by Rita Anthony | Mar 30, 2026 | Monday's Menopause
For this Menopause Monday, I wanted to share something interesting I came across while looking at some of these menopause supplements newly on the market. Some supplements can feel like they’re helping, but research shows the picture is more complex. One factor often...
by Rita Anthony | Mar 23, 2026 | Monday's Menopause
There’s a lot of talk right now about amino acids during menopause, so let’s keep it simple and clear! If you think you’re only getting amino acids in snack bars, shake powders and other supplements (or meat), think again. You’re also getting...
by Rita Anthony | Mar 9, 2026 | Monday's Menopause
For this week’s Monday Menopause, I’m looking at a topic that researchers are beginning to explore much more closely, Inflammation. For years, menopause symptoms like hot flashes, joint discomfort, fatigue and brain fog were viewed mainly as hormonal changes....
by Rita Anthony | Mar 2, 2026 | Monday's Menopause
Many studies find that women in East Asia report far fewer hot flashes than women in Western countries. Part of this may be dietary patterns, not just genetics, especially lifelong consumption of soy and other plant foods rich in phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens are...
by Rita Anthony | Feb 23, 2026 | Monday's Menopause
Fasting is still trending. But for many midlife women, the results aren’t matching the promise. Here’s the question: Is fasting helping your hormones or stressing them? Recent studies have shown that during menopause estrogen drops and cortisol sensitivity rises. Add...
by Rita Anthony | Feb 9, 2026 | Monday's Menopause
“Eat more protein” is one of the loudest messages women hear during menopause. But for many bodies, more protein isn’t always better, especially when it comes at the expense of fiber, digestion and metabolic balance. During hormonal shifts, the body often responds...
