How to Manage Menopause Symptoms & Balance Hormones Naturally

By 2030, over 1.2 billion women will be in menopause, yet most were never taught what to expect. In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe shares how to manage symptoms naturally, feel empowered, and reclaim your health through this life-changing transition. In this episode, you’ll discover: The top 10 symptoms and what’s really causing them Simple diet and lifestyle shifts to reduce hot flashes, mood swings, and weight gain The best herbs and supplements for symptom relief Top triggers that make symptoms worse and how to avoid them Pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy You’ll leave this episode with practical tools, deeper insight, and natural strategies to take control of your hormones, energy, and health—starting today. We’ve created a full blog post that walks through the main points and insights from this episode. If you'd like to dive deeper or revisit the information later, this is a helpful resource to keep on hand. Read it here → https://thehealthinstitute.com/2025/05/16/the-natural-womans-guide-to-menopause-from-hot-flashes-to-hormone-harmony/  ------  Staying healthy in today's world is an upstream battle. Subscribe to Wellness Weekly, your 5-minute dose of sound health advice to help you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Every Wednesday, you'll get:  Holistic health news & life-hacks from a biblical world view Powerful free resources including classes, Q&As, and guides from Dr. Axe The latest episodes of The Dr. Josh Axe Show ------  Links:  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10780928/ https://healthmatters.nyp.org/how-to-prevent-menopause-weight-gain/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9258798/ https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-024-19280-5 https://www.evernow.com/menopause-study?srsltid=AfmBOooQmZQD8p3CTJzICs9zTTlSZ2d_GrKcOg1JTryTFEyJo9VMGsCI https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/introduction-to-menopause https://swhr.org/health_focus_area/menopause/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK285446/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/1450588/menopause-symptoms-us-women/ https://www.uscjournal.com/articles/menopause-cholesterol-and-cardiovascular-disease-0?language_content_entity=en https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2110996 https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/symptoms-causes/syc-20353397 https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21608-perimenopause https://journals.lww.com/menopausejournal/abstract/2007/14040/chilliness__a_vasomotor_symptom_in_japan.22.aspx https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jul/21/women-dealing-with-menopause-preparation-planning-australia https://acupuncturehealthcalgary.com/the-second-spring-menopause-in-chinese-medicine/ https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)02799-X/fulltext? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35983178/ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11920-023-01447-3 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10074318/ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21608-perimenopause https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/24/7421 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38934532/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38725785/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25423327/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37378077/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36641259/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36746877/ ​​https://www.uclahealth.org/sites/default/files/documents/cf/menopause-understanding-mediterranean-diet.pdf https://womensmentalhealth.org/posts/mediterranean-diet-benefits-perimenopausal-women-with-hot-flashes/ ------  Ads:  Get 15% off your first order with the code AXE at oneskin.co/AXE. Even if your bloodwork looks "normal," your symptoms could point to Cell Danger Response (CDR). Discover how to break free from CDR and unlock your full potential at https://beyondbloodwork.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices