by Dr. Francesca LeBlanc | May 16, 2024 | HORMONES
Does a coveted good night’s sleep sometimes feel like an elusive dream? Tossing and turning through the night, the frustration of poor sleep is an all-too-familiar feeling for many women I see. It’s not just about the grogginess or the struggle to stay...
by Dr. Francesca LeBlanc | May 10, 2024 | NUTRITION
Now, this goes without saying, but the foods you eat play a critical role in your weight loss efforts. Nutrients, or lack thereof, can significantly impact hormonal balance, affecting everything from metabolism to mood. For example, foods rich in phytoestrogens, like...
by Dr. Francesca LeBlanc | May 2, 2024 | HORMONES
For the longest time, I was under the impression that worries about insulin were reserved exclusively for those diagnosed with diabetes. That belief held strong until my experience after my daughter’s birth drastically changed my outlook. Today, I want to share...
by Dr. Francesca LeBlanc | Apr 25, 2024 | HORMONES
The connection between high cortisol levels and trauma is crucial to understand. Stress and traumatic events affect the body more than you know. Particularly, the endocrine and nervous systems. You know cortisol as the “stress hormone.” I talk about it A...
by Dr. Francesca LeBlanc | Apr 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
As women, we’re versed in the narrative of puberty and the rollercoaster that is our reproductive years (at least I hope…). But there’s a lesser-discussed chapter that awaits at the peak of this whirlwind: perimenopause. Often misunderstood and even...
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