Struggling through perimenopause? Dr. Emilie Wilson, naturopath and acupuncturist, talks about how she helps women over 40 reclaim their health and vitality with functional medicine.

Healing is a creative process, and a good practitioner will partner with you to develop a personalized action plan that fits your lifestyle and needs. Dr Emilie emphasizes the importance of looking at the whole story to identify the root causes of hormone imbalances.

We explore why so many women feel dismissed, confused, or stuck when it comes to their symptoms, especially when their labs are “normal” yet they don’t feel like themselves. Hormone health is never just about hormones.

Starting with the most common symptoms women experience, such as weight gain, sleep issues, and brain fog, Dr. Emilie explains how gut health, blood sugar, and metabolism are all connected to our hormone health. And how symptoms indicate deeper imbalances that can be corrected with a holistic approach that addresses diet, exercise, sleep, stress, and hydration.

From there, she walks us through key labs and tests every woman over 40 should consider to move beyond guesswork and into clarity. We discuss microbiome stool testing, advanced thyroid panels, micronutrient and organic acid tests, and DEXA scans. Tracking patterns, not just numbers, is the path to solutions and sustainable health.

Key takeaway: Stop chasing quick fixes. No pill, patch, cream, medication, or supplement will solve all your health issues in midlife.

TESS’S TAKEAWAYS

• Metabolic dysfunction and chronic illnesses are common. But, common doesn’t mean normal.
• “Normal” lab results don’t always mean optimal health. Advanced testing may be required.
• In perimenopause and menopause, we can lose our resilience without a holistic treatment plan.
• Better gut health is foundational. Rebalance your gut to rebalance everything else.
• HRT, medications, or supplements alone are not golden tickets to optimal health.
• The Organic Acids Test looks at metabolic capacity and can identify nutrient deficiencies.
• The DUTCH PlusTM Test indicates how your body is processing available hormones.
• A comprehensive adrenal assessment reveals how stress is impacting hormone levels.

ABOUT DR. EMILIE WILSON

Founder of Sanos Wellness, naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist Dr. Emilie Wilson helps women over 40 investigate the causes of hormone imbalances and optimize their metabolism and health during perimenopause and menopause.

With over 15 years’ clinical experience in functional medicine, Dr Emilie draws from her personal journey with burnout, weight gain, postpartum depression, and hormone issues to support her patients with custom holistic treatment plans.

The author of POST: The Essential Guide to Creating Your Postpartum Self-Care Plan in Pregnancy, Dr. Emilie also writes about women’s health for a diversity of online magazines and websites.

CONNECT WITH DR. EMILIE

Website: https://www.sanoswellness.com/

Lab Guide: https://www.sanoswellness.com/perimenopause-lab-cheat-sheet

Power Hour: https://www.sanoswellness.com/perimenopause-power-hour

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanoswellness/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SanosWellness/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilie-wilson-2320a22a1/

MEET TESS MASTERS:

Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.

Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.

Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.

CONNECT WITH TESS:

Website: https://tessmasters.com/

Podcast: https://ithastobeme.com/

Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/

Delicious Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/

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