Functional Health Support with Cindy

Wellness and self-care is not a luxury… it’s a necessity.
I’ll be honest with you — I’m opening up my calendar.
If you’re a woman in your 40s, 50s, or beyond and your body feels like it’s changing the rules on you — the sleep, the weight, the energy, all of it — I can help.
I’m Cynthia, a retired RN of 39 years and a certified holistic health coach. I work with women one-on-one to untangle what’s really going on and build a plan that actually fits your life.
I’m opening 5 spots this month for a free discovery call — no pressure, just a real conversation about where you are and where you want to be.
Comment or message me "READY" and I’ll send you my calendar link. 💛

This photo was from a night last month when I was sleeping under red light because menopause had my sleep and hormones feeding each other — and I almost didn't post it.

I'm glad I did. So many of you wrote "me too."

After 40+ years as an RN, and now coaching women through midlife, I've learned we can't out-supplement poor sleep. Sleep is the upstream foundation for weight, mood, hot flashes, and energy — and in 2026 we're finally designing it on purpose, not squeezing it in.

That's why I start every private client with a Sleep Sanctuary design first — cool dark room, protein-balanced dinner, a real wind-down for your nervous system. Not another list of sleep hygiene tips.

I'm opening 5 free Discovery calls this week for women 45+ who want a personalized sleep plan. No pitch, just 20 minutes to look at what's waking you at 3am and map 2-3 changes you can start tonight.

Comment SLEEP below and I'll send you the link. If the 5 fill, I'll start a waitlist for next week.

Sleep well,
Cynthia

Someone asked me a great question yesterday: *"Does poor sleep cause hormone deficiency?"*

Here's the honest answer: poor sleep doesn't exactly *cause* hormone deficiency — but the two are deeply connected.

When you don't sleep well, your cortisol (stress hormone) rises. That throws off the balance of your other hormones — especially during perimenopause and menopause. And it goes the other way too: shifting hormones can wreck your sleep. It becomes a cycle that's hard to break on your own.

Here's what I want you to know: better sleep IS possible, and it starts with understanding what's actually happening in your body.

This is exactly what I help women with in my coaching. If you're lying awake at night wondering why your body feels off — let's talk. Send me a message and let's figure it out together. 💛

POV (just my personal opinion)

When making a decision either to take the opportunity or to pass, remember that opportunity could turn out to be a Burden instead of the Blessing you were hoping for.

I know from experience how this can happen and what was looking promising needs to really be analyzed before one begins.

Just a reminder to really think before you leap, you might save your time and stress that decision could lead to.

These two products have become my go to and favorites!

I can’t even imagine going back to my old products. And believe me I have tried a few thousand dollars on products that never changed how I felt. My supplement bottles and bags are now narrowed down to just these. ( I do have four other products that have been added) even with that my medication cabinet is much smaller and cluttered with half used products that never helped with my brain fog, my stiff achy joints, my bloating, gut inflammation, energy and moods.

I will never stop recommending these if someone has any of these symptoms.

Curious yet? Just message and I will share more about these products and where to start for your most difficult symptom. There is no pressure just straight up information and a chance for you to share with someone who genuinely understands and cares.

This is my business page not a dating site. I am a happily married woman we have sons, and grandchildren.

What I have is a page for building my business, offering Holistic Nutrition & Wellness programs, to help guide Mid life women ages 35-70 to find, improve quality, and support their longevity.

If you are a Woman age 35-70, are ready to work on your health, aging with wellness and to feel like you used to this is the place for you!

I can recommend the wellness products and routines that I believe will improve focus, energy, support your body’s natural ability to work and provide you the best possible outcomes.

I will not diagnose conditions and I will not give out prescriptions. But I will recommend or refer you to your physician for those specific needs.

Thank you for being on this page and for giving me time to share and invite you to take care of your health.

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Can I be real with you for a minute?

I’ve held my Senior Advocate rank with Hugh and Grace for 22 months, and I’m $256 away from keeping it this month.

These products changed my routine, and sharing them with women who want cleaner, hormone-safe options has been one of the most rewarding parts of this chapter for me. And, I really believe in the health benefits they offer to my health. If I help one person to find what can improve their health my heart will be full.

If you’ve been curious about trying something — the skincare, the body products, anything — this would be a wonderful time. And if you know someone who might benefit, I’d be so grateful for an introduction.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

Recently I was asked;

What are the benefits of 7-8 hours of sleep on Weight Loss?
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Great question! Here's the short version of what the research shows:

- **Hunger hormones can shift.** In one well-known study, people who slept only about 4 hours had higher ghrelin (the "I'm hungry" hormone) and lower leptin (the "I'm full" hormone) the next day, and reported feeling hungrier. Newer reviews say this hormone effect isn't consistent for everyone, though — it's one piece of the puzzle, not the whole story.
- **Cortisol drops.** Poor sleep keeps cortisol high, and chronically elevated cortisol is linked to more fat storage, especially around the belly.
- **Your metabolism stays on track.** Sleep helps regulate blood sugar and insulin sensitivity. Studies show even a week of short sleep makes insulin noticeably less effective, which makes fat loss harder.
- **Fewer cravings.** A tired brain seeks quick energy — sugar and carbs. In experiments, sleep-deprived people ate roughly 385 extra calories a day, mostly energy-dense junk food. Well-rested people make calmer, healthier food choices without relying on willpower alone.
- **Recovery is better.** If you're working out, deep sleep is when your body releases most of its growth hormone, which supports muscle repair — and muscle is what keeps your metabolism humming.

Bottom line: you can do everything right with food and exercise, but without enough sleep your body works against you. Aim for that 7-8 hours — it's one of the most underrated weight loss tools there is. 💤