The Eclectic Healing Room

07/13/2026

🌿 Dr. Tammy's Menopause Minute #6

# # That 2 PM Crash Isn't Just in Your Head.

Do you ever feel like you hit a wall every afternoon?

Around 2 or 3 PM...

Your energy disappears.

Your brain feels foggy.

You lose motivation.

You crave sugar or caffeine just to get through the rest of the day.

Many women assume this is simply part of getting older.

But your afternoon crash may actually be your body's way of telling you that something deserves a closer look.

Several factors can contribute to that daily energy slump, including:

💜 Changes in stress response

💜 Blood sugar fluctuations

💜 Sleep quality

💜 Hormonal changes during menopause

💜 Ongoing inflammation

Your body is incredibly intelligent.

Instead of fighting against your symptoms, try getting curious about them.

They may be pointing you toward something important.

💬 I'd love to hear from you...

**What time of day do you notice your energy drops the most?**

Morning?

Afternoon?

Evening?

Leave your answer in the comments.

— Dr. Tammy Broadway

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07/13/2026

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07/07/2026

🌿 Your hormones don't work alone... and neither should your healthcare.

Many women think menopause is **only** about hormones.

But your body is much more connected than that.

Your hormones, gut health, and inflammation are constantly communicating with one another.

When one system is out of balance, it can influence the others.

That may contribute to symptoms like:

✨ Bloating

✨ Fatigue

✨ Brain fog

✨ Mood changes

✨ Food sensitivities

✨ Poor sleep

✨ Stubborn weight gain

This is one reason I take a whole-person approach rather than focusing on a single symptom.

When we understand how these systems work together, we can make more informed decisions about supporting your health.

Your body isn't working against you.

It's communicating with you.

💬 Comment **GUT** if you've noticed digestive changes, bloating, or food sensitivities since entering menopause.

I'd love to hear what you've experienced.

— Dr. Tammy Broadway

🌿TEST DON'T GUESS🌿

07/01/2026

🩺 "My doctor said my labs were normal... so why do I still feel awful?"

It's one of the most common things I hear from women.

"I've been told everything looks normal."

Yet they still struggle with:

💜 Exhaustion

💜 Poor sleep

💜 Mood swings

💜 Brain fog

💜 Weight gain

💜 Anxiety

💜 Hot flashes

Here's something important to understand...

**Normal doesn't always mean optimal.**

Conventional lab testing is excellent for identifying disease.

Functional Medicine asks a different question:

🌻"Why are you experiencing these symptoms in the first place?"👀

Instead of looking only for disease, we look for patterns that may be contributing to how you feel every day.

That includes looking at areas such as:

✔ Hormone balance

✔ Cortisol patterns

✔ Stress response

✔ Gut health

✔ Inflammation

✔ Lifestyle factors

Your symptoms deserve to be heard—not dismissed.

If you've ever been told everything was "normal," but deep down you knew something still wasn't right...

💬 Comment **NORMAL** below.

I'd love to know...

**Have you ever been told your labs were normal even though you didn't feel normal?**

— Dr. Tammy Broadway

🌿TEST DON'T GUESS🌿

06/26/2026

Sleepless Nights, struggling with menopause?

06/25/2026

06/17/2026

💜 You're Not Crazy. You're Not Broken. And You're Not Alone.

Many women quietly struggle through menopause feeling like they have lost themselves. They don't feel happy. They don't feel motivated. They don't feel attractive. And worst of all...

They don't feel understood.

I want to tell you something that every woman deserves to hear: You are not broken. Your symptoms are not a personal failure. Your body is communicating.

When women finally receive advanced testing and begin understanding what is happening inside their body, something incredible occurs. They stop blaming themselves.
They stop feeling ashamed. They stop believing they're imagining things. Instead, they gain clarity.

Functional Hormone Testing may help uncover:
✨ Hormone pathway dysfunction
✨ Stress response imbalances
✨ Cortisol irregularities
✨ Mood-related patterns
✨ Contributors to bloating and digestive issues

Benefits:
✔ Clarity and understanding
✔ Personalized recommendations
✔ Improved confidence
✔ Better health decisions
✔ Hope for the future

👇 If this message resonates with you, comment "ME".

06/14/2026

😴 Why Are So Many Women Exhausted By 2 PM Every Day?

One of the most common complaints I hear from women is:

"Dr. Tammy, I crash every afternoon."

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone.

You wake up tired.

Push through the morning.

Rely on caffeine.

And by mid-afternoon...

Your energy disappears.

Many women assume they need more sleep.

Others blame stress.

Some think they're just getting older.

But often there's a deeper story.

Your hormones and stress response system work together every single day.

When those systems become imbalanced, your body can struggle to produce consistent energy.

That's where Functional Hormone Testing can be so valuable.

Instead of guessing, we can evaluate patterns that may help explain:

✨ Low energy
✨ Poor sleep
✨ Brain fog
✨ Mood swings
✨ Weight gain

Benefits:

✔ Understand your cortisol patterns
✔ Learn what may be contributing to fatigue
✔ Identify hidden hormone imbalances
✔ Create a personalized strategy
✔ Gain confidence in your health decisions

You deserve more than temporary fixes.

You deserve answers.

👇 Comment "ENERGY" if you'd like more information about Functional Hormone Testing.

06/12/2026

🔥 What If Your Menopause Symptoms Aren't "Normal" After All?
Have you ever left a doctor's appointment feeling more frustrated than when you arrived?
You explain the exhaustion.
The hot flashes.
The mood swings.
The bloating.
The weight gain.
The poor sleep.
And after all that, you're told...
"Everything looks normal."
I want you to know something important:
Just because your symptoms have become common doesn't mean they're normal.
Many women in peri-menopause, menopause, and post-menopause spend years believing they simply have to tolerate feeling miserable because they've been told it's "part of aging."
But what if your body is trying to tell you something?
What if your symptoms are actually clues?
One of the reasons I love Functional Hormone Testing is because it helps us uncover what conventional testing often misses.
Instead of guessing, we gather meaningful information about:
✨ Hormone pathways
✨ Cortisol and stress response
✨ Mood-related hormone patterns
✨ Energy production
✨ Gut and inflammation markers
Benefits of Functional Hormone Testing:
✔ Understand WHY you feel exhausted
✔ Discover what's driving mood swings
✔ Gain insight into bloating and weight gain
✔ Stop wasting money on random solutions
✔ Create a personalized path forward
The best part?
You can complete the test from the comfort of your own home.
No guessing.
No confusion.
Just answers.
👇 Tell me below:
What symptom frustrates you the most right now?