Optimal Bio

12/15/2025

Did you know that estrogen dominance affects everyone, not just women? Many people experience symptoms of estrogen dominance without ever realizing their hormones are the root cause. Fatigue, mood swings, brain fog, bloating, heavy periods, or trouble sleeping aren’t “just life." They’re signals your body is out of balance. 🚩

The good news? You don’t have to navigate it alone. At Optimal Bio, our providers take a personalized, science-backed approach to uncover what’s really going on and restore your hormones to optimal levels so you can feel like yourself again.

If these symptoms sound familiar, it may be time to take the next step for your health.

Book a consultation with one of our medical providers today: https://optimalbio.com/contact-us/

12/14/2025

Optimal Bio Christmas Party!

Even though we are missing some of the team, it’s always great having everyone together!

12/11/2025

Postpartum brings one of the most dramatic hormonal shifts a woman will experience in her lifetime. After delivery, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone drop rapidly, often leading to fatigue, anxiety, mood changes, disrupted sleep, and trouble feeling like yourself again.

This week on the Optimal Bio Podcast, Christian Davis, NP, returns to break down what’s really happening postpartum, including thyroid changes, prolactin’s impact on dopamine, and the role of nutrition, rest, and community support in recovery. She also explains why many women still aren’t getting the postpartum care they need.

Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or watch the full episode on YouTube:

In this episode of The Provider Series, Christian Davis, NP, from our Charlottesville office, returns to discuss one of the most misunderstood chapters in wo...

12/05/2025

You don’t have to wait until you’re at rock bottom with your symptoms to reach out to us for help.

If you’re noticing changes in your energy, sleep, mood, or focus (even small ones) that’s your body giving you a cue. Preventive care means paying attention before those symptoms snowball into a breaking point with your health. If something feels “off,” that’s reason enough to get your hormone levels checked.

Being proactive now can make a huge difference in how you feel later. It’s all about staying ahead of things so you can consistently feel good and enjoy your life to your fullest potential.

Link in bio to schedule an appointment with one of our providers!

12/04/2025

Feeling the winter slump? Your hormones need extra support during the darker months.

💙 Morning light — Not looking at your phone first and getting light as soon as you wake up helps regulate cortisol and sets your hormones on a steadier rhythm for the rest of the day.
💙 Vitamin D — Less sunlight means less Vitamin D for our bodies, which can mimic symptoms of low testosterone, such as fatigue and brain fog. Supplementing can help support your energy and mood!
💙 Daily movement — Any movement stabilizes cortisol, improves insulin sensitivity, and supports hormone balance.
💙 Hydration — Cold weather suppresses thirst, but dehydration increases fatigue, headaches, and hormone stress. Drink water with electrolytes even when you don’t feel thirsty (your hormones will thank you!)
💙 Connection — Isolation from others raises stress hormones. It may be tempting to cozy up inside, but make an effort to plan intentional time with others. This will boost oxytocin and support emotional and hormonal balance.

Even small habits can have big hormone impact. We’re here to help you repair your hormones to their optimal levels and get back to feeling like you again.

12/02/2025

Every day, we see patients who are feeling the effects of chronic stress, struggling with brain fog, lack of motivation, trouble sleeping, or that "tired and wired" feeling that makes it hard to function. And when these symptoms start to stack up, it's not easy to understand what’s actually going on inside your body.

This week, Irene Burns, PA, from our Pinehurst office, returns to the Optimal Bio Podcast to break down the often misunderstood hormone of cortisol: what it is, why it’s essential, and how chronic stress, poor sleep, and hormone imbalance can push cortisol out of range.

We also discuss how hormones like testosterone support cortisol regulation, and how simple daily habits can help restore clarity, energy, and overall balance.

Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/o1kNj4vgLrI?si=liaE1NNbkb8GVzDJ

11/28/2025

When your hormones are out of balance, it can feel like you’ve lost a piece of yourself. Anxiety, low mood, and disconnection are often signs your body is asking for help. Hormones such as testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone support the parts of the brain that help you feel calm and grounded.

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy not only helps with restoration to a more emotionally regulated state, but it also works preventively by supporting long-term brain health. When BHRT optimizes your hormone levels, it reduces inflammation that can affect the brain over time.

With balanced hormones, many of our patients feel clearer, lighter, and more like themselves again within weeks of their first placement.

Ready to get back to the best version of you, physically, emotionally, and mentally? Call our office or fill out the form on our website to get in touch and schedule a consultation with one of our medical providers.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Optimal Bio! This season invites us to pause and reflect on what truly matters. Our CEO, Tylar Brannon, shares a powerful reflection on gratitude, health, and the mission behind Optimal Bio. Her story is a reminder that feeling your best changes everything. Read her special edition note here: https://open.substack.com/pub/optimalbio/p/a-season-of-gratitude?r=2gryki&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

11/26/2025

We’re back with another episode of our Provider Series on the Optimal Bio Podcast. This time, CEO Tylar Brannon sits down with Tanya Nix, NP, from our Greenville office, for a conversation that every patient needs to hear: how sleep and hormones work together to support your brain, mood, metabolism, and long-term health.

In this episode, Tanya explains:
✅ What your brain does at night to detox, repair, and protect your memory
✅ How cortisol and melatonin set the rhythm for your entire day
✅ The role testosterone and progesterone play in falling asleep and staying asleep
✅ Why poor sleep drives anxiety, weight gain, fertility struggles, and more

If you’re dealing with restless nights or waking up exhausted, this conversation breaks down the science in a simple, practical way and gives you real tools you can start using today.

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch on YouTube:

In this episode of the Provider Series, CEO Tylar Brannon sits down with Tanya Nix, Nurse Practitioner at our Greenville office, for a deep dive into one of ...

11/21/2025

Too many women are told that the symptoms of perimenopause are something they just have to live with. Fatigue, brain fog, irritability, and trouble sleeping are often brushed off as normal. But perimenopause can show up with a multitude of symptoms, and every woman’s experience is individual. You don’t have to settle for feeling off or not like yourself. When your hormones are balanced, you can reclaim your energy, focus, and confidence.

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy not only helps restore balance but also supports preventive care by protecting your brain, heart, and bone health for years to come.

Transform your daily life and start safeguarding your long-term wellness. Contact our office or complete the form on our website to schedule a consultation with one of our medical providers.

11/19/2025

Every day in our practice, we see patients who are struggling with symptoms of perimenopause, including fatigue, brain fog, lack of motivation, mood swings, trouble sleeping, and more. And when these symptoms start to take over daily life, it can be difficult to feel like yourself.

This week, Christian Davis, NP, from our Charlottesville office, joins the Optimal Bio Podcast to explain what’s really going on during perimenopause, why hormones shift years before menopause, and how these changes impact whole-body health.

We also discuss how personalized hormone therapy and lifestyle support can help restore balance and help women feel like themselves again.

Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uMIpoGJN8SI?si=dmfFhrUScLgLr07M

11/14/2025

Every day, we show up with one goal in mind: to help people feel better.

So many patients come to us believing their symptoms are just part of life. Fatigue, brain fog, lack of motivation. Things they think are normal and just a part of life they have to live with. But there’s a root cause, and there’s a way to truly heal.

This is why we’re here. To restore energy, joy, and hope through hormone health that changes lives.