top of page
LESLIE BARRETT, FMP, MEd, BSN


The Gut-Hormone Connection: How Digestion Affects Hormone Balance in Menopause
If you’ve been experiencing bloating, fatigue, or mood changes during menopause and assumed it’s “just your hormones,” you’re partly right. Hormonal shifts do play a major role—but your gut health is just as important. Your digestive system and your hormones are deeply connected. When your gut is balanced and functioning well, it supports steady hormone levels and smoother transitions. When your digestion is sluggish or inflamed, your hormones can become imbalanced, amplifyin
lesliebarrett93
Nov 17, 20253 min read


Can Seed Cycling Help with Menopausal Symptoms?
As women move through perimenopause and menopause, many begin exploring natural ways to support hormone balance. One practice that has gained popularity in holistic health circles is seed cycling—a gentle, food-based approach said to help regulate hormones, ease hot flashes, and support mood and energy. But does it really work, and is it helpful during menopause?
lesliebarrett93
Nov 10, 20253 min read


Inflammatory Foods to Limit During Menopause (and Healthier Swaps)
As hormones shift during perimenopause and menopause, the body becomes more sensitive to inflammation. You may notice joint aches that weren’t there before, bloating that seems to appear out of nowhere, or skin that feels less radiant. While these changes are a natural part of this transition, the foods you eat can have a big impact on how balanced—or inflamed—your body feels.
lesliebarrett93
Nov 3, 20252 min read


Eating for Each Phase of Perimenopause: A Practical Nutrition Guide
Perimenopause can feel like a rollercoaster—hormones rise and fall, cycles become unpredictable, and symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and bloating show up without warning. But one powerful way to support your body during this transition is through nutrition tailored to each phase of perimenopause.
lesliebarrett93
Oct 13, 20253 min read


How Blood Sugar Affects Hot Flashes, Mood Swings & Sleep
Have you ever noticed that when your blood sugar dips or spikes, you feel irritable, sweaty, or restless? For many people—especially those going through perimenopause or menopause—there’s a surprising connection between blood sugar fluctuations and symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and disrupted sleep. In this post, we’ll explore how glucose, insulin, and hormones interact, why balanced blood sugar matters, and what you can do about it.
lesliebarrett93
Oct 6, 20254 min read


Rethinking Menopause: Are We on the Brink of Delaying or Even Halting It?
Menopause—long seen as an inevitable milestone in a woman’s life—is now being reconsidered. Thanks to groundbreaking medical research, scientists are exploring ways to delay, and perhaps even outsmart, the onset of menopause. But what could this mean for women’s health, longevity, and the broader conversation about aging?
lesliebarrett93
Sep 29, 20253 min read
bottom of page