Jane Fonda Says: “The Best Is Yet to Come”: Understanding Hormones After 60

Jane Fonda says, “the best is yet to come”—and she’s right. In this inspiring piece, Dr. Emma Pollon-MacLeod, ND, explores what happens to your hormones after 60 and how understanding these changes can help you thrive in your “third act” with strength, clarity, and confidence.

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Andropause Symptoms Explained: What Every Partner Should Know About Male Hormonal Changes

Andropause, often called the “male menopause,” is a gradual hormonal shift that can affect energy, focus, motivation, and relationships. In this article, Dr. Yousuf Siddiqui, ND, explains the signs, impacts, and natural approaches to restoring balance before considering testosterone therapy.

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Should You Ditch Your Morning Coffee? The Coffee-Cortisol Conundrum

As a naturopathic doctor and mom of two, Dr. Emma Pollon-MacLeod knows the struggle of busy mornings, sleepless nights, and the daily pull toward that comforting cup of coffee. Lately, coffee has been put on trial — accused of spiking cortisol, wrecking sleep, and throwing hormones off balance. But is your morning brew really the villain it’s made out to be? In this article, Dr. Emma dives into the science behind the so-called “coffee–cortisol conundrum,” separates myths from facts, and shows you how to enjoy coffee in a way that supports your energy, focus, and long-term health.

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Hormone Testing – When, Why, and What You’ll Learn

Your hormones influence everything from energy and mood to sleep and metabolism, yet imbalances often go unnoticed. In this post, Dr. Holly Paraschuk, ND, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, explains when it’s time to test your hormones, why testing matters, and the valuable insights it can reveal for your health and performance.

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Sleep as a Strategic Asset: How Rest Restores Hormones, Immunity, and Performance

In today’s fast-paced professional world, sleep has quietly become a hidden performance edge—and a growing vulnerability. For many executives and entrepreneurs, restless nights and early fatigue are no longer isolated health concerns but barriers to leadership, decision-making, and resilience. In this article, Dr. Yousuf Siddiqui, ND, explores why sleep is not a luxury but a strategic asset—revealing how rest restores hormonal balance, strengthens immunity, and unlocks peak performance.

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