The almighty grape.  The fruit of the gods (and goddesses).  As I write this post, I’m drinking a Dry Farm Wines Cabernet Sauvignon.  As I age, I’ve begun to wonder about alcohol and menopause.  Are there any potential benefits? What are the risk factors for menopausal women? How can something that most of us are eager to do as teenagers affect us […]

Move over THC; caffeine is the most commonly consumed psychoactive drug globally. And it’s no secret that it can have powerful effects on our human bodies. But what about the impact of caffeine on menopause? Even though the average age of menopause in the United States is 51, we can spend up to ten years […]

Research reports that menopause weight gain averages 5-10 pounds regardless of food intake or energy expenditure. In fact, over 43% of menopausal women have obesity. The menopause transition is a time of fluctuating hormone levels, lasting up to 8-10 years.  As a result, most middle age women battle body weight changes, an increase in abdominal fat, and an ever-growing […]

Natural remedies, including CBD for menopause, have had only anecdotal evidence; however, a recent study (2022) out of the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences might prove otherwise.  All women will go through their own unique “change of life” symptoms due to the inevitable decline of estrogen.  This natural transition typically begins in a woman’s 40s, […]

The perimenopause vs menopause differences are subtle in the beginning.  Hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, brain fog….  You begin to wonder, “what is going on with my body!?”  Did it come on suddenly, or has it been ramping up gradually? Have I even made the connection? These symptoms can feel like a tsunami of chaos…where does peri begin, and […]

Adding some extra protein to your morning breakfast is easy with this copycat Starbucks egg bites recipe.  Put down the sugary cereals and pre-packaged energy bars, and stop skipping your breakfast!  Breaking a fast should not include a massive dose of sugar or lots of dense carbs if you want to lose weight.  Simple ingredients, whole foods, and […]

8 minutes reading timeDid you know that there are certain foods that trigger hot flashes? In menopausal women, estrogen levels plummet, and body temperature skyrockets, making our internal thermostats go on what feels like a permanent fritz. As a result, we react to foods and external stimulants in crazy ways at this oh-so glorious time.  Scenario: Have you […]

Sex drive and menopause. The desire for sexual activity at midlife.  Often fun when we are young and vibrant but combine sex drive and menopause, and we might find ourselves having some sexual difficulties. I treat many menopausal women in my office weekly.  Most of us with plunging hormone levels.  Sex isn’t a common topic of discussion for most […]

Hello, summer produce! Have you ever passed those zucchini spirals in the grocery store and didn’t know if you should cook them or eat them raw? This healthy zucchini zoodle salad recipe is low carb, packed with simple ingredients, and is the perfect side dish or main dish when paired with a protein you love.Healthy Zucchini Zoodle […]

I love a hot tubby during the cold winter months.An Epsom salt bath is the one thing my sore muscles love even more despite the temperature outside.I often prescribe this easy-to-do bath to most of my patients since it has so many health benefits beyond the old “soak in the tub” remedy.Some think Epsom salt’s […]