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...
by Rita Anthony | Feb 2, 2026 | Monday's Menopause
For today’s Menopause Monday, I’m sharing something that often gets misunderstood. This is not rose hips. This is rosebuds and they are quietly powerful. Rosebuds are naturally rich in vitamin C, but what makes them especially supportive during menopause is...
by Rita Anthony | Jan 26, 2026 | Monday's Menopause
Black cohosh often comes up in menopause conversations, especially for hot flashes, mood changes and sleep. Because it’s plant-based, many women assume it’s harmless and reach straight for supplements. That’s where things get tricky. Most people aren’t using the...
