Can't Lose Weight After 40? It's Your Mitochondria (5 Signs + How to Fix It)
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Release Date: 01/29/2026
Can't Lose Weight After 40? It's Your Mitochondria (5 Signs + How to Fix It)
The Real Heal - Intimate Conversations with Holistic Health Experts
Can't lose weight after 40? Always exhausted? Brain fog that won't quit? Your doctor says your labs are "normal"—but you feel anything BUT normal. Here's what they're not checking: your mitochondria. Your mitochondria are your cellular powerhouses—they control your energy, metabolism, fat burning, and even how fast you age. When they're struggling, EVERYTHING suffers. In this video, I'm breaking down the 5 signs your mitochondria are damaged, why conventional medicine misses it, and exactly how to fix it using my proven H.E.R. Method™. If you're tired of being dismissed and ready...
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Lab Tests Every Woman Over 40 Should Ask For (That Most Doctors Skip)
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Brain fog that won't quit? Your doctor says your labs are "normal"—but you feel anything BUT normal. Here's what they're not checking: your mitochondria.
Your mitochondria are your cellular powerhouses—they control your energy, metabolism, fat burning, and even how fast you age. When they're struggling, EVERYTHING suffers. In this video, I'm breaking down the 5 signs your mitochondria are damaged, why conventional medicine misses it, and exactly how to fix it using my proven H.E.R. Method™.
If you're tired of being dismissed and ready to get to the root cause, this is for you.
🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1HK11C5fGgA
RESOURCES & LINKS:
Book Your Free Discovery Call: Ready to get to the root cause? Let's talk about your symptoms and see if my programs are right for you. https://www.drreneewellenstein.com/work-with-me
Dr. Renee's Supplement Dispensary: Access the high-quality, practitioner-grade supplements I recommend (CoQ10, magnesium, L-carnitine, B-complex, and more). https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/drreneewellenstein
Walking Pad (Mitochondrial-Friendly Movement): One of my favorite tools for gentle, restorative movement that supports mitochondrial health. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F295LBKQ?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzreneewel-20&creativeASIN=B0F295LBKQ&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1OIH68D6015SN&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin&th=1
Meditation Apps I Recommend:
* Insight Timer (free guided meditations): https://insig.ht/XbnTwhmU9Xb
* Headspace (stress management & sleep support): Free 30 day guest pass on me: https://headspace-web.app.link/HwMkzbqU9Xb
Additional Products I Recommend To Help Support Healthy Mitochondria:
Dry Brushing Kit: Supports lymphatic drainage: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4R4TV8W?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzreneewel-20&creativeASIN=B0C4R4TV8W&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.29N0MNNTOTQC5&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin
Red Light Therapy Device: Advanced mitochondrial optimization: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WB6PWCC?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzreneewel-20&creativeASIN=B09WB6PWCC&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.29N0MNNTOTQC5&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_d_asin
Air Purifier: Reduces toxin exposure (detox support): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08W8KG1MB?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzreneewel-20&creativeASIN=B08W8KG1MB&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1OIH68D6015SN&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_2Q5HD01R6BW42HK05MSB_asin
Non-Toxic Cookware: Reduces toxin exposure from food prep: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XM1B6ZX?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzreneewel-20&creativeASIN=B08XM1B6ZX&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.29N0MNNTOTQC5&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_d_asin&th=1
Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration (countertop): For cleaner water: amazon.com/dp/B0CNS8LZW3?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzreneewel-20&creativeASIN=B0CNS8LZW3&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1F6U4W2M41D8R&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin
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