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“Why do I wake up every night at 2AM?” - The secret to lowering cortisol and fixing your sleep👇🏻
About a month ago I put a post on instagram asking if people found themselves regularly waking up at 2am. I know this is a common...
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Joanna Macmeikan
- Feb 13
- 2 min
Much Ado About Magnesium
Magnesium is having a moment, and rightly so. It has a huge number of benefits for everyone but can be ESPECIALLY helpful for: 👉🏻...
Joanna Macmeikan
- Feb 11
- 4 min
Women and Stress - How high cortisol drives PMS, weight gain, and fatigue.
Are you familiar with the hormone cortisol? Cortisol is mostly produced by your adrenal glands - little triangular shaped organs about...
Joanna Macmeikan
- Jan 14
- 7 min
Mastering Motivation: From Feeling Meh to Finding Your Mojo
“I know what I need to do, I just need to find the motivation.” This is something I hear over and over again from people I work with in...
Joanna Macmeikan
- Dec 3, 2023
- 9 min
Hormone Help for the Holidays
Tips and tricks to enjoy the festive season without wreaking havoc on your hormones. Ahhh Christmas! It’s the most wonderful time of the...
Joanna Macmeikan
- Oct 22, 2023
- 7 min
Beating the Menopot - How to avoid weight gain in perimenopause.
When I ask women in perimenopause what they struggle with the most, the top 3 issues I hear are typically hot flushes/flashes, insomnia,...
Joanna Macmeikan
- Sep 28, 2023
- 4 min
Periods Getting Heavy After 40? Part 2 - When to see a doctor.
In my last post on the topic of heavy periods after 40 I explained why they're such a common occurrence in perimenopause (if you’d like...
Joanna Macmeikan
- Sep 28, 2023
- 4 min
PERIODS GETTING HEAVIER AFTER 40?
If you’re in your 40s you may have noticed that your periods have started to get heavier, last for longer, and could also be more...
Joanna Macmeikan
- May 13, 2023
- 6 min
Skin Care Tips for Acne and Allergic Reactions
MY FACE COMPLETELY BROKE OUT IN HIVES THIS WEEK... I’m not sure why. Skin can be tricky like that. Especially my skin. I’ve never had a...
Joanna Macmeikan
- Apr 23, 2023
- 4 min
The Best Supplements for Perimenopause and Menopause.
CAVEAT - I usually don’t even answer the question: “What supplements are good for menopause?” or “What makes hot flashes better?”...
Joanna Macmeikan
- Feb 6, 2023
- 6 min
Intermittent vs. Circadian Fasting
Let’s talk weight loss, and more specifically intermittent fasting. (If you've landed here via my post on Facebook or Instagram then skip...
Joanna Macmeikan
- May 10, 2021
- 9 min
"Please Stop It" - Why I don't recommend drinking coffee on an empty stomach.
A couple of weeks ago I made a reel on Instagram. I made it for my people: the handful of patients (who are mostly women since that’s the...
Joanna Macmeikan
- Apr 21, 2021
- 5 min
"Why Does My Vaginal Discharge Smell?"
Firstly, vaginal discharge smells because it’s a bodily fluid, and bodily fluids aren’t designed to be pine fresh. That being said, your...
Joanna Macmeikan
- Mar 23, 2020
- 6 min
Tips for Working from Home with Kids.
Being a working parent can be tough. I’ve been at it for almost 8 years and mostly feel like I’m half arsing it all over the place on a...
Joanna Macmeikan
- Feb 5, 2020
- 4 min
Why Smoothies Should be a Sometimes Food.
Have you ever watched Sesame Street? (That is a trick question because I’m assuming anyone with a TV has). If you’re my age you will...
Joanna Macmeikan
- Feb 5, 2020
- 6 min
Surviving Sinusitis
Recently the two petri dishes that I live with (aka my children) brought home some hideous virus and shared it with their Dad and me...
Joanna Macmeikan
- Feb 5, 2020
- 3 min
Looking After your Digestion: why salad could be bad for you.
Think of your stomach like a saucepan, simmering over a flame. It’s actually not so crazy when you think about it. Do you know what your...
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