Dr. Tati's Cooking and Lifestyle Page

Dr. Tati's Cooking and Lifestyle Page I’m med/peds functional and culinary medicine doc who helps women feel like themselves again through personalized functional evaluation, treament, and support.

mailchi.mp/pestanawellness/webinar-landing-page As a primary MD specializing in MED/PEDS, my main interests are in nutrition and lifestyle for the prevention of disease, here I will post related topics.

03/06/2026

We discuss how hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can shift weight to the midsection, even when habits haven’t changed. We explore visceral fat—the deeper fat around your organs—and explain why it matters for your health, including its effects on metabolism, inflammation, blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure. We share how visceral fat responds well to the right strategies, including advanced functional labs, personalized nutrition, and targeted lifestyle plans, plus evidence-based herbal or prescribed therapies when needed to support metabolic balance during hormonal transitions.

03/05/2026

Just two days away!!! If you want to hear about menopause from three different viewpoints this is your chance!! Tatiana St. Germain, Sooz Meliss and I are putting on an educational event for YOU!! Don’t miss this opportunity!

03/05/2026

It’s Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. 🗓️ Awareness is the first step toward prevention. In our latest video, we break down the importance of early screening, the shift in recommended screening age to 45, and why you shouldn’t ignore the signs. Let’s prioritize our long-term health together.




03/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined The Menopause Myth webinar last night!

We had a great discussion about the realities of perimenopause and menopause, the science behind symptoms, and why so many women are looking for better answers.

I’m grateful for your presence and the patients who let me be part of their care.

Next month we’re continuing the series with a new webinar focused on the metabolic effects of menopause—including why weight, cholesterol, and blood sugar can change during this transition.

More details coming soon!




03/04/2026

Your health story doesn’t have to fit inside a rushed office visit.

Through virtual care, I’m able to work with patients across Florida to look deeper—at lifestyle, nutrition, sleep, stress, and advanced functional labs—to uncover the why behind symptoms.

This isn’t urgent care.
This is thoughtful, relationship-based medicine designed to help you move from surviving to thriving.

And the best part?
You can do it from the comfort of your home.

✨ Medical care that lets your story unfold.




03/02/2026

Hot flashes. Belly fat.
Brain fog.
Sleep that disappeared.

Let’s stop normalizing suffering.

This week you have TWO chances to learn how to navigate perimenopause and menopause with science, strategy, and support:

💻 March 3 – Menopause Myth (Virtual)
🏋🏽‍♀️ March 7 – Menopause Matters (Live at Element Five Fitness)

Virtual deep dive or in-person collaboration — or both.

Menopause isn’t the end of anything.
It’s a transition. And transitions can be powerful.

03/01/2026

An unexpected detour brought us to an adorable spot in Bonita Springs! The Sugar Shack Downtown was delicious, beautiful, and had awesome live music. Thank you Red Hannah for the awesome tunes.

03/01/2026

Microplastics aren’t just an environmental issue — they’re a human health issue.

Emerging research links microplastic exposure to increased inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and potential cardiovascular risk. And they’re showing up in places we never expected — including human blood vessels and plaque.

The good news? You don’t have to overhaul your life.
Small daily changes — glass over plastic, filtering water, avoiding heated plastics — can meaningfully reduce exposure.

Awareness isn’t fear. It’s empowerment.



Hubs getting psyched for the Parkland Senior Expo!! Community matters. Care matters. Showing up matters.So proud of my h...
02/28/2026

Hubs getting psyched for the Parkland Senior Expo!!

Community matters. Care matters. Showing up matters.

So proud of my husband as he gets ready for the Senior Expo with Quality In-Home Therapy today. 💙

Our seniors deserve more than “just getting by.” They deserve strength, independence, safety, and dignity in their own homes. That’s exactly what Quality In-Home Therapy works toward every single day — helping older adults move better, prevent falls, recover stronger, and stay where they feel most comfortable.

If you or someone you love wants to maintain independence, rebuild strength after illness or hospitalization, or simply feel more confident moving at home, stop by and say hello.

Because healthy aging isn’t passive.
It’s supported. It’s intentional. And it takes a team.

Proud of the work you’re doing. 🫶

02/28/2026

Standing in front of this giant heart at Broward Health Coral Springs — and it feels symbolic.

Because while cardiology saves lives…
my work is about helping people protect their hearts long before they’re in crisis.

As a dual board-certified Internist & Pediatrician, I spent years treating disease.

Now, through functional and lifestyle medicine, I focus on:

• Reducing cardiometabolic risk
• Improving insulin sensitivity
• Supporting lipid balance (especially in perimenopause & beyond)
• Lowering inflammation
• Addressing visceral fat
• Strengthening sleep, movement, and stress resilience

Heart disease doesn’t start in the cath lab.
It starts decades earlier — in metabolism, inflammation, hormones, and daily habits.

Grateful for the work happening at Broward Health.
And grateful that I now get to work upstream — where prevention becomes power.

❤️ Your heart doesn’t just need monitoring.
It needs a roadmap.

02/27/2026

Estrogen doesn’t just affect hot flashes.
It helps regulate lipid metabolism and supports vascular elasticity.

As levels decline, we often see:
• LDL rise
• HDL shift
• Triglycerides increase
• Arterial stiffness worsen

This isn’t “just aging.”
It’s physiology.

The good news?
You are not powerless.

Nutrition, resistance training, sleep, inflammation control, and (when appropriate) hormone therapy can all play a role in protecting your metabolic and cardiovascular health.

Menopause is a transition — not a surrender.

02/26/2026

The Menopause Myth is back — and this time we’re ready for you.
After unexpected technical issues last time, we’re hosting an encore conversation about hormones, mood, metabolism, and what really happens during menopause.

Join me March 3 at 6 PM for an honest, evidence-based discussion designed to help you understand your body — not fight it.

Save your seat and come curious.

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