VIEW IN BROWSER Dr. Valorie March 4th, 2026 Copper Peptide: Beauty or Bogus? In this issue Copper Peptide: Beauty or Bogus? Simon Says My Menopause Missed any newsletters? Check out the Progress Your Hormones newsletter archive Copper Peptide Magic for Your Skin or Money Down the Drain? Dr. Valorie Davidson What is GHK-Cu? GHK-Cu stands for glycyl-L-histadyl-L-lysine-copper (try saying that five times real fast or even once lol). It is a naturally occurring peptide that binds to copper. It is...
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VIEW IN BROWSER Dr. Valorie February 18th, 2026 In this issue What's Happening GLP-1 Weight Loss Medication Friend or Foe? Simon Says My Menopause GLP-1 Weight Loss Medication Friend or Foe? Dr. Valorie Davidson Over the last year, I have gotten numerous questions about GLP medication for weight loss. In the beginning, I was hesitant about them, wanting to wait to get more information, potential side effects, and possible long-term consequences. What Seems Promising: 1. Metabolic Repair...
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VIEW IN BROWSER Dr. Valorie Read Previous Newsletters February 18th, 2026 In this issue What's Happening GLP-1 Weight Loss Medication Friend or Foe? Simon Says My Menopause GLP-1 Weight Loss Medication Friend or Foe? Dr. Valorie Davidson Over the last year, I have gotten numerous questions about GLP medication for weight loss. In the beginning, I was hesitant about them, wanting to wait to get more information, potential side effects, and possible long-term consequences. What Seems Promising:...
26 days ago • 7 min read
VIEW IN BROWSER Dr. Valorie February 4th, 2026 Menopause Malaise Trapped Between “It’s Normal” and “This Sucks” In this issue What's Happening Menopause Malaise Trapped Between “It’s Normal” and “This Sucks" Simon Says My Menopause What's Happening? I think it is fair to say that menopause is not just about hot flashes, night sweats, and the end of periods. But I think many of us are surprised about how deeply menopause can affect our bodies, mood, sleep, metabolism, and even our sense of...
about 1 month ago • 17 min read
VIEW IN BROWSER Dr. Valorie February 4th, 2026 Menopause Malaise Trapped Between “It’s Normal” and “This Sucks” In this issue What's Happening Menopause Malaise Trapped Between “It’s Normal” and “This Sucks” Simon Says My Menopause What's Happening? I think it is fair to say that menopause is not just about hot flashes, night sweats, and the end of periods. But I think many of us are surprised about how deeply menopause can affect our bodies, mood, sleep, metabolism, and even our sense of...
about 1 month ago • 13 min read
VIEW IN BROWSER Dr. Valorie January 21st, 2026 Switch It. Flip It. Kick It. Swap It. Change It. Why Changing HRT Is Not A Simple Swap In this issue What's Happening Why Switching Estrogen Isn't a Simple Swap Simon Says My Menopause Right now, the menopause/perimenopause and hormone space has a gap: Doctors: short visits, limited time, and communication with clunky patient portals Social media: oversimplified, fear-based, dramatic, and often wrong information Courses: static, kinda boring,...
about 2 months ago • 8 min read
VIEW IN BROWSER Dr. Valorie January 21st, 2026 Switch It. Flip It. Kick It. Swap It. Change It. Why Changing HRT Is Not A Simple Swap In this issue What's Happening Why Switching Estrogen Isn't a Simple Swap Simon Says My Menopause Right now, the menopause/perimenopause and hormone space has a gap: Doctors: short visits, limited time, and communication with clunky patient portals Social media: oversimplified, fear-based, dramatic, and often wrong information Courses: static, kinda boring,...
about 2 months ago • 14 min read
VIEW IN BROWSER Dr. Valorie January 6th, 2026 In this issue What's Happening HRT Gone Wrong Simon Says My Menopause HRT Gone Wrong Dr. Valorie Davidson Over the course of my career, many women have sought me out for a second opinion about their hormone therapy. These women were not opposed to HRT. In fact, they were hopeful HRT would be helpful. However, something didn’t quite go as they expected. The results weren’t what they were looking for, or they began experiencing side effects that...
2 months ago • 8 min read
VIEW IN BROWSER Dr. Valorie January 6th, 2026 In this issue What's Happening HRT Gone Wrong Simon Says My Menopause HRT Gone Wrong Dr. Valorie Davidson Over the course of my career, many women have sought me out for a second opinion about their hormone therapy. These women were not opposed to HRT. In fact, they were hopeful HRT would be helpful. However, something didn’t quite go as they expected. The results weren’t what they were looking for, or they began experiencing side effects that...
2 months ago • 12 min read