10 Things I Used in 2025 That Changed My Health & Well-Being

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I hope your New Year is off to a great start. Today, I hope to share a quick, hopefully helpful blog post. “Things I Used in 2025 That Changed my health & well-being.”As a Midlife 54-year-old Wife & Mom, who’s had a full hysterectomy. Recently, I shared my experience with Everlywell, a blood test that screens for 83 biomarkers and provides a comprehensive review of your health markers. It’s impressive, and you can learn more about it HERE. Something I found awe-inspiring was that I was 10 years younger than my chronological age. Who doesn’t want to hear that? I attribute much of that to the products I take, and I try to eat as clean as possible and stay active.

10 Things I Used in 2025 That Changed My Health & Well-Being

Protein Shakes

Muscle Milk Protein Shakes

Muscle Milk Protein Shakes help me meet my protein intake goals. I shoot for 100 grams.

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Copper Water bottle

Copper water bottle-Essential for keeping/getting your Minerals in your water, essential to get a made in the USA bottle. This Ayurvedic copper water bottle is designed to energize your water naturally. For maximum benefit, store water overnight (6–8 hours) and drink first thing in the morning to support digestion, metabolism, and vitality. Shop the bottle HERE

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Think High Protein Bars

Think High Protein bars creamy peanut butter, zero sugar, 20 grams, Gluten Free.

Another way I reach my daily protein: a mid-morning or afternoon snack. I think they taste like a (dryer version of a Reese peanut butter bar), not as sweet and drier. My Mom didn’t like it, but she really does like sweet stuff. Shop Bars HERE

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Menopause relief

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Need Help with Aging Parents? A Place for Mom

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Today I am chatting with you about A Place for Mom. One of the things about midlife we don’t talk about often is becoming caregivers for our parents, which can be hard to navigate.

Many of you know we lost my stepdad in January. He was the only grandfather my boys knew on my side and had been with my mom for 22 years. They live in Las Vegas, with no family living close by. I live in Utah, and my siblings live in California. This meant our mom was alone, with no family or husband. We had to act quickly to help my mom relocate, deal with family affairs, her health issues, and the emotions of the loss. I found out about A Place for Mom a couple of months after, having to navigate this part of midlife that nobody talks about enough. I thought this info needed to be shared as it could help someone else dealing with this in the upcoming months.

Navigating Care

When my stepdad passed away, I suddenly found myself navigating care decisions for my mom, and I had nowhere to start. I now had to make fast decisions about what to do. I will not only take care of my dad’s last days and business affairs but also relocate my mom to Tuah to be closer to family. Although my mom can live and function on her own and she still has specific home needs as well as medical care.

I wish I had known about A Place for Mom back then. They make the process so much easier by helping families find senior living or home care options that fit their needs. All at no cost to families. It’s an incredible service and resource for caregivers, especially during those overwhelming moments when every decision feels heavy.

Living in different states

Even if family members live in different states, A Place for Mom’s advisors offer expert guidance to help families navigate the process from wherever they are. Which takes so much off your plate so you can concentrate on your loved one more. Learn more at aplaceformom.com.

About A Place for Mom

A Place for Mom has helped 2M+ families. They can help yours, too, with over 400+ local advisors who are trusted experts. They have 20+ years of experience helping families. In addition to their expert advisors, they also have so many resources for caregivers on their website to help navigate the process.

Visit aplaceformom.com to learn more.

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Midlife Helper: A Daily Water Drink

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I hope you had an amazing April and that your May will be full of blessings and pretty weather. The way these Spring months are flying by, it will be the 4th of July before we know it! Can someone push the slowdown button? My mom always said, “Wait until you get older. The time goes by even faster, so enjoy all the moments.” Boy, was she right!

Today, I wanted to share a quick Midlife Helper: a daily water drink. This drink is perfect for skin, metabolism, health, and cravings. It gives you energy and hydrates. ( Please remember I am not a Doctor, I am just sharing something that works for me.) OX, D’Arcy

Midlife Helper: A Daily Water Drink

1 La Croix I like lime

1 scoop collagen- I like dressing your truth by Carol Tuttle

One scoop electrolytes– I like Empowered Electrolytes by Empowered Aging

1 scoop Chia seeds

1 cup of ice water

One cup of Ice

Stir and enjoy. If it’s too sweet, use a bigger cup and add more water. I’ll sometimes add more water as I drink.

Benefits

–Collagen– healthy Hair, skin, and nail support. I like Carols because it’s NON-GMO and filler-free

–Greens– Get your daily allowance of Greens & helps to detox

–Mix Hers -is 100% natural, zero calories, hormone-friendly

–Electrolytes– Support healthy Nutrient absorption, energy levels, joint flexibility, and muscle building. Includes 9 Essential Amino acids to support Brain health

–Chia Seeds– 8g fiber, 4g Omega 3 ALA

The daily Scoop fitness greens—by the trusted lab—is a thermogenic and energy-support formula containing 2500 mg of greens, superfoods, reds, and prebiotic fiber. It helps with fat burning, provides immune support, and heightens focus.

All things we need help with in midlife …. If I find mixing it all in one drink helps me to get it all in, and then I can enjoy my

Detox water drink RECIPE HERE, and my beloved iced tea for the rest of the day.

My daily smoothie:

Flaxseed, chia seed, collagen, super greens, protein powder, and almond butter,

Coconut milk, Fresh fruit, Spinach, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda View a favorite Recipe HERE

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Life After a Hysterectomy: My Midlife Journey

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy September! I can’t believe how fast August flew by. How are we almost into Fall? I decorated a little bit for Fall yesterday. Have you decorated for Fall yet? If you’ve followed me for a little bit, you know our son got married last week. I’ve been sharing our wedding week on Instagram, and I’ll share a blog post here soon. The wedding was truly magical, and we couldn’t have had a better time.

For today’s post, I am sharing a quick minor update after my Hysterectomy last year on how I get some of the nutrients my body needs in midlife. I’ve been very open about my midlife journey and shared some other posts below if you need a little catch-up.

I hope you enjoy today’s quick read, OX

Life after a Hysterectomy

It’s been almost a year since I had a hysterectomy. I’ve been open about this journey, the good, the bad, etc.

My health has been a journey, and a few of the essential items I incorporated into my diet that have helped tremendously have been… Adding a good source of probiotics, protein, fiber, calcium, greens, and collagen is essential. And a quality Supergreens powder makes it even easier to get those nutrients in. Finding a way to get it all in a smoothie (the libra in me likes a shortcut).

Earth Chimp is a vegan Protein with 1 billion probiotics (per 2 scoops), NO sugar added, NO added Salt, Nao Dairy, NO Gluten or Soy, NO GUM, and NO Erythritol.

Recipe:

I make, as directed on the bag, water ice, and I add 1/3 heavy cream

One scoop of Greens,

Scoop of Collagen

One tablespoon of flaxseed

1 Tablespoon of Chia seeds and a handful of Spinach and apple slices

Depending on the smoothie :

I’ll add peanut butter & banana, Fresh berries & carrots, and other fruits and veggies.

I use Earth Chimp chocolate, unflavored, and Vanilla

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I have this every day after my walk, around 11ish, as I intermittently fast!

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Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife

Hello Pretty ladies,

Happy Good Friday and start of Easter weekend as well as Spring Break.

We’re heading to Church services this evening and leaving for Spring break on Tuesday.

This week’s Friday blog post took a turn. I was going to share a fabulous Spring outfit. Then, after yesterday’s Live with Suzanne, I realized so many of you wanted to know what supplements I’ve been taking and some of the items I’ve been using that have helped me on this midlife journey.

Please note that I am not a Doctor. I have seen Doctors and hormone replacement Doctors, and I’ve done a lot of research. These are just some of the items I’ve been taking and have found to work for me. Having had a hysterectomy in September of last year, I genuinely feel the best I’ve felt in years. I’ve been taking several of these items for years and added a couple to the mix in the last 3-4 months.

A little Health Journey info

I am not doing any HRT at this time and have not since around 2020. While this did work for me back in 2016-2019, while in the stages of pre-menopausal, I felt great, and it helped me tremendously to feel better and to get that hormonal weight I’d gained off.

I noticed after that 3rd year going into 4 I wasn’t feeling like myself, probably because the stages of Menopause were changing, and I also am assuming this was the time I probably started having tumor issues and wasn’t aware. Now, 2020 -2022 was a hard time for the medical field. Which we are all aware of.

Because of this, I stopped doing HTR and started looking into more supplements that could help while in this stage of midlife and Menopause. This is a tiny part of my journey in midlife and a peek at my Midlife helpers & Supplements I take in midlife.

I shared some of my Hysterectomy journey Here and more of my Midlife Journey Here. I discussed our last LIVE Midlife Helpers in these Highlight Videos and this Instagram Live.

Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife

I get many supplements from Piping Rock ( I am not sponsored, nor is this an ad). I love how affordable this brand is for high-quality supplements that must have

No Artificial Color
No Artificial Flavor
No Artificial Sweetener
No Gluten
No Lactose
No Milk
No Preservatives
No Soy
No Wheat
No Yeast
Non-GMO

Supplements I take from Piping Rock

Essentials for Midlife

Fish oil 1000 mg—I use the one by Piping Rock—Omega-3 Fish Oil Lemon Flavor, 1000 mg, 240 Quick Release Softgels. Piping Rocks Fish Oil contains EPA and DHA, two omega-3 fatty acids that help support and maintain the health of the cardiovascular system. ** Each quick-release soft gel contains 1400 mg per serving of our fish oil and is purified to eliminate Mercury and other heavy metals. With the convenience of only taking one daily, what’s stopping you?

Maca 3200 Mg-Superfood of the Incas.= Maca is an exotic herb used by men for centuries. The Latin name for this highly regarded plant is “Lepidium meyenii,” and it is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru. Grab Piping Rock’s Maca capsules today and get the equivalent of 4800 mg of this herb! Husband also uses this Supplement.

Ultra Magnesium Complex with Plus D3 (Cal 1000mg/Mag 500mg/D3 1000IU) – Piping Rock Ultra Calcium Magnesium plus D3 brings three research-backed bone support nutrients together in one great product!** Magnesium supports bones by promoting peak mineralization.** Calcium and D3 work hand-in-hand to help you and your healthy lifestyle. Get peak quality and value with Piping Rock Ultra Calcium Magnesium Vitamin D3 today!

MSM 1000mg is an organic sulfur and one of the most abundant minerals in the human body. It can be obtained nutritionally by consuming plant foods such as Brussels sprouts, asparagus, legumes, and kale. The MSM content of the food is highly dependent on the sulfur content of the soil. MSM plays a role in collagen production and is often used synergistically with glucosamine and chondroitin in joint support supplements.

Midlife Helpers for Health & Beauty

Sea Kelp– 225 Mcg Iodine source (I have a deficiency)

E 1000IU-Vitamin E is a vital antioxidant and one of many essential vitamins that the body cannot produce alone. This essential nutrient is naturally present in many nutritious foods, such as nuts, seeds, and green vegetables. A Vitamin E supplement can provide additional support for a healthy lifestyle.

Horsetail Booms 800mg Horsetail is a group of grass plants from the Equisetacae family that has existed for 400 million years. Referred to as a “living fossil,” this plant has been used throughout history in traditional wellness practices.

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Supplements I use from other brands

Vitamin D3 50,000 (once a week or 5000Iu daily if you can’t get the weekly one)- I get this from my Doctor.

K2-7 is essential to take along with your magnesium and Vit D-

Dime Microbiome skin supplement – with Prebiotics & probiotics –

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Biosil-ENERATES & PROTECTS COLLAGEN – Collagen Generator increases collagen levels by activating collagen production and protecting existing collagen from degradation.

Woman’s Probiotics -Powerful Digestive & Immune Supplement: Our daily probiotic for women, containing 50 billion CFUs from 16 clinically proven strains, helps support digestive and immune health.

Goli Supplements

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Goli– Ashwagandha gummies- Ashwa gummies are made with ingredients that support many incredible benefits! They’re made with KSM-66® Ashwagandha Root Extract to help reduce stress and promote relaxation and sleep quality, support sexual function in women who need a boost, support memory and concentration, and Vitamin D to support a healthy immune system, and more!

Heath Boosters I use

Huge & Grace -Hydrate & Detox Drink

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Our proprietary formula ensures a luminous complexion and boosts energy while guarding against oxidative stress and toxins. Experience a new era of self-care and enjoy a revitalized spirit that empowers your every step.

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The Trusted Lab – Daily Scoop Fitness Greens, Sleep gummies, Happy Gummies and Collagen

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Armra Colostrum Immune Revival—super foods protect, regenerate, and strengthen. It helps with stomach bloat, clearer skin, and hair regrowth. Save 10% with code DARCYVANDENBERG10. This product has been a game-changer for me. It does offer all it says it does.

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Sleep helpers

Pure Cherry juice concentrate- (I get mine at a local cherry farm)

I use one tablespoon in a lime Lacroix

The Trusted Lab– Sleep Gummies

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May you have a beautiful Easter Sunday full of God’s love and blessings✝️🙏🏻 and a great rest of the week. Thank you for stopping by and reading.“ Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife”

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Having a Hysterectomy at Midlife Tip

Having a Hysterectomy at Midlife Tips.

“Healing in a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity.”

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Today, I am sharing a little about my hysterectomy. I am one-week post-operation and feeling pretty good. I could return to some normal activities by how I feel now, yet I know I could do damage and set myself back. It’s also not recommended by the doctors as a hysterectomy is a 6-week healing process… So, I am still taking it easy, reminding myself to rest and let my body fully heal. That’s so hard for us busy “doer” types.

Health Update:

One week today post operation ✔️, I shared a touch about having a Hysterectomy a couple of weeks ago on my live with Suzanne @crazyblondelifeblog. If you want to watch, it’s in the feed HERE. I had a large tumor in my uterus (more prominent than a grapefruit or baby’s head) and an enlarged uterus. The surgery went well, although much longer than estimated. It took 51/2 hours (average Complete Hysterectomy takes 2.5-3 hours). The surgeon also told my family it was one of the most complex surgery she’s ever done.

I have a high pain tolerance, and honestly, I wasn’t in much pain from the Hysterectomy. I was tired, it hurt to go potty, and I had mild cramping. The worst pain was in my shoulder, and I mean horrible pain. What I learned was called shoulder strap, and it’s prevalent after surgery, from the gas that they pump into you for the surgery, which travels up and settles in the shoulder when they set you up. Man, oh man, does it hurt! I wish I had known this was a thing, and I could have prepared, but knowing if I took some gas X, it would have gone away much faster. For me, it took about day 5 to get relief.

Upcoming updates:

I will share more updates and how I feel as the weeks go on, in case you are curious about or may consider having a hysterectomy. It was surprising to learn that 50% of women must have a Hysterectomy. Another big concern is a hysterectomy sends you straight into menopause. I am 51 and haven’t had a period in over a year, maybe two years; I believe I am already in menopause or hopefully past it. I’ll keep you updated as time goes on with the after-effects of a Hysterectomy. I’ve shared my prior Hormone Journey Here

I feel so blessed in many ways…

My surgeon knew I wanted a complete hysterectomy, and I wanted laparoscopic/ vaginal surgery with a 6-week recovery versus the abdominal way with a 12-week recovery.

Blessing #1: God is good, and always in complete control🙏🏻

#2Blessing The Surgeon listened and worked hard to give me what I wanted -versus doing what was easier for them.🙏🏻♥️

Blessing #3: I was scared of surgery as I have never had one… Power of Prayer🙏🏻 from Family and friends. I had complete peace the day before and the day of surgery 🙏🏻♥️

Blessing #4 NO Cancer

#5 Blessing: fantastic family and friends sending love, prayers, meals, and flowers🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻 I feel so loved!

Blessing #6 Forced to slow down, which has allowed me to work on things for my business♥️

Blessing #7: I woke up😂

A quick couple of Tips:

-Communicate with your Doctors and surgeon! If you don’t feel you’re getting what you want or need, get a 2nd opinion.

– Ask a lot of questions???

-Make sure they hear you and your concerns!

What I’ve been living in after surgery

—Spanx Air essentials—

What I’ve been living after surgery. These air essentials are buttery soft, easy to pull on, and come in several styles and colors. I feel blessed to be a @spanx partner and have several sets. This set is the New Spiced color🍂🎃

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Hydrate & Fiber Mocktail with Liquid IV

Hydrate & Fiber Mocktail with Liquid IV🥒

Hello Pretty Ladies,

Happy Sunday, I hope you’re having a beautiful Sunday. We’re having yet another snowy day in Utah. I don’t know about you, but I need a warm sunny vacation. Today’s “In the kitchen with D’Arcy” Sunday Recipe:🥒🍋🥒🍋🥒🍋 🥒 “Hydrate & Fiber Mocktail with Liquid IV” It’s a great recipe to get you ready for that warm sunny vacation. It helps hydrate and adds fiber, which can help you lose weight while adding many other great benefits that drinking water daily provides.

Here’s a great Hydrating & added Fiber Mocktail recipe using Liquid IV that tastes yummy, adds extra fiber to your diet and helps Hydrate your skin. “Drinking water is like washing out your insides.”

🍋🥒Hydrate & fiber water recipe:

-Water Pitcher

-Cocktail shaker

-Water

-Ice

-Juice of 1 lime

-1/2 cucumber sliced

-Mint (about 12 leaves) muddle if wish✔️

-2 Tablespoons Chia seed

-1 packet of Liquid IV cucumber mojito mix

Add all ingredients to a pitcher & Stir! Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, fill it with water, add a packet of Liquid Iv, and shake. Pour in glass (I added a decorative Ice cub) and garnish with Lime, cucumber & mint. Enjoy🥒

Make it a cocktail: Add a shot of Rum🥒🌿

Did you know what drinking water can do for you?⬇️

Water is essential for the kidneys and other bodily functions.

When dehydrated, the skin can become more vulnerable to skin disorders and wrinkling.

Drinking water instead of soda can help with weight loss.

Benefits of Liquid Iv :

2-2.5x faster Hydration than water alone.

3x the Electrolytes

Five essentials Vitamins

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Here are 15 benefits of drinking water

1. It lubricates the joints

2. It forms saliva and mucus

3. It delivers oxygen throughout the body

4. It boosts skin health and beauty

5. It cushions the brain, spinal cord, and other sensitive tissues

6. It regulates body temperature

7, The digestive system depends on it

8. It flushes body waste

9. It helps maintain blood pressure

10. The airways need it

11. It makes minerals and nutrients accessible

12. It prevents kidney damage

13. It boosts performance during exercise

14. Weight loss

15. It reduces the chance of a hangover

Benefits of adding Chia Seeds:

Adding Chia seed Omega-3 adds 8 grams of fiber and Omega-3’s ALA per serving. Talk about a powerhouse. Chia seed and a nutritional punch into a small serving. You can add to baked goods, smoothies, yogurt, and much more. I like adding it to my daily water intake by making “Hydrate & Fiber Mocktail with Liquid IV” or my Detox Water Recipe.

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Midlife, Hormones, and How I deal with it!

Please note I am not a Doctor. This is my personal plan and Journey. See your physician before adding any supplements to your diet.

This is 49, Looking and feeling good over 40! Shop my look HERE

Bioidentical Hormones

Testosterone 2 Troches
Progesterone- Rx 150 mg.

Supplements: My Dr. Subscribed These are medical grade Supplements

Dim once a day to helps with conversion to Estrogen.(CDGEstroDIM)
Vitamin D
Vitamin B12 injection 1 week
Multivitamin/energy
Vitamin C (integrative)
Nu Adapt (stress Reduction ) helps with cortisol level

Supplements I take on my Own:

-Goli Apple Cider Vinegar

-Biotin

-Celltrient protect cellular support

-Vitamin E (if I am going to be in a lot of suns)

-Magnesium (which you need to absorb the Vitamin D)

-Collagen daily in my coffee (I love this one)

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The Joys of Midlife! I started noticing a change about 42. Not ever having a weight gain issue, I was slowly gaining about 5 LBS a year. ( no matter what I did, I couldn’t lose it) My energy wasn’t what it used to be, I wasn’t sleeping as well as I used too and my skin was so dry. ( I did not have hot flashes, and I still had a regular period)

I would ask my OBGYN to check my thyroid and hormones. (Which she said was fine) That I was experiencing the joys of aging. At 44, I wouldn’t say I liked that answer, I had gained 15-17 LBS that I couldn’t lose, and I knew my body… something was up.

I researched and heard about Bioidentical Hormone therapy replacement Doctors. They do a more extensive blood panel and really look at all of the hormone levels. More info HERE

Tip: When looking for Hormone Replacement Therapy, Doctors make sure they are Bio-Identical specialists and, most importantly, they do the Saliva test and the blood work. The saliva test also checks your cortisol level. ( how and when your body handles stress) More HERE High Cortisol can lead to Stubborn Belly Fat! Cortisol can help control blood sugar levels, regulate metabolism, help reduce inflammation, and assist with memory formulation. It has a controlling effect on salt and water balance and helps control blood pressure.

The following simple tips may help to moderate cortisol levels:

Lowering stress. People trying to lower their cortisol levels should aim to reduce stress. …
Eating a good diet. …
Sleeping well. …
Trying relaxation techniques. …
Taking up a hobby. …
Learning to unwind. …
Laughing and having fun. …
Exercising.

Turning a long story short… As a result, I took the replacement therapy My Doctor prescribed for me at that time. Therefore within 3 months, my skin looked amazing, my energy was back, I was sleeping normally, and BEST of all, 12lbs came off without trying. 🎉

I did Whole30 that November and lost 16 more pounds and keep it off as a result.

Fast forward to covid… Hormone replacement scripts ran out, no bloodwork, and my Doctor moved. Lots of Family Cooking and a 49th Birthday… Therefore All the weight is back, and so are the Symptoms above.

As a result, I researched new Doctors and found Dr. Kat At Renewal. Her practice is in Salt Lake City, and I love her. Dr. Kat is who Prescribed the above plan. I’ve been retaking Hormone replacement for the last 20 days or so. Remember, Hormones take 30-90 days to start seeing results. I will give you an update in the future.

Follow my daily Journey on Instagram stories as I share my diet, How the hormones are working, and what I do for exercise. Instagram HERE

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In addition to Hormones, I started Whole30 4 days ago, and I have been walking 5-8 miles a day for 7 weeks. However, I’ll keep you posted on my journey on Instagram and do an updated blog post in the future. In conclusion, I hope I helped shed some light on Midlife, Hormones, and How I deal with them!

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