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Welcome to the Live Well Collective Blog—where Megan Bendinelli, NP, shares her expertise, practical strategies, and the latest research to empower you on your wellness journey. Whether you're navigating hormonal changes, seeking metabolic balance, or looking for holistic approaches to optimal health, this is your trusted space for knowledge, guidance, and inspiration.
Stay informed. Stay empowered. Live well.
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder: The Overlooked, Treatable Condition Affecting Women’s Sexual Wellbeing
For many women, the shift begins quietly. A change in how they engage with intimacy. A sense that the internal “pull” toward sexual connection is harder to access. They still care about their partner. They still value closeness. Yet the desire that once felt natural now feels distant, inconsistent, or simply absent.
This experience is not uncommon…
The True New Year Reset: Balancing Your Hormones After Holiday Chaos
When you feel this way, it’s tempting to turn to quick fixes: juice cleanses, fasting challenges, “hormone detox” kits. But detoxing your body into submission isn’t the answer. Hormones don’t respond to deprivation. They respond to stability.
Most “detox” plans actually make hormonal balance worse…
Where Do I Even Start? Why Health Optimization Feels So Overwhelming (and How to Simplify It)
We live in a time where there’s more health information available than ever… and yet, people are more confused than ever.
You might have:
Listened to a dozen podcasts about hormone health
Ordered your own labs online
Tried a handful of supplements someone on Instagram swore by
And still, you don’t feel better.
That’s because optimization isn’t about doing everything.
It’s about doing the right things, in the right order, for your body.
It Takes Two: Why Men’s Health Matters for Pregnancy and Baby’s Future
When couples struggle to conceive, the spotlight often shines on women. Hormones, cycles, ovulation tracking, egg quality. It’s all placed under the microscope. But here’s a truth that often goes unspoken: men contribute 50% of the DNA to every pregnancy, and their health directly impacts fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and the lifelong health of their child.
Your Sex Life After Baby: What No One Told You About the Fourth Trimester
You’re recovering from pregnancy and birth. You’re feeding a human with your body. You’re functioning on minimal sleep. And somewhere in the blur of the fourth trimester, someone expects you to feel sexy again?
It’s no wonder so many women feel overwhelmed, emotionally distant, or even resentful when it comes to intimacy. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and more importantly, you’re not failing.
Let’s break down what’s really happening.
What to Expect From Your HRT Glow-Up
If you’re in the thick of perimenopause and wondering if hormone replacement therapy (HRT) might help you feel like yourself again, you’re not being dramatic; you’re being informed.
But it’s not just about glowing skin or a better mood. It’s about restoring balance, reclaiming energy, and feeling like your body and brain are finally working with you again.
The Tired Thyroid Trap: Why You Still Feel Off Even on Medication
You’ve been told you have a thyroid issue. Maybe it was after months of fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, or feeling like a stranger in your own body. You were prescribed thyroid medication, maybe Synthroid or levothyroxine, and told, “This should fix it.”
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