Nurses Know Life | RN Wellness

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POV: your doctor says your hormones are "normal" but you're awake at 3am and your cycle is unrecognizable 😅 Nobody told you this: perimenopause is NOT diagnosed by one lab test. One normal FSH doesn't rule it out. The trend matters more than the number — always. I break down what FSH, estradiol & TSH actually tell you (and what they can't) in this week's Know Your Labs episode 🎧 Search "Know Your Labs" on Spotify #perimenopause #womenshealth #hormones #knowyourlabs #labwork

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Wired and tired at the same time? 😮‍💨 New research worth knowing about: a 2026 systematic review of 21 human studies (including 9 randomized trials) found magnesium supplementation was associated with reduced anxiety and depressive symptoms — especially in people who were actually low in magnesium. A few honest caveats, because that's how we do things here: • The researchers call this preliminary evidence — promising, not proof • It worked best as an adjunct, alongside conventional care — not instead of it • Form and dose matter, and magnesium interacts with certain medications Which brings me back to what I always say: test first, don't guess. A simple lab can tell you whether magnesium is even your issue before you spend a dime on a bottle — and you can order labs right through my site at nursesknowlife.com. check out the wellness shop! If you and your provider decide it's worth trying, I keep professional-grade options in my Fullscript Wellness Shop — third-party tested, no junk fillers, the same dispensary I use with clients. Not medical advice — just what the science is saying, and a nudge to have the conversation. 🤍 #magnesium #womenswellness #knowyourlabs #nursesknowlife #mentalhealthmatters

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“I thought I just had to deal with menopause.” I recently had a conversation with a woman who was experiencing menopause symptoms and genuinely believed there wasn’t much she could do. And I wonder how many other women feel the same way. The disrupted sleep. Hot flashes. Mood changes. Feeling different in your own body. You know menopause is a normal part of life, so you assume feeling miserable must be part of it too. But natural doesn’t mean you have to suffer through every symptom without support. There are evidence-based treatments for menopause symptoms, including hormonal and nonhormonal options. Lifestyle changes can help support overall wellness, too. And while supplements aren’t a replacement for proven menopause treatments, some may have a role in supporting individual nutritional needs. The hard part? Knowing where to start without spending hours researching everything yourself. That’s one reason I created Nurses Know Life. 🌿 I wanted women to have an easier way to explore wellness products, self-directed lab options, and personalized support when they want it. Through our Fullscript-powered Wellness Shop, you can browse nurse-curated supplement collections and everyday wellness essentials without needing to schedule an appointment first. And if you’d rather talk through your individual situation, personalized wellness services are available, too. You deserve options, not another overwhelming Google search. 🌿 Explore the Nurses Know Life Wellness Shop at www.nursesknowlife.com/wellness-shop Wellness supplements are not established treatments for hot flashes or other menopause symptoms. Consult your healthcare professional about effective treatment options and before starting supplements, especially if you take medications. #NursesKnowLife #MenopauseSupport #Perimenopause #WomensWellness #WellnessShop