Jun 5, 2025 | Articles, Hormones, Peptide Therapy, Women's Health
Introduction If you’re a woman over 35 and you’re feeling exhausted, moody, or like your body just isn’t cooperating anymore—you’re not alone. Hormone imbalances, misdiagnoses, and metabolic dysfunctions are common, but they’re often brushed off as “normal aging.”...
Jun 4, 2025 | Podcast Episodes, Women's Health
Managing PCOS with GLP-1 Medications: A Holistic Approach to Hormone and Metabolic Health Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is more than just a reproductive condition—it’s a complex metabolic disorder that affects millions of women worldwide. At its core, PCOS is...
Jun 4, 2025 | Articles, Hormones, Women's Health
Navigating midlife hormonal changes can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling a demanding career and personal commitments. If you’ve heard about hormone therapy for women but aren’t sure what it really means or if it’s right for...
Jun 3, 2025 | Articles, Women's Health
Author: Joe Miller, Founder of 1st Optimal Introduction When most people think of hormones and women’s health, estrogen often takes center stage. However, testosterone plays a critical role in women’s overall health and well-being. For women, particularly those...
May 30, 2025 | Articles, Fitness, Men's Health, Mental Health, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Why 7,000 Steps a Day Might Be the Key to a Healthier, Longer Life By Joe Miller, Founder of 1st Optimal For decades, we’ve been told that 10,000 steps a day is the golden number for health and longevity. But where did this number come from, and is it really necessary...
May 26, 2025 | Articles, Diet & Nutrition, Gut Health, Women's Health
Introduction: From Green Smoothies to Gut Struggles By Joe Miller Founder of 1st Optimal Imagine eating clean, training hard, and still feeling bloated, foggy, and exhausted. That was the reality for thousands of high-performing women in their 40s and 50s — including...
