Category Archives: Estrogen

This is why cutting calories isn’t working

Today, we are exploring metabolism to help make the connection why “eat less, move more” backfires now, and what to do instead.  Why this happens even if you’re “eating the same” The common mistake cutting calories and adding more cardio.  When your metabolism is already slowing, under‑eating and over‑exercising read as stress — and your […]

What Happens When a Corporate Accountant Tackles Menopause? My Story from the Women of a Certain Stage Podcast

Have you ever felt like your body suddenly stopped following the rules you thought you knew?  Maybe you’ve been tracking calories, working out, and still—your energy tanks, your waistline changes, and nothing seems to add up.  You’re not alone, and you’re not failing. Your body is just asking for a new approach. Recently, I had […]

How to Beat Afternoon Energy Slumps (Naturally!)—My Top Tips Inside

Do you ever hit that mid-afternoon wall—when your energy crashes, your focus disappears, and all you want is something sweet or a strong coffee? I know the feeling!  For years, I thought these slumps were just part of being busy, especially as my hormones started to shift during perimenopause.  But I discovered there are simple, […]

Feel Your Best: How Your Liver and Gut Can Boost Your Hormones

But there’s good new, you can support these vital pathways with a few simple lifestyle changes! In this article, I’ll guide you through the estrogen detox pathway and how you can support your liver and gut to maintain hormonal balance: By making these changes, you can naturally support your body’s ability to detoxify estrogen and […]

Protecting Your Bones During Menopause and Beyond

Women can lose up to 20% of their bone density in the first five to seven years after menopause. As you age, your bones naturally lose density and strength particularly for menopausal women primarily due to the decline in estrogen levels.  This bone loss continues, and by the time most women reach menopause (no period […]

Many Women Are Struggling with This – But not one is talking about it!

Over 50% of women going through menopause experience vaginal dryness, yet only about 10% seek medical treatment. This means countless women are suffering in silence. But why is no one talking about it? For some, it’s because they think there’s no solution. For others, it’s the discomfort or embarrassment of discussing such an intimate issue […]

Belly Fat and Menopause

Effective weight management during the perimenopause and menopause years is about more than just eating well and exercising. For women in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s, hormonal changes play a significant role in how the body gains and stores weight, particularly around the midsection. The Role of Hormones in Midsection Weight Gain Certain hormones […]