Be Well Functional Medicine

Why Your Face Changes During Perimenopause

Alicja Sundblade, FNP-C

Published on: 05/08/2026

Wondering why your face seems to change during perimenopause? Learn how hormonal shifts affect skin, collagen, facial volume, and healthy aging.

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What Your Cholesterol Numbers Are Really Telling You

Alicja Sundblade, FNP-C

Published on: 03/06/2026

Your cholesterol numbers tell a much bigger story than “good” or “bad.” Learn how cholesterol impacts hormones, heart health, perimenopause, metabolism, and what your results may really mean.

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Why Stress Hits Women Harder Than Men

Alicja Sundblade, FNP-C

Published on: 16/03/2026

Why does stress affect women differently? Discover the hormonal connection between cortisol, progesterone, blood sugar, and the nervous system—and why chronic stress can disrupt sleep, mood, and menstrual cycles.

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Could You Be in Perimenopause and Not Know It?

Alicja Sundblade, FNP-C

Published on: 06/11/2025

Think perimenopause starts when your periods stop? Think again. Learn the early signs, hidden symptoms, and what you can do now to balance your hormones and feel like yourself again.

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