Dr. Jason Wibbenmeyer

07/14/2025

He continued to say, “I’m showing up humble. I know my metabolic health needs help and I just don’t know anything about it — that’s why I’m here — to talk to someone who knows what they’re talking about. You see, in traditional medicine, we are fantastic at naming, blaming and treating an illness. And then prescribing meds to treat the side effects. It’s polypharmacy. I’ve been doing this a long time and I’m fully aware that we are contributing to the issue.”

We had an enlightening conversation. It wasn’t bashing traditional medicine. It wasn’t choosing sides. It was in full understanding and receptivity that there is more out there — More than you may think you know. It was a discussion that didn’t include prejudice, but respect. There was no ego — but there was humility.

He came in, not thinking it is too late to take care of himself, rather, with excitement that he GETS to take care of himself.

Here’s the news…we have one body to take care of. Let it be honored and respected so you can live a vibrant, healthy, expansive life ✨

07/10/2025

“Ask your doctor if they think this drug is right for you.” A little health and wellness humor //

07/08/2025

Estrogen gets all the fame during perimenopause, but DHEA? She’s the quiet powerhouse behind the scenes — and girl, she deserves her moment.

Feeling foggy, flat, or frayed as you near perimenopause? Here’s what you actually need to know about DHEA and why it could be the missing piece in your midlife glow-up.

🧬 DHEA = Precursor to Estrogen & Testosterone�It fuels your energy, libido, skin, brain, and bones — basically, your glow.

📉 It declines with age and stress�Cue: fatigue, brain fog, mood dips, dry skin, low s*x drive, and more.

🧠 Symptoms of low DHEA:
* Fatigue
* Brain fog
* Low libido
* Dry skin (and other places 👀)
* Mood swings
* Scattered thoughts
* Bone loss risks

⚡️Why it drops:
* Chronic stress (hello, modern life and hustle culture)
* Poor sleep
* Aging
* Certain meds
* HPA-axis dysfunction (aka hormonal miscommunication)

🔥 Your adrenals are your backup ovaries�When estrogen drops in perimenopause, your adrenals + DHEA step in. But only if they’re not fried by stress + cortisol chaos.

🧘‍♀️ Support your DHEA naturally�→ Manage stress like it’s your job�→ Sleep like your hormones depend on it (they do)�→ Strength train and eat like a queen (think high protein, healthy fats, complex carbs, magnesium, B vitamins and sulfur-rich foods)

💊 Supplement smart, not blindly�DHEA is powerful. Testing matters. Timing matters. Retesting matters. Always work with a provider who knows their hormones.

⚠️ Too much DHEA? Think acne, mood swings, hair growth where you don’t want it.

💡The takeaway?�DHEA = your unsung hormonal hero. Knowing your levels and supporting your adrenal health can help you reclaim energy, libido, mental clarity & body confidence — yes, even in perimenopause.

✨ You’re not broken. You’re shifting. Let’s work with your body — not against it.

As a functional medicine doctor, I find many women come to me for perimenopause support as they aren’t getting it elsewhere. Instead of looking at perimenopause as a disease or years of potential misery, you can go into it empowered and in control.

07/07/2025

For years, wellness has been branded for women. Men? You were handed a gym membership, a multivitamin, and told to “tough it out.”
But something’s shifting. Men are finally stepping up — not because something’s broken, not because their partners are (highly) encouraging them to take care of themselves, but because something feels off —
Low energy. Poor sleep. Brain fog. Belly fat. Low libido. Poor muscle growth and recovery. And motivation? Missing.
�Thanks to the increase in health discussions around longevity, performance and optimization, men are starting to catch on that health is not something to avoid anymore. It’s something exciting to create and do more with. In my functional medicine clinic, I have seen an increase in men, aged 40 and beyond, wondering more about their health — turning to functional medicine, asking deeper questions:

“Why am I exhausted all the time?”�“What’s going on with my gut?”�“Is stress tanking my hormones?” (Spoiler: Probably.)
“How do I feel my best while maintaining all my responsibilities?”

👊 Here are the top 5 reasons men are walking through the door (and why it’s about time):�• Energy crashes + brain fog – You’re not just tired. Your mitochondria, sleep cycles, blood sugar, and inflammation may be off track.�• Low testosterone + hormonal imbalance – Mood, motivation, s*x drive, why things “down there” may not be working like they once used to, muscle growth, metabolism, heart health… it’s all connected to your hormones (and yes, we look beyond just Testosterone levels).�• Gut dysfunction – Bloating, heartburn, food fatigue? Your gut is your second brain and your hormone HQ. Trust it.�• Chronic stress + no recovery plan – Hustle mode is so 2007. It’s not a personality trait and it’s not something to be proud of. It’s a health liability.�• Belly fat + metabolic dysfunction – That stubborn midsection isn’t just annoying — it’s inflammatory, hormone-tanking, and definitely reversible.

This is your permission to flip the script.�Not crisis care. Optimization.�Not decline. Expansion.�Not perfection. Progress.

Men, your health isn’t a luxury. It’s your edge.�Let’s make 40 (and beyond) your strongest season of life yet.

06/25/2025

🔥 New Blog Post! 🔥
[…] More and more men are realizing that optimal health isn’t just about hitting the gym or taking a multivitamin when your partner reminds you. It’s about energy, performance, vitality, resilience, and longevity — from the boardroom to the bedroom, and everywhere in between.

For far too long, the conversation around health and self-care has been focused and targeted to women, and while this holds truth because women tend to be more proactive, preventative and more likely to seek out care, it feeds into the imbalanced narrative around men and what they need. Men? You’v...

06/24/2025

✨ Think Twice About Your Turmeric Supplement…🧡

Did you know that not all turmeric supplements are created equal? Before you hit “add to cart,” make sure you’re not ingesting a sneaky additive that could undercut all the benefits you’re chasing:

1. Turmeric = more than (just) curcumin.

Whole turmeric offers a powerhouse of antioxidants, liver support, and digestion help—but many brands focus only on curcumin, missing the full spectrum of benefits, making whole root turmeric superior.

2. That “absorption booster” might backfire.

You’ve seen it out there — marketed products saying “your turmeric MUST have black pepper in order for you to absorb it.” Manufacturers often add black pepper extract (piperine) to rapidly absorb curcumin—but this compound can interfere with medication metabolism, hormone balance, and digestion. It’s not always the friend it’s marketed to be. In this case, faster absorption is not always better or necessary.

3. Whole turmeric vs. concentrated curcumin.

Some supplements pack in massive doses of isolated curcumin—but in doing so, they sideline the plant’s natural synergy of compounds — the ones that provide the biggest bang for you buck such as Turmerones and Turmerin. The complete turmeric matrix gives you the whole picture, not just the headline act.

4. Ingredients matter—read beyond the label.

Fillers and artificial enhancers can undermine the health you seek. Choose clean, transparent formulas from trusted, reputable, tested sources.

Leave a 🧡 if you want the link to read more on how to w**d through the crappy supplements and know exactly what to look for in a turmeric that will actually work!

05/13/2025

"How can I spot a product or wellness influencer who doesn’t know what they are talking about? Easy...if they tell you that..."

Turmeric: More Than Just Curcumin – A Complete Health Powerhouse. Turmeric has long been revered in non-traditional medicine, especially in Ayurveda, for its vibrant golden hue and wide-ranging health benefits. But in today’s modern world of hyper-focused supplementation, much of turmeric's powe...

03/26/2025

You’ve probably heard of carbohydrates, fat, and protein individually. Together, they’re your 3 main macronutrients. These MACROnutrients work together in an orchestra to provide the essential MICROnutrients your body needs to burn fat, build muscle and bone, improve brain cognition, repair tissue, produce hormones and energy.

The 3 macronutrients require a balanced ratio that contributes to your calorie intake – calories is another word for energy. How much energy you consume vs energy you put out. This changes based on your health needs and specific goals.

Every day, I discuss nutrition, macros and metabolic health with my patients – discussing best practices to ensure adequate protein intake, balanced fats and carbs. It’s often followed up with them asking, “How much do you eat and how do you get that much protein in?” My short abridged answer is, “I just eat it and move on.” No frills, but I know that isn’t always helpful.

The good news? Hitting your protein goals doesn’t have to be complicated. Making sure you don’t go over carbs by eating complex carbs (veggies, beans, lentils, legumes), and getting real clear on mapping out your food in your day helps you be successful. Today, I’m sharing exactly how I get enough protein in a day with balanced macronutrients—with meal breakdowns in each slide! 📊 🍽️

Swipe through for easy, realistic ways to up your protein and eat a balanced whole food diet without overthinking it. Feel free to steal these protein-filled meal ideas.

For reference, my Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is 1800 calories. I eat around 1900-2000 with my macros broken down in the following (including fiber):

Protein = 180 g
Carbs = 140 g
Fat = 70 g
Fiber = 30-40 g

03/20/2025

Perimenopause is a normal life event. It is not an illness, it is not a mystery and it certainly is not something women should fear. It is, however, often under-recognized and mistreated while the patient gets medically gaslit.

What if I told you that perimenopause is a transition you can navigate and you can have more control over it than you have been told.

Here’s the truth about Perimenopause:

⏳ No set age. No set timeline. It can last anywhere from 3 to 10 years—and no two months look the same. One thing’s for sure: your hormones are shifting, and your body feels it.

🩸 Irregular cycles? That doesn’t always mean perimenopause. But it can mean perimenopause. Working with a trained professional who understands the nuances of hormone shifting and other symptoms that accompany perimenopause can help you feel more in control.

📉 Unpredictable symptoms? Estrogen fluctuations are primarily at play. This can lead to dry skin (dry everything), mood imbalances, hot flashes, sleep disturbances, low libido, and more.

⚡ Why it matters: Your ovaries are passing the baton to your adrenal glands for estrogen production. If your cortisol levels aren’t in check, this transition can feel way more intense.

The good news? You don’t have to be at the mercy of what you think perimenopause must look like. By tracking your symptoms, supporting your adrenal health, and staying ahead of hormonal shifts, you can make the transition smoother.

I often say that Perimenopause is like a ketchup bottle where you only have a little bit of ketchup left.

Your body is hitting the bottle trying to get the last little bit of hormones out, which can lead to those unpredictable feelings, hot flashes, mood swings, etc.

But with functional health, we take the power back. This leaves you back in control of the changes your body is going through. Sounds a LOT better, doesn’t it?

💡 Perimenopause doesn’t have to be as extreme as you’ve heard. Knowledge is power—stay informed, stay in control.

03/18/2025

Struggling to Rest? You’re Not Alone. In fact, I often hear people tell me “Resting stresses me out.” So many people are stuck in fight or flight mode that the thought of slowing down and resting activates their fight or flight stress mode even more, and they keep themselves in a constant negative stress response.

If slowing down feels impossible, you probably need it the most. Rest isn’t just about sleep. Rest is not a fluffy idea. Rest is not lazyness—it’s how your nervous system resets, so your body and mind can truly heal. Healing happens in a restful balanced nervous system state. It does not have a chance to heal if it’s in survival mode. You think your body cares about healing, losing weight, improving gut function if it’s being chased by a bear? (aka survival fight or flight mode).

Feeling like a burnt-out zombie? 🧟‍♀️
Restless, anxious, drained, and struggling with even small tasks? That’s your nervous system waving a red flag. 🚩

Burnout isn’t just exhaustion—it disrupts your hormones, blood sugar, mood and energy. Yet, we keep adding more to our plates without taking anything off. Sound familiar?

You’re not a robot. Rest, regulate and rejuvenate.

03/14/2025

Metabolic health is way more than weight—it’s about how effective and efficiently your body uses food for fuel. Does your body use fat or carbs for fuel? Does your body burn fat or muscle? If your metabolism isn’t working with you, it’s working against you.

The good news? You can improve and optimize it.

Metabolic-based health conditions are continually on the rise – cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, PCOS, insulin resistance just to name a few. The good thing is that metabolic health and lifestyle factors go hand-in-hand. Lifestyle is one of the main drivers of metabolic dysfunction. Read that again. And while lifestyle factors like food, nutrition, stress, sleep and exercise all play a role in creating metabolic flexibility, there are complexities that contribute to the ongoing metabolic insult that must be addressed by a trained professional.

As a functional medicine doctor, I help my patients discover what systems are at play – hormone imbalances, inflammation, chronic mal-adaptive stress or oxidative stress. By doing so, you get to create the ultimate personalized plan to help your metabolism and reset it for life.

03/05/2025

Do you struggle knowing where to start to get healthier? Start Here!

If you’re trying to be “healthier” but feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're making progress without really feeling healthier—you're not alone.

First things first: define what health actually means to you. What does it look like? What does it feel like? Until you get crystal clear on that, you’re chasing a moving target. And that’s half the battle.

💡 Step 1: Get Specific

Instead of “I want to be healthier,” ask:
What would I be doing differently if I was healthier?
How will I tell when I feel healthy?

💡 Step 2: Track Progress—Your Way
Healing isn’t just a feeling; it’s measurable. But tracking looks different for everyone:

✔️ Wearable tech: Oura ring, Apple Watch, Whoop
✔️ Lab work & diagnostics
✔️ Daily & 3-month check-ins
✔️ Body composition metrics
✔️ Good old-fashioned pen & paper tracking sheets

💡 Step 3: Don’t Do It Alone

Having a guide—someone to break it down, cheer you on, and tell you when to pivot—can make all the difference. Because trying to do everything at once? That’s a recipe for burnout.

If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels, start with clarity. Then take one step at a time. Your version of health is within reach—you just need the right roadmap.

What’s one symptom or metric you would track first? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️