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Reignite, Don’t Restrict: The Smarter Metabolic Reset for the New Year - The January Pattern We All Know Too Well

Reignite, Don’t Restrict: The Smarter Metabolic Reset for the New Year - The January Pattern We All Know Too Well

Reignite, Don’t Restrict: The Smarter Metabolic Reset for the New Year - The January Pattern We All Know Too WellDr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Published on: 15/01/2026

Reignite, Don’t Restrict: The Smarter Metabolic Reset for the New Year - The January Pattern We All Know Too Well

Menopause and Perimenopause symptoms
The True New Year Reset: Balancing Your Hormones After Holiday Chaos

The True New Year Reset: Balancing Your Hormones After Holiday Chaos

The True New Year Reset: Balancing Your Hormones After Holiday ChaosDr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Published on: 15/01/2026

The True New Year Reset: Balancing Your Hormones After Holiday Chaos

Menopause and Perimenopause symptoms
Why Vasomotor Symptoms Are More Than Just “Hot Flashes”

Why Vasomotor Symptoms Are More Than Just “Hot Flashes”

Why Vasomotor Symptoms Are More Than Just “Hot Flashes”Dr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Published on: 12/08/2025

Why Vasomotor Symptoms Are More Than Just “Hot Flashes”

Menopause and Perimenopause symptoms
Midlife, Myths & Mojo: The Truth About Sexual Health After 40

Midlife, Myths & Mojo: The Truth About Sexual Health After 40

Midlife, Myths & Mojo: The Truth About Sexual Health After 40Dr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Published on: 15/07/2025

Intimacy after 40 doesn’t have to fade. Bust the biggest myths about midlife sexual health—and learn how to reclaim pleasure, connection, and confidence in this bold season.

Menopause and Perimenopause symptoms
Is This Perimenopause or Just Stress?

Is This Perimenopause or Just Stress?

Is This Perimenopause or Just Stress?Dr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Published on: 29/04/2025

If you’re over 35 and feeling tired, moody, anxious, forgetful, or like your body has changed without warning… you might be wondering: Is this just stress? Or could it be perimenopause?

Menopause and Perimenopause symptoms
How Long Does Hormone Therapy Take to Work?

How Long Does Hormone Therapy Take to Work?

How Long Does Hormone Therapy Take to Work?Dr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Published on: 25/04/2025

You start hormone therapy and hope for relief—but when will it kick in? Is it working? Should it feel different by now? These are some of the most common (and valid!) questions I get from patients. So let’s break it down clearly and realistically.

Menopause and Perimenopause symptoms