Energize Health and Hormones

04/15/2026

A hysterectomy can bring subtle or sudden hormone changes that affect everything from sleep and mood to metabolism and bone health. These hormonal shifts can affect more than comfort. Estrogen plays a role in brain function, bone density, metabolism, and even emotional regulation. So when levels drop, it’s not unusual to notice changes in energy, memory, mood, or overall resilience. Follow the link below to read this article.

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Understanding Hormone Changes and Finding Your Balance

04/13/2026

For many women, the transition into menopause brings a wave of changes that can feel both physical and unpredictable—shifts in weight, sleep, mood, and metabolism. It’s also a time when concerns about long-term health, including diabetes, tend to move front and center. Follow the link below to read this article.

To learn more about concierge primary care or to schedule a complimentary discovery call with Dr. Heidi Queen call (415) 548-7901.

For many women, the transition into menopause is a time when concerns about long-term health, including diabetes, tend to move front and center.

04/08/2026

When Food Isn’t Just Fuel -->> Food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities can impact everything from digestion to mood—functional medicine helps identify triggers and support long-term health. Follow the link below to read this article.

If you’ve been dealing with symptoms that don’t quite add up, it may be time to take a closer look at how food is influencing your body. Schedule a complimentary discovery call with Dr. Queen, visit our website at energizehealthandhormones.com.

Food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities can impact everything from digestion to mood—learn how a personalized, functional medicine approach helps identify triggers and support long-term health.

04/06/2026

Recent findings presented by The Menopause Society highlight something we’re only beginning to fully understand: menopause is a neurological transition as much as it is a hormonal one. Brain imaging studies show that during this time, there can be measurable changes in structure—particularly in areas responsible for memory, focus, and decision-making. To learn more follow the link below.

Menopause is a neurological transition as much as it is a hormonal one. Brain imaging studies show that during this time, there can be measurable changes in structure—particularly in areas responsible for memory, focus, and decision-making.

04/01/2026

Date: Wednesday, April 23rd
Time: 6 PM Arrival | 6:30 PM Screening Begins Promptly
Where: Smith Rafael Film Center | 1118 4th St, San Rafael, CA

Last year, we gathered to watch The (M) Factor – a powerful documentary that broke the silence around menopause and sparked something much bigger: a conversation that needed to continue. This year, we go deeper.

Join us Wednesday, April 23rd for a special screening of The (M) Factor 2, a follow-up film that shifts the focus earlier – to perimenopause, where the first changes begin and where so many women are left without answers, support, or recognition. If The (M) Factor was about visibility, The (M) Factor 2 is about understanding the root.

Together, we’ll explore the physical, emotional, and systemic realities of perimenopause – why it’s been overlooked, how it’s impacting women in real time, and what we can do about it.

And because we never do anything halfway, each ticket includes a curated gift bag featuring some of our favorite brands in healthy beauty + wellness, featuring True Botanicals, INA, YINA, Rootless, Hello Again, Juna and Foria.

Tickets are limited and expected to sell out.

*Menopause Ally tickets available for $15 fee to encourage attendees to bring their loved ones. Menopause Ally ticket does not include gift bag.

Last year, we gathered to watch The (M) Factor - a powerful documentary that broke the silence around menopause and sparked something much bigger: a conversation that needed to continue. This year, we go deeper. Join us Wednesday, April 23rd for a special screening of The (M) Factor 2, a follow-up f...

03/25/2026

Once symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats settle, a new question tends to emerge: Can hormone therapy help protect the brain? And more specifically, is it worth starting—or continuing—after 60 for that reason alone? Recent research helps clarify the answer. But perhaps more importantly, it helps explain why there’s still so much confusion. To read the full article follow the link below.

Hormone Therapy After 60 and Brain Health: What We Know—and What We Don’t

03/25/2026

Dr. Heidi Queen is currently a candidate for Best Concierge Doctor in Marin Magazine’s Best of the County 2026, and your vote would mean a great deal. 👉 Cast your vote here: https://boc.marinmagazine.com/

At Energize Health and Hormones, our mission has always been to offer a more thoughtful, personalized approach to medicine—one that prioritizes prevention, longevity, and a deeper understanding of your individual health goals. If your experience here has felt more attentive, more comprehensive, and more aligned with your long-term well-being, we would be honored to have your support.

Voting is open through May 29 at 4 p.m. PST. Thank you for being part of a practice that is redefining what healthcare can look like—with intention, collaboration, and a shared commitment to lasting wellness.

03/18/2026

Every day, specialized cells break down older bone while others rebuild new structure in its place. This process—called remodeling—keeps bones strong and responsive. Hormones act like messengers in this system.

Estrogen, for example, helps regulate the balance between bone breakdown and rebuilding. When estrogen levels decline during menopause, that balance shifts. More bone is broken down than rebuilt, which is why bone density tends to decrease during this stage of life. But estrogen is only part of the story. Follow the link below to read the full story.

Every day, specialized cells break down older bone while others rebuild new structure in its place. This process keeps bones strong and responsive. Hormones act like messengers in this system.

03/16/2026

Most people already understand that nutrition matters. After all, our bodies rely on food for energy and survival. But functional nutrition takes that idea much further. Instead of simply counting calories or following general dietary guidelines, functional nutrition looks at the body as a connected system. It asks deeper questions:

Are you absorbing the nutrients you eat?
Is your gut microbiome balanced?
Are toxins or food sensitivities interfering with your health?
Are nutrient deficiencies affecting energy, mood, or metabolism?

These questions reflect a growing understanding that health is shaped not just by what we eat, but by how the body processes and responds to those foods. To read more follow the link below.

A Team-Based Approach to Long-Term Health

03/11/2026

Dr. Heidi Queen encourages you to sign up for this exciting health summit focused on Women’s Health! Dr. Queen is a Livelong Women’s Health Summit Ambassador and will be attending this event along with all of you. The event is taking place at The Masonic in San Francisco on April 17‑18. Get your ticket before March 24th to save $$ >> And USE THIS CODE TO GET AN EXTRA $50 DISCOUNT >> Heidi50

Join this extraordinary 2-day event exploring the science of aging well, the truth behind trendy treatments, and the stories of women navigating it all. More than 75 respected physicians, scientists, wellness leaders, and tech innovators are sharing discoveries and practical tools for living longer, healthier lives. This transformative summit will give you tools, insights, and strategies to maximize your health, sharpen your mind, strengthen your body, and elevate your joy. Follow the link below for details, ticket links and more!

Dr. Heidi Queen invites you to sign up for this exciting health summit focused on Women's Health! Dr. Queen is a Livelong Women’s Health Summit Ambassador and will be attending this event along with all of you. The event is taking place at The Masonic in San Francisco on April 17‑18. GET

03/09/2026

For years, conversations about hormone changes have largely centered on women. But men also experience gradual metabolic shifts as they age—changes that can influence energy, mood, metabolism, and overall health. While these shifts are common, they are often misunderstood or overlooked, leaving many men unsure whether what they’re experiencing is simply part of aging or a sign that something deeper may be happening.

Today, more physicians are taking a broader, more personalized approach to men’s health. By looking beyond a single lab value and considering the whole person—lifestyle, metabolic health, stress levels, and medical history—it’s possible to better understand what the body is experiencing and how to support healthy aging. Read the full story by following the link below.

To learn more about concierge primary care with Dr. Queen, to explore the practice or schedule a complimentary discovery call at (415) 548-7901.

With the right approach, many men find they can maintain vitality, mental clarity, and physical strength well into later decades of life—proving that healthy aging is about far more than simply watching the calendar move forward.

03/09/2026

In this video Dr. Queen discusses heart health, hormones and cholesterol. Follow the link below to watch this informative and important video.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women, with risk accelerating rapidly post-menopause due to declining estrogen. Estrogen normally acts as a cardioprotective agent, keeping blood vessels flexible and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels (higher HDL/lower LDL). Its loss during menopause triggers, among other things, increased LDL, higher blood pressure, and increased abdominal fat.

Feb. 24, 2026 talk hosted by The Wiser Me & The Hivery for Galentine’s Healthy Heart Salon. In this video Dr. Queen discusses heart health, hormones and chol...