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Energy, Recovery, Strength, or Waist Changes: Where Should Your Healthy Aging Conversation Start?
by Dr. Julie Marchiol | Oct 6, 2026
It often begins with a small change. Your usual workout feels harder. You need longer to recover....
What High Altitude Is Teaching Me About the Body’s Limits
by Dr. Julie Marchiol | Aug 18, 2026
As I prepare to hike through the Dolomites, my training has entered its final stretch. At this...
Why the Weight Won’t Move: Four Systems That Shape Metabolism, Energy, and Recovery
by Dr. Julie Marchiol | Aug 2, 2026
There is a particular kind of frustration that comes from doing everything you have been told to...
Practical Places to Start When Your Body Feels Stuck
by Dr. Julie Marchiol | Jul 5, 2026
There comes a point for many people when they feel like they are doing everything “right.” They...
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The Nutrients Your Energy Actually Runs On
Jul 13, 2026
When did you last feel genuinely energized? Not temporarily stimulated by caffeine. Not running on...
Jul 5, 2026
I Love Him… I Just Don’t Want Sex Anymore
Jul 1, 2026
This is one of the most common — and heartbreaking — things I hear from women in clinic. And...
Getting Your Hot Girl Summer Body Going After 40
Jun 22, 2026
There was probably a time when you could skip dessert for a week, walk a little more, and your jeans would get the message. Then somewhere around your late 30s, 40s, or 50s, things started to change. Suddenly, the same plan did not work the same way. The scale became stubborn. Belly weight started showing up uninvited. Cravings got louder. Sleep became more unpredictable. Energy dropped. Body composition started shifting in ways that felt confusing, and honestly, a little rude. This is not just about willpower. After 40, your metabolism is influenced by hormones, muscle mass, blood sugar, stress, sleep, inflammation, toxins, thyroid function, gut health, and nervous system regulation. So if your body is not responding the way it used to, the answer is not always to try harder. Sometimes the better answer is to look deeper.
“Your Labs Are Normal” — Then Why Do You Still Feel Off?
Jun 12, 2026
One of the most common things I hear from women in my clinic is this: “Dr. Julie, my doctor says...
Why You’re Still Exhausted — Even When You’re Taking Hormones and Supplements
Jun 1, 2026
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.
Your Nervous System Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Metabolism
May 26, 2026
Most of us have been taught to think about metabolism in a very simple way: eat less, move more,...
Is Your Brain Stuck in Survival Mode?
May 19, 2026
By Dr. Julie Marchiol Lately, I’ve been hearing the same thing from so many patients: “I just...
Peptides, Regulation, and the Gray Market: A Physician’s Perspective
Apr 17, 2026
By Dr. Julie Marchiol Peptides have become one of the most talked about topics in health and...
Managing Holiday Stress
Dec 22, 2021
A Message from Dr. Julie: Reducing Stress Naturally The statement that “stress kills” is true, but...
Doctor Julie Marchiol – Breathing and Ayurvedic medicine.
Sep 8, 2020
Doctor Julie Marchiol - Breathing and Ayurvedic medicine. https://youtu.be/WTMbqnF-nkI Did...
Doctor Bryan joins Ascent Health Center
Sep 2, 2020
Ascent Health Center Please join us to welcome Doctor Bryan to Ascent Health Center.
Doctor Julie Marchiol Breathing and Masks
Sep 1, 2020
Doctor Julie Marchiol in Denver Colorado explains the importance of proper breathing....
What are your th1 and th2 doing
Aug 18, 2020
Doctor Julie Marchiol explains the importance of th1 and th2. https://youtu.be/u_A0d5MqejY For...
Sending Kids back to school
Aug 17, 2020
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T cells and immunity
Aug 14, 2020
Testimonial from Adam
Jul 8, 2020
https://www.facebook.com/AscentHolisticHealth/posts/10157605536609842 THANK YOU FOR YOUR...
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