Truly Balanced: The Midlife Insider

I was in a Facebook group this week. A woman asked. “Are menopause supplements worth it?” Good question. The comments were full of: Try this. Do this mix. Drink that tea. Add these drops. All sorts of advice. Most of it was wrong. And it's not their fault. So much nonsense out there. Here’s why. The value of supplements is debatable. Studies are mixed. Some women feel better. Others don't. Labels aren’t the same as prescriptions. Doses vary. Quality varies. Some products are

One of the busiest menopause threads online right now isn’t about hot flashes. It’s about women wide awake at 3AM. Night after night, desperate for sleep. And the comments?  Whew. Here's the thing. You fall asleep fine. But at 3AM… You’re wide awake. Brain racing. Tired. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. This is one of the most common struggles I hear from women in perimenopause and menopause. Sleep problems are one of the hallmark symptoms of this stage of life.  Here’s why