Dr. Paige

Drop a question and pass along to your girls over 35.

Estrogen is the queen hormone when the topics of perimenopause and menopause enter the chat! Fluctuations and decline in estrogen are the hallmark of this period (though not the only change of course). They affect function through every system within the body and YOUR body expresses these changes uniquely. Learn more from the book “The New Menopause” by Mary Claire Haver, MD.

Happy Father's Day! Nothing like a sunny day by the water.

Menopause treatment conversation continued! What questions do you have? Have you ever tried any of these methods?

Let’s talk about Hormone Testing!

Yes - there are treatments available for (peri)menopause! Swipe through and ask your questions below.

Menopause and Postmenopause edition! What questions do you have?

(Peri)menopause basics ✔️Let’s talk about it!

thank you for creating this graphic! Can you imagine the number of women being referred to all different types of specialties for unnecessary testing because there are not enough primary care doctors who understand menopausal physiology and up to date guidelines? Not to mention only have the time to deal with "one or two complaints at a time"?

Menopausal Hormone therapy is a treatment used to relieve symptoms of menopause. It adds the female hormones that are at a lower level as you experience those fluctuations and decline leading up to menopause. Unpredictably falling levels cause a range of physical, cognitive and emotional symptoms - temperature changes, mood swings, brain fog, bone and muscle pain, energy changes, body composition changes, vaginal dryness. What questions do you have?

Happy Earth day!

Some sunshine goes a long way for your health. Especially when it's Florida sun 😉Throw back to my conference a few weeks ago. And thankfully today in Ohio we’ve got a little bit of sunshine!

Aren’t all the health benefits of time in nature interesting - the joys of the parasympathetic nervous system.
-Lower blood pressure
-Decreased cortisol levels (which are storage signals for calories as fat among other stubborn effects when out of balance)
-Decreased anxiety, increased calm
-Decreased depression, increased endorphin release
-Increased ability to concentrate
-Reduced irritability

Sign me up!

Part about what I love about medicine is the BIG picture view of health. And there is nothing that affects our Whole Health like Mindfulness. Focusing on the present and tuning into our various senses — without judging how we feel and what we think — can be both liberating and frustrating (because it ain’t easy). What’s your favorite way to get mindful?

Happy Easter from the girls and I 💙Easter came up so quickly this year didn’t it?! I hope you are enjoying this day filled with family and friends.

Happy National Doctors’ Day to me! 🤣💙🩺 Thank you for you! You allow me the honor of having the most fulfilling, stimulating, fun, frustrating, growth-producing career. (Because life is multi-faceted right?) So worth it! And so grateful!

Real talk! Some women skate through this transition. For some it causes life-altering changes. Don’t compare your road to someone else’s and think your body “should” be behaving differently. It’s tempting, but not fruitful. The more you know, the more you can develop your confidence in navigating this transition. What questions can I answer for you?

Walking is SO undervalued. Have you heard people talking more about it lately? That plus Spring time has made me want to reevaluate my walking time. (And get cute hiking shoes, truth be told.) There’s nothing like a walk with the kiddos, but also nothing like a walk without them too. Lol. It’s such a great stretch for me to practice mindfulness - breathing in the fresh air, feeling the pavement under my feet, seeing the wide-open sky, telling my brain to stop chatting with me - all subtle ways that ground and nourish the senses. ; )

Perimenopause/menopause can be a tumultuous journey of physical and emotional changes that aren’t always clear cut. It can also be a time for self-discovery, growth and stepping into your own. What questions do you have?

Saturday art night by the teenager. 🩷🖌️🎨👩🏼‍🎨

All these terms right?! What questions do you have about the basics? Where are you in your (peri)menopausal journey?

An extra hour of daylight can do a body good! Spring is right around the corner. The conference I was at started at 7am and ended at 9pm (what are these people thinking?!). But at least there were a few breaks to steal the sight of a palm tree. Can’t complain! How are you enjoying your extra bit of daylight??

Use this post as your breath of fresh air checkpoint! A walk in nature (even just outside the office building) goes a long way for your health. Whether in warm weather areas OR winter in Ohio - every bit of fresh air, bright sunshine and every blue sky goes a LONG way.

Aren’t all the studied health benefits of time in nature interesting?
-Lower blood pressure
-Decreased cortisol levels (which are storage signals for calories as fat among other stubborn effects)
-Decreased anxiety, increased calm
-Decreased depression, increased endorphin release
-Increased ability to concentrate
-Reduced irritability

Sign. Me. Up.

Why do you think time in nature is so beneficial to health? Where’s your favorite place outdoors to spend time?

We are still self-lovin for A Dozen Days of Self Love! Today is about giving back to yourself. Give yourself a simple gift today - free, cheap or expensive. Enjoy it. It’s fun splurging on yourself every once in a while! Check out my new arm candy 😂 xoxo from the sunshine state! Also my gift to myself today was REST - woke up with a fever and very thankful for the opportunity to tank up on fluids, vitamins, some good ol’ elderberry and let my immune system do its thing. : )

Early spring break - check! I’m in a sunnier state this week and loving every minute of it. Are you in on a Dozen Days of Self Love with us?! Today is all about me time - a few minutes by the pool, some time by the beach. If you are not already doing it, you can jump in at any time. This is not a “I’m behind because I missed a day kind of thing.” We will walk you through fun, small ways to show yourself love in support of all areas of your Whole Health. What’s your “me time” today?!

A Dozen Days of Self Love has been so fun so far!! Are you in on it with us? (It’s a self-paced self love challenge where we walk you through some small fun ways to show yourself self-love in all areas of Whole Health!) Let’s talk about self love and spiritual health. When was the last time you prayed, meditated, or sat in quiet? Or if that’s not your speed, try learning something new you’ve always wanted to learn that you’ve been craving… Whatever feeds your soul! What are you up to today?

In the spirit of our Dozen Days of Self Love, let’s talk about self image. I think aesthetics are just as much a part of the wellness process as getting a massage, exercising, or eating a healthy diet… It’s about you feeling better! Don’t get me wrong, it's totally possible to love yourself exactly how you are. It’s also totally possible to love yourself AND not be excited about the facial aging process. Emface is your non-surgical ticket to rewinding the clock a bit - looking like the natural you- without needles, toxins and downtime. A fast, comfortable treatment that's easy enough to do on your lunch break! AND we have a surprise - a new treatment area is coming soon. What do you think about it?

Are you in on A Dozen Days of Self Love with me? We will walk you through some small fun ways to show yourself self-love in all areas of Whole Health! DM us the word “love” and we’ll send you the info! One area of Whole Health is mental health. How are you prioritizing you? Taking a well deserved nap, having a dance party in the kitchen, or cuddling up with your furry kiddos ; ) Which is what I’m doing with sweet Zoe today. Swipe to see her evening attire 😂

Extra lovin’ on my support system today! When I think of health, healthy relationships are definitely a big part of it. Are you in on A Dozen Days of Self Love? We will walk you through some small fun ways to show yourself self-love in all areas of Whole Health! DM us the word “love” and we’ll send you the info! A huge part of self-love for yourself is surrounding yourself with people who uplift you 💗Shout out your support system in the comments!

Happy Valentine's Day! Flashback to when I bought these flowers for myself a while back. Lol. See how social media can fool ya? I am feeling lots of love and ready to give lots of love to the people around me. 💝

Whether you’re spending today with your significant other, family, friends, or even by yourself… Make sure you show yourself a little extra love today. Are you committed to a Dozen Days of Self Love in February? Comment love and we will send you the info!

Anyhoo - give a shout out to your valentine in the comments!

Self love is such a big topic. What does it bring to mind? Froofroo, critical, not sure what it even means? Caring for yourself, showing yourself love can be a foreign concept for many of us, but it’s a BIG deal to your health. Let’s give it a test drive with a Dozen Days of Self Love! DM me the word “love” and we’ll send you the info!

Know what this is? My eyes not used to seeing sunlight and I’m here for all the squinting 😂

It’s gorgeous out today here in Ohio. I’m so thankful to feel the sun on my skin. How are you enjoying your day today?