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Welcome to my blog. Here I post articles that provide research and information to support women over 40 in becoming happier and healthier.


Mental Wellness is Not About Being Cheerful Everyday
The Art of the Internal Shift Are you navigating life, or just reacting to it? Most of us view mental health as something to fix only when it breaks. But mental wellness is a proactive capacity—a "well" of energy, clarity, and resilience that you can intentionally replenish. It is an internal resource that helps us think, feel, connect, and function. Wellness doesn't prevent identity disruption or sadness; it provides the steady foundation to move through them without losing
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Seed Cycling for Menopause
Before menopause, I used seed cycling to help boost certain hormones and even out my menstrual cycle. It seemed like an easy way to...
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Nov 27, 20233 min read


What Exactly are Hot Flashes?
Hot Flashes For me, hot flashes were initially not a problem. Around age 50 I would wake up around 5:00 AM feeling warm and I would have...
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Nov 12, 20234 min read


Menopause and Sleep Problems
My Sleep Story I started having sleep issues during perimenopause, about two years prior to menopause. I wasn’t too concerned about it in...
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Nov 5, 20237 min read


Hormone Replacement Therapy - Yes or No?
The choice to use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) should be an individual one. It’s not an easy decision. HRT gets the job done. It...
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Oct 23, 20239 min read


Menopause Overview
What is Menopause For me, menopause has been a shocking experience. Perimenopause, the time leading to menopause was nothing. Starting...
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Oct 20, 20235 min read


DIM for Estrogen Balance
Order DIM here: https://amzn.to/3LYUBqM Researchers are looking into the anti-inflammatory and cancer-fighting effects of...
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Oct 15, 20232 min read


DHEA - Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy?
DHEA For those women who are looking for an alternative to hormone replacement therapy, DHEA may be an option. This supplement made from...
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Oct 14, 20234 min read


Flaxseed for Hot Flashes
Flaxseed has traditionally been used to manage a variety of women’s health issues including menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, and...
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Oct 13, 20232 min read
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