I was 44 when I first started complaining to my doctor about these “weird” symptoms I kept having:

- Random dizziness

- Itchy skin

- Waking up at 3 a.m. and not being able to get back to sleep

- Hair loss

- Painful sex and ZERO libido

- Night sweats

- Brain fog

- Feeling low-key annoyed and angry all the time

The list was long, but the worst part was I just didn’t recognize myself anymore. Although my doctor was sympathetic, she admitted that she didn’t have a lot of resources to help (much less info about what exactly was happening in my body). She offered HRT, but at the time, I wasn’t sure I wanted to do that, and frankly, I couldn’t afford it, even with insurance.

Fast-forward a few years and I made some lifestyle changes that really made a difference – focusing on low-glycemic foods, lean proteins, healthy fats. Adding in strength training 3 times a week and making sure to move my body every day. I lost 35 lbs and felt pretty good. Except for one thing – I was still missing that sassy, sparkly girl that I knew myself to be. My libido was still non-existent as well.

So I decided to try HRT (finances were a little better now). And yes, I noticed that with HRT sex was less painful, and my other symptoms got better too. Except that one thing was still elusive – finding myself again. I began to think she was lost forever and I figured I would just have to accept that. Besides, the rest of my life was pretty great.

That’s when menopause hit me with a left-hook.

Suddenly I started gaining weight. Even though nothing else had changed. I was still counting my macros, still working out with my strength training and walking, still doing ALL THE RIGHT THINGS! And yet, the “Menopause Belly” was happening. I was so confused! How was this possible?? I thought I had dodged this bullet but nope, my midsection was growing and it wasn’t just fat, it was visceral fat. The most unhealthy kind.

That’s when I decided to take things into my own hands – I started doing a deep dive on the science and research around perimenopause and menopause. I got certified as a Menopause Specialist Coach. I started learning about the latest clinical studies done on our gut microbiome, the gut-brain axis, on the emerging technologies of phototherapy and stem cell activation, on peptides and micro-dosing.

I started to make some changes. I focused on adding in fiber and probiotics to my diet, including Happy Juice to support my gut and mental wellbeing. I incorporated a Phototherapy Patch to support my mitochondrial health and increase production of the regenerative cells in my body. I kept on lifting weights and walking.

The Results

* Improved mental health

* Better focus, less brain fog

* Reduced stress and anxiety

* Feeling well and more relaxed

* Eliminated hot flashes, night sweats, aches and pains

* Banished the constant, underlying irritability

* Better sleep

The transformation in my life was amazing. I felt empowered, energized and inspired to share what I’d learned with other women struggling with meanopause and perimenopause.

Because here’s the thing: I truly believe we are designed to live a vivacious and beautiful life, and as long as we provide our body with what it needs to thrive, it can heal itself from almost anything.

And so, my mission became seeking out the products and companies that are providing solutions that let us live our best lives. You can count on me to do the due diligence on the science, the clinical studies, the sustainability and ethical practices as well as the integrity of every company and every product I recommend.

And by the way, I have found some AMAZING companies whose products are WORKING for me.

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