CellMed Clinics

10/14/2026

“I’m finally managing my weight instead of gaining and losing the same 5 pounds.”

She went on:

“I’ve increased my protein, I’m eating more frequently, and I’m actually noticing which foods affect me — and how.”

THIS is the win.

Not starving.

Not another restrictive diet.

Not obsessing over every pound on the scale.

She’s learning how to work with her body instead of constantly fighting against it.

For many women in perimenopause and menopause, nutrition is only part of the conversation. Hormonal changes can affect body composition, muscle mass, appetite, sleep, energy, and how we feel in our bodies.

When we combine individualized hormone care with intentional nutrition, the goal becomes bigger than simply losing weight.

It’s understanding your body well enough to manage your health for the long term.

Optimized hormones + better nutrition + understanding your own body.

That’s a very different approach than another diet.

10/14/2026

To my early morning patients today, thanks for getting down with the birthday vibes coming from my consult room.

10/13/2026

“My va**na feels like a can of Pringles.”

Well… that was a new description for me. 😂

I giggled when she said it, but I also knew exactly what she meant.

Dry. Really dry.

And it’s an experience many women have even when their systemic estradiol level is technically “within the normal range.”

Here’s something important to understand:

A blood level doesn’t always tell us what’s happening at the tissue level.

Vaginal and vulvar tissues are highly estrogen-responsive. A woman can have an estradiol level that looks acceptable on paper and still experience va**nal dryness, burning, irritation, discomfort with s*x, urinary symptoms, or recurrent infections.

This is why I don’t treat a lab value in isolation.

Labs are useful. They give us important information and help guide treatment.

But your symptoms are data too.

If the lab says you’re “fine,” but your va**na says Pringles can, I’m going to listen to both.

Because the goal isn’t just to get your numbers into range.

The goal is for you to actually feel well.

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

“MY CHOLESTEROL IS NORMAL.”

Great.

But cholesterol is not the only cardiovascular risk marker.

Homocysteine is an independent marker associated with cardiovascular risk — even when cholesterol levels look good.

And taking a statin doesn’t make homocysteine irrelevant.

Homocysteine is an amino acid produced during normal methionine metabolism. When levels are elevated, it can be a clue to look deeper at factors such as:

• Folate, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6 status
• Kidney function
• Thyroid function
• Genetics and methylation pathways
• Medications and other contributors

This is one of the reasons I don’t believe cardiovascular health should be reduced to:

“What’s your cholesterol?”

A normal cholesterol panel — or a prescription for a statin — doesn’t automatically mean we’ve evaluated the whole cardiovascular picture.

Your LDL is one piece of the puzzle.
It isn’t the entire puzzle.

Know your numbers. Understand what they mean. And look beyond simply being “in range.”

10/09/2026

If you take a statin medication, there’s something I think you should know.

Statins don’t just affect cholesterol.

They inhibit the mevalonate pathway your body uses to produce cholesterol — and that same pathway is involved in the production of CoQ10, an important compound for mitochondrial energy production.

As a result, statin therapy can lower circulating CoQ10 levels.

Does that mean everyone taking a statin needs to supplement CoQ10? The research isn’t definitive.

But in my opinion, every person prescribed a statin should at least understand the potential effects of the medication they’re taking.

You should know why you’re taking it.

You should understand the potential benefits.

You should understand the risks and side effects.

And you should know what nutrients and physiologic pathways may be affected by long-term use.

Then you and your physician can make an informed decision about whether something like CoQ10 supplementation makes sense for you.

Informed consent shouldn’t end when the prescription is written.

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

New here? Let me introduce myself. 👋

I’m Dr. Darla L Logan, a naturopathic physician specializing in endocrinology, hormone health, and metabolic medicine.

And if you’re a woman who’s been told that your fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, poor sleep, or disappearing libido are simply part of getting older…

I want you to know there’s more to the conversation.

I’ve built my practice around a belief that guides how I approach patient care:

Your symptoms are clues. Not inconveniences to dismiss.

I work with women navigating:

✨ Perimenopause and menopause
✨ Hormonal imbalances
✨ Unexplained fatigue and brain fog
✨ Weight gain and metabolic changes
✨ Thyroid concerns
✨ Changes in sleep, mood, and s*xual health

But here’s what I want you to understand about my approach.

I don’t believe every symptom is caused by hormones.

I don’t believe every woman needs hormone replacement therapy.

And I certainly don’t believe every woman needs the same treatment plan.

I believe in asking better questions, investigating what’s happening, and developing a plan based on the individual sitting in front of me.

Sometimes hormones are part of the answer. Sometimes they’re only part of the picture.

My goal is to help women understand their health, make informed decisions, and feel empowered as they move through midlife and beyond.

Here on my page, you’ll find medical education, honest conversations about women’s health, and my clinical perspective on treatments, trends, and the questions women are asking.

And yes, I’ll occasionally challenge conventional thinking. 😉

📍 I see patients in Phoenix, Arizona, and offer telemedicine consultations for eligible patients located throughout Arizona.

Ready to get some answers?

Schedule a comprehensive hormone assessment through the link in my bio.

And if you’re new here, I’d love to know:

What’s one symptom or health question you wish someone would take more seriously?

10/08/2026

After more than 15 years and thousands of regenerative medicine cases, I’ve noticed something I can’t ignore:

I have yet to see a case of non-traumatic frozen shoulder in my practice where low hormone levels weren’t part of the clinical picture.

And I’m talking about both women and men.

Does that mean every frozen shoulder is caused by low hormones? No.

But when someone develops a frozen shoulder without an injury or obvious mechanical cause, I don’t just look at the shoulder.

I look at the person attached to it.

Hormones. Metabolic health. Inflammation. Thyroid function. Tissue health. Recovery capacity.

Because sometimes the painful joint is where the problem shows up — not where the whole story begins.

If nobody has asked why your frozen shoulder developed in the first place, that may be a question worth asking.