THE SH1971 BLOG

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...

If you are even modestly inclined toward health, you've no doubt heard about GLP1s: these pharmaceutical powerhouses (brand names: Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro) that are now household names and recommended as the front line ...

I was recently talking to my friend Beth* about HRT, and she mentioned a less-than-stellar experience with her doctor, who begrudgingly put her on (the lowest dose) of hormones. After about six months of this dosage: while sh...

In midlife? And waking up at 3 a.m.?  You’re not alone. Hormonal shifts, night sweats and a more sensitive stress response often collide during these early hours, and can leave you frustrated and restless. Don't spend the nig...