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As (peri)menopause sets in and changes to your body begin, it’s essential to optimize your lifestyle, including sustenance. What worked before in your twenties, thirties, and early forties, may not work now that you’re in the throws of perimenopause or post-menopause. Let’s face it. People change, and tons of changes occur during the menopausal phase. […]

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There’s no doubt that the menopausal process can take a toll on your sleep routine, with night sweats sometimes making it difficult to get consistent and quality sleep. Trust me. I know all too well how a night sweat can wake you out of peaceful slumber. Though I’m in post-menopause now, it still happens. Albeit, […]

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I am ready for me No resolutions for me. Only realizations and intentions. I realize I’m ready for myself. I know who I am. This God-sent, cool, incredible, resilient, beautiful, loving, brilliant woman (saying all the things I say to others to myself.) who spent the last thirty-two years doing what she felt she had […]

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The holidays are here once again. And whatever your situation this year, whether you’re with family or not, whether you have a little or a lot, chances are you’ll be spending time around food. Food is fun and festive, bringing family and loved ones together. But food can also cause pain and discomfort if not […]

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There’s no doubt that menopause symptoms affect people in different ways. Some people experience severe symptoms, some experience mild symptoms, and some experience no symptoms. For those who experience mild to severe symptoms, the challenge is often finding the right treatments to alleviate their discomfort. While some opt to go the plant-based route, others prefer […]

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On November 23rd, 2022, I celebrated My MENOVERSARY!! My menopause anniversary. I couldn’t think of a better portmanteau. A new iteration of myself has been unfolding for twelve years. November 23rd, marked twelve months/one year since I had my last period. This means I was officially in MENOPAUSE (I’m now post-menopause), an experience that includes […]

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I often get asked by women, “How do I know if I’m in menopause – perimenopause or post-menopause?” The word menopause is oftentimes used loosely to refer to the entire menopause experience. But I’m sure by now you know that the entire process occurs in stages. Namely, perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Together they make the […]

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I know you know that there is more to thriving during (peri)menopause than eating well, moving your body, taking supplements, and slapping potions and lotions on your skin. I began experiencing perimenopause twelve years ago, at thirty-eight, and I’m currently counting down to the anniversary of my last period, which means I’ll officially be in […]

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Menopause has been shrouded in secrecy, leaving many women ashamed and embarrassed about seeking and extending support for one of the most natural biological transitions and rite of passage. Well, that’s changed, and we’re surrendering to curiosity, knowledge, and empowerment. So if your mama, aunty, cousin, friends, or partner in care don’t talk to you […]

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I'm Dixie. 50+ Biology and health educator, qigong practitioner, beauty and wellness founder, empty nester, and all round life lover.