Dr. Catherine On Wellness

What Is the Estrobolome, and Why Not Pooping Is Jacking Up Your Hormones

The estrobolome is a collection of gut bacteria that controls how your body processes estrogen. Learn why regular bowel movements matter for hormone balance in perimenopause and menopause.

The Ancient, Fizzy, Slightly Slimy History of Kombucha

Kombucha traces back 2,000 years to ancient China, where it was called the Tea of Immortality. Here's its winding journey to your local grocery store.

Your Gut Bacteria Changed in Perimenopause — Here's How Probiotics Can Help

Perimenopause reshapes your microbiome. Learn which probiotic strains have evidence for bone health, mood, digestion, and hormonal balance in midlife women.

Bloating, Brain Fog, and Your Microbiome: The Gut Health Guide for Women Over 40

94% of menopausal women report digestive symptoms. Learn how perimenopause changes your gut, why it matters, and what actually helps restore balance.

Hormones, Digestion, Mood: Why Fiber Matters During Menopause

Here's what I'm seeing: As women, our bodies go through a powerful transformation during perimenopause and menopause. Hormones shift, energy fluctuates, digestion changes, and some days, it might f...

Digestive Drama: How to De-Bloat Naturally and Feel Light Again

Have you ever found yourself struggling to zip up your pants by afternoon, wondering where that uncomfortable bloating came from? You're not alone, and more importantly, you don't have to suffer th...

The Gut-Skin Connection: How Acupuncture Can Improve Both

The intricate relationship between our gut health and skin appearance has fascinated researchers and practitioners for decades. As a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with over 20 years o...

The Role of Lymphatic Drainage in Reducing Bloating and Water Retention

Some mornings you wake up and your rings are tight, your face looks puffy, and your middle feels heavier than it did going to bed. That's rarely fat, and it's often not even food. It's fluid. As we...

Holistic Approach: Acupuncture for Digestive Disorders

Have you been struggling with digestive issues? By afternoon, does bloating render your pants punishingly tight, or are elimination issues triggering you to sprint out of business meetings uncerem...