by Rita Anthony | Jun 1, 2026 | Monday's Menopause
When most women think about estrogen, they think about hormones. What many don’t realize is that the health of your gut may also influence how estrogen is processed in the body. Emerging research shows that gut bacteria and estrogen have a two-way relationship. The...
by Rita Anthony | May 25, 2026 | Monday's Menopause
Today for Menopause Monday, we’re talking about probiotics and whether they’re simply a wellness trend or something backed by real science. Recent research and meta-analyses suggest that probiotics may help support certain menopause symptoms, including gut health and...
by Rita Anthony | May 18, 2026 | Monday's Menopause
Have you ever wondered if feeling tired during menopause is always “just hormones”? Hormones absolutely play a role, but something many people don’t realize is that iron intake can matter too. And honestly, I didn’t fully understand how many plant foods contained iron...
by Rita Anthony | May 11, 2026 | Monday's Menopause
Good Morning! Wrinkles, dryness and changes in skin texture are often blamed entirely on hormones during menopause, but nutrition may play a bigger role than many people realize. While shifts in estrogen can absolutely affect the skin, what we eat every day also...
by Rita Anthony | May 4, 2026 | Monday's Menopause
Good Morning! Mood swings are often one of the first things blamed on menopause. And while hormonal shifts do play a role, they may not be the whole picture. There’s growing conversation around whether mood changes are purely hormonal or if nutrient intake, especially...
by Rita Anthony | Apr 27, 2026 | Monday's Menopause
Some symptoms don’t always mean what we think they do. Fatigue, weight changes, mood shifts, brain fog, even changes in temperature sensitivity, these are often associated with menopause. But they can also be linked to thyroid function, which is why confusion between...
