The Nurses’s RX no. 13: New onset eczema at 41 and what actually cleared it

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Y’all. I have to tell you what happened.

Last summer, at 41 years old, I developed new-onset eczema.

On my EYELID. And under my eye. Of all the places on my body, it picked my face. Then, a few weeks later, a patch showed up on my neck like the party needed more guests.

I was furious. I was confused. I was LITERALLY doing everything right.

I was already using my Prequel skincare, which is formulated specifically for eczema- and rosacea-prone skin. When the flare wouldn’t quit, I stripped my routine down to the absolute bare bones. Topical hydrocortisone. Aquaphor. The most basic, boring, dermatologist-approved protocol you can do at home.

It would start to clear up… and then come right back. Over and over. For months.

Why would eczema suddenly show up in your 40s when you’ve never had it?

Turns out this is a real thing. And it’s way more common than anyone talks about.

Perimenopause does a number on your skin in ways most of us are never warned about. As estrogen starts to decline, your skin produces less oil, loses ceramides (the lipids that hold your skin barrier together), and the whole barrier function is compromised. Your skin microbiome shifts. Your immune response shifts. And the inflammation that your body used to handle quietly? Now it’s showing up on your face.

Research published in dermatology literature confirms that the drop in estrogen during perimenopause can trigger new-onset eczema or worsen existing eczema, even in women with no prior history. Skin gets thinner, drier, more reactive, and more easily inflamed.

So… cool. One more thing nobody tells you about your 40s.

But wait. Aren’t you on a GLP-1? Shouldn’t that be handling the inflammation?

This was literally my exact question. I’ve been on a GLP-1 for over two years. GLP-1s are known to reduce inflammation, even at low doses. So why was my face actively revolting?

GLP-1s reduce one type of inflammation, the metabolic kind. The kind driven by insulin resistance, visceral fat, and blood sugar dysfunction. And they do that really well.

But the inflammation driving perimenopausal skin changes is a different beast entirely. It’s hormonal. It’s local. It’s happening in my skin because my estrogen is dropping, my skin barrier is compromised, and my skin’s immune response is reacting to things it never used to.

GLP-1 is putting out the metabolic fire in my body. But the hormonal fire showing up in my skin needed something else.

Enter NAD+

Available in Injection or Nasal Spray through EllieMD

I started NAD+ injections last fall. I wasn’t taking them for my skin, honestly. I was taking them for energy, recovery, and general cellular function. You know, the perimenopausal brain fog. The skin improvement was surprising, but then when I thought about it, it made PERFECT SENSE.

But within a few weeks, I noticed my eczema was staying cleared up. Not in the “it’s better today, let’s see what happens tomorrow” way. In the actually gone way.

I added GHK-Cu later, which also has some skin benefits, but I want to be really clear. The eczema had already cleared before I added GHK-Cu. The NAD+ was doing the heavy lifting.

Hand holding CloveRX NAD+ and GHK-Cu injection vials prescribed through EllieMD telehealth with two insulin syringes for subcutaneous peptide injections
My skin stack from EllieMD.

And then I did what nurses do, which is make absolutely terrible patients. I got busy. I skipped a week. Then another one.

Guess what came back.

I went straight to my kitchen, pulled my vial out of the fridge, and took my injection. It cleared up again after a couple of weeks. Then I missed another week (I KNOW, I KNOW). Started seeing the early signs creeping back. Back to the kitchen I went. I also bumped up to tier 2 dosing, which is a higher dose, and the skin kept improving. Not getting worse. Which matters to me because it tells me my skin is responding to more NAD+, not less.

At this point, I am not messing around. NAD+ is in my toolbelt permanently.

But is there actual science behind this, or am I just seeing things?

I want to be honest with you here, because I am not trying to oversell anything.

Research on NAD+ and inflammatory skin conditions is still in its early stages. But what’s out there looks really promising.

NAD+ is a molecule every cell in your body uses to make energy and repair itself. When you’re young, you have a lot of it. As you age, levels drop. When NAD+ drops, your cells can’t handle stress as well, can’t repair damage as well, and can’t calm inflammation as well.

One 2023 study found that boosting NAD+ calmed down one of the main inflammation pathways (called Th17) that drives skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Basically, more NAD+ told the inflammation to settle down.

Another study on a form of NAD+ showed it reduced eczema symptoms, itching, and helped the skin barrier rebuild itself. It calmed the fire AND helped the wall.

And a big review from 2025 on a related form of vitamin B3 (nicotinamide) laid out why this whole family of molecules is already being used by dermatologists for eczema, rosacea, and other inflammatory skin issues.

So no. This is not me seeing things.

It’s me having a body that was inflamed, a skin barrier that was compromised, a hormonal transition nobody warned me was starting, and a cellular molecule (NAD+) that supports the exact repair and anti-inflammation work my skin needed.

It makes sense that it worked. It makes sense that when I stopped, it came back. And it makes sense that when I bumped up my dose, it kept improving.

CloveRX tirzepatide with glycine, NAD+, and GHK-Cu injection vials prescribed through EllieMD telehealth, arranged with insulin syringes and McKesson alcohol prep pads on a granite countertop
The full stack from EllieMD. Metabolic, cellular, skin. All working together.

What I want you to hear:

If you’re in your late 30s or 40s and something new is showing up on your skin, whether that’s eczema, rosacea flares, random dryness, or sensitivity you never had before, this is worth paying attention to. Your skin is telling you your hormones are shifting. That’s just physiology.

And if you’re already in the longevity and anti-aging conversation and you’re curious about NAD+ for energy, recovery, collagen, mitochondrial health… all the things… this is one more reason to pay attention. The skin benefits are real, even if the research is still catching up.

NAD+ is not a miracle cure. The research is preliminary. Anyone who tells you otherwise is selling you something.

But for me? It’s part of the stack now. PERMENANTLY

If you’re curious about NAD+ or want to actually talk to a provider about whether it’s something worth exploring for you, I use EllieMD for my telehealth. The physicians are real, the messaging is unlimited, and you can ask all the questions you need to ask before you start anything. (They work with CloveRX for compounding, which is the pharmacy that actually makes the peptides. Same consistent quality every single time, which is what I wanted when I made the switch.) With EllieMD you now have the option of NAD+ Injections or an NAD+ Nasal Spray (which I will probably try out with my next order).

As always, talk to your own provider, do your own research, and don’t start anything without understanding what it does and what it doesn’t do. I am a nurse, but I am not YOUR nurse, and this is not medical advice. It’s my story, the research I’ve pulled, and an invitation to look into it if it resonates.

Love you, mean it.

XOXO,
NIKI, RN

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I’m a registered nurse and health coach who shares real, BS-free information about metabolic health, PCOS, perimenopause, and weight loss, because y’all deserve better than vague wellness fluff. But here’s what I need you to know: I am not YOUR nurse. Everything I share here is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice, it’s not a diagnosis, and it doesn’t create a provider-patient relationship between us. Nothing here replaces the care of a licensed provider who actually knows your full health history. The opinions and content here are my own and do not reflect the views of my employer or the hospital where I work.

Scope of practice

As a nurse health coach, I can recommend over-the-counter products and supplements that may support your wellness goals. I don’t prescribe specific prescription medications. When it comes to GLP-1s and peptides, what I can do is talk about the science, what’s available, and what may be beneficial, so you can have an informed conversation with your licensed medical provider. The decision about what’s right for your body always belongs to you and your provider. Always consult your licensed provider before starting any prescription treatment. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Products discussed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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NAD+ Injections Cleared My New-Onset Eczema at 41 (Perimenopause Skin Story + Research)

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TL;DR: At 41, I developed new-onset eczema on my eyelid, under my eye, and later on my neck. I was already using eczema-approved skincare. Topical hydrocortisone and Aquaphor weren’t holding it. It would clear and come right back. NAD+ injections are what actually cleared it and kept it cleared. When I missed doses, it came back. When I resumed, it cleared again. Here’s the story, the research, and why this is more common in your 40s than anyone told you.

What New-Onset Eczema on the Face Looks Like at 41

New-onset eczema can show up in your 40s even if you’ve never had it before, and it often appears on the face, including sensitive areas like the eyelids. That’s exactly what happened to me.

I had never had eczema in my life. Not as a kid. Not as a teenager. Not as an adult.

And then last summer, it showed up on my EYELIDS. And under my eyes. Of all the places on my body, it picked my face. A few weeks later, a patch showed up on my neck.

I was furious. I was confused. I was LITERALLY doing everything right.

I was already using my Prequel skincare, which is specifically formulated for eczema and rosacea-prone skin. When the flare wouldn’t quit, I stripped my routine down to the absolute bare bones. Topical hydrocortisone. Aquaphor. The most basic, boring, dermatologist-approved protocol you can do at home.

It would start to clear up… and then come right back. Over and over. For months.

Why Does Eczema Suddenly Show Up in Your 40s?

Turns out this is a real thing. And it’s way more common than anyone talks about.

Perimenopause does a number on your skin in ways most of us are never warned about. As estrogen starts to decline, your skin produces less oil, loses ceramides (the lipids that hold your skin barrier together), and the whole barrier function is compromised. Your skin microbiome shifts. Your immune response shifts. And the inflammation that your body used to handle quietly? Now it’s showing up on your face.

Research published in dermatology literature confirms that the drop in estrogen during perimenopause can trigger new-onset eczema or worsen existing eczema, even in women with no prior history. Skin gets thinner, drier, more reactive, and more easily inflamed.

So… cool. One more thing nobody tells you about your 40s.

Do GLP-1s Reduce Skin Inflammation? Why Mine Didn’t Help My Eczema

This was literally my exact question. I’ve been on a GLP-1 for over two years. GLP-1s are known to reduce inflammation. So why was my face actively revolting?

GLP-1s reduce one type of inflammation, the metabolic kind. The kind driven by insulin resistance, visceral fat, and blood sugar dysfunction. And they do that really well, even at very low doses.

But the inflammation driving perimenopausal skin changes is a different beast entirely. It’s hormonal. It’s local. It’s happening in my skin because my estrogen is dropping, my skin barrier is compromised, and my immune response in my skin is reacting to things it never used to react to.

GLP-1 is putting out the metabolic fire in my body. But the hormonal fire showing up in my skin needed something else.

How NAD+ Injections Cleared My Perimenopausal Eczema

I started NAD+ injections (also available as a nasal spray)last fall. I wasn’t taking them for my skin, honestly. I was taking them for energy, recovery, and general cellular function. The skin improvement was not on my bingo card.

Hand holding a CloveRX NAD+ injection vial prescribed through EllieMD telehealth, 100mg/mL, 10mL multi-dose vial for subcutaneous use
My NAD+ injection, prescribed through EllieMD and compounded by CloveRX. This is the one that changed my skin.

But within a few weeks, I noticed my eczema was staying cleared up. Not in the “it’s better today, let’s see what happens tomorrow” way. In the actually gone way.

I added GHK-Cu later, which also has some skin benefits, but I want to be really clear. The eczema had already cleared before I added GHK-Cu. The NAD+ was doing the heavy lifting.

Hand holding CloveRX NAD+ and GHK-Cu injection vials prescribed through EllieMD telehealth with two insulin syringes for subcutaneous peptide injections
My skin stack from EllieMD.

What Happened When I Stopped Taking NAD+

If you stop taking NAD+, the anti-inflammatory benefits don’t stick around indefinitely. I found that out the hard way.

I did what nurses do, which is make absolutely terrible patients. I got busy. I skipped a week. Then another one. Then another…

Guess what came back. The damn eczema!!!!

I went straight to my kitchen, pulled my vial out of the fridge, and took my injection. It cleared up again. Then I missed another week (I KNOW, I KNOW). Started seeing the early signs creeping back. Back to the kitchen I went.

At this point, I am not messing around. NAD+ is in my toolbelt permanently.

Ellie MD NAD+ benefits infographic showing a vial surrounded by health benefits like energy, weight loss, anti-aging, and cognitive enhancement.
Ever feel like your “get up and go” just got up and left? NAD+ is basically a cellular deep clean that helps with energy and metabolic health.

Is There Actual Research Behind NAD+ and Eczema?

Yes, there is peer-reviewed research looking at NAD+ for inflammatory skin conditions, though the body of evidence is still early. I want to be honest with you here, because I am not trying to oversell anything.

Research on NAD+ and inflammatory skin conditions is still in its early stages. But what’s out there looks really promising.

NAD+ is a molecule every cell in your body uses to make energy and repair itself. When you’re young, you have a lot of it. As you age, levels drop. When NAD+ drops, your cells can’t handle stress as well, can’t repair damage as well, and can’t calm inflammation as well.

What the Peer-Reviewed Studies Show

A 2023 study in Cell Reports Medicine found that boosting NAD+ calmed down one of the main inflammation pathways (called Th17) that drives skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Basically, more NAD+ told the inflammation to settle down.

A 2022 study in International Immunopharmacology on a direct NAD+ precursor showed it reduced eczema-like symptoms, itching, and water loss through the skin. It also helped the skin barrier rebuild itself by boosting the proteins that hold it together. It calmed the fire AND helped the wall.

A 2023 paper on NAD+ and skin damage showed NAD+ administration decreased skin damage by reducing oxidative stress, inflammation, DNA damage, and cell death.

And a 2025 review in Medicina on a related form of vitamin B3 (nicotinamide, the precursor to NAD+) laid out why this whole family of molecules is already being used by dermatologists for atopic dermatitis, rosacea, and other inflammatory skin issues. It restores cellular energy, repairs DNA damage, and suppresses pro-inflammatory signals.

So no. This is not me seeing things.

It’s me having a body that was inflamed, a skin barrier that was compromised, a hormonal transition nobody warned me was starting, and a cellular molecule (NAD+) that supports the exact repair and anti-inflammation work my skin needed.

It makes sense that it worked. It makes sense that when I stopped, it came back. And it makes sense that when I bumped up my dose, it kept improving.

Who Should Consider NAD+ Supplements for Skin and Inflammation?

NAD+ isn’t for everyone, but there are two groups of women who tend to benefit most from this therapy.

If You’re in Your Late 30s or 40s and Something New Is Happening to Your Skin

If eczema, rosacea flares, random dryness, or sensitivity you never had before is suddenly showing up, this is worth paying attention to. Your skin is telling you your hormones are shifting. That’s just physiology.

If You’re Already Curious About NAD+ for Longevity and Anti-Aging

If you’re already in the longevity conversation and you’re looking at NAD+ for energy, recovery, collagen, mitochondrial health… all the things… the skin benefits are one more reason to pay attention. Even though the research is still catching up, what’s out there supports what a lot of women are already noticing.

CloveRX tirzepatide with glycine, NAD+, and GHK-Cu injection vials prescribed through EllieMD telehealth, arranged with insulin syringes and McKesson alcohol prep pads on a granite countertop
The full stack from EllieMD. Metabolic, cellular, skin. All working together.

What to Ask Your Provider About NAD+ Supplements

If you want to actually have an informed conversation with a provider instead of Googling at midnight (we’ve all been there), here are the questions I’d bring to the table.

  • Could my new skin issues be connected to perimenopause or hormonal changes?
  • What’s your take on NAD+ for inflammation and skin health?
  • Is subcutaneous NAD+ something you prescribe or would consider?
    • What about the Nasal Spray option?
  • Are there labs you’d want to check first, like hormone panels or inflammation markers?

If your current provider isn’t familiar with NAD+, peptides, or the perimenopause skin conversation, that doesn’t mean you’re out of options. I use EllieMD for my telehealth provider. The physicians are real, the messaging is unlimited, and you can ask every question you need to ask before you start anything. They work with CloveRX for compounding, which is the pharmacy that actually makes the peptides. Same consistent quality every single time. Made specifically for human use. Medical grade, not research grade. Tested for purity and potency. Triple purified for safety. And within the next month, they’ll be the first compounding pharmacy with all their peptide ingredients made in the USA rather than sourced internationally and compounded here. That’s what I wanted when I made the switch with my telehealth provider.

The Bottom Line on NAD+ for Eczema and Perimenopausal Skin

NAD+ is not a miracle cure. The research is preliminary. Anyone who tells you otherwise is selling you something.

But for me? It’s part of the stack now. Permanently.

If something new is showing up on your skin in your 40s and nothing you’re doing is making it stick, it’s worth looking into. Talk to your own provider. Do your own research. Don’t start anything without understanding what it does and what it doesn’t do. I am a nurse, but I am not YOUR nurse, and this is not medical advice. It’s my story, the research I’ve pulled, and an invitation to look into it if it resonates.

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This post contains affiliate links and/or brand partnership content. I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

LET’S BE CLEAR ABOUT WHO I AM (AND WHO I’M NOT).

I’m a registered nurse and health coach who shares real, BS-free information about metabolic health, PCOS, perimenopause, and weight loss, because y’all deserve better than vague wellness fluff. But here’s what I need you to know: I am not YOUR nurse. Everything I share here is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice, it’s not a diagnosis, and it doesn’t create a provider-patient relationship between us. Nothing on this site replaces the care of a licensed provider who actually knows your full health history. The opinions and content here are my own and do not reflect the views of my employer or the hospital where I work.

SCOPE OF PRACTICE.

As a nurse health coach, I can recommend over-the-counter products and supplements that may support your wellness goals. I don’t prescribe specific prescription medications. When it comes to GLP-1s and peptides, what I can do is talk about the science, what’s available, and what may be beneficial, so you can have an informed conversation with your licensed medical provider. The decision about what’s right for your body always belongs to you and your provider. Always consult your licensed provider before starting any prescription treatment — this is not something that should be DIY’d. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Products discussed on this site are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

TRANSPARENCY.

I only recommend things I actually trust. Most are products I personally use, some are from partners whose clinical standards I believe in. I will always let you know when it’s something I haven’t tried personally. Some links on this site are affiliate links or part of brand partnerships, which means I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Any testimonials or results shared on this site reflect individual experiences only. Results are not guaranteed and will vary based on individual circumstances.

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How I Ordered DSIP From EllieMD Before Day Shift Destroys Me (A Night Owl’s Survival Plan)

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POV: You finally fall asleep. Your brain immediately schedules a full staff meeting at 3am.

If that hit a little too close to home… hi. Pull up a chair. This one’s for you.

I Have Been a Night Owl Since Second Grade

Not exaggerating.

Since I was seven years old, my brain has simply refused to wind down before 2 or 3am. I wasn’t staying up late on purpose. I wasn’t being a rebellious kid. My body just… didn’t want to sleep when it got dark outside. It never has.

And here’s the part that always confused people… I wasn’t sleeping in late to make up for it either. I’d be up by 10 or 11am most days, bright-eyed, like I’d had a full night. Which technically I had. It just happened between 3am and 11am instead of 10pm and 6am.

As a kid, this was annoying. As an adult who chose night shift nursing? It finally made sense. Working 7pm to 7am was the first time in my life that my schedule actually matched my body. My coworkers were dragging by 4am. I was hitting my stride.

So naturally… I’m about to be forced onto day shift for three months.

I KNOW.

Why This Is Bigger Than Just Being Tired

Most people think being a night owl is just a preference. Like you just LIKE staying up late.

It’s not that simple.

Your circadian rhythm is your body’s internal clock. Think of it like a programmable thermostat; it’s set to run certain things at certain times of day. When to feel alert. When to feel sleepy. When your body temperature rises and falls. When your hormones do what they’re supposed to do.

For some people, myself included, that thermostat runs on a naturally delayed schedule. It’s called Delayed Sleep Phase, and it is as real as any other biological variation. My thermostat has been set like 5 hours late since second grade, and nobody has figured out how to change the default setting.

Forcing that onto a 3:30 am alarm doesn’t just feel bad. It’s genuinely disruptive at a hormonal level. Your stress hormones spike at the wrong time. Your sleep gets compressed and shallow. You’re not just tired… your body is confused at a level most people can’t see from the outside.

I’ve done day shift before. I’ll survive it again. But this time I’m going in with better tools than coffee and sheer stubbornness.

How I Found Out About DSIP

EllieMD, the telehealth provider I’ve partnered with since October 2025, just launched something new. DSIP. Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide.

EllieMD DSIP benefits — restorative sleep circadian rhythm balance and recovery and resilience

I already use their GLP-1/GIP+Glycine, NAD+, GHK-Cu, GLP-1 Support+, and B12 injections. So when something new drops from EllieMD, I pay attention. Their track record with me personally has been solid.

I read through their research materials and y’all… the timing could not have been more perfect.

DSIP is being studied specifically for circadian rhythm alignment and sleep depth support. Not just “helps you fall asleep.” The biological TIMING part. The DEPTH of sleep part. The stress-hormone-at-night part.

That is EXACTLY what a night owl being forced onto days needs.

I screamed a little. Internally. I’m a professional.

What DSIP Is

DSIP is a tiny protein your body already makes. It’s been studied for over 40 years for its role in sleep and your body’s stress response.

Here’s what makes it different from everything else in the sleep space.

Most sleep stuff works like a light switch. On or off. Either it knocks you out, or it tells your body, “hey, it’s dark, time to sleep.” That’s melatonin. That’s most sleep aids.

DSIP is being studied for something different. Think of your sleep like a staircase you go up and down all night. The bottom stair, Stage 3, also called deep or delta sleep, is where your body does all the actual repair work. Immune system. Brain. Hormones. Everything. DSIP is being studied for its role in helping you actually GET to that bottom stair… and stay there long enough for it to matter.

DSIP vs melatonin comparison chart showing DSIP regulates deep delta sleep, balances stress via HPA axis, has no morning hangover effect, and supports neuronal resilience

It’s also being studied for cortisol, your stress hormone. Here’s the thing about cortisol: your stress system and your sleep system are supposed to take turns. Stress runs things during the day. Then it clocks out so sleep can take over at night. When that handoff breaks down, you get “tired but wired.” Exhausted, but your brain never got the memo. DSIP may help that handoff actually happen.

And the circadian part, the biological clock stuff, is being studied too. Supporting the timing signals that tell your body when to wind down and when to wake up. For someone whose clock has been running late since second grade… THIS is the part that has me genuinely excited.

I wrote a full breakdown of all the science here if you want to go deeper — What Is DSIP? A Registered Nurse Explains

What Ordering Through EllieMD Actually Looked Like

Ordering a prescription peptide sounds intimidating if you’ve never done it. It’s really not. Here’s what it actually looked like:

You start at elliemd.com/NicoleInScrubs and go through their intake and consultation process. A licensed physician reviews your health history and determines whether DSIP is right for you and at what dose. It’s personalized. Not a vending machine situation.

How to order EllieMD DSIP — three steps take questionnaire doctor prescribed plan sustain your success with 24 7 provider access
EllieMD DSIP Injection medical intake form step 1 of 5 — basic health overview questionnaire

The peptide is compounded to pharmaceutical-grade standards. That distinction matters more than most people realize. And your vial arrives pharmacy-prepared and ready to use. Already reconstituted. Sterile. No home mixing, no guessing.

EllieMD DSIP injection precise and consistent dosing — non-GMO potency verified pharmaceutical grade purity and heavy metal tested

As a nurse, that last part matters to me A LOT. I’ve seen what can go wrong when people try to source and mix peptides on their own without medical oversight. The EllieMD process removes all of that. You’re getting a prescription product managed by a licensed physician. That is the standard this should be held to, and EllieMD holds it.

The whole ordering experience was smooth and way less complicated than I expected. If you’ve been curious but held back because it seemed like a lot… it’s not. Promise.

EllieMD difference comparison chart showing licensed physician oversight personalized prescription dosing pharmaceutical grade compounding and reconstituted vials versus other providers

What I’m Hoping For

I haven’t started it yet. I want to be clear about that because I will never tell you about results I don’t have.

But here’s what I’m going into this hoping for:

A smoother shift onto a schedule my body has fought my entire life. Less of that wired-at-midnight-even-though-my-alarm-is-at-5am feeling. Better quality sleep in the hours I do get even when the timing feels wrong to every cell in my body. And honestly… not feeling like a complete zombie for three months straight.

That’s not asking for a miracle. That’s asking biology for a little help.

Who I Think This Is Really For

I’m coming at this from a very specific angle… lifelong night owl, shift worker, forced schedule change. But the reach here is much wider than that.

If you’ve been waking up at 3am for two years and have quietly accepted it as just your life now… this is for you.

If you sleep eight hours and still wake up exhausted because the depth just isn’t there… this is for you.

If perimenopause has made your sleep completely unpredictable and nothing has really fixed it… this is for you.

If you’ve tried the magnesium, the melatonin, the mouth tape, the sleepy girl mocktail, the 67-degree room… and you’re still not actually RESTING… this might be the piece you’ve been missing.

You’ve tried the timing solutions. DSIP is being studied for what’s happening at a deeper level. And sometimes that’s exactly where the answer lives.

EllieMD DSIP patient testimonial — slept deeper without waking up in the middle of the night and woke up feeling rested
Testimonials reflect individual experiences. EllieMD does not guarantee similar outcomes. This product is prescribed by a licensed healthcare professional based on individual needs. Results may vary.

What Comes Next

I’m documenting all of it on my Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. The transition to days. What I notice in the first few weeks. What changes and what doesn’t. The full honest experience… because that’s the only kind I know how to make.

Subscribe below so you don’t miss the update. And if you want to explore DSIP for yourself in the meantime, head to elliemd.com/NicoleInScrubs to start the consultation.

Stay close y’all. This one’s going to be a journey.

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This post contains affiliate links and/or brand partnership content. I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

LET’S BE CLEAR ABOUT WHO I AM (AND WHO I’M NOT).

I’m a registered nurse and health coach who shares real, BS-free information about metabolic health, PCOS, perimenopause, and weight loss, because y’all deserve better than vague wellness fluff. But here’s what I need you to know: I am not YOUR nurse. Everything I share here is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice, it’s not a diagnosis, and it doesn’t create a provider-patient relationship between us. Nothing on this site replaces the care of a licensed provider who actually knows your full health history. The opinions and content here are my own and do not reflect the views of my employer or the hospital where I work.

SCOPE OF PRACTICE.

As a nurse health coach, I can recommend over-the-counter products and supplements that may support your wellness goals. I don’t prescribe specific prescription medications. When it comes to GLP-1s and peptides, what I can do is talk about the science, what’s available, and what may be beneficial, so you can have an informed conversation with your licensed medical provider. The decision about what’s right for your body always belongs to you and your provider. Always consult your licensed provider before starting any prescription treatment — this is not something that should be DIY’d. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Products discussed on this site are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

TRANSPARENCY.

I only recommend things I actually trust. Most are products I personally use, some are from partners whose clinical standards I believe in. I will always let you know when it’s something I haven’t tried personally. Some links on this site are affiliate links or part of brand partnerships, which means I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

RESULTS + TESTIMONIALS.

Any testimonials or results shared on this site reflect individual experiences only. Results are not guaranteed and will vary based on individual circumstances.

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