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Why Estrogen Matters for the Brain (And Why Midlife Women Feel the Shift)
We talk about estrogen like it only belongs to ovaries, cycles, and hot flashes.But estrogen is one of the most important protective signals in the female brain. When estrogen drops — whether in perimenopause, menopause, or after chronic stress — the brain doesn’t just “adjust.” It loses a regulator that protects myelin, immune balance, and neural communication. This is why so many women notice brain fog, memory changes, mood instability, or neurological symptoms during the m

Dr. Jen
Jan 214 min read


Fiber and Inositol+ in Midlife: Supporting Hormones and Insulin Sensitivity
Why two simple tools can make a profound difference in perimenopause and beyond Midlife metabolism needs different support As women move into perimenopause and midlife, the rules change. Hormonal fluctuations, declining progesterone, rising cortisol sensitivity, and shifts in insulin signaling all converge. Many women find that what once worked—cutting calories, exercising more, skipping meals—no longer helps and often makes symptoms worse. In The Perimenopause Reset , I emph

Dr. Jen
Jan 103 min read


Glutathione, Estrogen Detox, and Why Perimenopause Feels So Overwhelming
In The Perimenopause Reset, we talk often about this truth:perimenopause isn’t simply about “too much estrogen” or “too little progesterone.”It’s about erratic estrogen combined with impaired detoxification.

Dr. Jen
Dec 29, 20253 min read


Why Artificial Sweeteners Are a Problem in Perimenopause
If you’ve been leaning on “zero-calorie” sweeteners like sucralose or acesulfame potassium (Ace-K), it might be time to rethink them—especially if you’re in perimenopause.

Dr. Jen
Aug 19, 20251 min read


CGM Continuous Glucose Monitors and stable blood glucose Part I
You might have heard of CGM from diabetics wearing them or you have heard about your favorite biohackers wearing them.
Either way, they are

Dr. Jen
Feb 19, 20232 min read


Thyroid supplements
Be careful when taking thyroid supplements. There are a lot of different kinds out there all with different ingredients. Sometimes...

Dr. Jen
Sep 9, 20222 min read


Glyphosate- in the rain, in our water, in our food 😞
Glyphosate.... it's poison to plants and our gut health. Why are we okay with consuming this? Why are we obsessed as Americans with...

Dr. Jen
May 17, 20222 min read


What is adrenal fatigue? What is the HPA axis?
What is the HPA axis? The Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. The hypothalamus secretes corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH) and...

Dr. Jen
Apr 21, 20222 min read


Metabolism Matters Most
Metabolism. It is discussed all the time! Wow, they have a fast metabolism they are lucky, I have a slow one. Wow, I ruined my metabolism...

Dr. Jen
Feb 26, 20223 min read
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