Running Over 40: How Women Can Heal Hormones, Pain & Fatigue Naturally
Hi everyone — Ralph Havens here, physical therapist and integrative healer in Bellingham, WA. I recently sat down with my good friend and mentor, Dr. Tom Giammatteo, to talk about a topic close to many of my clients’ hearts: women runners in their 40s, 50s, and beyond.
Whether you’re running for fitness, clarity, or joy — if you’re a woman noticing shifts in your energy, sleep, hormones, or body, this post is for you.
💥 Common Challenges for Women Runners Over 40
We’re seeing more and more active women dealing with:
Fatigue, brain fog, and insomnia
Hormonal changes (thyroid, PMS, menopause, libido)
Anxiety or depression
Plantar fasciitis, heel pain, and tight calves
Digestive issues, bloating, or weight gain
These aren’t just random symptoms. They’re your body asking for deeper support.
💡 A Simple Way to Test Cortisol & Adrenal Health
Dr. Tom shared a method to check your adrenal system using a 3-position blood pressure test (lying → sitting → standing). A healthy response means your pressure rises slightly with each position — and resets after 2 minutes.
If it doesn’t, your cortisol may be low — impacting everything from hormones to recovery to mood.
🔄 3 Things to Do Now
You can begin shifting your energy, hormones, and performance naturally with:
✅ Clean nutrition (cut gluten, oats, sugar, peanuts, almonds)
✅ Better sleep & stress tools
✅ GI Regen supplement (with Ashwagandha + Tribulus)
👉 Click here to get GI Regen with 10% off
Use Coupon Code Havens10 for 10% off
👐 What About Hands-On Healing?
We use Integrated Manual Therapy (IMT) — gentle, effective techniques to release restrictions in your diaphragm, pelvis, cranium, and more. This helps:
Improve running form and performance
Reduce injury and pain
Boost digestion, hormone balance, and calm the nervous system
We also teach simple “partner resets” you can learn and use at home.
🎯 Personalized Support
Every runner is different. We look at the root of the issue, not just the symptoms. That’s the IMT way — combining structural, nutritional, and emotional healing for true performance and wellness.
Let’s Connect:
📍 Beyond Limits Physical Therapy, Bellingham WA
🌐 ralphhavens.com
📞 360-599-2217
Or reach out to Dr. Tom at:
🌐 imtwellnesscenter.com
📞 860-561-2286
Thanks for reading — and please share this with the runner women in your life who are ready to feel great again.
— Ralph
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