by Dr. Julie Marchiol | Jul 1, 2026 | Blog
This is one of the most common — and heartbreaking — things I hear from women in clinic. And usually, it is whispered quietly at the very end of the appointment. Almost like it is something they should feel ashamed of. But loss of libido is not simply about hormones....
by Dr. Julie Marchiol | Jun 22, 2026 | Blog
Let’s be clear from the start. Your Hot Girl Summer body is not about being 22 again, eating lettuce in sadness, or punishing yourself into a swimsuit. That is not the goal. At Ascent Health Center, we are redefining what a “summer body” means, especially for women...
by Dr. Julie Marchiol | Jun 12, 2026 | Blog
One of the most common things I hear from women in my clinic is this: “Dr. Julie, my doctor says my labs are normal… but I still feel exhausted.” And honestly? I believe them. Because there is a big difference between being told you are “not sick enough” for a...
by Dr. Julie Marchiol | Jun 1, 2026 | Blog
If you are taking hormones, investing in high-quality supplements, trying to eat well, and still feeling tired, anxious, puffy, inflamed, or just not like yourself, you are not alone. This is something we see often at Ascent Health Center. Many women come in feeling...
by Dr. Julie Marchiol | May 26, 2026 | Blog
Most of us have been taught to think about metabolism in a very simple way: eat less, move more, burn calories, lose weight. And while food choices, movement, strength training, and overall calorie balance absolutely matter, they are not the full story. The body is...
by Dr. Julie Marchiol | May 19, 2026 | Blog
By Dr. Julie Marchiol Lately, I’ve been hearing the same thing from so many patients: “I just don’t feel like myself.” For some, it shows up as brain fog or forgetfulness. For others, it feels like anxiety, emotional overwhelm, irritability, or struggling to focus the...
