“Mitochondrial support” is one of those phrases that gets thrown around until it means nothing. Some nutrients have real human evidence and a clean mechanistic fit (they’re literally part of energy production). Here we aim to separate the wheat from the chaff. This is the fourth and final part in a series on mitochondria and […]
The Short Version Most tongkat ali supplements on the market are either raw root powder with minimal active compounds, or extracts that claim high ratios but publish no testing to prove it. To get results backed by clinical research, look for a standardized extract (100:1 or higher) with published certificates of analysis for eurycomanone content […]
Herbs don’t replace the lifestyle levers that build mitochondria. They amplify them. If Part 2 was about creating the right signals (training, sleep, diet, stress, and toxicity load), this post is about the herbs that can support those same pathways and help your system adapt. If you haven’t read the first two parts yet, start […]
Think of mitochondria like the inner engine room of your cells. When they’re strong, you feel capable with steady energy, clear mind, stable mood, better recovery, more resilience. If you haven’t read Part 1, start there. It explains what mitochondria are, how they create energy, and the main ways the system breaks down. Mitochondria 101: […]
If you’ve been feeling extra tired this month, you’re not imagining it. March is exhausting—and not just because you’re busy or stressed (though let’s be honest, you probably are). There’s actually something happening in your body right now that makes fatigue worse. And if you’re in perimenopause or menopause, you’re feeling it even harder. Here’s […]
Most people don’t wake up thinking, “My mitochondria need help.” They wake up feeling like something is off, and they can’t quite explain it. You get through the day, but you’re dragging. Your mind works, but it’s duller than before. Sleep happens, but you don’t feel restored. You rely on coffee, which is really just […]
You walk into a room and completely forget why you’re there. You search for a word that’s RIGHT THERE in your brain, but it won’t come out. You introduce someone and their name just… vanishes. You read the same paragraph three times and still have no idea what it said. If this sounds familiar, you’re […]
Hi ladies, In my last email, we talked about how perimenopause isn’t loud at first — it’s disorienting. How so many women move through exhaustion, mood changes, sleep issues, weight gain, and brain fog without realizing they’re in a hormonal transition. Today, I want to talk about something softer and more practical: Not “fixing” perimenopause, […]
“A nursing home with a surprisingly active sex life…” That’s how a doctor once described one of the unintended consequences of treating Parkinson’s disease with L‑DOPA, the primary pharmaceutical used to help patients regain movement and motor function. The cause? L-DOPA (also known as levodopa) is a precursor to the better-known neurotransmitter dopamine. It’s not […]
Hi ladies, One of the most unfortunate things I see in perimenopausal women isn’t actually the symptoms themselves — it’s that many women don’t recognize what they’re experiencing as perimenopause at all. Instead, they quietly internalize it as something being wrong with them. Or worse, they tell themselves, “This is just how aging is.” So […]
In the world of elder care, there’s a quiet but dangerous epidemic most people don’t even think about. It’s not dementia. Not falls. Not infection. It’s polypharmacy. This is the use of multiple medications at once, often without clear benefit and sometimes with serious consequences, including death. Let’s define it first. Polypharmacy usually means taking […]
Hi Ladies, I want to talk about something that feels important to name out loud. For most of my life, if I’m being really honest, my goal wasn’t health. It was thinness. I struggled with body dysmorphia for years, and even when I told myself I wanted to be “healthy,” what I was really chasing […]
Hi Ladies, I want to talk about something that comes up quietly in midlife conversations — often whispered, rarely explained well. Sex drive. Not in the way it’s usually framed. Not as a problem to fix or a hormone to correct. But as something deeper that many women feel shifting — and don’t quite have […]
Cistanche deserticola, the “Ginseng of the Desert,” has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for boosting yang energy and revitalizing the body. In 2025, a study was published that gives some of the best evidence of the benefits of this herb, regarding fitness and how it affects hormone levels. Let’s dive in… The Study: […]
Hi Ladies, Lately, I’ve been thinking about how we talk about aging — especially when it comes to women. Somewhere along the way, normal developmental changes started being treated as problems to solve. Changes in desire, ambition, or tolerance became signs of decline. At some point, aging quietly stopped being understood as a transition and […]
In my last article, I shared my Superpower lab results overview—biological age, hormones, immune markers, and what stood out (good and bad). This follow-up is about another pattern I’ve seen repeatedly across blood tests over the years… and kept brushing off. Here are the latest results. High iron and iron saturation, along with ferritin trending […]
A relatively new company Superpower contacted me and offered a free lab test to try their platform. Considering it had been some time since I’d done a blood test, I jumped at the chance. As usual, since I practice what I preach, things were looking pretty good. And of course, there was still some room […]
Most of us reach for meaning when we’re activated. We want to understand what just happened, fix it, decide what it means about us, our relationships, our work… our future. The problem is, when your nervous system is in threat mode, your interpretation is too. And if you’re someone who’s intelligent and reflective, you can […]
You may have heard of He Shou Wu (also known as Polygonum multiflorum or Fo-ti) as a famous anti-aging herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It’s been used for centuries for hair vitality, longevity, and restoring life force. And now, a new 2024 study offers a modern scientific perspective on something else He Shou Wu may […]
As the year winds down, a lot of women start thinking about New Year’s resolutions—usually some version of “do more, be better, try harder.” A new supplement routine. Better sleep habits. Finally sticking to that morning ritual you saw on Instagram. But what if the more useful question isn’t what to add next year, but […]
Deer antler has a long and storied history in natural medicine. Especially prized in Traditional Chinese Medicine, sika deer antler has been used for centuries to boost vitality, strengthen the body, and support longevity. For as long as it’s been used, a debate has raged about which parts of the antler are most useful. A […]
Hi ladies, This is the moment in December when the quiet heaviness begins to settle in. Not the chaotic overwhelm yet—that comes later. This is subtler. A low hum of tension. The awareness that you’re already carrying more than feels comfortable. Lists are accumulating. Expectations layering. Other people’s needs land in your lap before you’ve […]
