Considering natural menopause patches for symptom relief? As a health professional, I have reservations. This post explores the challenges of transdermal herbal delivery, the lack of robust evidence for common ingredients like black cohosh (and its potential risks), and why a 'patchwork' solution often fails. Discover a more effective, targeted approach to managing menopause symptoms by addressing root causes.

Not all blood tests tell the full story—especially during menopause. Conventional blood work looks for disease, while functional blood analysis identifies subtle imbalances behind your symptoms. By using optimal ranges and connecting hormone, thyroid, adrenal, and nutrient markers, functional blood work reveals what your body truly needs to feel balanced, energized, and well. It's the missing piece to feeling your best in midlife.

Mood swings, sleep issues, irregular periods? It might be perimenopause. Here's how to tell—and what to do next.