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27/10/2026

“My wife told me I should come in.” 👀

Sometimes one person prioritizing their health gets the whole household asking questions.

Traci Eliszewski, NP, sees it in her practice. Women come in with difficult menstrual cycles, perimenopause symptoms, or postmenopausal concerns. Then a friend reaches out. Sometimes a husband schedules a visit, too.

And what surprises people? Realizing that things they've gotten used to, like poor sleep, are worth talking to a provider about.

Ready to take the next step? https://forumhealth.com/request-appt/

26/10/2026

A single hormone measurement is a snapshot.

But hormones don't stay frozen in place throughout the day.

The DUTCH test uses dried urine samples collected across the day to look at certain hormones and their metabolites, giving functional medicine providers another tool for understanding hormone patterns alongside symptoms, health history and other testing.

Our guide explains what DUTCH testing measures, how it works and where it may fit into a broader hormone evaluation →

https://forumhealth.com/blog/dutch-test-understanding-your-hormones-just-got-easier/

Test your hormones with the DUTCH test. Get the help you need with Forum Health.

25/10/2026

Before you toss the seeds from that Halloween pumpkin, give them a second look. 🎃

Pumpkin seeds pack a surprising amount into a small bite, including magnesium, zinc, healthy fats and fiber.

Roast them. Toss them on a salad. Add them to granola. Or just eat them by the handful.

We're breaking down 4 reasons pumpkin seeds deserve a spot in your fall snack rotation →

https://forumhealth.com/blog/four-reasons-to-eat-pumpkin-seeds-this-season/

Learn about the health benefits of pumpkin seeds in time for the fall season. Schedule an appointment with Forum Health today!

23/10/2026

What do your evening lights have to do with your sleep? 💡

Bright light at night can delay melatonin production, making it harder for your body to recognize when it's time to wind down.

Emily Rodriguez, CNM, APRN, shares a simple habit her family uses as the days get shorter: turning down the lights and sometimes having dinner by candlelight.

Try swapping bright overhead lights for softer, warmer lighting in the evening. It's a small change that can help support your natural sleep-wake cycle.

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23/10/2026

♻️ Antibiotic. Relief. Then another UTI. ♻️

For women caught in that cycle, clearing the current infection and understanding why the next one keeps happening are two different problems.

Hormonal changes, the vaginal and gut microbiome, bacterial biofilms, immune factors and other underlying issues may all be part of the bigger picture.

Our bladder health specialist walks through 7 possible drivers of recurring UTIs and why a deeper evaluation can matter →

https://forumhealth.com/blog/why-do-utis-keep-coming-back/

Recurrent UTIs aren't bad luck -- they're a signal your body's ecosystem is off. [The Bladder Expert], Jana Rogers APRN, breaks down the [7 root causes of recurrent UTIs] and how to finally stop the cycle.

22/10/2026

Why does stress seem to hit harder during perimenopause?

As estrogen and progesterone fluctuate, changes in mood and sleep can make an already stressful week feel even more exhausting.

Emily Rodriguez, CNM, APRN, explains why your health history matters when discussing hormones and stress, including past illnesses, infections, and environmental exposures.

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21/10/2026

Quick reminder that Tara Scott, MD, FACOG, FAAFM, NCMP has a free Hormone Code Masterclass tomorrow, Thursday October 22nd at 7pm ET / 6pm CT / 4pm PT.

If you’ve been wanting real answers about why you feel the way you do, this is the one to show up for, and it’s also the first step if you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to work with Tara and her team.

Here’s the link 👉 https://bit.ly/4B9GeYG

21/10/2026

Your bladder responds to hormonal changes, too.

⭕ Urgency.
⭕ Frequency.
⭕ Waking up at night to go.
⭕ Burning without an active infection.
⭕ Recurring UTIs.

For some women, these symptoms begin or become more noticeable as estrogen changes during perimenopause and menopause, but the hormonal connection is often overlooked.

Our bladder health specialist explains what estrogen has to do with the urinary tract and why treatment isn't always one-size-fits-all →

https://forumhealth.com/blog/bioidentical-hormones-bladder-health/

Hormones and bladder function are more connected than most women realize. The Bladder Expert, Jana Rogers APRN, breaks down how estrogen decline affects the bladder, what bioidentical hormones can and cannot do for urinary symptoms, and when hormone eva...

19/10/2026

Eight speakers. A wide range of clinical expertise.

At the 2026 Midwest Functional Medicine Symposium, discussions spanned gut-brain health, personalized oncology, thyroid and metabolic care, hormone health, peptides, and emerging treatment protocols.

Thank you to our speakers for bringing their research, clinical experience, and perspectives to the stage:

🔹Folasade Bangali, MBA, DPT
🔹Jim LaValle, R.Ph., C.C.N.M.T., DHM, DHPh
🔹Traci Eliszewski, NP
🔹Tyler Jenema, Director of Pharmacy
🔹Anne Hill, ND
🔹Lindsey Berkson, DC, DACBN
🔹Sri Ganeshan, MD
🔹Kristen Reynolds, MD

Presented by Forum Health in partnership with Power2Practice.

19/10/2026

Tara Scott, MD, FACOG, FAAFM, NCMP is hosting a free Hormone Code Masterclass live on Thursday, October 22 at 7pm ET / 6pm CT / 4pm PT.

So if you didn’t get a chance to make the last one, or you had to drop off early, or you just want to come back through it again and catch the things you missed the first time, come join us!

She’ll be covering which hormones actually get missed and why “normal” on your labs is not the same as optimal for your body.

Here’s the link to save your spot 👉 https://bit.ly/4B9GeYG