Energize Health and Hormones

10/23/2026

You’ve had your cholesterol checked, opened the results, and found yourself looking at a collection of numbers and abbreviations. Perhaps your LDL is a little high. Your HDL looks good. Your triglycerides fall somewhere in between. So, how concerned should you be? The answer depends on how those numbers fit into your overall health. Follow the link below to read the full story.

Dr. Lauren Bence, MD | Energize Health & Hormones You’ve had your cholesterol checked, opened the results, and found yourself looking at a collection of numbers and abbreviations. Perhaps your LDL is a little high. Your HDL looks good. Your

10/19/2026

We spend a lot of time talking about how to feel better as we age: maintaining muscle, protecting bone health, keeping hormones in balance, and supporting cardiovascular health. But sometimes an important part of healthy aging is much simpler. It means preventing an illness that can take a painful toll on our health, independence, and quality of life. Shingles is one of those illnesses. Read this article by following the link below.

Why Shingrix deserves a place in the conversation about preventive health after 50 Dr. Heidi Queen, MD | Energize Health & Hormones We spend a lot of time talking about how to feel better as we

10/15/2026

In our new video Dr. Queen discusses bone-density testing and emerging assessment technologies, the importance of identifying potential nutritional deficiencies, and the role of exercise, balance, and individualized treatment in reducing fracture risk. She also explains why understanding your bone health earlier in life can help inform decisions for the years ahead. Her message is clear: healthy aging isn’t about turning back the clock. It’s about preserving the health and function that help us live life on our own terms.

Watch Dr. Heidi Queen’s presentation to learn why bone health deserves a place in the conversation about women’s health at midlife and beyond. >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-B5UwlyEPY

10/12/2026

Creatine has moved well beyond the weight room. Increasingly, women in perimenopause and menopause are hearing that this popular supplement may help preserve muscle, support bone health, and promote healthier aging. Some recommendations make it sound like an essential part of every woman's supplement routine. But what does the research actually tell us?

Creatine is one of the more extensively studied sports supplements, and researchers have examined its effects in postmenopausal women, including women at risk for osteoporosis and age-related muscle loss. Read this article by following the link below.

Dr. Heidi Queen, MD | Energize Health & Hormones Creatine has moved well beyond the weight room. Increasingly, women in perimenopause and menopause are hearing that this popular supplement may help preserve muscle, support bone health, and promote

10/09/2026

Menopause doesn't happen in isolation. Changes in sleep, mood, energy, and intimacy can affect both partners, yet many people have little guidance on how to navigate the transition together.

New research highlights the need for better menopause education for male partners. We explore how listening, open communication, practical support, and appropriate medical care can help couples approach this stage of life with greater understanding. Read this article by following the link below.

Dr. Heidi Queen, MD | Energize Health & Hormones Menopause is a significant transition in a woman's life, but its effects don't always stop with her. Changes in sleep, mood, energy, sexual desire, and physical comfort can influence

10/05/2026

Join us for a fun and inspiring day all about owning your health and happiness as you thrive at midlife! Dr. Heidi Queen, MD will be speaking at the Be Well Natural Medicine event, an inspiring day of women’s health education, expert insight, and meaningful connection designed to help you thrive through midlife and beyond.

This year’s symposium brings together leading voices in integrative and functional medicine, nutrition, fitness, nervous system health, and women’s wellness to explore the real changes happening in the body during perimenopause, menopause, and the years beyond. Together, we’ll look at the science, the symptoms, and the practical tools that can help you feel more informed, more supported, and more empowered in this chapter of life. Learn more and sign up by following the link below.

Thriving at Midlife: A Women's Health Symposium Saturday, October 10, 2026 10:00 AM–2:30 PM Arrival & sign-in begin at 9:30 AM Acqua Hotel in Mill Valley CA Your ticket includes the full symposium, refreshments, lunch, expert-led sessions, and take-home resources.

09/28/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Lauren Bence to Energize Health & Hormones. With her emergency medicine background, primary-care experience, and personal understanding of the complexities families can encounter in healthcare, Dr. Bence brings another valuable perspective to the team. Read this article by following the link below.

If you're looking for a more personal approach to primary care in Marin County, we invite you to visit our website and learn more.

A new physician joins the Energize team, bringing broad clinical experience and a thoughtful approach to personalized primary care. Energize Health & Hormones (EH&H) is pleased to welcome Dr. Lauren Bence, MD, to the practice as a primary care physician. Her arrival marks another step in the evoluti...

09/18/2026

Bone health changes significantly during the menopause transition, when the decline in ovarian hormones can accelerate bone loss and alter fracture risk. Understanding when to screen, how to interpret a DXA result, and where hormone therapy, nutrition, exercise and bone-specific medications fit into the picture can help women make more informed decisions about protecting their skeleton for the decades ahead. Follow the link below to read this article.

Dr. Queen works with women to look at menopause in the context of the whole person—including hormones, metabolic health, nutrition, cardiovascular risk, muscle and bone health. Call (415) 548-7901 to learn more and to schedule your appointment today.

Dr. Heidi Queen, MD | Energize Health & Hormones Dr. Heidi Queen takes a comprehensive approach to women's health that extends well beyond treating individual menopause symptoms. Bone health is an important part

09/14/2026

The menopause transition is more than a change in reproductive hormones—it is a time when cardiovascular, metabolic, bone, thyroid and other aspects of health can shift, too. Knowing which questions and tests may be appropriate can help women and their doctors build a clearer picture of health in midlife rather than dismissing every new symptom as “just menopause.” Follow the link below to read the full story and to download your MIDlife Health Conversation Checklist >> energizehealthandhormones.com/the-midlife-health-checkup-which-labs-and-screenings-are-worth-discussing/

09/11/2026

Mood changes during perimenopause can be surprisingly disruptive, affecting sleep, emotional well-being, concentration, relationships, and the feeling of being like yourself. New research suggests that women who use systemic hormone therapy for appropriate menopause-related indications may also experience meaningful improvements in mood and sleep, particularly when symptoms are more severe to begin with. Read this story by following the link below.

Dr. Heidi Queen, MD | Energize Health & Hormones For many women, the most unsettling part of the menopause transition isn't a hot flash. It may be the sudden feeling that something about them has changed. They may