For Your Health

Many women are surprised to learn that testosterone isn’t just a “male hormone.” It plays a key role in sexual desire, mood, energy, muscle, and bone health. While therapy is mainly supported for postmenopausal women with low libido, understanding your hormones—and looking at lifestyle foundations like sleep, nutrition, and stress—can help you feel more like yourself.

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Emerging 2025 evidence suggests Tirzepatide, originally developed for metabolic health, may help calm mast cell activation in patients with MCAS. In a recent case series, nearly 9 out of 10 treatment-resistant patients experienced meaningful symptom improvement. Could GLP-1 therapy offer new multi-system support? Read the full blog to learn more.

Explore how hormone imbalances affect brain health, clarity, and mood—and how an integrative approach can help you feel like yourself again.

HB147 aims to expand access to primary care in Alaska by allowing licensed Naturopathic Doctors to practice to the full extent of their training—while maintaining strong safety measures.

In a perfect world, whole foods would meet all our nutritional needs. In reality, modern lifestyles, soil depletion, absorption challenges, and aging often lead to nutrient gaps seen in lab work. At Vitae, we recommend evidence-based supplements that support energy, immunity, brain health, and longevity as part of a personalized, whole-person approach to care.

Deepak Chopra reminds us that the true work of life isn’t what we do, but who we are. After attending one of his final retreats, I’ve often returned to the questions he asks daily: Who am I? What do I want? What is my purpose? This reflection explores how self-awareness, joy, and simple daily habits form the foundation of lasting health and a meaningful life.

Sleep difficulties affect energy, mood, metabolism, and long-term health—but effective solutions exist. This blog explores evidence-based approaches to better sleep, including CBT-I as the gold standard, thoughtful use of medications when needed, and integrative supports like acupuncture, supplements, circadian alignment, and lifestyle strategies to help restore deep, restorative rest.

By Christine Sagan, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC Founder Friday Every Friday, our founder pulls back the curtain and shares something close to her heart—whether it’s a lesson learned, a personal story, or a behind-the-scenes glimpse into our journey. These posts are part inspiration, part reflection, and always written to connect, encourage, and spark conversation. It’s a chance to see some of the “why” behind what we do, straight from the person who started it all. As we step into vira

As we move through different decades of life, our bodies change in subtle but important ways. One area that deserves extra attention is muscle health. Beginning in our 30s and 40s, we naturally start to lose muscle mass—a process called sarcopenia. By the time we’re in our 50s and 60s, this can accelerate if not supported through lifestyle, nutrition, and, when appropriate, advanced therapies.