“My sore hips had been waking me so often that I thought I may need a hip replacement… then I found your programme.” [Claire, NZ]
“Thank you for your wonderful program. I have enjoyed the modules and learnt a lot AND experienced some positive changes. I came to your program in a roundabout way. I’ve been on HRT for years in response to fierce hot flashes which emerged when I stopped being on the pill to manage periods. So, in […]
“It’s never too late to sleep again. After 25 years, I finally found Wendy’s programme and have lost 10kgs!” [Jane, 72 yrs]
IT’s NEVER TOO LATE … “After 25 years plus, with hot flushes, insomnia, depression, weight gain and countless other issues continuing, I finally found Wendy! What a joy the past 12 weeks of doing the Transform Me programme has been as I’ve been learning to live again! With a new diet and information on sleep, […]
“When I felt tired, depressed, overweight and my blood pressure climbed, nobody mentioned menopause.” [Dianne, Australia]
“Over the last few years I had gained quite a lot of weight, was often hot at night, was depressed and tired all the time, but I’d never really considered that there was anything I could do about this. My doctor at the time had put me on antidepressants and, re the weight, just said, […]
The curious connection between your changing gut health, sleepless nights and weight gain in menopause.
There are three questions that are typically asked of subjects who undergo sleep studies: During the last month, have you had problems falling asleep? During the last month, did you ever wake up too early, not being able to fall asleep again? During the last year, have you been troubled by insomnia to such a […]
Are low Vitamin D levels linked to your changing gut health and menopause insomnia?
Date Published: February 18th, 2026 Date Modified: March 23rd, 2026 Author: Dr Wendy Sweet (PhD) Overview Vitamin D levels often decline during menopause due to hormonal changes, reduced sunlight exposure, and altered synthesis. Low vitamin D may contribute to insomnia, gut health disruption, inflammation, and increased autoimmune risk during the menopause transition. Key Takeaways: Vitamin […]
MyMT™ Education: Terrific Tomatoes and Osteoporosis Prevention in Post-Menopausal Women
It’s known as the ‘Silent Thief’ The disease is known as the ‘silent thief’ and it is estimated that around 30% of post-menopausal women globally develop osteoporosis as new bone tissue fails to be turned over. This is why, bone disorders, such as osteoporosis, remain a significant public health concern, particularly among postmenopausal women. [silva […]
Gut Feelings: Boost your menopause-mood with food, sunlight and a gut health reset too.
Date Published: February 11th, 2026 Date Modified: March 23rd, 2026 Author: Dr Wendy Sweet (PhD) Overview Gut health and menopause are interconnected through serotonin production. Because around 90 – 95% of serotonin is produced in the gut, hormonal changes, stress, sleep disruption, and dietary factors during menopause may influence mood, anxiety, and cognitive clarity. Supporting […]
MyMT™ Education: The role of RYE in gut and muscle health during menopause.
“After this past year of avoiding breads completely, based on the diet I was on, I now realise that this was the wrong thing to do now that I’m in my 50’s. I’ve added in Rye bread and I’ve lost 5 lbs. I’m feeling amazing and I have so much more energy.” [Kirsten, USA] Most […]
MyMT™ Education: Gut Feelings – Menopause Mood, Food, Sunlight and Serotonin.
Mood, Motivation and Menopause The physical symptoms of menopause can be a tough time for women – hot flushes (flashes), night sweats, insomnia, poor sleep, weight gain and aching joints to name a few! When you add on serotonin depletion and the resulting mood swings, life just gets a bit tougher as well. Within the […]
