Holistic Health Bioidentical Hormone Replacement -Grande Prairie-

07/27/2025

If you think that you may be suffering from the symptoms of perimenopause take the Perimenopause Quick Quiz.

At Holistic Health By MK we specialize in helping women restore balance naturally with personalized hormone therapy.

Perimenopause Quick Quiz (Yes or No):

Mood & Mind

1. Feeling more irritable, anxious, or emotional?
2. Struggling with brain fog or forgetfulness?

Sleep & Energy

3. Trouble sleeping or always tired?
4. Low energy during the day?

Cycle Changes

5. Periods irregular or different than usual?
6. Heavier PMS or spotting?

Body Shifts

7. Hot flashes or night sweats?
8. Belly weight gain without diet changes?
9. Decreased s*x drive?

Your Score:
• 0–3 YES – Normal shifts, keep an eye on it
• 4–7 YES – Possible perimenopause, consider hormone testing and a consult
• 8+ YES – Strong signs — book a consult today

Reach out to us through the website below, and one of us will be happy to contact you.

Michelle Koch at Holistic Health By MK has a passion for primary care and community health, Michelle believes in holistic patient centered, and family-oriented

07/04/2025

Exciting news…I have Erin Scharr joining me at Holistic Health. Erin and I will be working as a team to provide exceptional care to new BHRT and TRT clients.

Erin has completed advanced training in bio-identical hormone therapy through World Link Medical, equipping her with the latest evidence-based practices to help restore hormonal balance and vitality. Her approach begins with comprehensive assessments and intake evaluations, ensuring each client receives care tailored to their unique needs and life stage.

Erin offers expert support grounded in both clinical knowledge and genuine connection—so you can feel empowered, informed, and in control of your wellness journey.

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement therapy for perimenopause, menopause, low testosterone, PMS, & PCOS.

05/17/2025

T+21 food is medicine conference in New Orleans, from relieving symptoms of PCOS to menopause and perimenopause with food, I look forward to these cooking classes and sharing recipes with my patients!

Health meets Food: The Culinary Medicine Conference – Culinary Skills Building Sessions - https://mailchi.mp/culinarymedicine.org/conference-8330686

05/02/2025

Do GLP-1s work differently in women — and does menopause blunt their effect?
Emerging research suggests the answer is yes. And the missing link may be estrogen.👇

Studies show that women often experience greater weight loss, improved glucose control, and better lipid profiles on GLP-1 receptor agonists (like liraglutide, semaglutide) compared to men. But after menopause, these benefits seem to decline. Why?

🧬 Estrogen appears to enhance GLP-1 efficacy by influencing the same brain regions that regulate appetite, reward, insulin secretion, and metabolic homeostasis.
📉 In animal models, estrogen loss impaired GLP-1 response—and estrogen replacement restored it.
💡 In humans, women have ~32% greater drug exposure and stronger glycemic response than men, independent of weight. But postmenopausal women often lose this edge.

That’s why researchers are now studying GLP-1 + estrogen conjugates—a targeted therapy that delivers estrogen directly to GLP-1 receptor sites (like the brain and pancreas), avoiding systemic side effects.

In preclinical models, this dual approach leads to:
✅ Greater weight and fat loss
✅ Improved glucose tolerance
✅ Reduced liver fat (MASLD/MASH)
✅ Enhanced insulin secretion + beta-cell protection
✅ Appetite regulation without gynecologic side effects

For postmenopausal women with obesity, T2D, or fatty liver, this could be transformative. Because menopause isn’t just a hormonal shift—it’s a metabolic one.

Precision medicine must include s*x-specific therapies that reflect hormonal status and timing. Women aren’t smaller men. We deserve better.

01/27/2025

https://www.bhrtholistichealthbymk.ca/blog/weight-loss-medications

12/17/2024

12/17/2024

If you suspect that you're experiencing symptoms of perimenopause or menopause, download and complete our symptom checker. Make an appointment to see your healthcare professional, together you can use the checker to discuss your symptoms. This will help you and your GP make a diagnosis and rule out any other underlying conditions.

If you have already seen a GP and are receiving treatment, the checker can still be really helpful to identify if the type and/or dose of HRT needs changing to help you best manage your symptoms.

https://www.themenopausecharity.org/Symptom-Checker

12/17/2024

Info sheet on Brain Fog

11/30/2024

I am so excited to be going to New Orlean’s to attend this conference and share this info with my patient’s:

Topics will include an exploration of the role of women in nutrition research as well as the effects of nutrition on PCOS and menopause.

Health meets Food: The Culinary Medicine Conference 2024

10/08/2024

08/07/2024

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The Women's Health Clinic is back! New dates for the rest of 2024!
Details below. Scheduling for the Sep 12 clinic opens on Aug 22.

The Grande Prairie PCN Women's Health Clinic is a clinic for women, by women - addressing women's health concerns.

08/04/2024

As more and more people do HRT, I have made a significant point to tell my patient’s to wash their hands, and apply where their pets cannot be exposed to the application site for at least 20-40 mins.

https://www.veterinary-practice.com/article/is-hormone-replacement-therapy-a-risk-to-our-pets not in.

Recently [2023], several stories have highlighted the risk of hormone replacement therapy being absorbed by pets