Yes, alcohol can impair how our liver metabolizes hormones. The liver prioritizes processing alcohol which diverts its resources from hormone regulation. Excessive drinking, can disrupt the balance of hormones like estrogen, testosterone and cortisol. This effect is especially relevant during perimenopause when hormone balance is already shifting.

Perimenopause can be more difficult than menopause in some women. Although every situation is unique, there are many contributing factors as to why some women have a harder time during this years-long transitional phase. This is largely due to the fact that there are drastic fluctuations in reproductive hormone levels. These hormones are sometimes underproduced […]

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Alcohol and menopause may be a risky combination. It can worsen menopausal symptoms like brain fog, hot flashes and mood swings. In addition, it has detrimental effects on our health and wellness. Key Points to Consider: Hot Flashes: Alcohol, particularly red wine, has been known to trigger hot flashes and night sweats in some women. […]

Middle age and alcohol consumption are never spoken of synonymously. The fact is as we age and transition in our lives, the stressors, circumstances and hormones fluctuations are ever so present, which can lead us down a path of searching for relief, in all the wrong places. Alcohol use disorder in middle aged women is […]

Is Midlife Crisis for Women a Thing? The answer is Yes. It is commonly referred to as “midlife transition,” a stage of life that typically spans from around the ages of 40 to 65, although the exact range can vary based on individual circumstances and cultural factors. This transition is when a person begins to […]

Introduction: Every woman’s life is an extraordinary journey, and one of the significant milestones in this journey is menopause and midlife. Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. It typically occurs in the late 40s or early 50s, and along with it comes a range of physical, […]