Blog posts about Hormones
Second Thoughts on Progesterone
Taking a step back, I have been an advocate for biological hormone replacement for menopausal women for more than 25 years—back when there were only a few compounding pharmacies and no conventional pharmacy preparations that were safe. There were no co …
Let’s Talk About Sex and Matters of the Heart
No, not that kind of sex (though we do love to talk about sexual health here at Northwest Wellness Center). Today, we’re talking about the other kind — biological sex — and how it affects your heart. Get ready, because what you’re about to learn might …
Let’s Talk Hormones: A Diatribe (But a Useful One)
Okay, I’m confessing right up front: I have a few axes to grind. If you bear with me, I promise to share some solid information in a more balanced tone as well! I’m inspired to write by articles like the recent one in American Family Physician, titled …
Brain Pearl #4: Brains Love Estrogen
Brains Love Estrogen (Yes, Even Male Brains) Here’s a fun fact: your brain—regardless of gender—loves estrogen. Brains of all kinds have estrogen receptors, and while there’s some genetic variation, our brains are well-fed by estrogen throughout our li …
The Metabolic Impact of Hormone Health
Why Estrogen (and Its Hormonal Sisters) Matter More Than You Think As women transition through perimenopause and into menopause, there’s more at stake than just hot flashes or irregular periods. The decline of hormones—especially estrogen, progesterone …
Optimizing Women’s Health Through the Menstrual Stages
Health is not just the absence of disease—it’s energy, vitality, focus, resilience, and joy. While biomarkers like cholesterol or glucose provide important insights, our experience of health is deeply personal and evolves throughout life—especially for …
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) & Alzheimer’s Disease
In response to your great suggestions, we’ve decided to address the most frequently mentioned common thread: Hormone Replacement Therapy and Alzheimer’s, Both At and After Menopause. This is a huge topic, we’ll piece apart a few threads, pertinent to s …
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Type 2 Diabetes and the Brain
Did you know that researchers find an utterly clear and repeatedly confirmed connection between eating too much sugar (it’s less than one might think!), keeping too much of it in our blood (happens naturally as we age), and then cluttering up our brain …