North Star Naturopathic Medicine

08/21/2026

If you are someone who:
* Has a willing provider that doesn’t know much about HRT
* Are a willing provider but doesn’t know that much about HRT
* Loves to learn everything you can about menopause
* Wants to be your best self advocate when it comes to your menopause care
* Has a provider and you’re not sure if the advice you’re reviewing is up to date and accurate

Then check out my two online menopause courses at the link in the bio!

I wish everyone had access to exceptional peri and post menopause care but it’s unfortunately not the case. That means you have to be your own mini menopause expert!

Want to stop googling and get some real evidence based guidance in peri and post menopause?!

Come see me in person in Mt Shasta, CA or Ashland, OR or schedule via Telehealth from either state!

Check out my online menopause support courses at the link in

✨ Take Control of Your Menopause Journey! ✨

Menopause can feel overwhelming — hot flashes, mood swings, brain fog, and stubborn weight changes. But you don’t have to navigate it alone. 💪

Check out my online menopause support courses at the link in bio and start thriving today!

In this course, you’ll learn:
✅ How to understand your hormones 🧬
✅ Manage symptoms effectively 💥
✅ Create a plan tailored to YOUR body ✨

Don’t wait — your thriving menopause starts now!

Medical disclaimer: The information provided is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing here should be construed as medical advice. Consult your qualified medical provider regarding any concerns or for any medical advice.

08/20/2026

Joking not joking! 😳😜😂

Irritability is one of the most common early signs of perimenopause. I hear women say regularly that if it were not for MHT, they would probably be divorced. Not because they really don’t love their partner, but sometimes hormones might try to convince you otherwise. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Hormones will not make a bad relationship tolerable, but they do help with the excessive anger and frustration
some people feel.

The trigger is real, unfortunately our response can be exaggerated to a point that it interferes with our relationships at times. It’s like PMS on steroids! 😔

Sometimes progesterone is enough for some women for a while. For others, they are deeper in their menopausal transition and estradiol needs to be added.

If you’re suddenly feeling like a tinder box waiting for a lit fuse, you might be in perimenopause.

Want to stop googling and get some real evidence based guidance in peri and post menopause?!

Come see me in person in Mt Shasta, CA or Ashland, OR or schedule via Telehealth from either state!

Check out my online menopause support courses at the link in

✨ Take Control of Your Menopause Journey! ✨

Menopause can feel overwhelming — hot flashes, mood swings, brain fog, and stubborn weight changes. But you don’t have to navigate it alone. 💪

Check out my online menopause support courses at the link in bio and start thriving today!

In this course, you’ll learn:
✅ How to understand your hormones 🧬
✅ Manage symptoms effectively 💥
✅ Create a plan tailored to YOUR body ✨

Don’t wait — your thriving menopause starts now!

Medical disclaimer: The information provided is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing here should be construed as medical advice. Consult your qualified medical provider regarding any concerns or for any medical advice.

08/15/2026

I’m made the very difficult decision to have a hysterectomy due to the sudden growth of fibroids. While I don’t have a lot of symptoms now, my ability to remove them with a less invasive laparoscopic surgery versus a more invasive open abdomen surgery has reached a threshold so I’m going to go for it. Fibroids are benign growths and not inherently dangerous. They can stop growing or continue to grow rapidly. They can cause all sorts of symptoms like heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, frequent urination, pain with in*******se and more. I have mild symptoms now at 48 years old and I am not willing to risk things getting worse and not having access to a less invasive surgery with a shorter recovery time. Like all medical decisions, this one is highly personal and may not be the best choice for everyone. Luckily, I’m in great health going into it and I hope I will be able to be surfing and hiking again by mid November and back to work after a couple weeks of a break. 🤞🌊🏄‍♀️🥾💪

08/14/2026

✅ Exercise is important
✅ Nutrition is important
✅ Sleep is important
✅ Stress management is important
✅ Hormones are important
✅ And sometimes you need to fix your metabolic barriers like insulin resistance and inflammation first!

Want to stop googling and get some real evidence based guidance in peri and post menopause?!

Come see me in person in Mt Shasta, CA or Ashland, OR or schedule via Telehealth from either state!

Check out my online menopause support courses at the link in

✨ Take Control of Your Menopause Journey! ✨

Menopause can feel overwhelming — hot flashes, mood swings, brain fog, and stubborn weight changes. But you don’t have to navigate it alone. 💪

Check out my online menopause support courses at the link in bio and start thriving today!

In this course, you’ll learn:
✅ How to understand your hormones 🧬
✅ Manage symptoms effectively 💥
✅ Create a plan tailored to YOUR body ✨

Don’t wait — your thriving menopause starts now!

Medical disclaimer: The information provided is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing here should be construed as medical advice. Consult your qualified medical provider regarding any concerns or for any medical advice.

08/07/2026

08/07/2026

Menopause is not something you experience once and move on. It is a hallmark of changes that will impact the quality and quantity of the rest of your life! These hormonal shifts have expected changes, even for women who don’t suffer from hot flashes or any other symptom that affects quality of life during the transition. If we know what to expect, we can make lasting changes that will improve women’s health for the rest of their lives!

Want to stop googling and get some real evidence based guidance in peri and post menopause?!

Come see me in person in Mt Shasta, CA or Ashland, OR or schedule via Telehealth from either state!

Check out my online menopause support courses at the link in

✨ Take Control of Your Menopause Journey! ✨

Menopause can feel overwhelming — hot flashes, mood swings, brain fog, and stubborn weight changes. But you don’t have to navigate it alone. 💪

Check out my online menopause support courses at the link in bio and start thriving today!

In this course, you’ll learn:
✅ How to understand your hormones 🧬
✅ Manage symptoms effectively 💥
✅ Create a plan tailored to YOUR body ✨

Don’t wait — your thriving menopause starts now!

Medical disclaimer: The information provided is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing here should be construed as medical advice. Consult your qualified medical provider regarding any concerns or for any medical advice.

08/01/2026

Middle of the night wake ups is one of the most common complaints for women in peri and post menopause and it sucks! It leads to more irritability, fatigue, brain fog and just generally not feeling like ourselves.

The solutions are many and can be different for everyone. However, some things that can help immensely are:
- [ ] Word games in the middle of the night
- [ ] Keeping our room cool
- [ ] Sound machine or fan, or both 😉
- [ ] Exercise
- [ ] Stress management
- [ ] Estradiol helps us stay asleep
- [ ] Progesterone helps us fall and stay asleep
- [ ] Magnesium Glycinate
- [ ] Inositol
- [ ] 5HTP (if you are not taking an SSRI)

Want to stop googling and get some real evidence based guidance in peri and post menopause?!

Come see me in person in Mt Shasta, CA or Ashland, OR or schedule via Telehealth from either state!

Check out my online menopause support courses at the link in

✨ Take Control of Your Menopause Journey! ✨

Menopause can feel overwhelming — hot flashes, mood swings, brain fog, and stubborn weight changes. But you don’t have to navigate it alone. 💪

Check out my online menopause support courses at the link in bio and start thriving today!

In this course, you’ll learn:
✅ How to understand your hormones 🧬
✅ Manage symptoms effectively 💥
✅ Create a plan tailored to YOUR body ✨

Don’t wait — your thriving menopause starts now!

Medical disclaimer: The information provided is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing here should be construed as medical advice. Consult your qualified medical provider regarding any concerns or for any medical advice.

07/29/2026

I’m training for my position in the Fae Night Court this week by strength training first thing followed by a hike intended to:
1. Bring me joy
2. Train my aerobic base for improved fitness and endurance
3. Build fat adaptation, the ability for my body to burn fat as fuel more efficiently
4. Gain strength

What is your current strategy for keeping up with all these fae warriors? 😉🤪🤣

Want to stop googling and get some real evidence based guidance in peri and post menopause?!

Come see me in person in Mt Shasta, CA or Ashland, OR or schedule via Telehealth from either state!

Check out my online menopause support courses at the link in

✨ Take Control of Your Menopause Journey! ✨

Menopause can feel overwhelming — hot flashes, mood swings, brain fog, and stubborn weight changes. But you don’t have to navigate it alone. 💪

Check out my online menopause support courses at the link in bio and start thriving today!

In this course, you’ll learn:
✅ How to understand your hormones 🧬
✅ Manage symptoms effectively 💥
✅ Create a plan tailored to YOUR body ✨

Don’t wait — your thriving menopause starts now!

Medical disclaimer: The information provided is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing here should be construed as medical advice. Consult your qualified medical provider regarding any concerns or for any medical advice.