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December 16, 2025 adminNaturopathic Advice0

WHAT IS MENOMORPHOSIS?

Menomorphosis isn’t just change. It’s transformation.

Perimenopause is your chrysalis, the hidden stage where everything dynamic begins. Where the old form dissolves to make way for what’s next: Menopause. That’s when you unfold your wings, displaying colors only you could create, carrying your unique wisdom. Flying, you see it clearly: how everything connects.

This is your invitation to redefine yourself. Not because you have to. Because you can.

Women in menopause are essential pillars of society. We shape culture through our choices—for our children, our parents, ourselves. Our actions create the butterfly effect. We influence how the future bends.

The struggle from chrysalis to butterfly strengthens our wings so we can transform not just ourselves, but the world around us.

PUBERTY 2.0

Menopause is hormonal chaos, just like puberty. But here’s what’s different:

In Puberty 1.0, we learned who we are by looking outward—mimicking, imitating, seeking approval.

In Puberty 2.0, we orient back toward ourselves. We’re finally free to be. We tell the whole truth instead of the edited version. We prioritize truth over people-pleasing.&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p></p>

s=”font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]”>We stop fixating on how we look and focus on how we feel. Because aging brings gifts like wisdom, peace, courage, that our culture desperately needs.

WHY SELF-CARE MATTERS NOW

When you don’t take care of yourself, those closest to you worry. Taking care of your health is an act of love.

Menopause is also a unique window to influence your future health. Your body can still regenerate but that window narrows. Listen to your body’s whispers before they become screams.

NAVIGATING THE EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER

Perimenopause can last up to 10 years. The hormonal swings feel like an emotional concussion. You forget more. Your stress tolerance plummets. Things hurt.

But great things happen too:

Without monthly cycles, you recharge. Many women have normal iron levels for the first time in 40 years. You get energy back.

Without hormonal fluctuations, you find peace. Less multitasking, better focus. You deepen wisdom and get important things done.

You get to audit your thoughts. Reduce your consumption of “junk thoughts”, the ones that make you feel terrible, just like junk food. Self-compassion is a practice, not something you have.

Menopause disrupts emotions stored in your body—”issues in your tissues.” You get to decide what to hold onto and what to let go of. Feel to heal.

THE F*CK IT BUCKET

Throw away thoughts, habits, relationships, ideas that no longer serve you. Acknowledge what drains your energy. Get rid of it.

ENTRAINMENT: FINDING YOUR RHYTHM

We synchronize with the world through cycles—moon, day and night, seasons, habits. As your menstrual rhythm fades, connect to other beats:

  • Morning sunlight (even when cloudy)
  • Sleep in complete darkness
  • Consistent sleep/wake times
  • Breathing exercises
  • Daily time outdoors (regardless of weather)

Sync with women you admire—their energy harmonizes and amplifies you. Nature has a stronger vibration than us and can harmonize us too.

Recharge with free fuel: Nature. Movement. Water. Sunlight. Laughter. Hugs.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Menomorphosis is about transforming, not just growing old.

Focus on how you feel, not how you look. That deepens wisdom.

The best way to predict your future health is to create it. Simple changes make the most impact.

Ask yourself: What do I still want to create? What message do I want to pollinate?

I can’t wait to see how you shape the future and help menopause get the respect it deserves.


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A PROACTIVE DAY: SIMPLE CHOICES THAT COMPOUND

We make dozens of health choices daily. Most happen on autopilot. Here’s how to make them count.

MORNING: SET YOUR RHYTHM

Wake gently. Jarring alarms spike cortisol, making you reactive all day. Use a sunrise alarm or soft sounds that build gradually.

Before anything else: Get outside. Even 5 minutes. Even through a window. Morning light sets your circadian rhythm, the foundation for energy, metabolism, and sleep tonight.

Drink 16 to 20 ounces of water before coffee. Add lemon to stimulate bile flow and support detox. Add mint to wake up. Ginger settles your stomach and primes digestion.

Ask yourself: “How do I want to feel today?” This one question reduces stress hormones and focuses your choices.

BREAKFAST: FEED YOUR CELLS

Build around vegetables. Yes, at breakfast.

Smoothies work: leafy greens (parsley, romaine, or steamed kale if you have thyroid issues), organic berries (lower sugar than other fruit), healthy fats (flax oil, hemp oil, avocado), clean protein (avoid sucralose and aspartame, both are toxic).

Not a smoothie person? Eat leftovers. Use a quality greens powder. Just get vegetables in.

Protein within 2 hours of waking stabilizes blood sugar and reduces cravings all day.

MIDDAY: PROTECT YOUR SYSTEM

Notice your breathing. Offices and schools trap stale air. Open windows when possible. Add peace lilies or garden mums. They filter air pollution.

Lunch matters more than you think. A salad with spinach, arugula, parsley, and lentils provides folate that protects your DNA. Vegetables at every meal isn’t a preference. It’s protection.

Check in with your body: “What do I need right now?” Hydration? Movement? Five minutes outside? Listen.

AFTERNOON: MANAGE THE DIP

Craving sugar? Drink water first. You’re probably thirsty.

Still want something? Dried figs bind toxins in your gut and help your liver process estrogen-mimicking chemicals. Tuck a piece of dark chocolate inside if you need it.

EVENING: NOURISH AND RELEASE

Cook on safe surfaces: glass, stainless steel, cast iron, ceramic (not chipped). Throw out teflon. The fumes disrupt your immune system.

Build dinner around vegetables. Shredded cabbage is fast (buy it pre-cut, not on the dirty dozen list). It contains glucosinolates that convert to cancer-fighting compounds. Add sliced crimini mushrooms (they contain CLA, a fat-burning fatty acid that helps balance estrogen). Toss in canned lentils or chickpeas with rosemary and garlic. Fast. Healthy. Done.

Before bed, ask: “What am I holding that I can release?” Use the evening to practice gratitude. Write down three things. Let your nervous system know you’re safe.

NIGHT: RESTORE

Sleep in complete darkness. Your body needs darkness to produce melatonin, one of your most potent antioxidants. It keeps cancer in check, balances hormones, and allows healing.

No screens one hour before bed. Your brain needs the wind-down.

THE PATTERN

Time outdoors calms you. Calm helps you choose better food. Better food sharpens your intuition. Your intuition brings you back outside.

It’s a cycle that feeds itself.

Health is simple. Not easy. But simple.

Tomorrow, you get to do it all over again.


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THE VITAMIN N METHOD

After 20 years and thousands of patients, I’ve discovered something simple: we feel our best when four elements align.

NATURE – We ARE nature. Step outside. Let sunlight reset your rhythms. Twenty minutes daily changes everything.

NURTURE – Your nervous system needs tending. Sleep matters. Stress management isn’t optional. Start with consistent sleep times and one daily practice that calms you.

NOURISHMENT – Feed your cells what they need. Three cups of vegetables daily. Half your body weight in ounces of water. Protein at breakfast. Organic when possible.

NUMEN – Your body knows things your mind hasn’t figured out yet. Ask it: “What do I need right now?” Then listen.

Here’s what happens: Time outdoors calms you. Calm helps you choose better food. Better food sharpens your intuition. Your intuition brings you back outside. It’s a cycle that feeds itself.

Start here:

  • Morning light within 30 minutes of waking
  • Water before coffee (16-20 oz)
  • Move your body for 10 minutes
  • Ask yourself once daily: “What does my body need?”

Health is simple. Not easy. But simple.


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February 17, 2014 adminNaturopathic Advice0

Most people’s diets come up short in nutrients which can lead to symptoms that don’t go away and an overall feeling of sluggishness.

Have a look at the symptoms associated with deficiencies in our vitamins and minerals and their healthiest food sources.

VITAMIN A

  • Eyes do not adjust to darkness
  • See poorly in dim light
  • Eyes are dry and inflamed
  • Skin is rough, scaly and dry, especially the elbows, knees and buttocks
  • Unable to distinguish between yellow and blue
  • Eyelids “glue” together, especially in the morning
  • Loss of sense of smell
  • Loss of appetite
  • Skin blemishes and discoloration
  • Frequent infections of bladder or urinary tract
  • Dry scalp (flakiness)
  • Dry nose and throat
  • Brittle nails
  • Frequent diarrhea
  • Loss of hearing
  • Gallstones
  • Recurrent sties in eyes
  • Female: spontaneous abortion
  • Ulcers (gastric, duodenal or colon)
  • Frequent allergies
  • Frequent canker sores
  • Subject to constant stress, strain and tension

Healthiest Food Sources for Vitamin A

  • Organic Eggs
  • Carrots
  • Spinach
  • Turnip green
  • Kale
  • Parsley
  • Bell peppers
  • Mustard greens
  • Romaine lettuce
  • Swiss chard
  • Sweet potato
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Collard greens
  • Cantaloupe
  • Winter squash
  • Apricots
  • Broccoli
  • Basil
  • Tomato
  • Oregano
  • Asparagus
  • Chili pepper
  • Green beans
  • Brussel’s sprouts
  • Summer squash

VITAMIN B1

  • Twitching of eye muscles
  • Puffiness around the eyes
  • Frequent blood shot eyes
  • Fatigue easily or abnormally tired
  • Loss of appetite
  • Easily upset and irritable
  • Loss of strength in the lower arms and legs
  • Hurt all over but can’t pinpoint the area
  • Tenderness in the calf muscles
  • Confusion and forgetfulness
  • Gastric distress (indigestion)
  • Constipation
  • Diastolic blood pressure over 90 (bottom number)
  • Irregular heart beat
  • Told you have an enlarged heart
  • Delayed or slow reflexes
  • Prickling sensation in lower extremities
  • Twitching of eye muscles
  • Puffiness around the eyes
  • Frequent blood shot eyes
  • Fatigue easily or abnormally tired
  • Loss of appetite
  • Easily upset and irritable
  • Loss of strength in the lower arms and legs
  • Hurt all over but can’t pinpoint the area
  • Tenderness in the calf muscles
  • Confusion and forgetfulness
  • Gastric distress (indigestion)
  • Constipation
  • Diastolic blood pressure over 90 (bottom number)
  • Irregular heart beat
  • Told you have an enlarged heart
  • Delayed or slow reflexes
  • Prickling sensation in lower extremities

Healthiest Food Sources of Vitamin B1

  • Brown Rice
  • Oats
  • Soy beans
  • Peas
  • Sunflower seeds
  • Capsicum
  • Turnip greens
  • Beet greens
  • Apricots
  • Pineapples
  • Pistachio nuts
  • Mustard seeds
  • Wheat germ

VITAMIN B2 (Riboflavin)

  • Cracks in the corner of the mouth
  • Red sore tongue
  • Shiny tongue
  • Feeling of sand in eyes
  • Eyes tire easily
  • Burning or itching of the eyes
  • Eyes are sensitive to light
  • Blood shot eyes
  • Frequent sores on lips
  • Female: vaginal itching
  • Male: scrotal itching
  • Swelling of tongue
  • Muscle cramps in lower legs & feet
  • “whiteheads”, especially on bridge of nose and under eyelids
  • Dizzy spells
  • Oily skin or oily hair
  • Excessive watering of the eyes
  • Have or had cataracts
  • Lack of stamina or vigor

Healthiest Food Sources of Vitamin B2

  • Crimini mushrooms
  • Boiled spinach
  • Romaine lettuce
  • Asparagus (boiled)
  • Swish chard (boiled)
  • Mustard Greens (boiled)
  • Broccoli
  • Collard greens (boiled)
  • Organic eggs
  • Green beans
  • Celery
  • Kale
  • Cabbage
  • Goat’s milk
  • Strawberries
  • Raspberries
  • Brussel Sprouts
  • Almonds
  • Tempeh
  • Plum

VITAMIN B6

  • Ringing in ears
  • Sore lips, mouth and tongue
  • Loss of hair
  • Numbness & cramps in arms or legs
  • Muscular weakness
  • Often nauseous or dizzy
  • Nervousness, irritability or depression
  • Often confused
  • Painful joints of fingers and hands
  • Swelling of hands, feet and ankles
  • Increase in urination
  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
  • Convulsions
  • Fainting spells
  • Use oral contraceptives (past or present)
  • Eczema
  • Tooth decay
  • Have or had kidney stones
  • High cholesterol
  • Juvenile acne
  • Frequent attacks of diarrhea
  • Urine is sometimes greenish tint
  • Burning sensation in feet  Spinach

Healthiest Food Sources of Vitamin B6

  • Bell peppers
  • Turnip greens
  • Garlic
  • Tuna, yellowfin
  • Cauliflower
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Mustard greens
  • Banana
  • Celery
  • Cabbage
  • Crimini mushrooms
  • Asparagus
  • Broccoli
  • Turmeric powder
  • Kale
  • Collard greens
  • Brussel sprouts
  • Watermelon
  • Cod
  • Leeks
  • Tomato
  • Snapper

VITAMIN B12 (Cyanocobalamin)

  • Anemia
  • Soreness or weakness in arms or legs
  • Arm and shoulder pain
  • Shooting pains in any part of the body
  • Loss of appetite
  • Sore tongue
  • General muscular weakness
  • Inability to concentrate
  • Painful facial muscles
  • Hot or cold sensations
  • Feel you have lost your incentive in life
  • Difficulty walking (stumble, shuffle)
  • Stammer occasionally
  • Jerking sensation in limbs

Healthiest Food Sources of Vitamin B12

  • Organic Eggs
  • Seaweed
  • Spirulina
  • Organic Meats
  • Organic Dairy

FOLIC ACID

  • Early greying of hair
  • Swollen tongue
  • Alternating loose and hard bowel movements
  • Easily fatigued
  • Chronically fatigued
  • Shortness of breath
  • History of cleft palate
  • Dizzy spells
  • Have been diagnosed with macrocytic anemia
  • Use oral contraceptives (past or present)
  • Greyish brown pigmentation of the skin, especially face

Healthiest Food Sources of Folic Acid

  • Beets
  • Peas
  • Oranges
  • Romaine lettuce
  • Spinach
  • Honeydew melons
  • Beans
  • Nuts
  • Seeds
  • Whole grains like quinoa, millet, barley, spelt, kamut, amaranth, brown rice
  • Asparagus
  • Broccoli
  • Avocado
  • Wheat germ

VITAMIN B3 (Niacin)

  • Muscular weakness
  • General fatigue
  • Loss of appetite
  • Frequent indigestion
  • Red skin around nose and eyes
  • Bad breath
  • Frequent canker sores
  • Can’t fall asleep
  • Hands and/or feet go numb
  • Irritable, easily upset
  • Hands and/or feet feel hot
  • Recurring headaches
  • Subject to constant stress, strain and tension
  • Depression
  • Loss of memory
  • Dry, scaly patches where skin is exposed to sunlight
  • Burning tongue
  • Tongue is dark and mouth is sore
  • Chronic skin inflammation (eczema, psoriasis)
  • Desire alcohol

Healthiest Food Sources of Vitamin B3

  • Organic chicken breast
  • Salmon
  • Halibut
  • Turkey breast
  • Crimini mushrooms
  • Asparagus
  • Tomatoes
  • Romaine lettuce
  • Mustard greens
  • Green peas
  • Broccoli
  • Organic peanuts
  • Eggplant
  • Spinach
  • Spelt

VITAMIN B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

  • Subject to constant stress and tension
  • Chronic headache
  • Physically feel weak
  • Abnormally tired
  • Frequent cold and upper respiratory infections
  • Suddenly dizzy
  • Physically and/or mentally overworked
  • Feel lightheaded when standing up
  • Loss of feeling in hands and feet
  • Suffer from allergies
  • Frequent gastric distress (indigestion)
  • Have periods of deep depression
  • Abdominal cramps and pains
  • Chronic constipation
  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
  • Arthritis
  • Have attacks of vomiting

Healthiest Food Sources of Vitamin B5

  • Crimini mushrooms
  • Cauliflower
  • Broccoli
  • Turnip greens,
  • Sunflower seeds
  • Tomato
  • Strawberries
  • Grapefruit
  • Organic Yogurt
  • Egg
  • Winter squash
  • Collard greens
  • Swiss chard

VITAMIN C

  • Anemia
  • Chronic stress
  • Bleeding or inflamed gums
  • Easily bruise
  • Small red or pink spots under the skin
  • Susceptible to infections, including colds
  • Shortness of breath
  • Swollen or painful joints
  • Frequent nosebleeds
  • Do you smoke? (cigarettes, cigar or pipe)
  • Ruptured blood vessels in the eye
  • Have fleeting joint pain
  • Known metal poisoning
  • History of severe burns (including sunburns)

Healthiest Food Sources of Vitamin C

  • Peppers
  • Strawberries
  • Broccoli
  • Guava, raw
  • Red sweet pepper
  • Kiwi fruit
  • Orange
  • Orange juice
  • Green pepper
  • Grapefruit juice
  • Vegetable juice cocktail
  • Strawberries
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Cantaloupe
  • Papaya
  • Kohlrabi
  • Broccoli
  • Sweet potato
  • Tomato juice
  • Cauliflower
  • Pineapple
  • Kale
  • Mango

VITAMIN D

  • Irregular heart beat
  • Poor bone development
  • Muscular numbness, tingling or spasms
  • Had rickets (bow legs, knock-knees, bone enlargement)
  • Tissues are flabby
  • Dull pains in lower back and thighs
  • A lot of cavities
  • Deep pains in the leg (bone pain)
  • Diagnosed with osteomalacia (softening of the bones)
  • Vague aches and pains
  • Arthritis
  • Feel soreness or tenderness in ribs or breast bone
  • Stomach or gastric ulcers

Healthiest Food Sources of Vitamin D

  • Wild Salmon
  • Shrimp
  • Organic Eggs
  • Organic milk
  • Cod
  • Herring
  • Sardines

VITAMIN E

  • Have or had a disc problem (slipped disc in spine)
  • Changes in heart rate (fast to slow)
  • Known heart weakness or problem
  • Female: one or more miscarriage
  • Use mineral oil for laxative purposes
  • Have seen “fat” in your stool
  • Gallbladder troubles
  • Colitis
  • Impaired circulation (cold spots or patchy skin)
  • Male: known sterility or loss of sex drive
  • Female: menstrual discomfort or hot flashes
  • Varicose veins
  • Chest pains and/ or left arm pain
  • History of blood clot
  • History of inflamed veins

Healthiest Food Sources of Vitamin E

  • Mustard greens
  • Swiss chard
  • Sunflower seeds
  • Turnip greens
  • Almonds
  • Spinach
  • Collard greens
  • Kale
  • Papaya
  • Olives
  • Bell peppers
  • Brussel’s sprouts
  • Kiwi
  • Tomato
  • Blueberries
  • Wheat Germ Oil
  • Peanuts, dry roasted
  • Dandelion greens

ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS

  • Brittle or lusterless hair
  • Nails break, peel, crack and are brittle
  • Have allergies
  • Underweight
  • Dry skin
  • Skin disorders like psoriasis
  • Frequent attacks or diarrhea
  • Dandruff
  • Known kidney trouble
  • Constipation

Healthiest Food Sources of EFAs

  • Walnuts
  • Hazelnuts
  • Flax seeds
  • Hempseeds
  • Evening Primrose oil
  • Pomegranate oil
  • Borage oil
  • Ocean fish
  • Seaweed/algae

CALCIUM

  • Numbness and/or tingling in arms/legs
  • Frequent muscle cramps
  • Vague pains in joints
  • Heart palpitations
  • Slow heart rate
  • Can’t get to sleep or stay asleep
  • Female: menstrual cramps
  • Trembling fingers
  • Dull backache
  • Frequent cavities

Healthiest Food Sources of Calcium

  • Parsley
  • Tahini/sesame seeds
  • Salba seeds
  • Almonds
  • Nettle tea
  • Carob
  • Watercress
  • Spinach
  • Mustard greens
  • Organic dairy

CHROMIUM

  • High cholesterol
  • Diabetes
  • Alcohol intolerance
  • Sugar cravings

Healthiest Food Sources of Chromium

  • Romaine lettuce
  • Onions
  • Tomato

COPPER

  • Weak hair and nails
  • Early greying of hair
  • Fungus infection in nails
  • Eyes are sensitive to light
  • Hypothyroid

Healthiest Food Sources of Copper

  • Crimini mushrooms
  • Turnip greens
  • Blackstrap molasses
  • Swiss chard
  • Spinach
  • Sesame seeds
  • Mustard greens
  • Kale
  • Summer squash
  • Asparagus
  • Eggplant
  • Cashews

IRON

  • Anemia
  • Fingernails are pale
  • Dizzy spells
  • Tire easily
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Shortness of breath
  • Cry without a reason
  • Poor appetite
  • Fingernails appear flat and brittle
  • Pain in heels
  • Pain in fingertips
  • Rapid heart rate
  • Shoulder joints are painful
  • Sleepy in daytime, sleepless at night
  • Sensation of spots before eyes
  • Constipation

Healthiest Food Sources of Iron

  • Dried beans like lima, kidney, peas
  • Whole grains like millet, oats and brown rice
  • Eggs (especially egg yolks)
  • Dried fruits like prunes, raisins, apricots
  • almonds
  • Brazil nut
  • Broccoli
  • Spinach
  • Kale
  • Collards
  • Asparagus
  • Dandelion greens
  • Oysters
  • Organic lean red meat
  • Wild Salmon

MAGNESIUM

  • Poor muscle coordination
  • Prone to athletic injuries (strained knees)
  • As a child had partial paralysis for unknown reason
  • As a child had failing eyesight
  • As a child had failing hearing
  • Myasthenia gravis or multiple sclerosis
  • Diabetes
  • Allergies
  • Dizzy spells
  • Bone deformities
  • Ringing in ears
  • Menstrual cramps
  • Crave chocolate before period
  • Muscle spasms
  • Constipation
  • Insomnia

Healthiest Food Sources of Magnesium

  • Swiss chard
  • Spinach
  • Kelp
  • Basil
  • Summer squash
  • Coriander seeds
  • Turnip greens
  • Mustard greens
  • Pumpkin seeds
  • Blackstrap molasses
  • Broccoli
  • Cucumbers
  • Cloves
  • Halibut
  • Flaxseeds
  • Celery
  • Collard greens
  • Kale
  • Mustard seeds
  • Ginger root
  • Sunflower seeds
  • Sesame seeds
  • Quinoa

ZINC

  • Wounds heal slowly
  • Loss of sense of smell
  • Loss of sense of taste
  • Diabetes
  • Feel more tired than usual
  • Acne
  • Male: diagnosed with prostate problems
  • Hypothyroid

Healthiest Food Sources of Zinc

  • Crimini mushrooms
  • Spinach
  • Squash
  • Asparagus
  • Swiss chard
  • Collard greens
  • Miso
  • Chickpeas
  • Maple syrup
  • Broccoli
  • Pumpkin seeds
  • Sunflower seeds
  • Sesame seeds
  • Mustard seeds

 



February 17, 2014 adminNaturopathic Advice0

Serves 4-6

1 lb potatoes (5 small or medium), not peeled & quartered
4 cups water
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp dried basil
½ tsp cumin
3 tbsp olive oil
½-1 tsp sea salt
4 slices ginger root
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ cup tomato, diced
½ cup several of following vegetables: carrot, celery, green pepper, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, beets
½ cup chopped green onions

In a large stockpot, combine potatoes and water and boil for 15-20 minutes. Add the seasonings, oil, and salt. Place chopped vegetables into the pot, cover, and cook over low heat for 10-20 minutes, until veggies are tender. Sprinkle with green onions.




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