Category Archives: Estrogen

Belly fat, Brain fog, Detox, Estrogen, fatigue, Hormonal imbalance, Hormone balance, Hormones, Hot Flashes, Sleep, Toxins

The Dirty Dozen Is Out… But Here’s What It Really Means for Your Hormones

Posted on by Deon Hall-Garriques
18
Apr

You may have seen that the Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently released their updated Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists, highlighting which fruits and vegetables carry the highest and lowest pesticide residues. At first glance, it might feel overwhelming… “Wait… now I have to worry about THIS too?” But instead of fear, I want to […]

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#Belly fat,, Belly fat, Estrogen, Exercise, Hormonal imbalance, Hormone balance, Hormones

The real secret to burning fat after 40

Posted on by Deon Hall-Garriques
15
Mar

If you remember nothing else from these last few weeks, remember this: muscle is your metabolic engine.  By the end of this email, you’ll know exactly why and how to start building it in 20 minutes. As we move through our 40s and 50s, we naturally lose muscle mass especially without strength training.  That loss […]

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#Belly fat,, adrenaline, Belly fat, Estrogen, fatigue, Hormonal imbalance, Hormone balance, Hormones

Why midlife weight lands in one place (and what to do first)

Posted on by Deon Hall-Garriques
08
Mar

If you’ve noticed weight settling differently lately especially around your midsection, you’re not imagining it. And you’re not doing anything wrong. One of the most frustrating things women tell me is: “I’m eating the same. I’m moving. But my belly keeps growing.” Let me reassure you: your body isn’t betraying you. It’s responding to hormonal shifts. […]

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#Belly fat,, Belly fat, Blood sugar, Estrogen, Exercise, Hormonal imbalance, Hormone balance, Hormones, menopause, Menopause belly, Weight loss

This is why cutting calories isn’t working

Posted on by Deon Hall-Garriques
22
Feb

Today, we are exploring metabolism to help make the connection why “eat less, move more” backfires now, and what to do instead.  Why this happens even if you’re “eating the same” The common mistake cutting calories and adding more cardio.  When your metabolism is already slowing, under‑eating and over‑exercising read as stress — and your […]

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#Belly fat,, Belly fat, Energy, Estrogen, Interview,

What Happens When a Corporate Accountant Tackles Menopause? My Story from the Women of a Certain Stage Podcast

Posted on by Deon Hall-Garriques
25
May

Have you ever felt like your body suddenly stopped following the rules you thought you knew?  Maybe you’ve been tracking calories, working out, and still—your energy tanks, your waistline changes, and nothing seems to add up.  You’re not alone, and you’re not failing. Your body is just asking for a new approach. Recently, I had […]

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adrenaline, Energy, Estrogen, Exercise, fatigue, Hormonal imbalance, hydration

How to Beat Afternoon Energy Slumps (Naturally!)—My Top Tips Inside

Posted on by Deon Hall-Garriques
04
May

Do you ever hit that mid-afternoon wall—when your energy crashes, your focus disappears, and all you want is something sweet or a strong coffee? I know the feeling!  For years, I thought these slumps were just part of being busy, especially as my hormones started to shift during perimenopause.  But I discovered there are simple, […]

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#Belly fat,, detox cleanse, Endocrine disruptors, Energy, Estrogen, Hormonal imbalance, Hormone balance, Hormones, hydration, Toxins, Water

Feel Your Best: How Your Liver and Gut Can Boost Your Hormones

Posted on by Deon Hall-Garriques
11
Apr

But there’s good new, you can support these vital pathways with a few simple lifestyle changes! In this article, I’ll guide you through the estrogen detox pathway and how you can support your liver and gut to maintain hormonal balance: By making these changes, you can naturally support your body’s ability to detoxify estrogen and […]

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Bone Health, bone loss, Estrogen, osteopenia, Osteoporosis

Protecting Your Bones During Menopause and Beyond

Posted on by Deon Hall-Garriques

Women can lose up to 20% of their bone density in the first five to seven years after menopause. As you age, your bones naturally lose density and strength particularly for menopausal women primarily due to the decline in estrogen levels.  This bone loss continues, and by the time most women reach menopause (no period […]

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Estrogen, Exercise, Hormones, hydration, Menopause Symptoms, Vaginal Dryness

Many Women Are Struggling with This – But not one is talking about it!

Posted on by Deon Hall-Garriques
25
Jan

Over 50% of women going through menopause experience vaginal dryness, yet only about 10% seek medical treatment. This means countless women are suffering in silence. But why is no one talking about it? For some, it’s because they think there’s no solution. For others, it’s the discomfort or embarrassment of discussing such an intimate issue […]

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adrenaline, Belly fat, Estrogen, Hormone balance, Hormones, meno belly, Menopause belly, Progesterone, Uncategorized

Belly Fat and Menopause

Posted on by Deon Hall-Garriques
12
Jan

Effective weight management during the perimenopause and menopause years is about more than just eating well and exercising. For women in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s, hormonal changes play a significant role in how the body gains and stores weight, particularly around the midsection. The Role of Hormones in Midsection Weight Gain Certain hormones […]

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