Elaine Unger – Essential Health Natural Wellness Clinic

Navigating Mood Changes in Perimenopause & Menopause: A Functional Medicine Approach

Fatigue, Health, Hormones, Nutrition, Sleep, Stress, Weight loss / Elaine Unger

If you’ve been feeling like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster, struggling with mood swings, anxiety, depression, or brain fog, you are not alone. The transition from perimenopause to menopause is one of the most hormonally complex phases in a woman’s life. These changes can leave you feeling like a stranger in your own body, but […]

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Conquering Perimenopausal & Menopausal Weight Gain: A Functional Medicine Approach

Health, Hormones, Nutrition, Stress, Weight loss / Elaine Unger

Have you noticed stubborn weight gain that won’t budge no matter what you do? You’re not alone! The transition from perimenopause to menopause brings significant hormonal changes that can slow metabolism, increase fat storage (especially around the midsection), and make weight loss feel impossible. The right strategies will allow you to reclaim control over your

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Surviving Perimenopause

Health, Hormones, Weight loss / Elaine Unger

Perimenopause is one of life’s most underestimated curveballs—a sneaky hormonal rollercoaster that can leave even the most poised among us wondering if we’ve suddenly become a walking soap opera. But fear not, dear reader! This is not a death sentence for your youth or vitality. Instead, it’s a transitional phase that—if tackled with the right

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Unlocking Vitality: The Benefits of Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy from a Holistic Functional Medicine Perspective

Health, Hormones, Weight loss / Elaine Unger

Why Women Are Turning to Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy The conversation around hormonal health has evolved from a taboo subject to an empowering movement, enabling women to take charge of their well-being. Hormonal fluctuations can impact nearly every system in the body, influencing metabolism, brain function, mood, energy, weight, and even long-term disease risk. Bio-identical hormone

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Getting to the Root Cause of Your Symptoms

Allergies, Detox, Fatigue, Sleep, Stress / Elaine Unger

The key to achieving optimal health and healing from chronic symptoms and/or conditions is finding the ROOT CAUSE! Over the years, I have had thousands of patients report symptoms that have not gone away despite their best efforts because the root cause was not discovered. Our bodies are designed to heal and thrive well in

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10 Surprising Truths You Don’t Know About Your Hormones

Hormones, Weight loss / Elaine Unger

What if I told you that evidence-backed science and a dash of common sense are what we need to live to our highest potential at any age. All the hormones in your body are designed to work together. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that if one is altered or deficient, it will affect the

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Signs Your Adrenals Are Calling for Help

Hormones, Sleep, Stress, Weight loss / Elaine Unger

Here are some telltale signs that your adrenals are calling for help: If you are waking up in the middle of the night, say 2:00 AM, and are wide awake feeling like you’re up for the day. If you are feeling increased anxiety and your daily life and activities feeling like they are 10 out

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You are in Perimenopause… Now What?

Leave a Comment / Hormones / Elaine Unger

You are between the ages of 35-50 and are experiencing some of the following symptoms that are hijacking your health- ✓ Insomnia ✓ Weight gain ✓ Brain fog ✓ Fatigue ✓ Irregular cycles ✓ Hot flashes ✓ Night sweats ✓ Mood swings ✓ Increasing PMS ✓ Headaches ✓ Joint pain and stiffness ✓ Hair loss You

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Do These 5 Things to Boost Your Metabolism in Perimenopause and Menopause

Leave a Comment / Food, Health, Hormones / Elaine Unger

If you have entered the phase of Perimenopause or Menopause, you may have noticed a shift in your metabolism. The tricks that used to work in younger years no longer budge the scale. But fear not; your body has changed, and you can take control of your metabolism with the proper daily habits! Here are

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Is Low Progesterone the Cause of Your Anxiety, Insomnia, and Weight Gain?

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Estrogen gets all the glory when it comes to hormones but Progesterone is an unsung hero. I often describe Progesterone as the “sweetheart” hormone. Progesterone is the sleep through the night, feel peaceful, and calm hormone. Progesterone, like estrogen, is produced by the ovaries as well as the adrenal glands. It is more common for

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