THE SH1971 BLOG

Here's the sobering truth about alcohol and women: for so many of us, alcohol has long been an accepted / expected part of how we unwind, connect, celebrate, or mark the end of a long day. A glass of wine, a cocktail with fri...

For most of our lives, we’ve been taught to live in a very masculine way: push harder, be productive, stay disciplined, ignore hunger cues, drink the coffee, skip the rest, do more, and keep going. Many midlife women have liv...

Imagine that for most of human history, our ancestors walked barefoot, slept on the ground, and worked in direct contact with the Earth. Imagine also that our ancestors had incredibly low rates of body aches and pains, didn't...

In your 40s, 50s and beyond, if you're thinking hormones, you’re probably thinking about estrogen and progesterone—but don't forget testosterone: it matters for women, too. "Testosterone is just as important for health and vi...

If you still think creatine is just for bodybuilders, it’s time for a reframe.

In midlife — when estrogen dips, muscle mass declines, and brain fog creeps in — creatine might be one of the simplest, most research-backed supp...

Thank goodness for quarterly lab draws and doctor visits. I just did some lab work to make sure my hormones are balanced, and to my amazement and surprise, my Vitamin D is low. What!  I've always prided myself on having a con...