Heading into menopause with gut and digestion issues or untreated autoimmune issues can cause more symptoms than you would typically see. Addressing these gut issues sooner rather than later can make your menopause journey easier and your sleep better.

After the age of 50, you no longer have the protection from breast cancer, so you need to make sure you work with someone who knows how to advise you on how to bring that estrogen metabolite back into the range so you continue to have protection. This is something I do with my clients.

There are better ways to keep your waistline intact than working out like you did in your 20s, 30s, or even early 40s. It is less about cardio and more about lifting weights. Yet. If you work out too much, you can gain extra weight, especially in your middle area. It is a balance based on your energy level.

Having numerous stress management tools in place is necessary for hormone regulation. When your stress goes unmanaged and is too high, you can gain more weight in your waistline despite working out. You can also throw your hormones off and have trouble sleeping.

You have less room for error when it comes to your sleep. If you stay up too late too many nights in a row or regularly and don’t get 7+ hours of sleep, you may experience brain fog, lack of focus, forgetfulness, low energy, and more. Additionally, it will make it harder to get to sleep in the future because your circadian rhythm (sleep/wake cycle) is no longer on the same schedule.

As you age, the way you once ate no longer works; it is more about eating an anti-inflammatory diet and much higher protein levels, though you need necessary complex carbohydrates later in the afternoon or the evening to help with sleep.

The Keto Diet Is normally a quick-fix diet, not a long-term, sustainable solution to maintaining your weight as you age. Consuming a long-term keto diet can help with your weight but can negatively impact your health. "It could cause low blood pressure, kidney stones, constipation, nutrient deficiencies and an increased risk of heart disease (U. of Chicago Medicine 2023)." It is also not good for everyone.

Spending time in nature will help bring good bacteria to your microbiome, making your gut healthier. It will also help calm your body naturally, which is needed when your natural calming hormone, progesterone, is naturally depleted.

Getting up off the floor without using your hands is one of the key indicators of longevity.