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Perimenopause in Your Late 30s: What’s Changing and How to Support Your Body

Perimenopause in Your Late 30s: What’s Changing and How to Support Your Body
Perimenopause can begin earlier than many expect. If you’re in your late 30s and noticing subtle shifts in mood, cycles, sleep, or energy — here’s what may be happening and practical ways to support your hormones, including easy at-home testing.
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Healthier Chocolate Milk — Simple, Cozy, and Made Your Way

Healthier Chocolate Milk — Simple, Cozy, and Made Your Way
One evening I started tinkering: cocoa, a good splash of milk, and the sweetest thing I trusted — pure maple syrup. The result was nostalgic, comforting, and unexpectedly grown-up.
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The Importance of Estrogen as We Age

The Importance of Estrogen as We Age
Estrogen is one of the most important hormones in a woman’s body — it influences bone strength, heart health, mood, sleep, skin, and libido. As we move through our 30s, 40s and into perimenopause and menopause, estrogen levels naturally decline. That shift can bring uncomfortable symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, brain fog) and long-term health considerations like bone density loss and changes in cardiovascular risk. Understanding estrogen — and tracking it — gives you power to make informed choices for your health at every stage.
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Natural Ways to Boost Estrogen and Strengthen Bones After 35

Natural Ways to Boost Estrogen and Strengthen Bones After 35
As women age, hormone levels begin to shift—especially estrogen, a key hormone for bone health, heart function, and overall vitality. Around age 35, estrogen levels start to decline gradually, increasing the risk of bone loss, low bone density, and even osteoporosis later in life.
Fortunately, there are natural ways to boost estrogen and protect your bones through nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle habits. Here’s how women over 35 can take proactive steps to stay strong and healthy.
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Estrogen and Osteoporosis: How Hormones Impact Your Bone Health

Estrogen and Osteoporosis: How Hormones Impact Your Bone Health
Osteoporosis is one of the most common bone diseases worldwide, often called the “silent thief” because it weakens bones gradually without obvious symptoms. Many people don’t realize that estrogen, a key female hormone, plays a vital role in keeping bones strong. When estrogen levels drop—especially during menopause—the risk of osteoporosis rises sharply.
If you’ve ever wondered how hormones affect bone health, this post will help you understand the connection between estrogen and osteoporosis, who’s most at risk, and what you can do to protect your bones.
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Meet Heather Martin

 
The sterile scent of hospitals, the hushed, hopeful whispers, and the gnawing fear that lives in every waiting room – these became the unwanted backdrop of my life. It wasn't a single event, but a relentless series of challenges that slowly, profoundly, reshaped my understanding of health and ultimately, my purpose.

It began with my own daughter's cancer diagnosis. The helplessness I felt was amplified a thousandfold. As we navigated her treatment, I scrutinized every aspect of her care, seeking not just survival, but thriving. I began to ask different questions, looking beyond the conventional to see how diet, lifestyle, and a holistic approach could support her body through the immense challenges she faced.

Then, the world tilted on its axis with my beloved father. His terminal cancer diagnosis was a crushing blow, an unyielding reality that traditional medicine, for all its marvels, couldn't alter. We watched, we hoped, we grieved. In the midst of that raw pain, a seed of curiosity took root: Was there more to healing than what we were being told?

My own body then sent a jarring message. I experienced a hemiplegic migraine, an terrifying event that starkly mimicked stroke-like symptoms. The sudden loss of function, the fear, the uncertainty – it was a profound wake-up call. It forced me to confront my own health, which I had unconsciously neglected while caring for others. It was in that moment of vulnerability that I truly understood the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.

I realized then that I didn't just want to heal; I wanted to understand why we get sick and how to build true, resilient health from the ground up. I wanted to change the trajectory of my own life, and more importantly, my family's life, away from chronic illness and towards vibrant well-being.

This intense, personal journey ignited an unshakeable passion within me. I devoured knowledge, exploring functional nutrition, mind-body practices, and the profound impact of lifestyle on health. I became an integrative health practitioner because I couldn't keep this newfound understanding to myself. My deepest desire is to guide others through their own health challenges, to empower them with the knowledge and tools to create their own new beginnings, and to help them rewrite their family's health story, just as I've strived to do for my own. It's not just a profession; it's a calling born from love, loss, and a relentless hope for a healthier future for all.
 

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