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13/06/2025

Read in full: https://open.substack.com/pub/drmaryclairehaver/p/what-i-would-tell-my-pre-menopausal?r=2rbpfz&selection=f85a4846-5c64-43c5-9291-6bd15a50b16a&utm_campaign=post-share-selection&utm_medium=web

12/06/2025

Unlock the secrets to successful weight loss and stable blood sugar with the surprising role of sleep! Find out more in our latest blog post: https://wix.to/WIb1ToU

If you're using a 14-day Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) to understand your blood sugar responses and are committed to a low-carb diet for weight loss and improved metabolic health, there's a powerful, often overlooked, ally in your journey: sleep.You might meticulously track your macros and exerci...

10/06/2025

One small step at a time. Read the new blog here: https://wix.to/lYylfdH

Ever felt like you're standing at the front door of yet another diet, wondering why you can't seem to step inside and make lasting changes? "I'm not in the right mind-space yet" I can hear myself say. Not feeling motivated is a place many of us know all too well. Maybe you got to the place where you...

19/05/2025

🚨 Major new study just dropped—and it confirms what many of us in menopause medicine have been seeing for years.

Published in Maturitas (May 2025), the 20-year ATTICA cohort study followed over 1,000 women in Greece and examined how menopause influences the link between diet and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Here’s what they found:

🔬 Postmenopausal women had a 4.38x higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared to premenopausal women—even after adjusting for age.
Let that sink in. This wasn’t just about “getting older.” This was about something else—something specific to menopause.

🧠 That “something” is likely the loss of estrogen, which we know has powerful cardioprotective effects. Estrogen helps keep blood vessels flexible, supports lipid metabolism, reduces inflammation, and regulates glucose—all factors that shift unfavorably as estrogen declines.

💔 The researchers also found that postmenopausal women started with a worse cardiovascular risk profile—including poorer dietary habits—and that this risk accumulated significantly over time.

But here’s where it gets empowering:
🥗 Women who scored higher on the Mediterranean Diet Score (MedDietScore) had a significantly lower 20-year incidence of CVD.
📉 The protective effect of diet was especially pronounced in postmenopausal women.

Translation? What you eat during and after menopause matters immensely—not just for your weight or cholesterol numbers, but for your long-term cardiovascular survival.

This is yet another study pointing to the fact that menopause is a critical window for intervention—not a time to be dismissed or told to “wait it out.”

📝 My takeaways for you:
✅ Start or maintain a Mediterranean-style diet—colorful plants, healthy fats, lean protein, and fiber-rich whole grains
✅ Get regular cardiovascular screenings—especially after menopause
✅ Don’t let anyone brush off symptoms or shifts in your health as “just aging”
✅ Advocate for your heart. Because the science is advocating for it, too.

18/12/2024

I’ve watched countless women in my life – my fiance, friends, and clients – all struggle silently with menstrual symptoms, believing it was just their burden to bear.

That’s why I’m passionate about educating everyone about the power of magnesium on the menstrual cycle. This essential mineral isn’t just another supplement – it’s a fundamental tool for supporting each phase of the menstrual journey with precision and purpose.

Key benefits of magnesium throughout your monthly cycle:

- Magnesium Glycinate works as a natural muscle relaxant during menstruation, reducing painful cramps and improving sleep quality when discomfort is at its peak

- Magnesium Citrate enhances hormone regulation during the follicular phase, supporting your body’s natural energy production and mood stability

- Magnesium Oxide specifically targets ovulation support, helping optimize this crucial phase of your cycle for overall reproductive health

- Magnesium Glycinate/Citrate combination helps manage PMS symptoms during the luteal phase, addressing both physical and emotional challenges

- Magnesium Chelate provides consistent, bioavailable support for general reproductive wellness across all cycle phases, supporting cellular health and nutrient absorption

What many don’t realize is that timing and form matter when it comes to magnesium supplementation. Each type serves a unique purpose aligned with your body’s changing needs throughout the month.

Save this cheat sheet and comment “PMS Guide” for my free in depth guide to cycle health and supplements!



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05/11/2024

The Noakes Foundation is thrilled to share new insights from our latest study led by Dr. Georgina Pbg ! Our Low Carb High Fat (LCHF) nutrition program has shown transformative health improvements for women in underserved communities—tackling weight, blood sugar control, and overall well-being. This research underscores our mission to make sustainable, empowering health solutions available to everyone. Together, we're making a difference

To view the full article please click here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39447647/

15/10/2024

Weight gain is a direct symptom of estrogen loss. Because estrogen loss at menopause constitutes a hormone deficiency, your body reacts to it by going into “survival mode.” It:

- Slows your metabolism
- Stores as much as possible in the form of fat … mostly in your mid-section

If you take enough estrogen replacement, you will not gain weight.

21/08/2024

Exciting news, Pretoria East! 🎉 You can now find your favourite Low Carb Factory products at Urban Fields Farm Stall! 🌿

Visit us at Plot 50 Garsfontein Road, Tierpoort, and stock up on our delicious low-carb goodies. See you there!