling
The Real Heal - Intimate Conversations with Holistic Health Experts
Feeling let down by hormone therapy? Youâre not alone. If youâre still tired, foggy, moodyâor even gaining weight despite being on HRTâthereâs a good chance something deeper is going on. In this episode, I break down 4 overlooked reasons why hormone therapy (even bio-identical!) might not be delivering the results you expected. From hormone dose and delivery issues to blocked detox pathways and hidden imbalances in your thyroid, cortisol, and insulinâthis is the missing piece your doctor might not have told you about. đ Watch until the end to learn what you can do to finally...
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Bioidentical vs. Synthetic Hormones: The Truth Your Doctor Wonât Tell You
The Real Heal - Intimate Conversations with Holistic Health Experts
Are you confusedâor even scaredâabout hormone therapy? Youâre not alone. In this episode, I break down what most doctors never explain: the real difference between bioidentical and synthetic hormones, whatâs FDA-approved vs. compounded, and the safest ways to feel like yourself again in perimenopause. Weâll talk about: What symptoms are common in perimenopause Why HRT got such a bad reputation What bioidentical hormones actually are My clinical experience as an Ob/Gyn How delivery method impacts results and risks When compounded therapy might be worth it If you're tired of the...
info_outlineđą The BEST Supplements for Women Over 40 (And What to AVOID!)
đ Are you taking supplements that actually workâor just wasting money? If youâre over 40 and struggling with hormone imbalances, weight gain, fatigue, or metabolism issues, this episode is for you!
Iâm breaking down the must-have supplements that actually make a differenceâand exposing the ones that are a total waste. If you want better energy, glowing skin, stronger bones, and a faster metabolism, donât skip this!
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DISCLAIMER: Keep in mind, I am not your doctor. I put this video out for educational and informational purposes only. It is not to be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have a specific medical concern, please consult your own personal doctor or healthcare professional.
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