Melissa Ash Health Coaching

Happy Memorial Day! This is a great podcast if you have the time today.

Ep. 597 “Estrogen Is Protective”– Dismantling 25 Years of Hormone Fear and Cancer Misinformation with Dr. Jordan Emont | Menopause, Perimenopause, Estrogen Podcast Episode · Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+ · May 23 · 1h

Health coaches aren’t perfect either — and our labs can often tell us a lot about why we’re feeling the way we’re feeling.

In midlife, things like ferritin, thyroid function, inflammation, and hormones can all start shifting, which is why it’s so important to take a deeper look at your numbers and advocate for additional testing when needed.

I’m sharing my own recent lab results, the symptoms I’ve been experiencing, and the changes I’m making to support my health naturally. ✨

Looking at My Blood Work Through an “Optimal” Lens I recently had blood work done, and while many of my results technically fell within the “normal” lab ranges, several markers stood out to me when viewed through a more optimal, functional lens—especially considering how I’ve been feeling lately.Some of the symptoms I’ve been experiencing ...

Feeling fatigue in perimenopause? It might not be your hormones!

Ferritin & Fatigue in Perimenopause: The Missing Piece Many Women Overlook If you’re in perimenopause and feeling constantly tired, foggy, or easily depleted, one commonly overlooked lab marker to check is ferritin—your body’s stored form of iron.Ferritin gives us a clearer picture than standard iron labs alone. You can have “normal” iron levels on paper, yet sti...

If weightlifting is not part of your current lifestyle, I'm curious about what's preventing you from incorporating it... Please comment below