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Leg Hair, Estrogen Patches & Taco Bell

Leg Hair, Estrogen Patches & Taco Bell

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 🤨 Three Topics That Should Never Be in the Same Episode (But Are) Today we’re talking about: Why women mysteriously stop growing leg hair as they age Why your estrogen patch might feel like it “stopped working” And why Taco Bell Supreme has sent my client to the ER every single time she eats it This is not a shock-value episode. This is a “your body is communicating very clearly and you should probably listen” episode. 🦵 Why You’re Not Shaving Your Legs Anymore (And Why That Matters) At some point — usually late 30s or 40s — many women notice: No stubble No sandpaper phase Weeks go by… and nothing grows It feels convenient. It also means something. What’s actually happening: Leg hair growth is driven by androgens (testosterone + DHT) As ovarian and adrenal hormone output declines, the signal weakens Hair follicles are signal-dependent, not loyal Growth slows → hair gets finer → follicles go quiet This process is called follicular miniaturization. Same biology as scalp hair thinning — just a very different emotional reaction. Why I care: Hair growth is a non-essential function. So is muscle. When your body stops prioritizing hair growth, it’s often signaling: Lower thyroid output Reduced circulation Insulin resistance Hormonal downshifts Which is exactly why “I lift weights and eat protein” is not enough to build muscle in midlife. You have to create the right internal environment. (Yes — Muscle Month teaches exactly that. More on timing below.) 🔄 Why Your Estrogen Patch “Stopped Working” This came up within an hour of recording. You start HRT → feel great → months later → bloodwork drops → symptoms creep back → “My patch isn’t working anymore.” Here’s the truth: 🧠 Hormones don’t act alone — receptors matter Hormones are keys. Receptors are locks. If the lock stops responding, it doesn’t matter how many keys you send. Estrogen receptors are: Active decision-makers Highly responsive to variation Easily bored by repetition When you place your estrogen patch in the same spot over and over, receptors can: Downregulate Reduce absorption efficiency Become less responsive locally Try this instead: Rotate thoughtfully: Lower abdomen → opposite side Upper outer glute → opposite side Change regions every 2–3 months This respects receptor biology, not just convenience — and many women see steadier bloodwork as a result. 🌮 Why Taco Bell Supreme Keeps Sending My Client to the ER This one’s funny… until it isn’t. My client: Eats Taco Bell Supreme Vomits violently Ends up in the ER Repeats the cycle This is not food poisoning. It’s a perfect biochemical storm. 🚨 The likely culprits: 1. Histamine overload Processed meats, cheese sauces, tomatoes, seasoning blends Common trigger in midlife, estrogen-dominant women Worse with gut permeability issues Symptoms can include: Nausea Vomiting Dizziness Rapid heart rate ER-level reactions (If wine suddenly wrecks you now — same category.) 2. Seed oils & emulsifiers Soybean oil, canola oil, stabilizers Increase gut permeability Let things into the bloodstream that don’t belong there Your immune system sees that and hits the panic button. 3. Gluten + FODMAP spice combo Even without celiac: Gluten increases zonulin Zonulin loosens gut lining Onion/garlic powders + spices irritate an already inflamed gut This can trigger mast cell activation and full-body reactions. 4. Gallbladder slowdown Estrogen slows bile release High-fat meals require strong bile flow Sluggish bile → nausea → vomiting So no — it’s not Taco Bell. It’s the context. 🧩 What Do Leg Hair, Estrogen Patches & Taco Bell Have in Common? They all point to the same truth: Midlife isn’t about being fragile — but it is less forgiving. You can’t ignore: Receptor biology Gut health Hormonal context Metabolic signals And you definitely can’t eat like a 22-year-old with a bulletproof liver anymore. 📣 A Quick Update: Muscle Month Muscle Month has been postponed. Not because I don’t love it — but because it requires: Me at home My full gym My full attention And I refuse to run programs half-present and stressed. 👉 New target start: end of March Dates will be updated at musclemonth.com (You now have extra time to decide if building muscle properly — not accidentally losing it — matters to you.) 🔗 Final Bits New website: joannelee.com Supplements are live on the site Programs are always rotating — check what’s open You can always email me: joanne@joannelee.com
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