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Your Gut: The Quiet Key to Feeling Like Yourself Again
Most women don’t think much about their gut until it starts acting up. One day, you realize the foods you used to enjoy now leave you bloated. Your energy dips for no clear reason. Your skin feels dull, or your mind feels foggy. You tell yourself it’s hormones, or maybe just a natural part of aging. But there’s more to the story. Your gut is at the center of almost everything that helps you feel well. It affects your mood, your hormones, your metabolism, and even how well you

Monica Simpson, DNP, APRN
Nov 9, 20255 min read


Sleep After 40: Understanding Hormonal Changes and Their Impact
You used to fall asleep without effort. Now, sometime after 40, the pattern has changed. You wake in the middle of the night, your mind racing or your body flushed with heat, staring at the ceiling while the clock blinks 3:17 a.m. Many women in midlife share this experience, yet most still assume it’s just “getting older.” The truth is more complicated—and far more solvable. Sleep after 40 shifts because the body’s internal chemistry does. Hormones that once created stability

Monica Simpson, DNP, APRN
Oct 24, 20256 min read


Mood Swings in Perimenopause and Menopause: What Science Says and How to Find Balance
Introduction One day, you feel calm, in control, even joyful. Next, a wave of irritability or sadness hits without warning. For many...

Monica Simpson, DNP, APRN
Oct 7, 20255 min read


Hot Flashes at the Worst Times: How to Cope When You Can’t Escape Them
Introduction It often happens at the most inconvenient moments. You’re seated in a quiet meeting, speaking at a podium, or finally...

Monica Simpson, DNP, APRN
Sep 29, 20255 min read


Strength and Grace: Effective Exercise Routines for Women Over 40
Aging gracefully doesn't just happen; it requires a mindful approach to lifestyle, particularly physical activity. For women over 40,...

Monica Simpson, DNP, APRN
Apr 28, 20253 min read


Understanding Weight Gain During Menopause and Perimenopause: A Guide for Women 40+
The journey of a woman’s body through menopause and perimenopause can be both transformative and challenging. Many women experience...

Monica Simpson, DNP, APRN
Apr 11, 20254 min read


Brain Fog in Perimenopause & Menopause
Have you ever walked into a room and immediately forgotten why you were there? Or struggled to find words mid-conversation, leaving you...

Monica Simpson, DNP, APRN
Mar 28, 20256 min read


Joint Pain in Perimenopause and Menopause: Causes, Symptoms, and Science-Backed Solutions
Introduction Many women entering perimenopause or menopause find themselves dealing with unexpected and frustrating joint pain. While...

Monica Simpson, DNP, APRN
Mar 3, 20255 min read


Night Sweats and Hot Flashes in Perimenopause: Just the Facts
Understanding, Managing, and Reducing Symptoms What Are Night Sweats and Hot Flashes? Hot flashes and night sweats are both classified as...

Monica Simpson, DNP, APRN
Feb 19, 20254 min read


Unpacking the Trend: The Truth About Menowashing and Menopause Supplements
Have you noticed the sudden flood of products claiming to be the ultimate solution for menopause? From supplements to skincare, every...

Monica Simpson, DNP, APRN
Feb 3, 20254 min read


Unveiling the Best-Kept Secrets: Natural Remedies for Menopause-Related Insomnia
Menopause is a defining stage in a woman’s life, signaling the end of her reproductive years. While many women welcome this change, it...

Monica Simpson, DNP, APRN
Nov 20, 20245 min read


Sleepless in Menopause: Strategies for Better Sleep
Menopause is often accompanied by a range of symptoms that can make restful sleep seem like a distant memory. Many women experience night...

Monica Simpson, DNP, APRN
Aug 14, 20244 min read
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