By Dr. Alyssa McPeak, DC, CFMP Let's be honest. If you've Googled "how to survive perimenopause," you've probably been told to buy approximately 47 supplements. Your wallet is tired. So are you. Here's the truth: Supplements can absolutely help... When they're matched to the problem. Hot Flashes? Some women benefit from: • Magnesium glycinate • Omega-3 fatty acids • Black cohosh (with guidance from your provider) Anxiety and Irritability? Consider discussing: • Magnesium glycinate •...

By Dr. Alyssa McPeak, DC, CFMP "Would you build a house without looking at the blueprint?" Exactly. So why are we treating hormones without looking at what's actually happening inside the body? Here's something that surprises many women... Low estrogen isn't always the whole problem. Sometimes estrogen is perfectly normal. Sometimes it's too high. Sometimes progesterone is the issue. Sometimes your thyroid is quietly waving a white flag while everyone blames your hormones. Sometimes chronic...

By Dr. Alyssa McPeak, DC, CFMP "Why am I crying over a Costco commercial while sweating through my pajamas?" If you've recently found yourself wondering if you've lost your mind, your patience, or both... welcome. Grab a cup of coffee (or maybe a fan), because you're probably meeting your new roommate: perimenopause. No one talks about it until you're in it. Instead, we're told things like: "It's just stress." "You're just getting older." "Maybe you should try yoga." Thanks. Super helpful....