Dr. Catherine On Wellness

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.

Perimenopause Symptoms: The Complete Guide to What's Really Happening in Your Body

Something shifted, and you can't quite put your finger on it. Maybe your sleep unraveled first—those 2 AM wake-ups that came out of nowhere. Maybe it was the brain fog that made you forget the word...

Understanding Cortisol: Why Your Stress Hormones Matter More After 40

You used to be able to handle stress. You could run on five hours of sleep, power through a brutal work week, manage the household, and still feel like yourself on Monday morning. Now? That same le...

The Menopause Sleep Edit: Simple Rituals, Beautiful Results

This is the season to nourish your yin. As the light fades earlier and the air cools, nature invites us to lean into quiet, reflection, and replenishment. In Chinese medicine, yin is the restorativ...

What the Hell Am I Supposed to Be Eating? A Guide for Midlife and Beyond

I'm Dr. Catherine, and if you're a woman in your 40s or 50s who's ever thrown up your hands and exclaimed, "What the hell am I supposed to be eating now?!", I hear you. In my 20+ years as a doctor ...

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...

Weight Gain After 40? Here's Why It's Not a Willpower Issue

Let me say this right off the bat: if you've found yourself staring at your closet in frustration, wondering how your jeans got tighter again—despite your best efforts—you're not broken, lazy, or l...

The Hormone Survival Blueprint: What Every Woman Needs to Know in Her 40s

Let’s get one thing straight: You’re not broken. You’re not crazy. You’re not too much—or not enough. If your 40s feel like a hormonal rollercoaster complete with mood swings, brain fog, sudden wei...

Eating to Support Your Microbiome During Perimenopause and Menopause

Perimenopause and menopause bring hormonal shifts that can affect many aspects of health – including your gut microbiome. The community of trillions of bacteria in your gut plays a vital role in di...

Brown Fat, White Fat, and Hormones: Understanding the Connection for Better Health

Did you know that not all body fat is created equal? As women navigate the journey through perimenopause and menopause, understanding the intricate relationship between different types of body fat ...

From Denial to Discovery: Your No-Shame Guide to Navigating Perimenopause

Let's be honest - you've been ignoring those little changes. The random sweats, the disrupted sleep, the mood swings that make you wonder if you've been temporarily possessed. Maybe you've been tel...

Traditional Chinese Medicine and HRT: A Balanced Approach to Menopause

As a Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine who specializes in women's health, I've seen firsthand how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can effectively support women through menopause. Whi...