Dr. Z Internal Medicine and Disease Prevention

Dr. Z Internal Medicine and Disease Prevention Dr. Z is a board certified internal medicine, functional medicine and hormone therapy specialist dedicated to your overall health and well-being.

09/04/2026

Falls are one of the biggest threats to independence as we age — but your risk of falling isn’t something you have to simply accept.

One of the most important things you can do is preserve muscle strength and physical function long before you’re considered “old.”

Muscle mass naturally declines with age, and without intentional strength training, adequate protein, balance work, and regular movement, that loss can accelerate.
The goal isn’t just to live longer.

It’s to stay strong, mobile, and independent for as long as possible.

Start building the strength your future self will need. 🤍

09/02/2026

September is Perimenopause Awareness Month, and if you’re looking at this list thinking, “Wait… THAT can be perimenopause too?” — you’re not alone.

Perimenopause isn’t just hot flashes and irregular periods. It can show up in your sleep, mood, skin, hair, metabolism, joints, libido, brain, and even your senses.

And here’s something I wish more women knew: the menopause transition can begin earlier than you think,
even in your early 30s for some women.

Some symptoms are obvious. Others are strange, subtle, or easy to blame on stress, aging, or “just being tired.”

I’d much rather you understand what’s happening with your hormones before you’re suddenly slapped in the face with 10 symptoms at once.

Awareness gives you the opportunity to recognize the changes, ask better questions, and get the right support sooner.

This month, let’s talk about perimenopause, ALL of it.🩷

Menopause

There are still so many myths surrounding hormone therapy, and I’m here to help separate fact from fiction.As a clinicia...
08/31/2026

There are still so many myths surrounding hormone therapy, and I’m here to help separate fact from fiction.
As a clinician, my goal isn’t just to know the difference. It’s to help you understand how we got to the answer in the first place.

In this series, I’ll break down some of the most common claims about HRT and share what the evidence, research, and current medical understanding actually tell us.

Because you deserve more than outdated information or internet myths. You deserve care rooted in evidence-based medicine, the latest research, and a clear understanding of the “why.”

We love looking for the next supplement, medication, or “hack” to fix how we feel.But sometimes the most important thing...
08/28/2026

We love looking for the next supplement, medication, or “hack” to fix how we feel.

But sometimes the most important thing to look at is the thing we’ve been neglecting the longest: sleep.

If you’re consistently exhausted, craving sugar and carbs, struggling with your weight, feeling more irritable, or relying on caffeine to get through the day, I want to know what your nights look like.

Sleep isn’t just about feeling rested. It plays a role in appetite regulation, metabolic health, mood, hormone balance, recovery and so much more.

And if you’re not sleeping because something else is going on—stress, perimenopause, hot flashes, anxiety, sleep apnea, medications, etc.—then that’s the problem we need to investigate.

Don’t just treat the symptom. Ask why it’s happening.
Sometimes the best “health hack” is going back to the basics.

08/26/2026

If your supplement cabinet looks like a pharmacy, this is for you. 😅

I see so many patients come in with bags full of supplements asking, “Do I really need to take all of these?”

My answer? Probably not.

More supplements don’t automatically mean better health. In fact, taking too many can create unnecessary “polypharmacy,” and certain ingredients can interact with medications or with each other.

If you’re taking a supplement for a specific health goal, I want you to ask three questions:

1️⃣ Does it actually contain the ingredient I’m looking for?
2️⃣ Is it providing a therapeutic dose?
3️⃣ Will my body actually absorb it properly?

That last one is often overlooked. It’s not enough for an ingredient to be listed on the bottle—it needs to be delivered in a form your GI tract can properly absorb.

Supplements can absolutely have a place in a thoughtful health plan. But the goal shouldn’t be to take *more.* It should be to take **what you actually need, in an effective form and dose.**

Always talk with your healthcare provider before adding supplements, especially if you’re taking medications or multiple products.

Progesterone is to women what testosterone is to men, a powerful hormone that plays a much bigger role than most women r...
08/24/2026

Progesterone is to women what testosterone is to men, a powerful hormone that plays a much bigger role than most women realize.

It’s not just about fertility. Progesterone supports sleep, mood, brain health, reproductive health, and hormone balance. And yet, it’s one of the most overlooked hormones in women’s health.

If you’re dealing with anxiety, restless sleep, PMS, or changes in your cycle, progesterone may be part of the conversation worth having.

08/21/2026

Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency to stimulate collagen production, improving skin texture, reducing fine lines, and helping contour the face for a more youthful appearance.

🔹 Best for those experiencing:
✔️ Skin laxity & sagging
✔️ Fine lines & wrinkles
✔️ Acne scars & uneven texture
✔️ Enlarged pores

✨ Healing time: Most patients experience redness, swelling, and sensitivity for a few days after treatment. Skin typically continues improving over the following weeks as collagen production increases.

Ready to refresh your skin and get your glow back? ✨

08/19/2026

BREAKING PEPTIDE NEWS 👀

The FDA recently reviewed several well-known peptides that have been studied and used in the medical and research community for years.

The committee recommended that six of them move toward being eligible for compounding through pharmacies.

That includes BPC-157, KPV, TB-500, MOTS-c, Epitalon and Semax.

While this is not the same as full FDA approval just yet, it’s a major step in the right direction.
Why am I excited about it?

Because these aren’t brand-new compounds that suddenly appeared overnight. Many have been studied for years, and we’re finally seeing movement toward bringing them into a more regulated medical setting.

I’m hopeful this means better quality control, better access, and ultimately more opportunities to study these peptides properly and understand where they can truly benefit patients.

The peptide conversation is changing, and I think that’s a very good thing. 👏

I’ll be watching closely as the FDA makes its final decisions.

I hear this more often than I wish I did.“I went to my doctor. I went to my gyno. No one could really help me.”Then a wo...
08/17/2026

I hear this more often than I wish I did.

“I went to my doctor. I went to my gyno. No one could really help me.”

Then a woman comes to me years into feeling exhausted, disconnected from herself, sleeping poorly, struggling with libido, and wondering if this is just what getting older feels like.

This review really stayed with me because she described going from feeling “blah, tired, old” to feeling more energetic than she did in her mid-30s.

That’s the part of menopause care that matters to me.

Not chasing perfection. Not making women feel like something is wrong with them. Just helping them feel like themselves again.

08/14/2026

Here’s something I tell my patients every day:

Don’t focus on losing weight.
Focus on keeping your muscle.

As we age—and especially during perimenopause and menopause—we naturally lose muscle unless we actively work to preserve it.

Two of the most powerful tools?
🥩 Eating enough protein.
🏋️ Resistance training consistently.

Your future self will thank you for every bit of muscle you protect today.

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