Rev. Dr. LaVeena B. Archers, PhD

Root-cause health for women, with the sources shown

Author of the Dr. Archers Root-Cause Guides · Doctor of Natural Medicine

A growing library of cited, plain-language articles on women's energy, hormones and metabolism in midlife, and the books they come from. Every claim that rests on research links out to the paper it came from, so you can check me rather than trust me.

Rev. Dr. LaVeena B. Archers, PhD
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The Good Years

A Woman’s Guide to Healthspan, Strength, and Longevity in Midlife and Beyond

Almost every famous longevity book was written by a man, built on research done mostly in men. This one is written for a woman’s body, and every one of its 639 claims carries a tag showing how good the evidence behind it actually is. Out now on Kindle at $9.99 and in paperback at $21.99.

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Your Body’s Own GLP-1

A Woman’s Guide to Weight, Hormones, and Appetite in the Weight-Loss Drug Era

The complete, science-grounded picture of the weight-loss shots for women: the real trial data weighed fairly, and every natural way to support the GLP-1 your body already makes. Now on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover, and free to read in Kindle Unlimited.

Your Body’s Own GLP-1 by Rev. Dr. LaVeena B. Archers, PhD — book cover

Where to begin

Start with the library, take a free chapter of the book, and use professional-grade testing and supplements if you want them. Education and support, offered within a Private Membership Association.

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Cited, plain-language articles on the questions women in midlife actually ask. Every claim resting on research links out to the paper, so you can check it yourself.

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Bad Medicine Blues

The Natural, Root-Cause Approach to Women's Energy, Hormones, and Vitality

The level-headed, science-grounded guide for women who are tired of being told their bloodwork is normal while they feel anything but. 29 chapters, 38 recipes, and week-by-week protocols, written from both sides of the exam-room table.

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New in the library

The three most recent articles. Every claim that rests on research links out to the paper it came from.

Told to Protect Your Bones? One Trial Tested the Opposite.

A trial put postmenopausal women with low bone mass through heavy supervised training. What it found on bone density, and on safety.

What Grip Strength Actually Predicts About How You Age

Grip strength predicts mortality risk in large studies, sometimes better than blood pressure. Here is what the evidence actually shows.

Is Your Sleep Problem Actually a Vitamin D Problem?

A viral theory links vitamin D, gut bacteria, and B vitamins to sleep disorders. Its papers are hypotheses — what independent research actually supports.

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Kind words from real clients

LaVeena is an extraordinary teacher and guide! I made a giant step toward better health and self-care.

— EB

Life-changing! Her analysis provided clear solutions for my nutrition and vitality.

— RO

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