By 2030, over 1.2 billion women will be in menopause, yet most were never taught what to expect. In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe shares how to manage symptoms naturally, feel empowered, and reclaim your health through this life-changing transition. In this episode, you’ll discover: * The top 10 symptoms and what’s really causing them * Simple diet and lifestyle shifts to reduce hot flashes, mood swings, and weight gain * The best herbs and supplements for symptom relief * Pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy #menopause #hormones #womenshealth --------------------- -------------------- We’ve created a full blog post that walks through the main points and insights from this episode. If you'd like to dive deeper or revisit the information later, this is a helpful resource to keep on hand. Read it here → https://thehealthinstitute.com/2025/05/16/the-natural-womans-guide-to-menopause-from-hot-flashes-to-hormone-harmony/ -------------------- Staying healthy in today's world is an upstream battle. Subscribe to Wellness Weekly, your 5-minute dose of sound health advice to help you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Sign up here → https://forms.thehealthinstitute.com/l-77 -------------------- Links: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10780928/ https://healthmatters.nyp.org/how-to-prevent-menopause-weight-gain/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9258798/ https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-024-19280-5 https://www.evernow.com/menopause-study?srsltid=AfmBOooQmZQD8p3CTJzICs9zTTlSZ2d_GrKcOg1JTryTFEyJo9VMGsCI https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/introduction-to-menopause https://swhr.org/health_focus_area/menopause/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK285446/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/1450588/menopause-symptoms-us-women/ https://www.uscjournal.com/articles/menopause-cholesterol-and-cardiovascular-disease-0?language_content_entity=en https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2110996 https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/symptoms-causes/syc-20353397 https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21608-perimenopause https://journals.lww.com/menopausejournal/abstract/2007/14040/chilliness__a_vasomotor_symptom_in_japan.22.aspx https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jul/21/women-dealing-with-menopause-preparation-planning-australia https://acupuncturehealthcalgary.com/the-second-spring-menopause-in-chinese-medicine/ https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)02799-X/fulltext? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35983178/ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11920-023-01447-3 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10074318/ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21608-perimenopause https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/24/7421 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38934532/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38725785/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25423327/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37378077/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36641259/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36746877/ ​​https://www.uclahealth.org/sites/default/files/documents/cf/menopause-understanding-mediterranean-diet.pdf https://womensmentalhealth.org/posts/mediterranean-diet-benefits-perimenopausal-women-with-hot-flashes/ -------------------- Ads: Get 15% off your first order with the code AXE at oneskin.co/AXE. Even if your bloodwork looks "normal," your symptoms could point to Cell Danger Response (CDR). Discover how to break free from CDR and unlock your full potential at https://beyondbloodwork.com/. MB01LXXC1ZF1XCT -------------------- DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.