Eating Healthy, Exercising… So Why Are My Cholesterol and A1C Rising?

You're eating well, staying active, and doing all the right things—so why are your cholesterol and blood sugar numbers suddenly changing? Discover how perimenopause and shifting hormones can influence insulin resistance, metabolism, and cardiovascular health.

Angie HartmanNovember 8, 2026perimenopause, menopause, insulin resistance, Cholesterol, metabolic health, cardiovascular health, womens hormones, functional nutritionComment

Can Eating Too /Little Affect Your Hormones and Fertility?

In fact, consistently asking your body to do more while giving it less can affect far more than the number on the scale. It can influence your menstrual cycle, reproductive hormones, bone health, thyroid and metabolic function, recovery, mood, sleep, and overall health.

So, let’s talk about energy availability and why adequate fueling matters so much for women.

Angie HartmanAugust 31, 2026perimenopause health, menopause, hormone imbalance symptoms, hormone health, hormone balance, womens hormones, infertility, fertilityComment

Is toxicity real?

Understanding Your Body Burden and How to Lighten the Load

Everywhere you look, the word “toxic” gets thrown around. Toxic food. Toxic relationships. Toxic chemicals. But what does it really mean? And is toxicity a real concern when it comes to your health?

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The Key to Hormonal Balance: Understanding Your Body’s Most Powerful Messengers

Our hormones play a crucial role in our overall health, acting as messengers that coordinate essential functions throughout the body. For women, achieving hormonal balance is like fine-tuning an intricate symphony—everything must work in harmony.

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