Welcome to my menopause blog!
Here you’ll find honest posts about everything from symptoms and natural relief, to nutrition, movement, and midlife health.
Use the search bar to find what you need — or browse through my most recent posts below.
Essential Amino Acids for Menopause — Why They Matter After 40
You’re doing everything right — eating well, moving your body, trying to sleep. And yet…
Your Immune System in Menopause: 7 Natural Ways to Boost It
The office cold goes around, and of course you catch it. Then it lingers for…
IBS in Menopause: The Real Causes & What Actually Helps
You check where the bathroom is before you sit down in a restaurant. You undo…
Food Cravings in Menopause: What They Really Mean & How to Stop Them
It’s 9 p.m. Dinner was hours ago. You’re not even hungry. And yet here you…
Yeast Infection in Menopause: Is It Really Yeast?
It’s 2 a.m. and you’re wide awake. Not from a hot flash this time —…
Low Libido in Menopause: Where Did My Sex Drive Go?
Remember when sex used to just pop into your head? A look across the dinner…
Vaginal Dryness in Menopause: Why It Happens and What Helps
It’s late. Your partner reaches for you, and you’re already doing the math. How many…
Natural Lubricants for Menopause Dryness: What’s Safe Down There
It’s Friday night. The dishes are done, you’re finally on the sofa, and he gives…
Menopause Hair Loss: Why It’s Happening — and What Actually Helps
You’re rinsing out the shampoo, and there it is — a lot of it. In…
Aching All Over? 7 Gentle Ways to Ease Joint Pain in Menopause
Rolling out of bed should feel like you’re ready to win the day. Instead, some…
Menopause Headaches, Dizziness and Nausea: What’s Really Going On
It’s 3 pm. Your head is pounding, the kitchen tilts a little when you stand…
Hot Flashes in Menopause: What Really Helps (and What Doesn’t)
When I was in my 40s, I heard about hot flashes from my two older…
Emotional Symptoms of Menopause: You’re Not Losing It
Crying over nothing. Snapping at the people you love. A mind that races at 3…
Mood Swings in Menopause: 9 Natural Ways to Feel Steady Again
I fondly remember the time my husband and I went to Romania. It was a…
Anxiety and Depression in Menopause: 6 Natural Ways to Feel Like You Again
Ever found yourself wondering, “What’s going on with me?”, or feeling uneasy in social settings?…
Panic Attacks in Menopause: Why They Happen and How to Calm Them.
You’re sitting in a coffee shop, or just relaxing on the sofa, when out of…
Heart Palpitations in Menopause: Why Your Heart Races & When to Worry
Approaching the grand finale of our reproductive years (a.k.a. menopause) really brings unpredictable changes to…
Thyroid Problems in Menopause: Is It Your Thyroid or Your Hormones?
As we journey through life, it’s not just our birthdays that keep adding up. Our…
9 Powerful Tips to Combat Extreme Fatigue in Menopause!
There are days when I feel energized and ready to take on the world. But…
Wide Awake at 2 AM? 9 Natural Fixes for Sleep Deprivation in Menopause
Midlife… It’s that time when everything just seems to change, including our sleep. After a…