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???? 7 Menopause Myths That Are Keeping You Stuck (and What to Do Instead)

Posted on by Kathy Ashton

For too long, women have been told that suffering is just part of the menopause package. Hot flushes? Just deal with them. Mood swings? Must be your hormones. Weight gain? “It’s your age.”

Let’s bust through the noise.

Here are 7 myths that might be sabotaging your midlife health—and what the latest science (and food-as-medicine wisdom) say to do instead.

❌ Myth 1: “There’s nothing you can do—it’s just hormones.”

Truth: Hormones don’t shift in a vacuum. Your gut, liver, adrenal glands, sleep patterns and stress all play a role.

???? Try this: Support your gut–liver axis with fibre-rich foods, cruciferous veggies, and our [Daily Detox Blend].

❌ Myth 2: “Weight gain is inevitable after 45.”

Truth: Midlife weight gain is often linked to insulin resistance, inflammation, poor sleep, and stress—not just oestrogen changes. These are all modifiable with food and lifestyle.

???? Try this: Reduce ultra-processed foods and bump up plant-based protein, greens, and omega-3s. A low-inflammation diet can do wonders.

❌ Myth 3: “You need HRT to feel better.”

Truth: While HRT can help some women, it’s not the only path. Food, herbs, gut health, and emotional support are powerful tools for symptom relief—without the side effects.

???? Try this: Chat to me about a whole-food approach using medicinal herbs like turmeric, ginger, maca, and flaxseed.

❌ Myth 4: “Menopause just affects your reproductive system.”

Truth: It impacts your brain, bones, heart, metabolism, sleep, and skin. It’s a whole-body transition—and your approach needs to match.

???? Try this: Think big-picture. A whole-food, plant-based reset can address inflammation, brain fog, and energy in one go.

❌ Myth 5: “You just need to eat less and exercise more.”

Truth: Calorie restriction can backfire in menopause. What your body needs is nutrient density, not deprivation.

????‍♀️ Try this: Focus on foods that feed your hormones and your gut—think lentils, sweet potatoes, leafy greens, chia seeds.

❌ Myth 6: “It’s too late to change.”

Truth: The body is always rebuilding. In fact, menopause is the perfect time to reboot your health—and it doesn’t have to be hard.

✨ Try this: Download my Gut Healing Starter Kit—3 days of easy meals, batch cooking tips and the science behind what works.

❌ Myth 7: “Everyone feels terrible—just get through it.”

Truth: You deserve to thrive in this chapter. Midlife can be magnetic, strong, and grounded—if you give your body the support it’s asking for.

???? Ready to break free of the myths?

Let’s find your personal roadmap.

???? Book a 1:1 Consult With Me – email for a consult to kathy@flourishln.com.au with a few preferred times and we can go from there.
???? Shop the Flourish Daily Detox & Anti-Inflammatory Blends

Coming up next in the series:

???? “What Doctors Aren’t Telling You About Midlife Weight Gain”

How can food help my Menopause Symptoms?

Posted on by venadmin

Are you overwhelmed by the amount of information on managing your menopausal symptoms or confused about which way to go?

I am going to keep it simple for you today and give you my top tips that will help alleviate the main problems.

Firstly though, let’s understand what is happening.

Hot Flushes

As you enter menopause your body begins to produce less oestrogen, testosterone and progesterone, and this triggers many of the symptoms.  Especially the ‘hot flushes’, probably the most widely experienced symptom, and the most annoying.

The body is an ecosystem, and every little thing affects every other little thing.  Nothing happens without there being a downstream effect, and hormonal changes are a good example of this.  When the level of these hormones drop, our temperature regulating hormones are also affected, causing excessive sweating and flushing.

Oestrogens promote vasodilation, heat dissipation and lower body temperature, whilst progesterone and progestins generally have the opposite effect.

Excess body fat

Oestrogen and progestin help regulate body fat storage and as our levels of oestrogen drop this often causes the body to store more fat, especially around our middles.

Dry Skin

Oestrogen helps with lubrication, keeping our skin subtle and moist, and as it declines lots of us notice certain ‘things’ becoming drier.  Another annoying symptom.

Bone mass

Oestrogen also helps with the regulation of bone mass, and as the amount you produce declines, this can lead to osteoporosis (bone thinning).

Changes in Mood

Serotonin, our feel-good hormone, works hand-in-hand with oestrogen to regulate our mood, and yes, you guessed it, as oestrogen begins to decline, so does the level of serotonin leaving us feeling not quite right. Grumpy, cranky and snappy.

So, what can we do to help alleviate some of these symptoms?

  • Avoid alcohol, spicy foods, caffeine, and smoking.
  • Avoid free flowing fats, (olive oil, coconut oil, butter, and veggie oils) and fatty foods.
  • Stay cool, sleep with a fan.
  • Eat cold white potatoes, baked in the oven or air fryer without oil or fat.
  • Take 3 tablespoons per day of flaxseeds – spread throughout the day. We recommend you grind the flaxseeds in a blender or bullet, and you can make two days’ worth at a time but no more as the exposure to air makes them go rancid.
  • Take 1 scoop of the Flourish ‘daily detox’ blend after dinner every night, especially for the hot flushes. This is absolutely THE best antidote.
  • If you are looking for the most optimal outcome then we recommend you take a combination of the ‘daily detox’ and ‘anti-inflammatory’ together after dinner, especially as the whole process of menopause can cause inflammation.

Please visit here for more information on our Daily Detox Blend & Anti-Inflammatory Blend.