The Lagniappe Lifestyle Blog

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Mind Your Menopause for Optimal Metabolism

If you’ve ever thought, “I swear I’m eating the same but suddenly gaining weight,” you’re not imagining it. As estrogen levels decline and other hormones shift, your metabolism really does change — in complex and measurable ways.

The good news? These changes aren’t a one-way street. With the right nutrition, movement, and mindset, you can…

Mind Your Menopause for Gut Health

Your gut is deeply connected to your hormones, metabolism, inflammation, immune function, and even brain chemistry.

Gut health isn’t just a trendy buzzword—it may be one of the most important foundations of menopausal wellbeing. And improving it can make everything from digestion to mood to metabolic health work more smoothly.

Mind Your Menopause for Restful, Restorative Sleep

During menopause, sleep disturbances significantly increase due to hormonal fluctuations, rising cortisol levels, and shifts in circadian rhythm. Improving sleep hygiene through effective strategies, such as maintaining a cool bedroom, using light strategically, and establishing consistent routines, can enhance sleep quality and overall well-being in midlife women.

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