Jun 17, 2025 | Articles, Gut Health
🧠 Why Your Gut Is the Control Center of Your Health By Joe Miller, Founder 1st Optimal Most people think of the gut as just a digestive organ. But in reality, your gastrointestinal (GI) system controls far more than food breakdown and nutrient absorption. It governs... 
Jun 17, 2025 | Hair Growth
Considering hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? It’s smart to weigh the benefits and potential side effects, like its impact on your hair. Many women wonder, “Does HRT help with hair loss, or could it make things worse?” This article clarifies the... 
Jun 16, 2025 | Men's Health
It’s incredibly frustrating when you’re doing all the “right” things—eating clean, exercising consistently—yet stubborn weight clings on, or that persistent fatigue just won’t lift. For many driven women, the missing link isn’t a lack of... 
Jun 13, 2025 | Coaching, Hormones, Performance, Podcast Episodes, Sleep Health
By Joe Miller | Founder, 1st Optimal In today’s fast-paced, always-on world, high achievers often find themselves trapped in a cycle of overperformance, fatigue, and declining health. But what if the very drive that propels success is also sabotaging your longevity,... 
