Dr. Jennifer Cardinal - Functional Medicine & Hormone Health

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Dr. Jennifer Cardinal - Functional Medicine & Hormone Health

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✴️Personalized ✴️Holistic ✴️Integrative
Functional Medicine & Health Coaching
Hormone Balancing & Bioidenticals. Metabolic Health.

Gut & Microbiome Restoration. Thyroid Optimization. Chronic Health Challenges.

08/23/2025

🔥 What Exactly Is a Hot Flash?
If you’ve ever felt like your body suddenly turned into a furnace—sweating, flushed face, pounding heart—you’ve met the infamous 'hot flash'.

Hot flashes are one of the most common symptoms of perimenopause, menopause, and even beyond. They can happen during the day or at night (a.k.a. “night sweats”).

I see this a lot in my practice and they really can be quite life altering for some women. It's much more than just a mere warming sensation...

Why They Happen: 🤔

During the menopause transition, estrogen levels drop. 📉 Estrogen helps regulate your body’s thermostat in the brain (the hypothalamus). With less estrogen, your thermostat gets extra sensitive—even a tiny temperature shift can set off:

✓Flushing 🌡️
✓Sweating 💦
✓Fast heartbeat ❤️
✓Anxiety 😟
✓May be followed by chills 🥶
✓Often disrupts sleep

Some Practical Lifestyle Tips to Cool the Heat:

🌬️ Dress in breathable layers
🥤 Keep cold water handy
🚫 Limit alcohol, caffeine, spicy foods
🧘 Practice regular stress reduction
(deep breathing, yoga, reflective prayer)
❄️ Sleep in a cool room with light bedding & a fan
👟 Move your body regularly

Natural Supports I Have Seen Help Patients:
(check with your provider)

🌿 Black Cohosh
🌱 Red Clover
💊 Vitamin E
🌼 Evening Primrose Oil
🍇 Flaxseed / Resveratrol
🍵 Green Tea Extract
👩‍⚕️ BHRT: Bioidentical Hormone Therapy

⚠️ Beyond s*x hormones: I usually check thyroid, blood sugar, liver enzymes and fasting insulin. Our hormones operate not in isolation but in symphony within the body!

You don't have to navigate the menopause transition alone ... when you need help, reach out - that's why we are here! 💙💙💙

Learn more: www.hopehealthwellness.com

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08/22/2025

If you know my wonderful assistant, you likely love her. Please help me wish Tamsin a Happy Birthday! Thank you for being on this wild ride with me, Tamsin. I love you and appreciate you 😘

Happy Birthday to you! 🎈🎂🎈

Tamsin J. Smith

08/17/2025

✨Celebrating 5 Years!✨

The year was 2020. We were in the middle of a pandemic … yet in the midst of all the uncertainty, God placed a calling in my heart to return to practice. I felt the nudge and, with a leap of faith, I stepped forward. (I took a season off after moving to CT)

As a chiropractor since 1997, my first step was earning a post-graduate certification in Functional Medicine—the area where my heart was pulling me. At the time, very few people knew what Functional Medicine was … little did I know the world was on the verge of a cultural shift.

Hormone health became my niche, largely influenced by my own challenges with chronic migraines and hormone dysregulation, thus I additionally pursued a certification in bioidentical hormone therapy. I didn’t realize then that we were entering what I like to call a “hormone revolution.”

Five years later … here we are. What started with just me, my mobile phone, a little office in the lower level of my home, and a passion to connect, guide, and support others with a holistic root-cause approach—has grown into something more than I ever imagined.

I am deeply grateful—to every patient who has trusted me with their care, and to God, from whom I believe all goodness flows.

Today I’m celebrating 5 years … and I can’t wait to see what God has in store next. 🙏💙

💥And there’s more!

I’m thrilled to share that our practice is growing—we are welcoming a wonderful new practitioner to help with patient care ... stay tuned to meet Kerry!

Whether you are a patient, friend, family member, or follower … thank you for being here. You are such an important part of this journey. 💗

08/15/2025

For some Friday smiles! 💃 I use a weighted vest myself & often recommend to patients. Do you have a weighted vest yet? 😄

Gotta love the Gen X Generation attitude ... menopausal woman - we are taking over the 🌎 world! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️

Another great video The Holderness Family !

08/14/2025

Holistic Hacks To Fight Fatigue & Boost Energy ⚡

Discover supplements and lifestyle strategies to fight fatigue and increase energy levels.

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✴️ When fatigue becomes chronic and these strategies are ineffective, it may indicate a more complex issue.

✴️ Our Functional Medicine approach can help uncover the root cause of your fatigue.

✴️ Reach out to schedule a complimentary consultation call and explore how we can best support you.

www.hopehealthwellness.com

08/11/2025

🦋 The great outdoors plays a significant role in revitalizing my soul ... particularly if I can dedicate a week or more to it.

This year, I prioritized taking breaks like these ... trusting that the world would indeed continue to spin in my absence. ;) And in fact, when I take a break ... I find I'm a better version of myself for both patients and loved ones.

I strongly encourage making time for your self-care, whether that's in smaller increments or larger blocks.

A favorite saying of mine is: 'You cannot pour from an empty vessel, your self-care is NOT selfish.'

Can I get an amen? 🙌

08/03/2025

✨ We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us ✨

On our way for an adventure with our teardrop, Dora the Explorer!

I'll be out of the office this week. 🏕️💗

08/02/2025

✨ Important foods to support perimenopause/menopause health:

✅ Calcium-Rich Foods
✅ Healthy Fats
✅ Adequate Protein
✅ Sufficient Fiber

Managing symptoms isn't always easy but even small changes can make a difference over time.

Each step you take supports a healthier YOU! 🚶‍♀️

When you need help, that's why we are here. Reach out to set up a complimentary consultation with our team! We would love to chat with you and see how we can help. 💗

Learn more here:
www.hopehealthwellness.com

07/29/2025

From my monthly blog: When the world feels too loud. 🌍 😔

Ever feel like every little sound is grating on your nerves? The hum of the fridge, the chatter of a nearby conversation, or even the brightness of overhead lights feels overwhelming, almost like your senses are on high alert.

For some people, this kind of hypersensitivity isn’t just an occasional annoyance, it’s a daily struggle. Everyday noises feel too loud, bright lights feel too intense, and even certain textures can feel uncomfortable on the skin. It’s not just “being sensitive” or “getting older.”

Read on here: ⤵️
https://hopehealthwellness.com/why-some-people-become-extra-sensitive-to-sound-light/

07/24/2025

✨HEALTH OVER HUSTLE! ✨
For years, I wished I looked different. I had full thighs and hips before it was a 'thing'.

I grew up in the 80s when we were told the thinner the better. I longed for long, lean legs and arms. Instead, I was short and curvy—and I tried everything to shrink myself. I thought if I could just take be 'less', I’d be more acceptable. More lovable. More enough.

But something has shifted.

Now in my 50s, I choose to focus on my strength and my wellness. I want to age with power, with grace, and with the ability to do all the things I love—with the people I love.

This is my WHY. 💪💗

Sure, I still love the feeling of confidence that comes from slipping into my favorite pair of jeans or a little black dress. I’m only human. But I’m intentional about not obsessing over the number on the scale or chasing perfection through food tracking.

It’s not that those tools are bad. They can absolutely be helpful—until they’re not. Until they steal our joy, take over our minds, or disconnect us from our bodies.

If you find yourself stuck in that loop—obsessing over food, weight, or body image—I invite you to shift your focus.

Focus on health.
Focus on strength.

More often than not, when we do that, the rest begins to fall into place. And in that shift, there’s so much freedom.

You are more than a number. More than a size. You are worthy of love, health, and joy—exactly as you are today.

If this sounds like the kind of encouragement and focus you are looking for, I invite you to read more in July newsletter: ⤵️

https://mailchi.mp/9fab27ab998e/drjennifernewsletter-16579640

07/21/2025

🌿 Fueling Your Soul is Fueling Your Health 💙

Health isn’t just about what you eat or how many steps you take. True wellness means nourishing your whole self—body, mind, and soul.

For me, that soul-fuel often looks like quiet time in nature. 🌅

✨There’s something magical about being on the water in my kayak… the stillness, the rhythm of the paddle, the fresh air—it’s like medicine for my nervous system. It resets me in a way no green smoothie ever could. 😉

The truth is, when we’re constantly “doing” and never “being,” it takes a toll. Stress builds. Burnout brews. And no supplement or workout can undo what a depleted soul carries.

So here’s your gentle reminder today: 🧘‍♀️ Fuel your soul like your health depends on it—because it does.

💬 I’d love to know—what fills your cup? What’s one thing that lights you up from the inside out?

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32 Whippoorwill Road
Bethel, CT
06801

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+17757417888

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https://www.hopehealthwellness.com/, https://hopehealthwellness.com/wellness-bank-freebies/

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