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Estrogen isn't just about how much your body produces—it's also about how well your body processes and clears it.
One of the most overlooked steps in estrogen metabolism is methylation.
After estrogen is broken down in the liver, certain metabolites need to be methylated before they can be be safely eliminated. If this process is less efficient—because of genetics, nutrient deficiencies, chronic stress, or environmental exposures—these metabolites may remain in the body longer than intended.
Because methylation also plays a role in many other processes, impaired methylation may be associated with:
• Increased sensitivity to caffeine (feeling wired or anxious after coffee- adrenaline clearing decresed )
• Greater sensitivity to environmental toxins and chemicals
• Brain fog and fatigue
• Anxiety or feeling overwhelmed under stress
- Mood swings
There is a higher susceptibility to hormone sensitive cancers.
Supporting methylation isn't about chasing the latest supplement. It starts with the fundamentals:
✓ Adequate B vitamins
✓ Magnesium
✓ Good mitochondria
✓ Quality sleep
✓ Gut health
✓ Reducing exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals and heavy metals
Hormone balance isn't just about the hormones you make—it's about how efficiently your body can metabolize and eliminate them.
Book your Functional Medicine assessment with our expert Dr Sly Nedic ( IFMCP, USA) today and receive tailored guidance in Hormone balancing.
Nedic's credentials and expertise can be found on the Institute of Functional Medicine's website (Ifm.org) or 8thsense.co.za.
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Sagging jawline  resolved plus a surprise voucher!
For many years Titan XL has been the most popular procedure for a quick jawline definition and skin lifting at 8th Sense.👌
This non-surgical treatment employs infrared light to heat and contract the collagen under your skin, delivering a natural, youthful look. The Titan™ is used to treat fine lines and wrinkles and loss of skin areas along the jawline under the chin and neck.

There is no recovery time procedure, and it can be used on all skin types.

Although most patients will see results after the first treatment, they will continue to see the benefits of a Titan™ treatment up to six months post-treatment. (usually needed 2-3 treatments).
The simple explanation for this popular procedure will be:
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I" never had this belly before..."
If you're in your 40s or 50s, you're not imagining it.
Menopause belly is not just fat.
✔️ Estrogen decline changes where your body stores fat.
✔️ Insulin resistance makes abdominal fat easier to gain.
✔️ Collagen production falls, making the skin look looser and less firm.
✔️ Muscle mass naturally declines, reducing core tone.
That's why the belly can suddenly look soft, saggy and unfamiliar—even if your weight hasn't changed dramatically.
The good news? Early intervention matters.
By combining healthy lifestyle habits with treatments that address fat, collagen and muscle, you can support your body before these changes become more established.
Understanding your hormones means you can work with your body—not against it.
Address your belly fat issues  by understanding  the real cause with Dr Sly Nedic MD IFMCP. Nedic's credentials and expertise can be found on the Institute of Functional Medicine's website (Ifm.org) or 8thsense.co.za.
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🍫 Craving chocolate, sugar, and carbs before your period?
That's not a lack of willpower—it's biology.
During the luteal phase, progesterone increases, raising appetite and metabolic rate. At the same time, serotonin levels fall and insulin sensitivity changes, making blood sugar fluctuations more likely. Your body genuinely seeks quick energy, often in the form of carbohydrates.
But here's where things can go wrong.
The high-sugar foods many women reach for may temporarily improve mood, yet they can also worsen blood sugar instability, increase gut dysbiosis, fuel inflammation, increase cortisol dysregulation, and potentially amplify PMS symptoms.
Research shows that PMS can occur even when estrogen and progesterone levels are completely normal. The issue is often increased sensitivity to the normal hormonal fluctuations and the associated changes in neurotransmitters such as serotonin and GABA.
The cycle becomes:
➡️ Cravings
➡️ Sugar spikes and crashes
➡️ More inflammation and stress signals
➡️ Worse PMS
➡️ More cravings
This is why PMS is rarely "just hormones."
A Functional Medicine approach looks at the bigger picture—blood sugar regulation, gut health, inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, stress physiology, and hormone metabolism—to identify and address the root causes.
PMS may be common, but suffering every month shouldn't be considered normal.

Book your personalized  Functional  Medicine appointment with Dr Nedic to  assess and get personalized interventions for optimal health.Dr Sly Nedic's (MD IFMCP, USA) credentials and expertise can be found on the Institute of Functional Medicine's website (Ifm.org) or 8thsense.co.za.
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Why Cholesterol Changes in Menopause And Why It Matters More Than You Think!.
When cholesterol goes up in menopause, most women are told it’s just “age” or “diet changes.”
But that’s not the full story.
The real driver is estrogen loss—and estrogen does far more than reproductive health.
It helps your body:
• Clear harmful cholesterol particles (ApoB)
• Keep “good” HDL protective
• Reduce inflammation
• Lower oxidative stress
• Improve insulin sensitivity
• Keep blood vessels flexible through nitric oxide
• Protect the inner lining of your arteries (endothelium)
So when estrogen drops in perimenopause and menopause, your cardiovascular system shifts.

This is why menopause is a turning point for heart health in women.
Functional Medicine focuses on the WHY behind these changes—hormones, metabolism, inflammation, and vascular health—not just lab numbers.
Because understanding the cause is where real prevention starts.
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Book your personalized  Functional  Medicine appointment with Dr Nedic to  assess and get personalized interventions for optimal health.Dr Sly Nedic's (MD IFMCP, USA) credentials and expertise can be found on the Institute of Functional Medicine's website (Ifm.org) or 8thsense.co.za.
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Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy is a unique tretmant to instantly help you with energy production.
Exosted?
Inflammed?
In pain?
Not detoxifying?
This is for you.
With 2,000+ studies investigating its effects on inflammation, circulation, and tissue repair, PEMF has also earned clearance from FDA for specific medical uses like bone healing and pain management.
At a cellular level, it works by enhancing mitochondrial function — increasing ATP (energy), supporting nitric oxide pathways, and improving cellular communication.
The result?
Better recovery, reduced inflammation, and more efficient cellular performance.
In modern Functional Medicine, PEMF represents a shift toward optimizing biology at its core — using advanced technology to support how the body is designed to function.
This is where science meets optimal health!
Book your PEMF session and  Functional Medicine assessment with our expert Dr Sly Nedic ( IFMCP, USA) today and receive tailored guidance in regaining an optimal health. Nedic's credentials and expertise can be found on the Institute of Functional Medicine's website (Ifm.org) or 8thsense.co.za.
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