Feeling drained and battling a constant energy crash? You’re not alone. Many women in perimenopause experience fatigue that seems to strike without warning. Hormonal fluctuations, particularly with estrogen and progesterone, play a key role in this energy rollercoaster. Add disrupted sleep and increased stress to the mix, and it’s no wonder so many women feel like they’re running on empty. The good news? You don’t have to accept low energy as your new normal.

One of my patients, Emily, described her daily routine as a marathon she couldn’t finish. She relied on multiple cups of coffee just to get through the day, only to crash by mid-afternoon. Through functional testing, we discovered that her cortisol levels were elevated in the evening but low in the morning—a classic sign of adrenal dysregulation. We revamped her morning routine with protein-rich breakfasts to stabilize her blood sugar and introduced a tailored supplement regimen, including B vitamins and adaptogens, to support he...

I’m not sure about you, but about 3:30 pm every single day my brain decides to turn off and stop working. I tend to get tired and antsy at the same time, which leads to some seriously shameful unproductiveness. Seeing as the boss (as most bosses do), frowns upon dilly dallying till 5 pm, I decided that I needed to find some ways to boost my energy levels. Here’s a few simple ideas that I’ve found help keep you going till the very last second.

1.Get Moving!

Yes, I know it sounds cliche, but seriously. Get up and go to the bathroom, empty your shred pile, or just take a lap around the office! Your body needs occasional movement to change channels and get oxygen flowing. You don’t need to be away from your desk for an hour but little breaks to stretch your legs here or there won’t hurt.Keeping your body warmed up will prepare you for whatever tasks your boss might throw at you.

2. Eat Well.

I’ll admit that snacking is my weakness. I’ve found that when I sit at my desk and snack a...

Did you know that there are 11 deaths reported with the use of 5-hour Energy and at least 5 deaths reported for the use of Monster Energy Drinks?  It is important to note that the details surrounding these deaths are not all cited, so there is great possibility of adverse reactions of energy drinks with medications and/or alcohol.  

Energy drinks do not provide energy, such as the type we get from carbohydrates for example.  They provide caffeine, a stimulant to your nervous system.  The goal of an energy drink is to boost your mental alertness, appearing as an energy boost.

Consumerlabs.com privately tested the caffeine levels in some popular energy drinks.  

• 8-Ounce Cup Of Coffee: 95 milligrams

• Monster Energy M-3 Super, 5-Ounces: 206 milligrams

• 5-Hour Energy, 2-Ounces: 206 milligrams

One of the problems with energy drinks is the quick uptake of such high levels of caffeine.  Most people may have more than one cup of coffee a day, but they drink it gradually rather t...