Perimenopause Survival Guide for Husbands
A practical, compassionate guide for husbands to support their wives through perimenopause and protect their marriage, with help available at North Texas Vitality.
Functional Exercise 101: What It Is, Why It Works, and How to Start
Table of Contents At North Texas Vitality, we frequently discuss the principles of functional medicine. Today, let’s talk about functional exercise. Both approaches view the whole body. In functional medicine, we assess how your body systems work together, and we support them with lifestyle strategies, targeted supplements, and, when appropriate, bioidentical hormones. In functional exercise, we practice real-world movement patterns, Read More
Sonia Soprenuk: How BHRT Therapy with Dr. Fliedner Helped an Ironman Athlete Break Limits
When people talk about strength and perseverance, Sonia Soprenuk’s story shines brightly. A world-class Ironman athlete with more than a decade of accomplishments, she has proven that setbacks—even devastating ones—don’t have to define your future. Her defining test came in March 2017, when she was rear-ended by a car while cycling. The crash left her with serious injuries, and after Read More
Mindfulness Meditation Tips to Help You Reduce Stress
Stress is an increasing health problem in our society, contributing to a growing number of health concerns, such as obesity, anxiety and depression, sleep disorders, and hormonal imbalances. At North Texas Vitality, helping our clients learn to manage daily stress is a key part of the long-term wellness we offer at our clinic. Not all stress is harmful. As we Read More
Sleep & Hormones: Why Your Health Depends on Getting Better Rest
How hormone imbalances disrupt sleep — and how sleep disorders disrupt hormones. Are you waking up at 3 a.m. every night, mind racing? Struggling to fall asleep even when you’re exhausted? Or maybe you sleep through the night but wake up feeling drained, foggy, and unrested. If that sounds familiar, hormonal imbalance may be the culprit. At North Texas Vitality, Read More
Chronic Stress Recovery in North Texas: BHRT & Wellness Solutions
Chronic stress didn’t start in 2020, but for countless people, that year marked a turning point — when stress stopped being temporary and became a way of life. The pandemic upended our sense of safety, routine, and connection. Now, five years later, many of us have remained stuck in “survival mode,” operating on high alert, burned out, exhausted, and wondering Read More
How Age Affects Hormones and Weight | BHRT by Decade
Getting older doesn’t just show up in the mirror — it starts deep in our hormones. Shifts in estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and cortisol can impact various aspects of health, including metabolism and weight, as well as energy, sleep, and mental clarity. Left unmanaged, these changes can lead to frustrating symptoms, such as weight gain, low energy, and brain fog. At Read More
Spring Clean Your Hormones: Hormone Reset & BHRT
As the seasons shift and nature awakens, it’s the ideal time for a hormone reset—a chance to realign your body, mind, and mood. Just like spring brings renewal to the world around us, this season invites you to take stock of your feelings and restore balance from the inside out. “Spring is such a natural time to reset your health,” Read More
Self-Care During Menopause: Your Guide to Thriving Through the Transition
Menopause isn’t the end of vitality — it’s the beginning of a new, empowered chapter. It’s a natural phase of life, and with intentional, compassionate self-care, our patients find ways to embrace this change. “The women who feel their best during menopause are the ones who listen to their bodies, advocate for their health, and give themselves permission to prioritize Read More
Best Supplement Plan to Lose Weight and Boost Immunity
So many patients come to North Texas Vitality frustrated that they can’t lose weight despite their best efforts. Often, it just takes sitting down with Dr. Fliedner and creating a custom supplement and hormone therapy plan tailored to their unique needs. And the result? Our patients lose weight and begin experiencing more energy. “Achieving optimal health and weight loss isn’t Read More