Chemaine's Model Health

02/24/2026

For years, estrogen carried a black box warning.
Now it’s gone…
Yet the WHO & CDC have estrogen categorized as a carcinogenic compound. 🧐

So I asked Dr. Platt : Why did the FDA really remove it and what does that mean for women?

While many are celebrating this shift, we believe this conversation deserves more caution and transparency.

👉🏻 Not all estrogens are the same.
Systemic estrogen is not benign.
Estrogen influences clotting, breast tissue, the brain, and more.

In this clip, Dr. Platt explains why he believes the removal happened, why he prefers estriol over estradiol, and symptoms related to estrogen.

This is from what may be one of Dr. Platt’s final podcast conversations.
The full episode premieres tomorrow morning on my YouTube channel at 7am mtn. Head o er to Chemaine’s Model Health and hit that notification bell 🔔

Women deserve informed consent - not simplified headlines!

👇 What’s your take on the warning being removed?

02/23/2026

𝙁𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙞𝙙𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙮 𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙝𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙮.

Most women will develop fibroids in their lifetime - up to 75%! Yet too often, women are told a hysterectomy is the only solution. 😞

Doctors like Dr. Bryan Treacy and Dr. Jerilynn Prior remind us that fibroids themselves do not even cause heavy bleeding.

You deserve real information, multiple opinions, and full understanding before making a life-altering decision.

💡 Don’t be afraid to ask questions, advocate for your body, and explore alternatives.

Tag a friend who needs to see this, and save this reel for the next time someone tells you hysterectomy is the only answer. 🙂

You can find my full conversation with Dr Treacy on YouTube channel @ 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙡 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 or on your favorite podcast player @ 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙡 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝. 🎙

02/21/2026

𝙂𝘼𝘽𝘼... 𝙄𝙛 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘼𝙣𝙭𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙎𝙥𝙞𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝘽𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙙 𝙊𝙧 𝙄𝙣 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙥𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 - Read This!
Could GABA be something you’re missing to help you navigate hormonal changes, especially in your brain? 🧠

GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid) is the brain’s primary calming neurotransmitter. It helps to block adrenaline (which is a cause of many PMS and perimenopause symptoms) and calms the brain and central nervous system. By helping to reduce anxiety, irritability, rage 😡, and insomnia caused by falling progesterone - GABA can help not only make your days feel easier but help you feel better overall.

As progesterone is low in many women and declines (which it does), GABA activity also drops, leading to increased stress hormones running wild and making you feel like you can’t get control over your thoughts 💭.

This can be prevalent during PMS and perimenopause times because for many women this is where progesterone is lowest, especially if they have a lot of stress in their life.
In perimenopause, progesterone levels decline, the body’s natural ability to produce GABA decreases, leading to insomnia, anxiety, and feeling “wired”. Increasing GABA can help stabilize mood.

During PMS and PMDD, lowered GABA levels are associated with the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, contributing to mood swings and anxiety.

Yes it does sound like it all comes back to progesterone, but progesterone typically boosts GABA’s calming effect. When this system fails, supplementing with GABA can be a very helpful tool for women young and old. And it is affordable too. 🌼

𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙚; GABA is generally safe for most people. The only time I have seen people have an issue with ABBA is when they already have a high glutamate diet and therefore have high glutamate levels in their body.

02/19/2026

🎙𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 🎙
𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝒊𝒅𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒌𝒔 𝒊𝒇 𝑯𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒚, 𝑻𝒖𝒃𝒂𝒍 𝑳𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 & 𝑽𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒚 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑫𝒓 𝑩𝒓𝒚𝒂𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒚.

In this episode, Dr. Bryan Treacy shares what women (and men) are often not told before hysterectomy, tubal ligation, or vasectomy.

We talk about:
• Why hysterectomies are so common in Canada (~35,000/year)
• Causes of heavy or continuous bleeding in perimenopause
• Fibroids, endometriosis, adenomyosis & IUD-related bleeding
• Preventable vs. necessary hysterectomies
• Long-term effects: bladder changes, s*xual health, hormone shifts & shortening lifespan
• Why tubal ligation may not be the best option
• Progesterone myths (yes, you still need it without a uterus)
• The truth about Premarin & Provera vs real progesterone
And lots more!🤗

Dr. Treacy is a former OB/GYN with 30+ years of experience who has performed hundreds of hysterectomies and delivered just as many babies. He now focuses on education and helping people make informed, empowered decisions about their health.

If you’re considering surgery, struggling with heavy bleeding, or simply want to understand your options 👉🏻 this conversation is for you.

Listen to Find Your Model Health EP 414 on your favorite podcast player or YouTube now!🎙️

Find your model health! · Episode

02/19/2026

😬 A tubal ligation isn’t just “tying tubes.”
It can fundamentally change how the ovaries function.

As Dr. Bryan Treacy explains:
• Blood flow to the ovaries can be reduced by up to ⅓
• Ovarian hormone output can decline immediately
• Ovarian dysfunction may be accelerated by 5–10 years
• Removing the ovaries instantly places a woman into surgical menopause

This matters because ovarian hormones don’t just affect fertility. They influence brain health, bone density, cardiovascular health, metabolism, mood, and longevity, and lots more! Including the length of a woman’s life. 😮

Women deserve fully informed consent - not rushed decisions or minimized risks.

This isn’t about fear.
It’s about education, autonomy, and choice.

🎧 Full conversation linked in bio or you can find it on my YouTube channel 📺 “𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝑴𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒍 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉" or on your favorite podcast player 🎧 “𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒎𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉" podcast.

02/17/2026

It’s 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝑻𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒂𝒌𝒂 𝑺𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑻𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚.
As a little girl I always loved pancakes. We would have them with jam, and lemon juice and sugar. Now as a mother I still carry on that tradition, using the same recipe my mam used for my children. Except now, my kids like maple syrup and chocolate spread on theirs.

Pancake Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday is a day observed by Christians as the last chance to indulge before before 40 days of fasting, and also an opportunity to use up food that couldn't be eaten during Lent. This included eggs, fat and milk, which were made into pancakes and eaten on that day.

The word “𝑺𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆" comes from the word ‘shrive’, which means to give absolution after hearing confession. So Shrove Tuesday is the day when people went to confession to prepare themselves for Lent, which begins on the following day/tomorrow, Ash Wednesday. ✝️

Do you make make pancakes 🥞 on Pancake Tuesday? Do you have a favorite recipe? Care to share it? 🙂

This morning I will be sharing some of my recipes with my group. And maybe indulge in a pancake or three myself after the gym. 😉

02/16/2026

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙤 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙫𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙖 𝙛𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝙤𝙪𝙩??
It sounds shocking 😳 but it’s a real complication that happens more often than many women are told.

In this clip, Dr Bryan Treacy explains one of the lesser-discussed risks of hysterectomy:
👉 pelvic organ prolapse.

This isn’t about fear.
It’s about informed consent.

Too many women are offered hysterectomy without fully understanding the side effects or long term issues that can ensue:
• long-term pelvic support changes
• prolapse risk
• bladder and bowel consequences
• s*xual function changes
And a shortening of life by up to 10years!

Every woman deserves the truth and full picture before making permanent decisions about her body. This conversation WILL change your understanding and opinion of hysterectomy.

🎧 Full conversation up on my YouTube channel now‼️

02/15/2026

𝑺𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 - 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇. 💗

Jessicas experience is shared by many. 40 + early perimenopause = feeling lost. Can you relate?
We started working together in November and I am proud to share her success with you this valentines weekend! Be self love IS real love. ❤️

“Before I started this journey, I felt like I was losing myself, both physically and mentally. My energy was gone, my body was changing in ways I didn’t recognize, and I felt disconnected from the person I used to be.
I set a goal to be 30 pounds down by Valentine’s Day and I did it. I’d never done anything special for myself before, and this felt like the perfect date to celebrate my commitment to myself.
Since prioritizing my health and working with Chemaine, everything has shifted. I’ve reached that goal, gained energy, and most importantly, I’ve found my love for life again. I feel confident, strong, and like I’m finally in control of my health and my future. I have the tools I needed.
Taking care of myself hasn’t just changed my body, it’s changed how I show up in every part of my life. I’m happier, more present, and more excited about each day than I have been in years.
If you’re feeling stuck, exhausted, or like you’re losing yourself, know that it is possible to reclaim your health, your energy, and your joy 🙂 you just have to take the first step.”

I’m so proud of Jessica and all of my clients. It’s not easy showing up for yourself day after day. But it is worth it. If you are ready for change, I still have space in my spring schedule for 1:1 work. Let’s get you to where you want to be by summer! 🌞
Drop me a dm if you would like to chat xo

Being ‘fit’ is not just about spending an hour or two a day exercising or how much you lift. It’s about SO much more. Your daily movement, mobility, strength, endurance and ease through natural full range movements, all play a huge part in your fitness and health. We ALWAYS remember – moveme...

02/15/2026

𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝒅𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝑯𝑨𝑻𝑬 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒆?

In this clip, Ann Marie and I discuss why progesterone is still being avoided in mainstream conversations - while estrogen continues to dominate the narrative.🧐

She also shares her concerns about upcoming books from some big-name doctors and whether progesterone will finally get the attention it deserves.

You need to be part of this conversation - not just accepting what popular doctors and influencers are saying about hormones as truth.

Catch the full episode on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform: EP 413 – “Find Your Model Health” 🎙

02/14/2026

𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓥𝓪𝓵𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓮'𝓼 𝓓𝓪𝔂!
It’s the day of ℒ𝒪𝒱ℰ 💗 and I wanted to give you some tips to help you support your libido today (and every day), just in case you have a hot steamy date lined up. 😉😉

💕So these these foods have been shown in literature to improve libido;
Walnuts
Almonds
Strawberries 🍓
Raspberries
Avocados
Chocolate 🍫
Eggs
Steak
Saffron (this is a natural aphrodisiac 😉)
Peruvian Maca (a herb that’s best in pill form)
Red wine (only organic works though 😜)

💕 Zinc - improves libido by helping with testosterone. 💊
Vitex or Chasteberry - is notorious for increasing libido.
Tongkat Ali (Longjack) – Supports testosterone production and reduces stress-related libido loss.
Ashwagandha – Helps reduce cortisol (stress hormone), which can improve libido and overall energy.
Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) – Improves blood flow and may enhance arousal.
H***y Goat W**d (Epimedium) – Contains icariin, which supports blood circulation and libido.
Damiana – Traditionally used as an aphrodisiac, especially for women.
Muira Puama – Known as “potency wood,” it’s used for s*xual enhancement.

💕 Other tools that help;
s*x rings
Progesterone hormone support from and
Pregnenolone hormone support from
DHEA hormone support from

💕 If you find your s*x drive is low you can body brush your inner thighs and pelvic area to increase blood flow to your s*x organs. Ma********ng regularly can keep libido strong as I discussed in my conversations with Dr Elliott Justin and on the podcast.

💕 Make sure you are getting enough good fat and red meat in your diet as s*x hormones are made from cholesterol 🥥and B vitamins 🥩

THIS 👉🏻 And make sure you are eating enough carbs — carbs/glucose signal to a woman’s body that it’s ok to reproduce and thus increases blood flow to the genitalia, increases those feel good hormones and libido. 💕

02/12/2026

VITILIGO HORMONE CONNECTION!
𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒍. 💊

Vitiligo has a strong connection to hormones, particularly via autoimmune thyroid diseases AKA Hashimoto's. Hormonal changes during puberty, pregnancy, or perimenopause can trigger or accelerate the disease. Stress hormones and reproductive hormones (particularly estrogen) also play a role in the autoimmune destruction of melanocytes.

High estrogen and low progesterone is a key player in vitiligo and explains why many women can develop vitiligo after starting birth control.

It has been well documented that high estrogen contributes to depigmentation by enhancing melanocyte death, particularly in active cases. High estrogen is also a factor in low thyroid function.

👉Elevated levels of prolactin (a marker of high estrogen) and catecholamines (adrenaline and noradrenaline) have been detected, highlighting a neuro-endocrinal aspect to the condition too. Basically, vitiligo can also be connected to the stress response.

👉👉Birth control pills and other hormonal contraceptives may act as a trigger for vitiligo in predisposed individuals, as fluctuating hormone levels (specifically estrogen) are linked to the onset or worsening of pigmentary disorders. While they are not the primary cause, hormonal changes are considered a potential precipitating factor.

Ref; https://utswmed.org/conditions-treatments/pigmentary-disorders