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WELL WITHIN

Follow along with us as we weave together nature and science to discover many paths to healing through functional medicine.

Managing Perimenopause as an Athlete
Ashley Shrader Ashley Shrader

Managing Perimenopause as an Athlete

Navigating perimenopause as an athlete? The female body changes dramatically during perimenopausal years. Fluctuating levels of estrogen and progesterone affect how we build muscle and recover from training.

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Your Genes, Sleep, and Estrogen! 
Ashley Shrader Ashley Shrader

Your Genes, Sleep, and Estrogen! 

Slow COMT can cause insomnia, especially during perimenopause. COMT breaks down Epinephrine and Norepinephrine. SAM-e and magnesium are cofactors.

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