Can chronic stress cause dementia or Parkinson’s?

Dr. Greg Eckel has identified five types of Parkinson’s, and they all have to do with circulation in the body! My 90-year-old dad says the secret to life is to “stay active,” which I translate into:…
August 5, 2026

High stress & cortisol will make you think you have dementia

Women get screwed when it comes to aging metabolisms because there are so many symptoms, yet it’s not all stress and cortisol to blame—it’s deeper than that.  The Institute of Instagram has everyone thinking…
August 4, 2026

How to know if a supplement is legit or not

The amount of supplements being sold on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook by AI influencers from Chinese companies is disgusting.  Every day I get a photo of a supplement a patient found online that they…
July 30, 2026

Cyclospora, candida and gut health lessons

Diarrhea in midlife is a common thing and you likely don’t have Cyclospora.  But if you do somehow get it my podcast guest this week has some great insights into what you can do. …
July 29, 2026

You listened to too many podcasts & now you’re confused

I’m more afraid of being old and sick than dying, so I gather as much information as I can on aging well. And even I get torn between conflicting information and end up down…
July 28, 2026

New ways to work with me coming this fall

I’ve been dropping hints about my Travel and Transform membership and now I’m introducing Sovereign Longevity.  Both are for women 35 and over.  Travel and Transform is for those wanting to explore wellness travel…
July 23, 2026

Your Environment Influences Your Health

They say you’re a reflection of the five people you hang around with the most, BUT what if you’re a reflection of the environment you’re in the most?  I’ve long talked about giving patients…
July 22, 2026

Does Everyone Need Hormone Replacement Therapy?

This question runs through my head often.  My answer: No. I have had women in my practice in their mid-80s with hormone levels higher than women in their 40s. The difference, in my opinion?…
July 21, 2026

The Most Important Gland in Midlife

How you age depends on your kidney qi (or energy), according to Chinese Medicine.  The kidneys are the batteries of your life. If you protect them, you’ll live longer and better. What sits on…
July 16, 2026

Herbal Skincare for Aging Skin That Works!

If you told me my husband and I would be fighting over a skin cream in our 40s, I’d have thought you were nuts.  Well, when my patient Kristine Courville sent me a variety…
July 15, 2026

Do Introverts or Extroverts Live Longer?

Research shows social isolation increases your risk of death by 30%. That’s worse than smoking cigarettes! The pandemic proved the impact of isolation on the social extrovert type. But what about when it comes…
July 14, 2026

I Want You to Ponder This.

Your perception of your life, health, or the situation you’re in is the lens through which you perceive everything. For example, if you see life as hard, being or getting healthy will be hard…
July 9, 2026