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Candy appears front and center in every grocery store by late August, launching a continuous stretch of office treats, p...
10/20/2026

Candy appears front and center in every grocery store by late August, launching a continuous stretch of office treats, parties, and holiday baking that lasts right through the New Year. 🍬

Late-afternoon and evening cravings are often driven largely by biology, though stress and habit play a part too. A low-protein breakfast, long gaps between meals, or a short night of sleep can raise ghrelin (the hormone that signals hunger) and lower leptin (which signals fullness). These shifts build through the day, so by mid-to-late afternoon many people feel a stronger pull toward quick-energy foods like sweets and refined carbs.

Our free guide, Mastering Your Cravings, explains what your cravings are signaling and walks through the small daily habits that tame them before the holidays get busy.

Download the guide at https://na2.hubs.ly/H086VXs0, or book a visit with our registered dietitians at https://na2.hubs.ly/H086VWD0

World Menopause Day is October 18, and this year the International Menopause Society is focusing on chronic pain in midl...
10/17/2026

World Menopause Day is October 18, and this year the International Menopause Society is focusing on chronic pain in midlife. 💗

In 2024, researchers described the "musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause," a cluster of symptoms that can include joint pain and stiffness, loss of muscle mass, loss of bone density, and progression of osteoarthritis. It's estimated that more than 70% of women experience musculoskeletal symptoms during the menopause transition, and about 25% are significantly limited by them.

Changes in estrogen are thought to play a major role, alongside aging and other factors. Estrogen influences muscle, bone, and joint tissue, so these changes often show up together.

Evidence-based ways to support your musculoskeletal health:
• Strength training: Resistance exercise a couple of times a week helps maintain muscle mass and supports bone health. 🏋️‍♀️
• Protein: Getting enough protein throughout the day, especially alongside strength training, supports muscle maintenance. 🥗
• Joint load: For people with excess weight, even modest weight loss reduces the load on the knees. Studies estimate about 4 pounds less force per step for each pound lost.

If joint pain is limiting your daily life, talk with your care team. Pain in midlife is common, but it's not something you have to accept as "just aging."👟

View our in-network insurance partners and book your virtual appointment at https://na2.hubs.ly/H086VCq0.

Darker October mornings can make it harder for your body to wake up. Morning habits can influence your energy, appetite,...
10/13/2026

Darker October mornings can make it harder for your body to wake up. Morning habits can influence your energy, appetite, and blood sugar, and a few small cues can help set the tone for your day. ☕

Your body clock (circadian rhythm) responds to several cues, including light, movement, and meal timing. A short morning routine can support it in just a few minutes. 🌅

Try this low-effort sequence:
• Light (2 minutes): Step outside soon after waking, even on an overcast morning. Outdoor light is far brighter than indoor light and is the strongest cue for keeping your circadian rhythm on track.
• Movement (2 minutes): Do a few squats, calf raises, or a simple stretch. Muscle contraction increases glucose uptake in muscle, partly independent of insulin, which can help with blood sugar regulation.
• Hydration (2 minutes): Drink a glass of water. Fluids are a reasonable way to start the day, and you can still have your coffee afterward if you like.

Small daily habits add up over time. Our medical doctors and registered dietitians can build a routine around your schedule and your labs. Visit https://na2.hubs.ly/H086VCh0 to view our in-network insurance partners and schedule.

10/08/2026

Busy Fall evenings don't have to mean take out. Follow our 3 step meal planning method to ensure you have dinner on hand, no matter the night 🍽️

After menopause, your ovaries make far less estrogen, and most of your estrogen is produced in fat tissue. 🧬That's one r...
10/05/2026

After menopause, your ovaries make far less estrogen, and most of your estrogen is produced in fat tissue. 🧬

That's one reason metabolic health matters so much. According to the American Cancer Society, excess weight after menopause raises breast cancer risk, and higher insulin levels are thought to play a role. Alcohol raises risk too. 🍷

The good news is that many of the same habits that keep your blood sugar steady also support long-term health. The ACS recommends 150 to 300 minutes of moderate activity each week. And talk with your care team about the right mammogram schedule for you.🩺

October marks both Menopause Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we're focusing on how shifting hormones, insulin, and lifestyle intersect. Our NC doctors and dietitians build personalized plans around your specific labs and medical history. View our in network insurance partners and schedule at https://na2.hubs.ly/H086VC20. We can usually get you in this week!

October is Menopause Awareness Month. 🍂 Perimenopause often starts in your late thirties or early forties, lasting anywh...
10/01/2026

October is Menopause Awareness Month. 🍂 Perimenopause often starts in your late thirties or early forties, lasting anywhere from four to ten years before your final period. For most women, those years go entirely unexplained.

Hot flashes are rarely the first sign. Instead, you might notice 3 AM wake-ups, unexplainable joint aches, stubborn weight around your middle, or deep afternoon fatigue—even when standard lab work comes back "normal." 🔍

These are not isolated issues. Shifting estrogen directly impacts your sleep, stress hormones, and how your body processes blood sugar.

Our team of NC doctors and dietitians connects these dots to build a care plan around your actual life. Visit our website to view our in-network insurance partners and and schedule your first virtual visit at https://na2.hubs.ly/H0822B40. 💻 In most cases, we can see you the same week!

If you've already met your deductible this year, care costs less in October than it will in January.Most major North Car...
09/30/2026

If you've already met your deductible this year, care costs less in October than it will in January.

Most major North Carolina plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and Aetna, cover preventive lifestyle medicine visits. For patients who have hit their deductible, the remaining visits of the year often carry little or no out-of-pocket cost. That resets on January 1 for many.

Q4 is also the hardest stretch of the year to manage alone. Holiday travel and weeks of disrupted routine go better with a clinician already in your corner than with a resolution in six weeks.

Visit https://na2.hubs.ly/H07w1h40 to view our in-network insurance partners and book before the year closes.

09/30/2026

Did your bloodwork come back "normal" despite afternoon crashes? Fasting glucose and A1C are the two tests ordered most often, and in women they can both read normal while post-meal glucose runs high. Here's what to do next.

09/27/2026

The school year rearranged your day, and your blood sugar noticed! Recalibrating your routine does not require perfection—just a few intentional adjustments. Here is how to rebuild meal timing around a September calendar.

How fast you eat changes your glucose response to the same meal.Eating quickly delivers a large carbohydrate load to the...
09/25/2026

How fast you eat changes your glucose response to the same meal.

Eating quickly delivers a large carbohydrate load to the small intestine in a short window, which produces a sharper glucose rise than the identical meal eaten over twenty minutes. Fullness signals run on a delay of roughly fifteen to twenty minutes, so a fast eater often finishes before satiety registers.

The intervention is simple! Put the fork down between bites, and take one meal a day away from a screen.

Our registered dietitians work on the mechanics of eating alongside what goes on the plate. Visit https://na2.hubs.ly/H07w1g00 to view our in-network insurance partners.

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