Dr. Amanda Tracy, ND

Dr. Amanda Tracy, ND Women's Hormone Expert, Prof. of Nutrition at Univ. of Maryland, guiding you to thrive in your 40s+

If your hair has been shedding more than usual lately, your body might be trying to get your attention. Hair thinning is...
04/27/2026

If your hair has been shedding more than usual lately, your body might be trying to get your attention. Hair thinning is often connected to things happening internally, like:

� Hormone changes
� Low iron or nutrient levels
� Thyroid imbalances
� Stress or illness
� Rapid weight loss

One thing a lot of people don't realize is that hair loss usually shows up a few months after the trigger, which can make it tricky to figure out what caused it.

The good news is that once you identify the underlying issue, there are often ways to support healthier hair growth again.

Night sweats are often linked to hormone changes. But hormones are rarely the only factor involved.Other contributors ca...
04/25/2026

Night sweats are often linked to hormone changes. But hormones are rarely the only factor involved.

Other contributors can include blood sugar fluctuations overnight, stress affecting cortisol rhythms, inflammation in the body, or disruptions in sleep regulation.

Because hormones interact with many other systems in the body, addressing the bigger picture of health often leads to the best improvements in sleep and nighttime symptoms.

If night sweats are happening regularly, it may be worth exploring what your body is trying to signal. Book a consultation to start identifying the underlying causes.

Many people assume certain symptoms are just part of getting older. But in many cases, the body is simply asking for sup...
04/21/2026

Many people assume certain symptoms are just part of getting older. But in many cases, the body is simply asking for support.

Feeling tired all the time, brain fog, poor sleep, stubborn weight gain, digestive issues, aching joints... these are all common symptoms people tend to blame on "just getting older."

While aging does bring changes, these symptoms are often connected to factors like:

😱 lack of optimal nutrition
😒 hormonal imbalance
😩 poor gut health
🥵inflammation
😴 blood sugar dysregulation
😝 stress levels

When those systems are supported properly, many people notice significant improvements in how they feel.

You don't have to accept feeling unwell as "just getting older." If these symptoms sound familiar, a deeper evaluation can help uncover what your body needs.

Reality: Blood sugar isn't just "good" or "bad" it can go up and down for a lot of reasons. You can work out, eat pretty...
04/18/2026

Reality: Blood sugar isn't just "good" or "bad" it can go up and down for a lot of reasons. You can work out, eat pretty well, and still have blood sugar ups and downs.

Why? Because blood sugar is affected by more than just food.

Things that can play a role include:

Sleep - When you don't sleep well, your body can have a harder time managing blood sugar and hunger.
Stress - Ongoing stress can raise stress hormones like cortisol, which may affect blood sugar over time.
How much you move during the day - Sitting for long periods can make it harder for your body to use sugar the way it should.
What and how you eat - Meals with protein, fiber, and balance can help keep blood sugar steadier.

For most people, better metabolic health starts with the basics: better sleep, more movement, balanced meals, and managing stress.

Have you ever noticed your energy or cravings get worse when you're stressed or not sleeping well?

Learn More in my upcoming Webinar: The Hormone Resilience Gap. To Register, see the link in my profile or...
https://go.dramandatracy.com/hormone-resilience-gap

That "post-meal crash" you might experience is often a sign that your body is struggling to regulate blood sugar efficie...
04/17/2026

That "post-meal crash" you might experience is often a sign that your body is struggling to regulate blood sugar efficiently.

Feeling tired 30-90 minutes after eating, strong sugar cravings later in the day, needing coffee to recover are all clues of blood sugar dysregulation.

To support more stable energy after meals aim to:

- Start meals with protein
- Pair carbohydrates with healthy fats or fiber
- Avoid skipping meals earlier in the day

When blood sugar stays more stable, your body can produce consistent energy instead of crashes. If energy crashes happen regularly after meals, it may be time to look deeper at what's driving them.

Learn More in my upcoming Webinar: The Hormone Resilience Gap
https://go.dramandatracy.com/hormone-resilience-gap

Many metabolic issues like weight gain, chronic fatigue, and bloating don't start with disease. They often begin with ev...
04/17/2026

Many metabolic issues like weight gain, chronic fatigue, and bloating don't start with disease. They often begin with everyday habits that slowly influence how the body regulates energy, blood sugar, and hormones.

Here are a few patterns that can affect metabolic health over time:

1. Skipping breakfast then overeating later. Long gaps without food can sometimes lead to large swings in hunger and blood sugar later in the day.
2. Sitting most of the day. Extended sedentary time can influence circulation, muscle activity, and how the body processes glucose.
3. Chronic sleep deprivation. Regularly sleeping less than 6-7 hours may affect how the body manages blood sugar and hunger signals.
4. Constant high stress. Ongoing stress can influence cortisol levels and how the body manages energy and inflammation.
5. Highly processed foods as daily staples. Diets heavily centered around ultra-processed foods may provide fewer nutrients that support metabolic processes, including fiber, micronutrients, and protein.
6. Late-night eating. Eating close to bedtime may affect digestion and how the body regulates blood sugar overnight.

Metabolic health influences more than weight. It's connected to energy levels, blood sugar balance, hormone regulation, and long-term health. Improving the daily patterns helps support how the body functions.

Learn More in my upcoming Webinar: The Hormone Resilience Gap
https://go.dramandatracy.com/hormone-resilience-gap

04/16/2026

My not so humble brags 👇

😀Patient Comments of the week:

"Our sessions were not just about hormones, you were therapy for my soul."
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"Ordering that test was genius of you!"
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🔥Results seen this week:

"I've lost 5 pounds, have more energy and feel less inflamed just the first week on your plan!"
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"Taking it [hormone] for a week in a row really helped. I've woken up feeling like a new woman the past 3 days and have energy. Before, I couldn't even lift my arms to blow dry my hair, I was so tired."
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Want in? Book your Hormone Health Analysis with me by commenting BOOK or seeing link in my profile.

Hair thinning is one of those things that can catch you off guard. Maybe your ponytail feels thinner, your part looks a ...
04/16/2026

Hair thinning is one of those things that can catch you off guard. Maybe your ponytail feels thinner, your part looks a little wider, or you're finding hair everywhere and wondering what's going on.

A lot of people assume it's just genetics, but that's not always the whole story.

Hair thinning can be connected to things happening inside the body, like hormone changes, low iron levels, thyroid issues, stress, illness, or even rapid weight loss. And because hair grows in cycles, the shedding often shows up a few months after the trigger, which can make it confusing to figure out why it's happening.

Learn how to reverse hair loss here:
https://dramandatracy.com/natural-remedies-for-hair-loss/

I remember the exact moment I stopped accepting the narrative.I was working with women in their 40s who, on paper, had e...
04/15/2026

I remember the exact moment I stopped accepting the narrative.

I was working with women in their 40s who, on paper, had everything dialed in.

Disciplined.
Successful.
Highly capable.

And yet across the board they were saying the same thing:

“I don’t feel like myself anymore.”
Like something fundamental had shifted and no one could explain why.

They were being told:
“This is just part of getting older.”
“You’ll have to manage it.”
“Try hormone therapy.”

But what I was seeing in my practice didn’t match that explanation. This wasn’t a steady decline.
It was a misunderstood biological transition being handled with incomplete investigation, inadequate frameworks and lack of effort to prevent the transition from being miserable.

And the cost?
Women questioning their competence.
Their confidence.
Their edge.
That didn’t sit right with me.

So I went deeper with the tools in my toolbox - naturopathic medicine philosophy and remedies, conventional and functional lab testing, endocrinology, connecting the dots and putting the puzzle pieces together to significantly address the root causes…
and what I uncovered changed everything about how I approach this phase.

Not as something to “get through” or “manage symptoms with natural remedies.”

But something to optimize.

That’s exactly what I’m teaching inside this webinar.

👉 Save your seat here: https://go.dramandatracy.com/hormone-re

Because once you understand what’s actually happening…everything starts to make sense again.

04/09/2026

The women who struggle most in menopause aren't unprepared because of age.
They're unprepared because nobody told them it started in their mid-30s.

Your energy, focus, and resilience aren't declining. Your biology shifted and your strategy didn't catch up yet.

That's the gap. And it's closable.

Join my Masterclass on April 27th at 4pm Pacific, The Hormone Resilience Gap, Register here:
https://go.dramandatracy.com/hormone-resilience-gap

Every once in awhile you read a book you want to tell everyone in your life to read, this is one of them!📚Every page con...
03/28/2026

Every once in awhile you read a book you want to tell everyone in your life to read, this is one of them!
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Every page contained a nugget I couldn't wait to share with Joe, a friend, family or a patient.
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What's the most transformative book you have read in 2026?

03/26/2026

We’ve been asking the wrong question about hormone therapy.

It’s not just IF you should take it…
It’s WHEN. ⏰

Studies like ELITE and KEEPS—and even deeper analysis of the Women’s Health Initiative—show this:

👉 Starting hormone therapy earlier (within 10 years of menopause or before age 60) is associated with:

• Better cardiovascular outcomes
• More effective symptom relief
• Lower overall risk profiles

Why?

Because your body is still responsive to estrogen.

Your blood vessels.
Your brain.
Your metabolic systems.

They haven’t fully adapted to long-term deficiency yet.

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