Door County Healing Center

11/24/2025

Am I too old to start hormone replacement therapy?

11/17/2025

Ladies — I can’t wait to talk about your va**na (and all things hormones) on Wednesday, December 10 at the infamous Dromhus. Details to come today!

11/12/2025

📣 IF YOU ARE A WOMAN, THIS POST COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE 📣

For nearly a decade, I’ve been recommending bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to my patients — often to the anxiety of my medical counterparts. For years, women have been grossly misinformed about the life-changing benefits of estrogen and progesterone, largely due to outdated interpretations of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study.

For over two decades, that single, flawed study left 50–70 million women without access to the life-saving benefits of hormone therapy.

But this week, the FDA officially reversed its stance after a comprehensive review of updated research and clinical data — acknowledging what those of us in functional medicine have known all along: hormone therapy, when properly recommended, is not only safe but profoundly beneficial for most women.

I’m a data girl, so let’s look at what the evidence on HRT — which has existed the whole time — actually says:

• Relieves menopausal symptoms
• Hot flashes and night sweats reduced by ~75% with systemic estrogen.
• Vaginal and urinary dryness improved in >90% of women.
• Prevents bone loss and fractures
• Hip fractures ↓ 33–50%, spine fractures ↓ 50–60%.
• Helps maintain bone density similar to premenopausal levels.
• Reduces all-cause mortality (when started early)
• Starting within 10 years of menopause or before age 60 = 30–40% lower mortality.
• Improves heart health
• Early users show ~40–50% lower risk of coronary heart disease or heart attack.
• Transdermal (patch) forms have the best cardiovascular profile.
• Protects brain and cognitive function
• Starting before age 60 = ~30–35% lower risk of Alzheimer’s or cognitive decline.
• Starting after 65 offers fewer benefits, supporting the “timing hypothesis.”
• Enhances quality of life
• Women report major improvements in sleep, mood, energy, libido, and mental clarity.
• Up to 80% experience meaningful life-quality gains within 3 months.

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If you’re a woman in your late 30s or beyond struggling with:

• joint pain
• low libido
• hair loss
• weight gain
• brain fog
• chronic fatigue or poor sleep
• erratic cycles or heavy bleeding
• loss of muscle tone or frequent UTIs

…. you’re not crazy — and you’re not broken. You likely need balanced, individualized hormone therapy.

If you’re tired of being told “your labs are normal” or that it’s “just stress or depression,” it’s time for a provider who wants to help you uncover the root of your concerns.

I am the only female functional medicine provider in the county with nearly a decade of experience and I’d love the opportunity
to help you get your life back — with safe, evidence-based hormone replacement therapy.

11/12/2025

It’s “see you later,” not “goodbye.” 💗

Some people leave such a mark on our hearts that even when they move on, it never feels like the end — just a “see you later.”

It was Holly’s last official day at DCHC this past Monday. We hope you had an opportunity to wish her well as she continues her next chapter supporting her family at home. I’m still working on this cloning thing, so when that’s successful, expect to see her back in full force!

Thanks for all the great years, Holly! We will miss you!

11/11/2025

On this Veteran’s Day we give thanks for those that have selflessly and bravely served our country. Thank you, Veterans! 🇺🇸

11/10/2025

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Algae... what??

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11/06/2025

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11/05/2025

It is with both gratitude and a heavy heart that I announce the upcoming departure of my right-hand woman and nurse extraordinaire, Holly.

Holly has been an essential part of the Door County Center team for years, providing experience, laughter, and dedication every single day. She has decided to step away from her role here to focus on her family — a decision I deeply respect and support. Her passion and commitment to providing patient care and service has been stellar since day one and her presence will be greatly missed.

Holly’s last day will be Monday, November 10. Please take a moment to tell her how wonderful she is and wish her well as she enters into her next chapter!

11/03/2025

✨ SUPPLEMENTS of the MONTH ✨

ADAPTOGENS!

The perfect time of year to give your adrenals added support as the holidays are right around the corner! 😄

Stress affects more than just our blood pressure, it greatly impacts our immune system as well!
Help your body stay well by supporting your adrenals and stress hormones this season!

ALL adaptogens are 10% off through the month of November! Be sure to stop in to stock up! 😁

11/01/2025

🍁 Daylight savings means more time to make soup! Here are some HIGH PROTEIN recipes for your tastebuds! 🥣

Discover fall soup recipes that feature satisfying food for chilly autumn days. These healthy soup recipes are perfect for feeding a crowd at gatherings. Each protein soup delivers the healthy protein your body craves in every warming spoonful.

10/31/2025

🙌🏻 TGIF + Happy Halloween 🎃