Serenity Carlyle L.Ac

04/28/2026

A more in depth look at maca powder.
Choose Peruvian.
If you have thyroid issues, choose gelatinized or heat up your maca to destroy goitrogens.
Let me know what age you started noticing perimenopause symptoms!
Did you know your progesterone starts to drop 10 years before menopause?!?!

04/27/2026

Finally found an easy way to add maca to my mornings!
For a long time I had been adding maca to my morning smoothie, but as I got away from my daily shake I couldn't figure out how to get my dose of maca.
☕ Now I'm putting it in my espresso and I can't even taste it! I pour my espresso over 1/2-1 tsp, stir, then pour in my steamed milk.
🥵 Maca is great for perimenopause, it acts on the adrenal glands to help produce progesterone, skipping right over the need for the ovaries to produce it. As we head into perimenopause (5-10 years before actual menopause starts!) our progesterone starts to tank and our estrogen wildly jumps up and down.
🧠 Not only does maca help with progesterone, but it also acts as a ln adaptogen for our cortisol levels.
🤧 If you're over the age of 35, you may be in perimenopause. Is your energy waning? Do you have dry eyes/mouth, increased allergies, low libido, shortened or irregular periods? Reach out to schedule a functional health appointment with me to see what we can do to alleviate your symptoms!

12/10/2025

What has surprised you about your healing journey so far? What have you found lacking in the healthcare system?

03/13/2025

The last carotenoid I want to highlight is Lycopene!
🧠 It supports cognitive function, reduces your risk of cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, and hypertension.
🍉 It can be found in field grown tomatoes, pink grapefruit, watermelon, apricots, and guava.

03/12/2025

The second and third carotenoids I want to highlight are zeaxanthin and lutein.
👁️ Both are important for eye health.
Prevents macular degeneration.
🥬 Zeaxanthin is found in leafy greens, citrus, corn, orange peppers, and egg yolk.
🍳 Lutein is found in egg yolk, dark leafy greens, and breast milk.

03/11/2025

Have you heard of this carotenoid?
🦀 Astaxanthin is found in shrimp, crab, wild salmon, and other pink/red seafood.
🍥 It's 10-100x more powerful than other carotenoids and alpha-tocopherol.
🧬 Reduces DNA damage, may support skin health, upregulates superoxide dismutase, is anti-inflammatory, may reduce hypertension and type 2 diabetes and supports HDL/LDL.

03/10/2025

Carotenoids! Did you know there were so many???
Over the next few days I'm going to highlight some amazing ones that you should try to add into your diet.
🥕They're found in plants, algae, and photosynthetic bacteria. Others are found in meat, some fish, crustaceans, eggs, and milk.
🫒 They're fat soluble so it's best to throw a splash of olive oil on.
🍋‍🟩 This is one example of a nutrient that's best taken in foods. (Supplementing with beta-carotene can increase the risk of lung cancer in active smokers.)
🔬 An antioxidant that may protect against cancers, cardiovascular disease, and age related macular degeneration.
🚬 Smoking, alcohol, lipase blockers, and statins can reduce absorption.

03/06/2025

March newsletter is live! If you struggle with spring allergies, this is a must-read!

Acupuncture and Functional Medicine

12/31/2024

🙏🙏🙏 I am so grateful for everyone that trusted me with their health care this year. I look forward to helping even more people in 2025!
Cheers! 🥂

12/12/2024

✨ My December newsletter is here! ✨

If you’re curious about how to stay healthy this winter with tips rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine 🌿 or you’re looking for natural, practical support on your menopause journey, this issue is packed with insights and inspiration just for you.

Check it out and discover simple ways to nurture yourself this season! 🫖💛

Winter Wisdom in Traditional Chinese Medicine In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), winter is associated with the Water element, which governs the Kidneys. This season invites us to slow down, reflect, and conserve our energy, much like nature itself. The Kidneys are considered the root of vitality...