“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 for Practitioners: 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 for Practitioners: 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 for Practitioners: 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 […]
A spotlight on your changing gut health from peri- to post-menopause.
I see them everywhere – midlife and older women with swollen-looking, bloated stomachs. It’s a topic that also comes up in my coaching group, as women become confused about why their waist circumference and feelings of bloating are changing so rapidly. The topic of gut health has come about recently after a comment in my […]
The MyMT™ Kitchen: Apples – a core consideration for your gut health.
The disease-fighting compounds in apples. Will an apple a day keep the Doctor away for women during their menopause transition? If we follow the research on the effect of a whole apple (including the skin) on our gut microbiome, then yes, we may well help our health as we move through menopause. Apples are one […]
