Laura Mendez, RN, WHCNP Optimal Health of Houston

05/13/2026

PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) has just been renamed PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome). One in eight women affected, 70% may go undiagnosed.
49 years ago, I was gaslighted by a male OB-GYN who told me that my weight gain, horrible menstrual cycles and pelvic pain were my “welcome to womanhood”.
Now as a health care provider (HCP) who helps women deal with these debilitating symptoms, I am STILL hearing stories of gaslighting by BOTH male and female HCP’s.
Hopefully, this will promote change. I tell patients every day-PCOS and endometriosis are whole body issues. They are not just localized to the reproductive organs. Every disease process is multi-factorial and has to been addressed as such. That’s what Functional Health (not allowed to say Medicine because I’m not a Physician 🤪)is all about.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the different types of Moms out there!
Sharing the origination of this day with you. I had no idea! I learn something new every day!

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04/17/2026

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Tomball, Texas 77377

04/15/2026

My job is gratifying in so many ways, but this is the best! We welcome Baby Girl Butler, born 4/14/26 @7.2 lbs. and 19 inches to a Mom and Dad who will be awesome parents!
I'm always amazed that basic hormone optimization is not a part of Women's Health Care in Allopathic Medicine. Simple steps can create big miracles!
I encourage any woman desiring pregnancy to have a hormone evaluation with someone who is proficient in hormone optimization and Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy.

04/13/2026

04/08/2026

Milk consumption linked to higher Parkinson's risk, particularly in men.

New research indicates that milk consumption is linked to a higher risk for Parkinson disease, with a more pronounced association observed in men.

04/08/2026

Was so excited to get this new Our Place Wonder Oven. Now I’m sad….

04/01/2026

https://x.com/erictopol/status/2039346654952742937?s=46

Peptides are a super hot topic, fueled by the FDA approval and explosive use of GLP-1’s. There is no doubt that peptides can produce some beneficial results. But there are still questions about adverse effects, particularly with long-term use.
When the world‘s foremost expert on longevity is questioning them, we have to listen.
There are all kinds of grifters who are offering these now. Please remember that for them, it’s all about money. They don’t care about your health. 
It amazes me that I can get a thousand questions and concerns about hormones, but people will let someone who may or may not be licensed inject substances in their body that they cannot identify nor know of potential side effects.

03/14/2026

Since we have some engagement here, IF I were to do an informational video, what would you like to know more about?
In my wheel house, of course!

03/14/2026

The best stress reliever❤️
When was the last time that you allowed yourself to enjoy God’s work?
Share your pics and let’s get some good vibes going! Doesn’t matter what it is. Something that makes you happy!
PG of course!😳

03/13/2026

Happy birthday to our amazing Mona who helps make Optimal Health of Houston run like well oiled machine!!