“Bloodwork on August 1 showed I was pre-diabetic and had precursors for heart disease. My hormone levels were off and my testosterone was non-existent. Before this, I had spent July battling ulcerative colitis and diverticulitis and Covid. I had little energy and difficulty staying focused. When I reviewed my results with a functional medicine doctor, she recommended a protocol. But I wanted to go slow, monitoring what worked and what didn’t and what was affordable and sustainable. I wanted to know what I actually had control over. What could I optimize by changing me?
So I,
➡️ Gave up (95%) wine.
➡️ Canceled my synthetic hormone prescription.
➡️ Stopped all vitamin supplements to reset.
➡️ Started drinking water.
➡️ Started a probiotic.
➡️ Added 1000 mg of turmeric.
➡️ Recommitted to weight-training.
➡️ Radically adjusted diet to intentional meals.
➡️ Added Brazil nuts for thyroid.
I feel so much better! I have more energy, I feel happier, my skin is clearer and I’m dropping the Covid weight and menopause middle (ladies, you know what I’m talking about). I can’t wait to see my test results in 3 months! Next up is omega-3 for heart health. Considering NMN or DHEA for strength, vitality, and endurance. But, I’m going to reflect on each choice and test results.My new doctor said, ‘It takes an enormous amount of energy to tolerate small pains, hormonal changes, and other age-related issues. You don’t even realize how much it drains you until it’s really impacting you.’ Aging is such a slow roll, it doesn’t occur to us to do it differently until it’s a crisis. I didn’t know how tired I was until I wasn’t. I had zero idea about my potential heart disease and diabetes! I think midlife requires more love, attention, and kindness. That’s why 56 is so awesome - the truth will not be denied!”
Kathleen Marie Avery, 56
Syracuse, NY